The weekly Butte record., 1862-12-27
The Cabinet Muss


tion party to force all moderate men out of the
| Cabinet of the President, inaugurates lew
era in our political coup detnts. The Congress
is very darkly deeply. beautifully black in its
notious of constitutional rights, even OF the
President In other words, they think they
their Legislative power, have q right to regu-
late the war in the Cabinet IS well as in the
field, believing, 10 doubt. that counter move
to the Executive would have the effect to cen
tralize some Of the other distinct powers Of
the Government in the Legislative, that the
President seems accommodating to himself in
these times of disjonied differences. But tho
SoloDs, in caucus, resolve, the President, in
Cabinet, proclaims their resolutions not well
taken in other words, that the wise ones had
better mind their own business and help bin
to get out Of the pickle he is already immersed
in. All the abolitionists and the moderate
Republicans concede that Mr. Seward Is the
only man of long experience in national af-
fairs, or with q reputation for craftsmanship ;"
in the whole Administration party yet, be-
cause he possesses this great ability, be is not
the man for the times in other words, he is
not, and cannot be, made the plant tool of q
set of political fanatics, who are ready and
willing to " let the Union slide or drire
through the Constitution" if either stand in the
road they are travelling to the goal Of their
religious and political ambition The abolition
of slavery at all hazards This is the great
one idea of the party and all things else must
subserve this idea. But Mr.. Seward sees the
shoals ahead, and as wise statesman would
hold the helm to avoid them. The President
Is willing to trust his experienced pilot, but he
must have some say as to the righting of the
ship that is now periiously careening TO the
larboard. Seward remains in the Cabinet. if
he can be there as the head of the Cabinet
If not then be leaves the sinking ship to its
fate. 1t appears to be well known and ad
mitted fact that the Cabinet of the President
have been long divided upon the policy pursu
ed by the Chief Executive. Some of them,
especially the older and more experienced legal
heads, differ with the President on his proc
lamations, especially the emancipation one.
They would have him adhere more closely to
his constitutional powers, as they find them
expressed 10 the instrument they have all
sworn to support and defend. They find but
one Constitution that is to govern him in war
as well as in peace they are satisfied with
the wisdom Of our forefathers in making but
one Constitution that must suffice for all exi-
gencies that may arise in our Government.
The others of the Cabinet, less experienced and
more fanaticai in the enjoyment of their pres
ent political power, are ready, willing and
determined to lay aside all that should control
them in the exercise of their well defined pow
ers, and break down all barriers erected for
the control of the Government and offer them
up to their fanaticism while singing halleujah
to John Brown and praying it may all be
attributed by the people to "muljtary neccs-
sites"
Although united Cabinet is very proper
and necessary thing in our present situation,
still some of these crazy Republicans think ii
is no difference, as the President will follow
his own councils, notwithstanding all his coun,
selors. But we would modestly suggest that
the President has not shown that Jacksonian
ability to warrant such course in bis action.
The days of the Old hero of glory have thrown
no shadow about the White House for two
years past, and no halo has settled around the
occupants of the Chairs Of State to indicate
brighter future to them for years to come a
house divided against itself must fall" So be
it with the powers that be.