New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-03
The Capitol ImprOvements-GeBeyn POst-Onice-
DickiDson-OhiO Ofice-Seekers.

WASHINGTON CITY, Saturday evening" April 80 1855.
Capt Meigs of the Typographical Engineer Corps,
now the superintendent of the construction of the wings
of the Capitol the PatentOi Office wings, and of the
Water-WOrks for Washington, for which Congress ap-
prOpriated at the last session. to be putting his
foot in it il hear that he has gravely pro-
posed the Secretary of War and the President various
alterations in the plans of the Capitol buildings which, if
carried out will make its interior that of very different
structure from the designed by the architect Walter,
and adopted by the late Executive and Congress, only
after thorough investigation and mature reflection He
proposes il is said to remodel the plans fol- the Cham
hers of the two Legislative Halls embracing changes
which will require, in carrying them out, very different
system of foundations from those already constructed
The cost of such alterations OF plans at this stage Of the
work could not fail to be enormous and the consequent
delay in finishing the building III proportion Capt
Meigs is very talented and trustworthy young
gentlemen as all know but the idea of any gen
tleman Of his professionalism of a military
.rtp0r-nOt of an architect-thus undertaking TO
change the architects plans of partly completed build
inc of the magnitude, complication, and elaboration
OF the structure question is the richest thing ever
heard Of If am not mistaken, he appointed to
perntend the construction Of these works only to pre-
vent pecuaton which he viii doubtless do 20 the extent
of his excellent capabilities He is no architect proba
bly, never in his life having charge of the construction OF
q work of iOuTthrate importance, If OF any building. Ii
is really TO be hoped that the War Department will keep
all engaged on these works the discharge each of
the legitimate functions of their duties. Else we shall
have confusion cOnfOunded blunder ON blum
der, for which one can fairly be held
responsible enormously increased expenses, and most
vexatOus delays in these matters The reader will
please bear in mind that Typographical engineer is not
a military engineer; the former being surveyor for
Cox enment purposes, and the latter constructor of
Government military works Neither having the slight
est pretenSOnS TO being necessarily architect n any
other than military works When finished on the orig
nal design the extension of the Capitol now in progress
viii give us of the grandest and most perfect build
ings of modern tines and all who possess good taste
should promptly Join in protesting against any and all al
tcmpts 10 tinker with the distinguished and successful
aTthtect's plan.
In the matter OF the contest over the POst0ice at
Geneva NewNork the preachers now seem 70 have the
upper hand o. the politicians, though II is hip and
thigh struggle between them. Mr.. Kelly, the Canal
1oll Collector tl'rc, is being urged by the former in
great numbers while Mr.. Parker Ldor OF Tie Genera
GG-te Is backed by the latter who getting furious
against their clerical opponents.
heavy batch Of removals was expected today in
tie Pos-Otice Department this being the last Of the
month Hut none were made, to tAe very grea: relief
oi RE Nbic emplo' IS cf The Office.
George l,ai cum Esq. Of Auburn, las been in Wash
ugon for few weeks past, looking after everything IN
general, and things in particular OF course. He
has recently been joined by Hon Martin Grover, of ALE
gany. Together they will prove much more than
match Tor the sentinel whom the Hards have left on the
Geneva.
The telegraphic story saying that Hon. Daniel S.
DICKINSON Is here accompanied by Mr. A. Brdsal, arose
iroln noSx Some one entered their names on the
books OF the National by way of frightening office
seeker VINO stands IN great dread of the interference OF
these gentlemen against him. Mr. Dickinson will hardly
visit Washington for time to come being essen
tally dsgHS with the Administration as the lstter
understand
There being no Cabinet meeting to-day the President
and all the secretaries were literally run down with OBJ
sequious and anxious yisters. The "unterrifed" now