New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-10-03
Washingion Affairs.

Tic 'Union and M. Ripes Consul Al Pdndnd. Men
E'ay Of doiug things IN the Trfasvry. "A Teuci n
Andreo Jackson n he Whfe House.. The CABINET, g.
corr,,pcudsnos Of The Tnbans.
wAsmNeToS, Monday, Oct /.
The Union opens terribly on Mir. Hses, with
the old CORE spondence which took place between
the French Government and himself on the long
pending indemnity negotiation. 1t is said to be
part of design which being set foot here, TO preu
dice his standing with that Government, and procure bic
rejection lit succeeds, tits whispered thst Mr.. Hanne
gan sy be Induced offer him the station he was 50 in
geuiously struggled into by Mr,Poik
Government has received bitter complaints Of
the want Of Consul at Panama. Mr.. Paine Of
Now York, brother of Ex-Governor Paine Of Yer
mont was offered the post lime since, which he has
uokeD Of In connection with H. arfs very strongly rec
onnended by the New-Yors delegation, and many
o. er eminent Nhgs, together with sprink ING OF Demo
,s should he 6htain the appointment 50 far be
4ged IL would give entire Satisfaction.
A recent Washington letter in the Aer- York
ErDgess makes the following statement, which
seems 20 me calculated doubt Internationally, 10 do
great Injustice 10 the Secretary OF the Treasury
sr nsIssh s'gn e.s s,ouss ,ss s h'ss' q, , e
or controsr Treasurer g. Register Dc Who bic csr.
shbs kTsn Mr. Auditor Car ~o 20 'Ise7a , G i
Fst AUDITORS Omc has bad with having two men whom
Mr. clsrs az no. know DID ~sni bis o-. usi oPoa
hn without much M Clark hope VII be
ats you. approval. si1'"
The correspondent of tho Expyess bears al en-
vtsbe reputation for general correctness but this
time he has certainly made careless statement so Tar as
Mr. Clark is concerned Your correspondent is qlo GER
tin that MI Clark observed IN conversation on ne very
day these appointments made As. II lle Secretary
ade the changes which took place he should
TO be satisfied with the principal CLERKS In his b9rezn-
(One Of the appointments was that OF Cmei Clerk Iney
mere believe Vrginisns appointed In the place Of Nir-
gnsns and though Mr. CLARK might have originally pre-
eued Newly there IL every reason to believe ne
MAS sstisfed-snd II not, he Is too good Wing TO have
found fault The Treasury Department is PROUD oil nm
and as New ker, cannot help sharing IT, as he
Is considered OF the best qualified and most able ON
lis truly stated that Mr.. Meredith exercises
degree of salutsry control over his entire depart
but the impression sought TO be created ihst
parskes OF an arbitrary unyieding character entirely
without foundation Ine reasons Tor 's e.ase are mo-. -
excellent he eOfore there has been great oea OF
wheel within wheel management in The cherent De-
pamen which has created confusion snd neglect OF tne
public business Intrigue and plotting upon small scse
occupied the time and attention Of each bureau; which
became itself miniature representation OF me great
psuonsge.ois pensng machine At headquarters Eaeh
ef ook cafe Of his personal friends whether compe
otherwise and The same nsdoordnaton and con
fusion resu ted which would take place in an army IN
which each colonel and captain claimed and exercised the
functions Of the general in chief command This system
seems To- have been tolerated by late Administrations as
necessary evwch must be endured as apart OF Tue price
Of parry Such an aggregate smounl OF pouea
ndaenee as they urq lesuonaoy Sonfol IN men une,eI
localities would doubtless have been eonsioeIru worm
much greater sacrifice.
This system he Secretary of Treasury has destroyed
lead Of The Department -
While The ADVICE suggestions and wishes Of the Chiefs
OF Buresux duly regarded IL seems 10 be understood
that repetition Of former practices VIII no be permitted
we're any 90 disposed.
Those who regard the Secretary OF the Treasury as
careful rather than fast thinkeras man OF hlghoneo
personal charscisr-of scrupulous honor-a statesman
rather than potcian-careful OF lis repusuon as Pub
Gc msn-fuly equal TO anything he undeIlskes ana a
thorough gong bat iudicious Whig viii dououefs mo
vi hin the next four years that they have not estimated him
rashiy.
su This new order Of things the Treasury Is but the
beginning OF evils IN store for Father Richie aud his
mend John Van Buren,
Ii will be recollected that Gen. Taylor gave the
people to understand that ner Leaf skould be
fureed orer" in tho administration OF the Govern.
ner Here are those who pretend TO think that the Exec
uuye cipher &C because he cooy turned over the Oh
10 ths heads Of Departments and thus got I'D OF
me annoyance Of pers0ps applications. Those WHO nave
gooi memories will remember his reception q the Mexi-
Ruena Vista, 0ftsy being odcec ~ ne Cotsrssi
% ,5llyaa- IL exhibited se touch Of the " iron wiz
etisA Il ros be e for those tafe,esd IN aade'sfdHds9 ma
hgyacisr 81 Executive not forget Certain recent iIdcs
uons and developments which cannot now be more par
Ucusrly alluded TO- render II exceedingly doubtu VINO
is 10 be Governor until ster the election
The extrs supply OF good common sense IN hat quarter
aud The modest and proper appreciation OF Whatever
squares wlth such convictions Of night So common sense
and good judgment dictate are however, sood qua
OF night OF tae power which the people plseco
there, very well knowna Whist they were about
Tue Russian Embassy insinuatons are unlues
sionsb.y got up by those who know better.
Every member Of The Cabinet will doubtless remain In
Washington long sler the meeting Of Congress and ~.
adjournment The President IL said 10 be fenely we
ssiisfed wiki the ability and decision recently manifested
be the Secretary OF Stale in the French dithouiiy
Your readers will regret to learn OF The continued
alarming illness OF the Attorney General, hnyksDf
JOHNSON. " W. a.