The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
Secretary Marcy and the New Cabinet.

Secretary Marcy and the New Cabinet.
In view of the great difficulty, Which it
seems that the President elect finds in filling
| the post of Secretary of State in the new Cab
met, the Savannah Republican, tho Baltimore
Idmericdn, and other leading journals, nj
vocating the claims of Mr. Marcy to be retained
| in his present post; and we that paper
expressing the same desire is circulating in
New York city, for the purpose of obtaining
the signature of the merchants generally. Mr..
Marcy has certainly filled his present position
with distinguished dignity and ability, and his
name would reflect lustre upon any administra
tion. Ills State papers are models Of diplo-
matte intercourse, and the profound learning,
and mastery skill with whicl, he has discussed
many great questions of international law has
| cXtortcd commentator Mt home and abroad.
Qualification for Office, however, is not n sure
guarantee Of success in obtaining it and we
see that the Northern papers speak with some
certainty of the appointment of the Hon. Rob.
crt J. Walker to the State department. 1t is
said that Messrs. Hunter and Cass, both on the
list Of candidates have signiticd their prefer.
ence for Mr.. Walker, aud that strong influ.
cncc nssails Mr.. Buchanan in his favor. Thc
and in of his defeat it is reported that the
Treasury Department, or the Speakcrship of
the next Congress awaits his acceptance.
Later adviccs seem to fix upon the following
list rs the probable east of Mr. Buclanan's Cab.
met:
Lewis Cass, Secretary Of State.
Howell Cobb Secretary ofthe Treasury.
John Il. Floyd, Secretary of War
a. ', Brown, Secretary Of the Navy.
Jacob Thompson, Secretary the Interior.
). CLANCY, Jones, Postmaster General.
Isaac Touccv, Attorney General.
We suhjoin from the Baltimore -imcrican,
u political opponent, the following generous
tiibutc to the ability and craftsmanship of the
present Secretary Of State.
1.-The office is one requiring the first order of
capacity and the greatest breadth Of states
manship for the proper discharge Of its rcspnn-
sibilities. These are qualities Mr. Marcy hns
proved himself to possess, and by the exercise
OF which; whilst doing good service to the conn
try. he has in u considerable degree ,lignified
and reclaimed the outgoing Administrations lie
has preserved and strengthened our peaceful
relations with all nations, whilst Mt every point
defending the national honor, and maintaining
all our just rights inviolate.
Exhibiting admirable comprehension of
the great principles of international law tau,l
consummate skill, lie hns avoided the rasli atl-
ventures of one seeking difficulties, yet has al
ways met them with skill that turned the
emergency into an advantage to the country,
and to the honor of his own diplomacy. Tie
result Of his administration of foreign affairs
has been that every. one feels those relations
to bc safe in highlands, and would receive with
increased confidence new administration
which had retained his services. The subject
is not one wherein we have the right to advise,
or to expect our opinion to have any weight,
bnt yet as simple act of justice it is proper
that every where throughout the country, and
by the Journals of all shades Of political differ
cnce, the merits of Mr. Marcy should bc spon-
taneously recognised We do not hesitate to
place the name of Mr. Marcy with those fore
most men of the Republic, jefferson, Marshall,
Madison, Clay, Calhoun and Webster, who have
dIgnitied the Office of Secretary Of State, aud
found in its duties the field for display of the
wisdom and ability belonging to their high or
der of intellect"