Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-28
From the PennsylYanian.
Chances at Washington.

Have you ever seen the Cabinet, reader I
There is a vast deal Of writing about the Cab
met; and but few who discuss its merits and
demcrits. 1t is not very formidable affair
when in full session, though, as thousands are
aware it does some very formidable things
Having overstayed an early reception at the
Presidents few mornings ago, found be-
fore | was well aware Of it, that the Cabinet
was in session. The gentlemen who compose
it, seven in number, are ranged around each
side Of plain table in the room up stairs
where General Piece receives visitors, with
the Secretary Of State at one end, and the
President at the head. To the south, spread
out in the rich and luxurient garniture Of
Spring are the lovely grounds of the White
House; directly in view, the slowly increasing
columns Of the Washington Monument; and,
beyond all, the broad and beautiful Potomac.
On lovely day in May this view is inconcciv-
ably fine. 1t should inspirethe Counsellors of
the Executive in patriotic action; for it is well
calculated to arouse proud and elevated senti-
blage Of men. No ostentation; no parade no
formalty. They mingle in friendly and cor
dial intercourse; they debate important ques-
tions Of state and national policy; they watch
over varied interests in every quarter of
the globe; and after a long and laborious ses-
sion, often Of five hours, they return each to
his own department to receive hosts Of visitors,
to read interminable arguments, and to pre-
equanimity throughout ALL They are all
working men; and after a pretty close and
somewhat familiar observance of the two
months they have been in place, feel free to
add, as matter of Justice to all concerned,
that their selection vindicates equally the judg-
ment and the discretion of the President.
Judge Campbell wins applause in all quar-
ters, and those who doubted whether he was
equal to the position he had been called to fill,
have been frank to admit that he has been one
Of the most agreeable, prompt, and successful
public officers they have ever met. heard
one of the most distinguished men in the south,
yesterday openly predict that Judge Campbell
was destined to be one of the most popular
Postmaster Generals we have ever had.
Those of your readers who have never seen
Governor Marcy have only to imagine man OF
large frame and pleasing countenance; dellb-
crate walk and laughing eye, when not over
worn with the cares of Office His history is
familiar to all, and his eminent ability as a
statesman, tested during lifetime spent in
the public service, is no where questioned
He is cautious, studious and sa gacious, and he
works with zeal and energy in the Department
of State
Mr. Guthrie, the Secretary of the Treasury
like Mr. Marcy, is above the ordinary size-a
fine specimen of frank and hospitable Ken
tuckian He has a clear penetrating eye; is a
good listener; faithful public officer; the
open enemy of all extravaganza, and the vigil
ant sentinel over the peoples money Jeffer-
son Davis is already well known to the coun-
sionally, passing from the War Department to
the Presidents. His broad-rimmed hat, his
erect soldier walk, his piercing eye, and his
quiet manners indicating man of great ener-
gy and of thought. Mr.. Dobbin, of the NAVY
Department, is gentleman of slight and
graceful figure, universally esteemed by those
who know him, and rapidly growing in the
regard of all with whom he has intercourse.
Mr. McCleland, Of the Interior Department,
is little taller than Judge Campbell, with a
pleasing and dignifed address, quick in his
movements, and honest and manly, and straight
forward in his official conduct He brings to
the Cabinet the same purity Of motive, direct
ness of purposes, and devotion to the public
good, which gave him so.high a reputation
during his service in Congress. OF Gen. Ca
leh Cushing, who is 50 widely known, need
only say that he is here, as he has been every
where else, the same studious, Intellectual
enquiring scholar-the same patient investga-
tor of great principles of government the
same upright and irreproachable gentleman
His is mind of rare cultivation; and he dai-
| ly adds new value to his already extensive re-
sources.
The rapid increase Of our population-the
wonderful advances Of our people in every de-
s4sa.