The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-11

compose the circle it will be. The President
himself is distinguished for his kind and cord-
al manners. All who have business with him
or who cali 10 pay their respects, are pleased
with their reception. Henceforth. there will
be. beside, that charm around the White House
which the presence of young, beautiful, and
accomplished woman alone can give.
The foreign Ministers speak in the highest
terms of the manner in which they were recei-
we'd by the President when they called in body
to present their respects 10 him on Saturday.
No man, however accustomed 10 Courts, could
have gone through the ceremony with high
er degree of grace and dignity. In converse
ton, Mr. Tyler is always singuarly fluent and
animated, and sometimes rises even TO eo-
quence-but in his reply 10 the address of the
Russian Minister, in behalf of the Diplomatic
Corps, and in the remarks he made TO each
member, there was felicity both Of thought
and expression, and general appropriateness,
which all observed, and which produced the
most favorable impression in the representa-
tives of foreign nations and all who were
present. 1t was, indeed, most interesting
scene.--Several members Of the Cabinet have
spoken of the part the President bore in it as
model Of the department Of an American
Chief Magistrate.
Mr.. Tyler is fortunate in having a most
meihodical and Industrious Private Secretary.
Nothing can be more orderly then his arrange
ment of his fathers business, and ofthe papers
which demand his personal attention and coz
sideratIon. The President himself is q man
of well disciplined business habiis.-He rises
with the dawn; and thus has couple or moro
hours clear for walk before breakfast. His
first task is to clear his taJLe-tha; is 10 dis
pose of all the letters and papers that have been
placed there Systematically arranged, by his
Secretary the day or evening previous. This
prevents a very troublesome kind of business
from accommodating. He devotes the time from
his rising till ten O'Clock, with brief interval
at eight for breakfast,) TO this work. From
ten 10 twelve o clock he receives the visits OF
those who wish 10 see and consult him person
ally on business. Such persons are admitted
singly, so as TO allow more freedom to their
intercourse. 1t is expected that at these inter
views no one will act so improperly as TO en-
gage the President longer than is really neces'
sary to explain his object. From twelve to
two is set apart for the reception Of those who
call merely to pay their respects; and the
drawing rooms are generally well filed az these
NJ Two % CtOCh luC OdpiiiCl iiI~St>' tt''u
from the breaking up of the Cabinet 10 dinner
time the President holds himselfin reserve for
consultation with the heads of departments,
separately, on official business. The evenings
are given up to free and social intercourse with
those who happen to drop in. This is very
good and orderly arrangement, and by adher'
ing 10 it Inc President is enabled TO despatch
great amount of business every day.
The Globe and few other papers Of the
same character continue 10 make an ou,cry a
bout prescription. But, in truth, as have be-
fore said, their own friends are astounded at the
moderation Of the Wing Administration. They
did not think it conceivable that triumphant
party should be so tolerant after SO decisive a
victory. The principle adopted by the Presi'
dent andCabinet TO remove only in cases where
proof can be brought CT incompetency or dis
honesty or partisan interference, is too strictly
adhered to. for many good Wings themselves.
There is no doubt that there are many in Office
here who would deservedIy come within this
rule, however rigidly construed. But then,
who is to turn INFoRMER? 1t is truly honora'
bic TO the Wings of this District that with the
temptation of lucrative posts before their eyes.
they refrain from taking the od'ous character of
inlormeTs. And yet how can the Secretaries,
new in their places, as they are, be expected TO
know thus early who are obnoxious TO the
charge Of partisan Interference? 10 due time
the evidence. doubtless, viii be presented in a
tangible shape, and the delinquens will then be
removed Thus far the removals have been
few in number, and some Of the more impa'
tient of the followers of the Wing camp think
that they have reason 10 complain that their ad-
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in the Offices they have abused.
Whoever imagincs that the Secretaries have
easy berths Just now would fad hrmself greatly
mistaken, could he contemplate the reality
Go, for example, into the War Department.
You will find the Secretary there buslly enga'
gei from an early hour in the morning till late
at night. During great part of the day his
room is a sort Of Chancery Court. and he the
Judge, called 10 decide upon a succession OF
old, intricate cases of claims which have been
brought up 10 himon appeal from The account
ing oificers-many of them involving thou
sands and thousands of dollars. He has to
weigh the evidence, and give a conscientious
and deliberate judgment. Then comes the or
binary business of the depsr;ment-the inces'
SAINT demands on his time by visitors-the APP
pointments and transfers-bcsides cabinet con-
situations, &c. Be assured his is no bed Of
roses. This is but sample. The other heads
of departments are no better of.
NAVAL >ANEcDoTE- There are many incl
dents in the early Naval History of our country
worth preserving, among which is the following
| anecdote of the heroic Tingey. When he COM
man1ed the Gauges. in ITO, being off the
Ill IL hxyo hoof
from the English Frigate, Surprise. and all the
! Englshmen on board were demanded, and al
so permission 10 examine the protection of the
! A Co. T,aoa,r