Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-10

In the absence of the British Minister, MIR Fox
(Wl0, we are sorry to say, wns kept away by IN
disposon) the Russian minister, Mr. Bodisco,
appeared al The head of the Corps. We give be-
low his address to the President, on behalf Of
himself and his colleagues, and the Presidents
Reply.
MIR. BODISCO'S ADDRESS.
TRANSLATION.
Mr.. PRESIDENT: The United States, having
been suddenly deprived Of ITS Supreme head, the
Constitution has invested you with Je Chief
Magistracy ofthe Union.
The Diplomatic Corps has the honor TO appear
before you, Mr. President, for The purpose of ex-
pressing through me, its orgon, its concern in the
melancholy event which has so Unexpectedly re-
moved General Harrison from the hopes OF The
American People. The Diplomatic Corps also
hnstens To offer up its VOWS, Mr. President, that
your administration may he distinguished by the
maintenance Of all the existing friendly relations,
md 10y constant increase in the prosperity of the
United States.
The Diplomatic Corps embrace this opportuni-
~, TO assure you of lis earnest desires 10 merit
your confidence and esteem.
TIE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
! Mr.. MINISTER, In my character of Chief
Magistrate of The United Stales, and in the name
of the people thereof, have 10 return TO The Di-
plonnlic corps, whom on this occasion you rep
res ,n',ny acknowledg nents for their exp esson Of
| coincidence account Of the bereavement which
this country has recently sustained in the death
OF its late lamented and iustrous President. |
take occasion at the same time 10 give the assur
ance that my most earnest desire us his consttu-
tionn successor, will he to maintain and cherish
the friendly relations which now so happily sub
sst between our respective countries.
| The People of the United States regard their
own prosperity as intimately connected with that
of he entire family of nations, and The cultivation
of the feelings of mutual ainiiy as the best mode
of advancing that important end.
| sincerely desire that the residence of the Di-
plunatc Corps near this Government may prove
every way agreeable to them; 10 accomplish
which, nothing shall be wanting ON my own part.
WASHINGTON, April 26h le4l
Several members Of President Tylers family
hive arrived ut the White House namely, Mr.
and Mrs Jones Of Va, (son-in-law aud daughter
of the President; y Mr.. Robt. Tyler and his lady,
formerly Miss Cooper,) and Miss Tyler. These,
with the wife of the President, who is still in Vlr-
GINA in delicate health, and Mar. John Tyler, Jr.
his private Secretary, will compose the Domes-
tic circle of the Executive mansion and most
deli hlfu circle it will be. The President himself
is distinguished for his kind and cordial manners.
All who have business with him. or who call to
pay their respects, are pleased with their recep-
ton Henceiorlh, there will be-, beside, that
\ charm around HE White House which the pres
',rss,ee-aG young, beautiful aud accomplished wo-
men Adobe can give.
The foreign ministers speak in the highest
terms of the manner in which they were received
by the President when they called in body TO
present their respects to him on Saturday. No
man. however accustomed 10 courts could have
gone through the ceremony with higher degree
of grace and dignity la conversation Mr.. Tyler is
, fluent and animated, and sometimes rises even to
eIoque nce-but in reply to the address OF the
Russian minister in behalf OF the diplomatic
Corps, and in The remarks he made to each mem
her, there was a felicity both of thought and
! preston, aud general appropriateness, which all
observed and which produced the most fay orable
impression OH the representatives OF foreign ma =
lions and all who were present. Ii was, indeed,
most interesting scene.
, Several members oflhe Cabinet have spoken of
the part the President bore in it model of the
department of an American Chief Magistrate.
The Globe and few other papers of the same
character continue to make an Outcry about pro-
Scription. But, in truth, | have before said,
, their own friends are asounded at The moderation
, of The Wing administration. They did not think
ii conceivable that n triumphant party should be
so tolerent after SO decisive victory The prn-
ciple adopted by The President and Cabinet to re-
move only in cases where proof can be brought OF
incompetency or dishonesty, partisan interIer-
! ence, is too strictly adhered TO, for many good
Wigs themselves There is no doubt that there
are many in Office here who would deservedly
como within this rule, however, rigidIy construed.
But then, who is 10 turn in}ormer? Ii is truly
: honorable to the Wings of this district that with
the temptation of lucrative posts before their eyes,
they refrain from taxing the odous character OF
iniormers. And yet how can The Secretaries, new
in their places, us they are, be expected TO know
thus early who obnoxious 10 the charge OF
| partisan nerierence? In due time the evidence,
doubtless will be presented in tangible shape,
> and the delinquenls will then be removed. Thus
far the removals have heen few in number and
some of the more impatient Of the followers of the
, Wing camp think that they have reason to com.
plain that their adversares should be suffered 10
remain so long in the offices they have abused.
Whoever imagines that The Secretaries have
: easy berIhs just now, would find himself greatly
S mistaken, could he contemplate the reality. u ;,
9 for example into the War Department. You will
find the Secretary there busily engaged from AN
early hour in the morning till late at night Dur
1 ing great part OF the day his roon, is sort OF
f Chancery Court and he the judge called 10 de-
. eide upon succession of old, intricate cases OF
= claims which havo been brought up TO him on
i appeal from the accounting oiIicers-nany them
3 involving thousands and thousands Of dollars
He hns TO weigh The evidence, and give consci-
. entous and deliberate judgment. Then come the
ordinary business of the Depariment-the inces'
: SAINT demands on his time by vsitors-the appoint
: mens and tr lnsfers-besdes cabinet consultations
g Sc. &c. BE assured his is no bed Of roses This
is but Il sample The other heads Of Departments
arc no better oil.
WAsHiNGroN, April "a, 1871.
D Much complaint is made, and with good reason
6 oflhe conduct of Mr.. Paulding, late Secretary o.
Is the Navy, and Mr.. Poinselt late Secretary OF War
towards the close of Mr.. Van Buren's ADMINISTERS
ton. These gentlemen evidently took the deter
u mna,ion TO leave to their successors no chance
J. making any Midshipmens' or Cadets appoint
ID ments for long time.
n From the first TO the fourth Of March, it is un
;" ders,ood, that Secretary Pauding issued betwee,
D. twenty and thirty letters Of appointment 10 Mid
OF shipmen--not only filling up all allowed by law
hut even tapping over as if 10 prevent his success
no or from making any appointments In case va
~ ~ cancy should occur, by having nominee OF hi
all own ready TO step into such vacancy. This
ct too bad and the present Secretary might be jus