The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-08
Extract to the Editor, dated
W.cu,,c,,ox Anrl II 1910

Extract to the Editor, dated
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1649.
DEAR SIR-Since my last, tho Assistant P.
M. General, furnished by Iowa, vs.. Massachu
sets, to the service Of the United States, has
been figuring here in tho newspapers, to such
distinction, that he has become quite heroiSed
Tor his dongs in former years. For my. part,
if the papers speak truth from Boston and Wor-
cester, Mass, (and believe them,) Mr.. War.
rem is pretty much of a .faancier: he, indeed,
has not dealt out his millions, yet, he has COM
pounded for hundreds-and d dollars been
made to pay Sl00, in solid debt. This shows
genius in deduction, and shows also, that he is
careful in money matters, and understands the
rule Of "tare and tret, Of pluck t,oo or ten.
and in reverse of the old saying Of "t,oo pluck
one. There is no doubt that Mr.. Warren was
appointed to his distinguished office without
due consideration, or permission Of Gen. Fay
Tor; or. that he was induced to acquiesce in
his appointment at the solicitation of Mr.. Col
lamer and others. The appointment is most
unfortunate for the country; for he, Warren,
has been making sad havoc o. all postmasters
that have been brought to his notice. 1.-The is
not curbed in his onward move OF indiscrimin-
ate removals, he will be as famous for Staying
men, as he is noted for driving hogs on election
days in Des Moines and Henry. This is fully
understood in Iowa, having no rival in expert.
Warren has not removed, on an average, more
than Jtfty-seven per week. You can tell. Mr..
Editor, by the rule Of three, how many goes
by the board in month. He did get up to one
hundred, one week. but then, he labored inces.
santly.-It was something new to him, and he
thought no more oftaking man 8 head "clean
off" than he did Of young porker. Having
somewhat satated his vengeance, he is becom-
ing more tardy; for in one day, only eight post
masters fell by the broad scymeter and al of
the Assistant Postmaster General.
Gen. M'Calla, I'd Auditor of the Treasury,
has been removed. and Mr.. Clayton, of Geor.
gia, succeeds him. This is not prescription,
of course: these tender Elected" people, as
Sam Weller said, swami things all called by
new Names" So with Whiggery;it is not pro-
scrip,ion for them to take the places Of Demo
Gratis, but, for democrats to be put in the sta
ton of Wing, it is "abominablc, and down.
right prescription, for opinion sake"
George Evans, Esq, one Of the members of
the Board of the Mexican Commissioners for
| the adj Indication Of claims under the late trea-
ty, is now in this city. He is a most distn.
guished man. l have my doubts, if Gen. Tay-
Tor has his equal in his Cabinet Indeed, on
the subjcc of finance, feel assured in assert
ing, no gentleman in the Cabinet can compa re
with him. Yet, he is solicited to take a secon-
dairy station, as a Commissioner, under the
,
to please some aspirunts, who wormed them.
selves upon Gen. Taylor, in opposition 10 his
own expressed opinions in reference to Mr.. E.
No wonder, then, Mr. F.. left this city in rath.
er an ill-humor, as noticed 1st ult. Mr.. Evans
is decidedly liberal in political feelings. He is
kind and conciliatory, but as firm as rock, on
| a questions where he believes himself correct.
He has always been a CONSTANT, moderate
Wing; but. in talent, second to none in tn G
n Ic al nf MI
that carry into practice, what he believes to
be the true position Of rotation in office, and
that is, to prescribe prescription; and, the only
enquiry, with him is, sis he capable. is he no..
nest?" DO not be surprised, Mr.. Editor, if
| speak Of Mr.. Evans as he deserves. Political
! ly, we are antipodes, but that cannot blind me
to the merits of a gentleman I have known for
| a quarter Of century, whose whole aim has
been for his country, and for her advancement
Although differ, politically, with Mr. E. sd
widely, | yet believe that Mr.. Evans would
in my opinion, have done moro to guide the
administration of Gen. Taylor, successfully
through his term, than any Wing in the Cabi-
net; and my wonder has been tasked, to &C
count for his not being a member. according
to the original caste of the Cabinet. He will
yet be in the Cabinet, or am no prophet
The Marshall of Wisconsin, Mr.. Rockwell,
has been removed. He was Il most faithful
officer, and his commission has three years to
run:-yet, to crafty aohig, he had to be re-
moved, not prescribed. So, take notice. that
the Wings, Mr.. Editor. as party, are opposed
to prosc' Upton; it is only removals that they
advocate. The idea of prescription is abhor.
rant to their senslblities. A Mr.. Hutch erson
succeeds MIR. Rockwell.
The Chief Clerk Of the War Department,
Mr. Campbell. l am just told, has been raced
and MIR. l.. H. Porter removed to make room
for new officer appointed by the Secretary OF
War. So we 60.
l shall again address you, as things are de-
veoped, so long as remain here, awaiting the
close of my accounts.
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