Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-16
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP

readers ere aware, 20 part in the business Of
Csbinet-makiDg now being industriously pres,
eeuted By 20 many thousands Of journey and
apprentice workers in that line, because we
believe Mr.. Buchanan quite competent, with
out our assistance, to learn who Of the many
aspirants for seats at his council board really
possess the largest share Of the confidence Of
the Democratic party in their respective soc-
tiops, and throughout the whole country, and
who may be, at the same time mon well suit
ed to carry out the policy he proposes to fol-
low the points TO be sttained-eonnOn sense
dictates-in making these important selec-
tons. We are nevertheless sensible Of the
Just claims of individual public men to the
gratitude Of the Democratic party. We pub
li.h the following Communication with refer
enee to Mr. Tcueey, not with the design of
ourself interfering in the composition of the
Cabinet, bu. simply by way of tcstifying OUT
gratitude, as Southern Democrat, to the
gentleman to whom it refers for his manly
discharge Of all his public duties under cir
cunstances which would have caused almost
any other Statesman We ever knew ct least 20
waver in his devotion 70 stern principle and
the letter and spirit of tie constitution which
must be upheld, if tho Union is 10 continue:
Gov. ToUcEr.-In th,se days OF Cabinet
making and wiIe-working, when every man is
on the alert for bis political friends, may We
not be excused fer saying a word in favor OF
the claims Of the distinguished gentleman,
whose name heads this paragraph
GOV. IOUeey IL Is well known, has been AID
still Is, the most able and active champion of
the Democracy now representing in Congress
Of lay1E h., II
iied. lie has had great experience in public
affairs Tor many years, AID in every DC
sitior has proved himself sound on tie cardi-
nal questions, and true 20 the interests Of the
Democratic policy. Ii men are ever raised I'm
70 meet the exigercies Of the times we cannot
but believe that GOV. TCucey has mission to
fulfil, which will reflect honor upon himself
and promote In a very high degree the vel.
fare Of our common country. We hone 10 see
him IN Dir. buchanan Ca6inet-lst. Became
We believe him 10 be nee jr0Dl er.rv toiat Of
dsmagogIsm. 81. Because We think hin,
honest IN RIS r1tIrs and PROMPT end fearless
In carrying them cut. ID Because We are
SATISFIED that 10 man could be found whose
abilities and experience would contribute more
towards making the incoming Administration
Wnat we nrmly trust IL may prove, an h0nOr
and prtds TO the Democracy Ct our land.
The Treaty.-We hare RETAINED up to this
time from commenting upon the accounts Of
the proceedings Of the secret session of the
Senate upon the Dallas-Clarendcn treaty, from
our ideas Of prcpriety, not because Ct any sym
pathy whatever with the cause which is said
TO have triumphed in its consideration, for we
shall be the last 70 counterance on the part of
the Senate Of the United States policy that
leans to words aiding and abettiDg fIlibuster-
ing. We refer 10 the subject now only by way
Of INTRODUCTION TO the following well balanced
views Of the Richmond Enquirer il this con-
nection, which have our hearty sympathy:
"Washipgton correspondents represent the
Osllas-Clarenden Treaty 10 be in danger Of
defeat in the Senate. In many iInportapt
particulars this convention is obnoxious 10 le-
ultimate criticism. Thus. in the fret Mace
il involves the principle Of partnership Of
power with England and the affairs Of, this
continent-an objection which strikes at the
root Of the Monroe doctrine and which i'm.
plies departure from the established policy
OF the government. Again, it seems to &C.
knowledge the legitimacy Cf the MOSQUITO
dominion IN Central America, and 10 e.sent
TO the policy Of the British pro.ectorate These
are radical objections, and, in connection with
the TACT that the treaty will operate 70 the
prejudice OF American emigration 10 the 18th
mus, they fully justify the repugnanco with
which men Of sound principles aud enlipb;-
ened views are disposed TO regard the CONVEX
ton.
"f itwere an original proposition, we VEN
ture the assertion that very few pers1ps would
approve the Dallas Clarendon treaty The
question Is, whether any com bination Of cir
cumstances can justify il as q measure Of pol
ICY The reasons urged In its behalf certainly
defects
If the government were a. liberty to FOL.
~ and o. 10 a.
ial ieehh8 IN this Central American comuIi-
csuon, u would undoubtedly Insist upon the
sauon OF the Clayton Pulwer treaty Adj
monnneu, however, that such policy would
PROVOKE conflict with Great Bri-
LAID, we nave 20 satisfy Ourselves thai ;ss o.
Engent advantages would indernniFy me- Co. 90
oePiorsoie Consequence. Is the connt,y
leauy 70 deciare war against England TO- ~
lmprsctleaole application Ct the princi,la IS
the Monroe doctrine to the present cssa Vi
the people willing 10 assert the theorstiosI
ascendancy OF this country over the Ame,;c.r
continent at the hazard OF hostiIi,ies with ~
foremost power Of the earth Shall az -
comprehensible dispute over an iLEUitesi,,aI
issue be pushed to an extremity which viii
expose all the great interests of the nation 10
the underwriting ealamities Of baltic by lard
and sea- III a negative response be returned
70 these inquiries, then is the Administration
1usuned IN the attempt 10 remedy the defects
VI the Clayton Balwer treaty, rather than
venture upon the bold, hut periIous expert
ment Of a repeal cf the Convention
Coneeding the wisdom of the policy, there
can be but little difference Of cpinion touch
ing tne details Of the Dallas Clarendon treaty.
II this tresty be the best thing allowed Us IN.
uer tne circumstances we must acknowledge
.nA' II Is very well done, and is adequate TO
purpose II clearly defines and limits the
Pie0enslons OF British power in Central Amer
cs,;a anu avYlds the hazard cf future compii-
Dct"ceE ire two conn IN h..
gaon. II We pay large Price we cor s5,as.
justly exult" 0e' WHICH we may
'1ection-lts Effects In DISCUSSING tho
various protests for a Lew tariff Law tba R;,h-