Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-17
from The Uniiea S5,tss 6;o-,tt,

from HE Unitea Sattss GG-ette
"W ASKING TON, April o,.I829.
"Gentiemen,-Y esterday, commissions were made
out at the treasury Department for John p. Deca-
tur as Collector of Portsmouth, N. II. i'll the room
OF Timothy Upham, and for Judge Thruston of Ken
lucky, as Collector of Key West, in the room Of
William Pihkney: and also for John P. Boyd for some
situation in the Custom House of New York it is said
Naval Officer, but this is probably mistake Som,
changes have also Deen made in the Post Office De-
partment, the Post master at Maysville, Kentucky,
having been removed, and also the Post Master ut
Portland, Maine. Although Mr.. Ingham cannot car
ry his notions ofproscription into all the departments
he seems determnedto act upon them pretty pcne-
rally IN his own. There was recently pretty warm
discussion IN the cabinet on the subject Of this
criptlve policy, which was urged with much vehe-
mence by MIR. Ingham. MIR. Van Buren, is under
stood to have taken ground directly in opposition TO
Mr.. Ingham, and to have maintained the npoicy of
such system, and pointed out with great force the
Injurious consequences which would result from it If
attempted, IN the stoppage of the wheels oftthe 90,
eminent. From this circumstance, il is fair pre-
sumption that in the Department OF State there will
BIO very few, II any, removals, merely aruount oS
opinions formerly expressed on the subject Of the
Presidential election. Mr.. Van Buren,, probably
looks forward TO his future expectation and shapes
his opinions in reference to them. At any rate the
mere rumor that he has taken this COURSE has reat
Ily Increased his popularity here.
MIR. Barry, according TO the current runor of the
day. has determined on course somewhat similar
to that OF MIR. Van Buren, His standing and res
olutlon, perhaps, may not be sufficient carry him
through, even should he have made such n demon.
stration OF his wishes II said that soon after his
arrival he received an intimaton of the manner in
which the Jackson central Committee OF this place
desired to dispose of certain profitable offices in Il S
department, among which was the posi- oNe of tbi
city, which was intended for memb;g o'the com
mttee. Heis reported to have turned =, deaf ear to
the suggestion to have refused to RECOGNISE com
mtee taking such powers, and preci;..ingto decide
on the wants aud wishes OF the people remote states
&, fol dncta
ton TO make no changes but such aeiave reference
to the public interest.
Should he persevere in this course the probability is
that he will be less avorite with General Jackson,
and the ultra party who dictate 10 General Jackson
than anticipated.
The honse and property possessed by Mr.
| Writ in this city, sail to have been pnrchas
| cd by Duff Green; the house lately occupied b,
Mr.. st. Clair Clarke has been also purchased
| by him; and nc has also bought large house
built and occupied by the Rev. 0. B. Brown
and an extensive lot Of ground adjoining, upon
which be proposes TO erect a most splendid
nay, unique printing establishment, comprising {
range OF houses stores, &c Here at once is an { y
penditnre perhaps SO or $50 900 about be made
and 1t be made IN the expectation that the printing
the next Congress will be sufficient to furnish out Of
the profits, the means to meet these drauolts can
dot help thinking that there will be some embarrass
ment when the times for payment shall come round
But he may have much better reasons for his conduct
and far greater means for his speculative schemes
than know any thing about. Gen. Jackson is Pre-.
sden of the United States Duff Green is said to die
tate TO him pretty boldly aud successfully; and thu
public treasury is source Of supply, which is no
likely to be very speedily exhausted The first obec
of men who have the command of public rnoGey
and expect to hold but short time is not unfrc
quentiy to indemnify themselves sgainst the evil
Which would be consequent upon their dismissal
hope 90 such practice will prevail among those VIII
have come into power to reform abuses"