Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-14

A CHANGE IN THE CABINET We were not at
liberty yesterday afternoon to announce the fact
that the President in the course Of the day had
nominated the Hon Simon Cameron to the u 8
mission TO Russia, ctes Hon. G. NJ. Clay, recalled
at his own request; and, also, the Hon. Edwin
M. Stanton, Of Pa, to be Secretary Of War In
Gen. Cameron's stead
General Cameron 10 understood to have bcen
anxious, foe some time past to escape the onerous
and constitution-wearingd duties Of the War De-
partment, and has taken the opportunity occur
ring through Mr. Clay's repeated request TO be
recalled from 81. Petersburg (that he may take an
active part In the war for the restoration Of the
Union), TO exchange his present position for one
in which he may find that relaxation necessary
for his health.
The selection Of Edwin Nj. Stanton to be his
successor does equal credit to the Presidents
sagacity and enlarged patriotism. 1t was, for
the most part, through Mr.. Stantons energy, en-
phasis and clear mind that the temporizing policy
Of President Buchanan, in the latter part of his
administration, was changed to one Of vigor
against the rebellion. His exertions before enter
Ing Buchanan's Cabinet removed the scales from
the lstter's eyes; and when Mr.. Bsmade up his
mind to do his best to stem the rebellion, he (Mr
stanton) was naturally selected as a trusted aid in
carrying out his new policy. How faithfully and
sraciently he discharged that duty, 10 well known
10 the country.
Since the accession Of President Lincoln, the
latter has had no warmer or more efficient sup
porter OF his patriotic efforts to repress the rebel
lion than Mr.. Stanton, who may be taken as
fair representative Of the great loyal mass Of the
people who though not voting for Mr.. l.. In the
late presidential election, have supported him and
his war policy with single minded earnestness
that forms an admirable example, and makes as
surance Of the ultimate restoration OF the Union,
doubly sure
Mr.. Stanton's nomination under the circum-
stanses Is but another evidence that the President
realizes the obligation resting upon him to con-
duct the war In no partizan spirit to bring to his
aid all his country's resources that, being made
available, may be likely to strengthen his hands
for his country's good.
Mr. = 10 no politician-never having taken part,
great or SMALL in any political affair whatever
His selection, by Mr. Buchanan, to be the Attor-
ney General, Of course gave deep offence to the
laters chronic party leaders on that account; but
their objections to him were soon overborne by
the effect on public opinion Of bis vigorous and
patriotic influence with Mr.. Buchanan, In at once
bringing up to the good work the remnant Of the
naval and military power OF the Government for
It's own preservation. Thecountyy owe to Edwin
NJ. Stanton more than to any other living man the
nct that the revolution did not become Nh Tais
ase0HPh ere President Lincoln was sworn into
once; and we predict that In calling him to his
aid at this time, President l.. will redouble the
power Of the loyal masses who originally voted
against him, to aid the patriotic and sagacious
measures with which he 10 now laboring to put
down the rebellion.