The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-26
Washington correspondence.

The papers have informed you of the great
accomplishment achieved by Clark Mills. the
artist, in the erection on the 9Th inst, of the
colossal statue to the memory Of Andrew
Jackson, mounted OF noble charger, and both
being poised in the air, resting, both rider and
horse, en- the hinder legs of the horse This
great work, is noble tribute to the memory of
Andrew jackson; and doubt if there lives
man more modest than the ingenious artist, who
to praise, causes him to shrink from the appro-
baton of the friendly multitude. This group,
thus raised and perfected by the genius of the
self.taught Mills, will be kiad of a political
Mecca, TO all the admirers in the present, and
in after years, of the Hero and the Statesman;
and by the admirers of the artist, viewed as
work of unsurpassed ability, that the gent uses
of the world will perform pilgrima5es to be-
hold and to behold is but to admire. We there
fore say, that the memory of the Hero will
live forever; and 80 Ion, rs the BRASS and MAR
BLE shall cease to crunble into dust, this mon
ument will bespeak the praise of Clark Mills,
the artist
You must see the Union of the 9th, for the
admirable address delivered by Senator Doug
las of Illinois, on this interesting OCCASION
The assembled multitude were not short of
90, 900 persons. The day was delightful as
balmy spring, and the military made handsome
display on the occasion.
There is, Just at this time, about as much in
| md nj att
going on, in reference to the Cabinet of the
President elect, as was ever witnessed in Wash
ingtsn The affection of the President elect,
in the death Of ali only son, has not even caus-
ed an abatement. This is all wrong These
schemers should not act thus wise. The Pres.
dent elect will not arrive in Washington before
the first week in February, and | see no me-
cessity for the papers to be continually harping
upon this or that choice for the Cabinet. When
Mr.. Pierce arrives, he will act tor the good Of
the whole country, and call to his aid ip the
Administration of the country, the wise, the
good, and talented men ofthe Democratic party
1 have no fear but such will be the result
of his own mature judgment. His own servic-
es were called for by the whole Democracy as
a unit; and, when we reflect, and admire, with
| what unanimity the verdict of the Democracy
was recorded in his favor, we cannot for mo-
ment doubt in his patriotic Efforts, to meet the
views Of the Democratic party, 50 far as to give
to the country cabinet of talented men, in
| whom he can trust; but, at the same time, in
making his selections, will be taken that
| they are wise and prudent in council, as well
| az talented in debate. Should any certainty
| occur, of who or what the selections are likely
to be, you shall be ADVISED at the earliest
date.
"Entrs nous. DO you know certain rep.
resentative in one of the Houses of Congress,
that was born west of the Mississippi Well,
| if you do, mark my prediction, that person will
be member of the Cabinet of Gen. Pierce.
do not believe that better selection can be
made, if all the qualities of good man are to be
called in requisition; prudent, wise in council,
and talented. The three requisites that will en-.
4 sure Cen Fierce prosperous four year in the
Presidential chair; and, it may be, that be may
! follow in the footsteps of the illusrious Andrew
Jackson, SO well, and with such APPRECIATION
that the people may clam his services for fur
years more. But that is for future con sdera-
ton and decision. The propriety Of the
latter, can be more fully ehned by the pru-
dence of the former, as is defined in the pros
perity of the country. 1t is not my purpose to
manufacture Cabinet am only saying word
in appreciation Of gentleman, who will refec,
honor on any station he may in future be led
upon to fill, as he has in the present and pas,
days of his political career, given dignity and
renown to his people, his State, and also en-.
deared his name to the whole Democracy Of the
Union. President Pierce perhaps may make
selection suitable and well, bat / very
much doubt whether he can make better Sc.
the Democracy Of the States.
Congress is busily engaged on many import.
ant Bills, and have no doubt but that the bu.
siness Of the country will be much better, as
we'll as more speedily passed upon at this sess-
ion, than at the last.
| The Vice President elect continues in very
precarious state of health. 1t was determined
he shonld have left for Cuba yesterday, but, the
weather being unfavorable, and he being some
what worse, the journey tor the present i. post.
poned.
Yours, LEWIS.