The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-04-06

the Senate less than two years. when he re-
] signed, being elected Governor Of New York,
IN 1882. lie was twice reelected, viz, in
/ 1884 and 1886; but on a fourth nomination.
in 1888, he shared in the defeat Of the Dem
ocratic party, and William III Seward was
elected over him. After retiring from the
executive chair, Mr.. Marcy principally devo.
ted his attention to his private business, until
Mr. Polk became President. in 1916. lie
was then offered and accepted the Office Of
Secretary Of War, ahd was considered through
the four years Of bis service one Of the most
influential members Of Mr Polk's cabinet.
The duties Of the War Department during
the Mexican war were arduous, and we're dis
charged by AIr. Marcy with energy and abili.
u. On his retirement from the cabinet. af-
ter the election Of Taylor and Fillmore, AIr.
Marcy exerted himself to heal the dissension,
IN the Democratic party Of this State. Al
though decidedly opposed to the free-soil and
| Wllmot proyisO movements Of Van Buren,
and others in the Democratic party, Mr.. Mar
cy urged the union Of the party as essential
10 success, and therefore became separated
from many Of bis bunker friends This feel.
ing against him operated 50 far as probably 10
prevent his nomination for President at the
Democratic National Convention Of 1852
With large section Of the Democratic party
in this State Mr. Marcy is not popular; but
his ability as a writer, taet.tiln, aud states
man, is generally admitted.
SECRETARY or the lEEAsuRY-JANEs GUTHRIE,
Is distinguished lawyer Of Louisville, where
be has acquired great wealth and elevated
standing in society lie has grown up with
the West. and is identified in feeling and in
terest with the prosperity Of the Valley Of
the Mississippi. lie is known as a Union
Democrat. and unites to commanding talents
and an intimate acquaintance with the wants
and resources Of the whole country, manners
the most urbane and prepossessing lie is
considered a prominent leader Of the Ken
tucky Democracy, and is very popular with
his party throughout the Western States
lie has not been a member Of Congress. but
he has had experience as a Legislator in the
Senate Of Kentucky He was President Of
the State Convention which formed the new
constitution Of Kentucky in 1910
Ills friends predict for him a popular ca
reer as a Cabinet officer and an a6lc discharge
Of the responsible duties Of the Treasury de-
partment. lie is about fifty years Of age, Of
athletic form, and very energetic habits. 1t
should be added, that in 1887, Mr.. Guthrie
was urged as a candidate for Judge Of the
Supreme Court instead Of Judge CatrOn and
on the death Of Mr. Clay. in 1852, be declined
tile offer Of Gov Powell to appoint him sue
cessor to Mr. Clay as United States Senator.
SECRETARY OF THE INrERIoR-R. McLELLAND,
At present Governor Of Michigan. owes his
selection as a member Of the new Cabinet to
the friendship and influence Of Gen Cass lie
Is a native Of Pennsylvania, where lac received
his education. Emigrating TO Michigan, he
practiced law at Monroe, in that State from
which district he was elected 10 Congress for
three consecutive terms (lS43 to 1Si9) lie
bad previously distinguished himself as
member Of the State Constitutional Conven-
ton, and Of the Legislature Of Michigan in
which latter body he was chosen Speaker Of
the House, in 1913. Although jealous sup
porter Of Gen Cass for the Presidency, he
voted for the Wilmot proyiso, and made free
soil speeches in Congress lie always voted
for bills 10 improve harbors and rivers. His
talents are very respectable, and he is esteem
cd as man Of integrity and energy He is
forty-fye years Of age. In November, 1851,
he was elected Governor Of Michigan, and,
under the new constitution, was reelected, in
1852, for a term Of two years, which will ex-
pire in January, 1855. In Congress he was
/ Chairman Of the Committee on Commerce, in
1916, and in 1913 he was on the the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.