Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-05-05

The following letter from friend at
Washington was received too late for last
weeks paper. We shall be pleased to
hear from * Chapultepec" often.
Correspondence of the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, April 25, ls49.
Mr.. EDIrOR-lt IS SO customary these
times for papers to nave their correspon-
dents in Washington, that do not per-
celve any valid reason why the organ Of
the indomitable Wings OF little Mlflin
should be behind the age, and therefore |
take the liberty of giving your readers an
inkIing, now aud then, Of what locker on
sees and hears from time TO time 10 this
metropolis Of pcllics and power.
The Administr alton is slowly progress.
ing in the great work of reform, and, !
think. is laying sure foundation for The
time 10 come. The Cabinet is composed,
as YOU know, Of men of the most undoubl-
ed abilities, and to this add industry, per.
severance, and an ardent desire to promote
the best interests Of the whole country,
and you have a correct idea of the men
Gen Taylor has chosen TO assist him in
the functions Of government, for this great
and growing nation. Many politicians
will no doubt find fault with the tardy
movements Of the appointing power, but
they must remember that Rome was not
built in day, and a greater work than
building Rome is now progressing in the
body polite Of this Republic. General
Taylor has pledged himself not to be the
President of party, and therefore cannon
do ss did the elder and younger Hickory,
indiscrmlnaely slaughter all who happen
evidence enough for Us TO be convinced
that his friends will in due time have their
claims considered, and that such changes
will be made as the interests of the country
demand. The books are now being post.
ed, and you may expect a settlement made
with very many OF the hands now employ.
ed, about the first Of May. II is said that
sury, who fills the place Of one John NJ
McCalla, has recommended for removal
several Of the gentlemen, who sl in their
Offices, smoking segars and reading Du.
mas last for three hours day, and then
dress for a promenade to the Capitol
grounds. This is as it should be. The
business in some of the offices is now three
and four years behind the time, and men
are obliged to wal. until II suits the conye.
nIence q! these worthtes, before their ac-
counts are even put in way of settlement
was told by Clerk yesterday, that the
business of his office was twelve years te.
hIud when his duties commenced, short
time since. | say turn them out, and ap.
point men who will discharge their duties
faithfully and promptly. Mr.. Meredith
has issued a circular TO the chiefs Of The
different Bureaus in his department requIr-
ing list Of all persons employed therein,
the time of their appointment, what their
duties, who are incompetent, who in ar
rears, &c, which has created some ex,
cIement among them, and caused gen.
eral squirting up of the iazy ones. The
Post Office Department is doing the work
Of reform with neatness and despatch
Judge Colamer and his efficient aid, Col
Warren, are winning for themselves golden
opinions IN all sections OF the country.
Father Richie whines like a whipped
spaniel, but twill not avail-the Augean
Stable must be cleaused, and in no De.
PaTtm"nt is there more necessity for a
thorough clearing out than the Post OF,
fce. There are but few office seekers
here at present, many having gone home
to bide their time, and patiently await the
moving of the waters. Thousands will
be disappointed in the distribution Of Of.
fees, but of course will yield to the neces-
sty that prevents one Office from being
given to hundred applicants. The Phil
adeIPhia appointments are not yet made,
and there seems 10 be quite competition
for the Collectors office. The applicants
are all good men, and it is difficult to
make selection.
magnificent sword was presented to
the President yesterday, by depu,aton
from Virginia, on behalf Of the State.
The ceremonies were very interesting,
and you will see a full account of the
speeches, &c. in the papers of To dav.
The levees at the White House are
thronged, and every visi,er leaves delight
ed with the reception he receives from the
Peoples man, Mrs. Taylor has been in
delicate health, and the honors of the la
dies department are done by Mrs. Bliss
in astyle at once elegant aud prepossessing.
may give you more definite idea OF
life in Washington at some future time.
Yours &c CUapTITFprC