Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-12-01
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Ledger
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsRlsGTuS, Nov. Goth, Is

WAsRlsGTuS,N Nov. Goth, 1854.
The ensuing session Of Congress promises 10 be a
ouie, aud comfortable one. If men have been dis
eppointud-if things have not exactly taken the turn
confidently expected by many, the conviction seems,
nevertheless, 10 be general, ,hG; this tx not the time TO
quarrel with the Administration and that President,
Cabinet, Ministers. and Congress. being all on board
the same ship, discipline, and u hearty cooperation
,f all the coordinate forces, arc the only means Of
Keeping her on her course, and taking her sa!c to port.
A number OF Senators and members IRE already here,
aud ns far as | have been able 10 ascertain, arc all an.
irnaied with u lively desire 10 sustain the Admins
trGtior, in everything that is honest and fair, and in
ali its measures devised for the public benefit. / have
never seei n better spirit prevail among any body OF
men or politicians, nor greater proofs Of mutual for
bearancc and forgiveness.
The runners about Cabinet changes are repeated;
bur | have not rs ye. met the first Intelligent NcrsOn
in Washington believing in them. Depend Oh i, not
4 siuglc change will be made before the i!h Of
March next, ana l doubt much whether any will be
made then.
I have no, We, learned Tim, tia President hus
changed his resolution i'll regard 10 the message md
accompanying reports. He Is not willing 10 send
them OUT before they are sumt 10 Congress.
Mr.. Buchanan is expected IN return carly next
spring. This is in uccordaDcc with his determination
q; thc outset, not 10 remain in England over two
years.
Though the Navy Department have ms yet no IN.
doubted information as Ia the loss al the slOop-of.war
Allegheny, the report ot her having gone down is
credited bv many. The Baltimore Sun of Yesterday
contained a list o! her Officers ninl crew. The list Of
maritime casualties this Year il really so large, and
the loss OF life sustained by them so extensive. TINT
the conviction is gaining @rouud, that there is want Of
discipline NOT ouly on board II "ur national, but also
Oh board of our merchant vessels. FluSCing IN the
Navy will never again be introduced; bu; other modes
nf puuishmcni, rs we'll lis award Tor good behavior.
will, no Goubt, be recommended - Congress, tending
10 put our military and merchant marine on II more
efficient footing. The ~>hipwrccks q: this current year
have been accompanied by II most UNUSUAL aud ter
rife loss OF life.
The Spanish Minister, Mr.. Cueto, is still in n most
critical condition, 10 the dcc, sorrow OF all who know
and appreciate his many amiable qualities.
The rnmors about n war lncssngc, winch are circu-
!a;ing here in the streets, | have not been able 10
trace to any responsible source. Depend on II, III"
message. though firm in language aud IN its tone a.
regards our foreign policy, viii D. free from ANYTHING
HAT can alarm the nation ar iurliI-h food for the pan.
ir'IiaA.rs. T:!r administration ;huS ;a;, has pursued
4 naiionn!, conservative cLi,rsc. !'oIh rs regards our
!urt!En and domestic relation. nIl - uoG /" tc fright
eneG from It's propricty by inunIcntaiy political re-
verses. The idea that Il foreign war is sought "a a
means OF rcdressing domestic rcvt!srs, is simply pre-
p~osterous. The internal injuries oi the body polite
are no. cured like a cold in sl ordinary patient, by
the application OF a Ay-hlis,cr. Tie qlacks .lu,
would give such advice arc not members Of General
Pierce's cabinet. l have ,uo doubt, that the mes
sage will be read with intense interest, and ,hu; it will
give satisfaction 10 the entire country. Let us reuncm-
Der the old play, \ is wei! thu' ,uds we'll
OBSERVER.