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WASHINGTON, July s, 1851.
Fsryr CLARKE-Dear Sir-The glorious Fourth
was very appropriately celebrated in this City-u
great deal OF enthusiasm was manifested though ev-
ery,hinc passed eli with the greatest harmony and
good feeling. Some 5000 or 10000 persons were
out TO edo the ceremonies" At II O'Clock a. m the
Corner Stone OF the new Capitol was laid by the
President, after which, ceremonies were performed
BY the Masonic fraternity of he District, which were
very appropriate aud in place. b. b. FBENcn, ESQ
M. w. c. H. delivered a beautiful and excellent,
though short, address from the East front OF the
Capitol, and was followed by Hon. DANIEL WEIR
srER, the orator oil the day, with one OF his mastery
able, patriotic speeches. of nearly hso hourS long
which was received by the thousands who had as
,embled to hear with pleasure and delight. At the
close of the speech the booming OF cannon was heard,
and many hearty cheers assembled in quick success
ion, and the crowd soon dispersed. Among those
persons present who prominent in the Govern
ment and history of our country, were, President
FILLMORE, Gen ScoTT in full uniform, with his tall,
fine, athletic form and noble countenance, and his
"yeow feather" towering above all others; Hon
A. III il. STUART, one OF Firginias' nobcSt sons,
who is ably dschargug the duties OF Secretary OF
the Interior Department, Whose name has been
mentioned in connection with the next Vice Presi-
,dcncv-which place, should he be the "ucky man.
lie would till with ability and dignity . the Attor-
rev General, the Postmaster General, and many
other distinguished persons. The day passed of
very pleasantly with all who were present. Splendid
Fire works were performed in the evening Mr.
Wehster's speech OH the occasion will very soon be
published in full, in pamphlet form, and also in the
papers OF this city.
Occasionally paper we find which speaks dis
paragiugy OF Gen ScoTr and his prospcc;s-Saylng
that his name is only used by FrcesoH papers, and
.Aboliiionists OF the North. LISA wclI-known fact
that Gen. Scorr is much Union man, and as
much in favor of supporting the Constitution, as MIR.
Webster, Mr.. Fillmore, and others; and that he is
no more an Abolitionst than they. Gen. Scorr, ny
his past acts aud career has fully and plainly shown
how deeply attached lie is to this Union, and
10 the welfare OF his Country. lie has signal
lied himself, not as a sectional man, but as Ma
tonal man. and has ever, from his youth toiprcs the
ent day, been in the service of his Countrywide
1rhole country. speak OF this to defend the Cen
oral from repeated statements, that he allows his
name to be used by Aboitoncsts of the north
Gen. Scorr for the next Presidency have been made
voluntarily, and not by the Abotoniss, but by the
ProrLE Of the North. Either Gen. ScoTr Mr.. WEE
srLR, or Mr.. FILLMORE, we shall heartily support,
it he receive the Wing nomination for all of them
are good aud able men, and worthy OF the high sta
ton and they are all National men, too.
The proceedings oi your State Convention, held
at Bellows Falls since wrote you last, has given
great and general satisfaction and pleasure through
ont the County, and especially in this City The
harmony which prevailed, the patriotic, able, and
just resolutions that passed, and the true, Ma
ltonal Union ground which the Convention took
has place Vermont very high in the estimation of
her sister States The dark cloud which recently
hung over the "Green Mountain State has pow
disappeared, and the "Star that never sets now
shines forth with unusual lusre-may her SHADOW
never be less"
Ohio held her State Convention on the Sd or 18th
inst, and nominated Hon. :. +. VINToN, heretofore
an old and able member of Congress tor Governor
"a capital nomination and undoubtedly he will be
elected. The Convention also expressed itself in
favor of Gen Scott for the next Presidency.
In closing this letter will say "A word of few
persons here, who occupy prominent positions in
the Departments, that your leaders may know who
the yDung men are that ork for the Government
and faithfully, too.
MI. ID. G. GODDARD, Chief Clerk to Mr. Stuart in
the Interior, is young man Of superior talents and
well deserves. and able, 20 discharge tn duties OF
higher post. He is quick, correct, Industrious, and
able. He was for some time, after the resignation
OF Mr.. Ewing in the Cabinet, at the death OF Pres-
dent TAYLOR, acting Secretary and discharged the
duties faithfully, and correctly.
Next we find Mr.. RocHE, young man, who has
much ability and gentlemanly demeanor, at the
head OF the Census board in the absence OF Mr.
Kennedy, who is in California Mr. Roche
discharges the duties of the Office most admirably.
Such young and enterprisng men should be en-
couraged and sustained as they undoubtedly will be-
The weather here is very warm, and Judge it is
also warm in Vermont, from the fact that FrsesoH-
ism is last dSSOlcing, and has been in "hot water"
for sons time past, and will soon take its final leave
defer further remarks till my next.
Yours hastily, C..