The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-23

lscs. j 90 not know udt any VIII take
place in the bank but if the interests Of the stock
holders as well the public were consulted, both
the president and cashier should, in my Judgment,
be made 10 give place tomen more conversant with
commercial and financial operations, and in whom
more reliance could be placed, 50 far as competency
is concerned. They are, however, both Locofocos,
died in the wool, and competency will cut no figure
in either retaining or removing them
The elections III both Tennessee and Kentucky
have not turned out we had a right 10 expect
from each of these States, which, in my Judgment,
can be- easily accounted for. This, however, will
be the subject for another and separate commune
cation. Even in this city we have some who pro-
tess 10 be friends of the Administration that actu-
ally rejoice at the result. The secret of this is they
are disappointed in not having been selected TO fill
important offices for which they were applicants,
| and which the President never should confer upon
them; and they think that General Taylor in con-
sequence of these will be induced to relax
his determination To appoint none to office who are
not competent, honest, and faithful Such men dis
grace the name of Wing, and should not be recog-
missed as friends of the Administration Some of
these parlor and sunshine Wings will hereafter
point out to you, that they may be knotcn and
judged by their works
Nothing further has been heard from the trial of
Wise for the murder of Hart, though to-days boat,
il is supposed, will bring us the result MIR. Wei
mer, the postmaster, has been absent some ten
days, subjectng Mr. Fayerweather, the special
mail agent, to no little delay and inconvenience.
As ascertaned the facts, he was anxious TO exam
ceived for purposes which he very properly and
prudently kept to himself. On applying to Mr..
Watson, the chief clerk, he rather declined COM
plying with the request of Mr.. Fayerweather, in
consequence of the absence of Mr.. Weimer, and
insisting the mail agent should await his return
This, with some reluctance, Mr.. Fayerweather
sented to, though il will 10 another visit
to this city hold the postmaster has no business
TO absent himself from his Office, unless the papers
| are left in such condition that the authorized
agents of the Government can have access to them
| at all times when the public interests in this
instance, demanded it, SPARTACUS.
PITTsBURG, August 20, lS49.
The efforts of the opposition 10 dctract from the
enthusiasm with which the President has been re-
| ceived by Pennsylvania, and the shameless manner
how much they fear him whom they affect to treat
with indifference. They have underrated his
intelligence, and belled his reputation, that they
know this familiar intercourse with his fellow-cti-
zens, if it has no other effect must inevitably arouse
popular Indignation against those who have 50
grossly abused him. His friends may rest assured
of this. The people, without distinction OF party,
even in those sections where political animosities
are most cultivated, have welcomed him with cor
diality never before extended perhaps to any pub
lie man. Properly approaching the extent OF his
services to the country, and having the fullest con-
| fdence in his high integrity of character, they
have paid their tribute of respect, not so much to
the position he holds, to the AS President,
| he commands respect, but it is AS ZACHARY TAY-
LoR that he receives the homage of enthusiastic
and grateful people. The journey which he desired
to be attended with little display possible, has
/ been, far, triumphal procession; and who
witnessed his reception at York, at Lancaster, at
| Harrisburg, or here, doubt that he holds the
| hearts of the masses. The simplicity of his man
ners and the rankness of his disposition charm all
| who approach him; and have vet To see the ind-
vduaI who has left his presence under any other
conviction than that General TAYLOR is every thing
| his warmest admirers claim for him.
The number of persons who assembled to bid
him welcome To the ''iron city, could not have been
| much short of thirty thousand. Ii was, in every
| respect brilliant display. Ii was not the mere
show and pageant of the elite, such too often
but the gathering of multitude, without regard 10
wealth or position each one feeling that his interest
in the fame and character of the Chief Magistrate
| of the Republic great that of any around
| him. He was addressed in behalf of the citizens,
| by the Hon. WALTER FORWARD, TO whom he made
am appropriate reply. IL may not perhaps, be ac-
ceptable TO such nice critics the editors of the
| Union, but heard gentleman OF some taste, and
| witha a Democrat, Colonel WILSON McCANDLEss,
| pronounce il of the best speeches he ever lis
| tened 10 ON such an occasion. ] was not able so
| great was the crowd, 10 get near enough 10 hear
| what either Mr.. FoRwARD or the President said.
| Gov. Johnston spoke also in reply To Mr.. For
| ward. IL is scarcely necessary 10 say he spoke
well. He is, ! am happy TO know, If any thing
/ more popular now than when he hrst entered upon
the discharge of his high duties. He has managed
the financial affairs Of the State in a de
serve and secure the confidence of all who have
becoming pride in the prosperity of this great com
monwoalth His success--and such men Away,
succeeds attributable his strong common
sense and his practical veiw of things ] only
wish we had more of hs order of men in the Wing
| party-men who consult facts before theories, and
| value the substance above the shadow.
The President, accompanied by the Governor
has visited the most important rolling -mills man
ufactories and workshops of the city to-day. III
expresses himself highly delighted with the evi.
dcnces Of skill, enterprise, and industry which
| came under his notice. He is now, between fiv,
and SIX O'Clock in the evening" receiving the ladies
| Tomorrow be leaves lor Beaver, his way o.
| Erie. Beyond that point his route il not deter
mined upon; but il will be, think, by jamestown
| To Rochester, and tbrnce Boston. His health H.
entirely restored, and he looks as usual, vigorous
| and cheerful