Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-12
From The correspondent Of the NJ y. Signal
W,surNcroN March 0Qi n

WARRINGTON, MATCH cCtII.
General Harrison is confined TO his chamber by
severe attack of bilious peurisy. For several
days of last week lie had tet somewhat ndis-
posed YET he continued 10 devote himself to bu-
siness, early aud late, with his customary activity
and diligence. About noon on Saturday, he was
seized with an ngue which continued Tor an hour
and hall, aud was followed by lebrile symptoms
accompanied with severe pnin in the side. DR..
Miller aud DR.. May, two distinguished physicians,
were Immediately summoned and had recourse 10
aciive notwithstanding, caoinel, &c. Under
their skilfIl treatment the President found great
relief, and to-day he appears so much better, that
il he continues TO improve as rapidly, we may
hope he will he able to attend to business in the
latter part of The week. The attack was no doubt,
greatly aggravated by the exciting scenes he has
gone through during the last month, and the ex-
haustug cares attendant upon the station he holds.
With tranquility aud repoae, his vigorous consti-
luton will quickly regain its former tone. The
attendance OF Mrs. Harrison, upon her fa,her-n-
law, has been incessant, and nmrked Ivy devoted
objection that increases the esteem with which she
is universally regarded. Owing 10 the Generals
il-health the usual evening receptions ut the
White House have been suspended for the pres
ent.
The Secretary of State received intelligence on
Saturday that Mr.. LIE Roy, The father of Mrs.
Webster, was SO i'll that fatal termination was
.expecieJ- lie and bis lady yesterday
morning for New York, but with scarcely hope
OF seeing their vene Iable relative alive.
Previous to his departure, Mr.. Webster nstitu-
ted committee OF examination and inquiry for
The purpose Of obtaining correct Information as to
the state of progress of the public works in this
city, and the degree of skill, fidelity, and econo-
my with which They are carried on an, especial
! ly whether The power of disnissing and employ.
ing has been exercised with any reference 10 The
political opinions of those who have been employ
ed or ,lisms cd, or for any other political or par
~ object. The Circular addressed hy The Secre-
taiy 10 the Commissioners is another proof hat
the administration intends TO adhere the princi-
I,les professe,l by the Wings when out of place.
The laborers on The public works have made
grievous complaints that iyrannical prescription
was extended to them land it is notorious that
whole bands have been occasionally sent off to
Baltimore Just on the eve of an election to help
tho cause Of Jackson and Van buren, in the Mon
uinental City. IL these Commissioners do their
duty vast field Of abuse and corruption will DO
exposed.
The Attorney General returned last evening, and
appeared to-day in the handsome apartments pro-
yided for his office in the new Treasury Building.
lie was Immediately besie2ed by crowd Of visi-
tanis curious to know what he thought Of the case
OF McLeod.
Mr.. Critienden will make report to the Presi-
dent, probably, tomorrow. He is satisfied that
Mcleod will DO able to prove an abb.
The work ofappointmenis and removals will be
suspended for a while. But there are several
which, it is understood, have been deter mined up
on, although they have not yet been announced
Col Charles s. Todd will be the Minister TO Aus
tria. Thomas Munroe Esq, who was removed
by Gen. Jackson, during the ruthless prescription
Of 1899, from the office Of Postmaster Of this city,
Twill he restored TO that post