The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-21
& From NJ rsBntown Telegraph
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, AND COL. PETER G.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON.
The following just tribute to the administrative tai
ent and great integrity of the officials namedchefs and
an assistant of the most important departments Of gov
eminent at Westinghouse take from the Wheeling
Argus as copied into the Farmon True virginian We
have observed with much pleasure the skill displayed by
the heads of departments and assistant named and feel
proud giving that need praise emnenty due them
better selection for the Treasury could not have been
made by President Pierce could Mr. Guthrie have
leced better for his assistant than Colonel Peter
G. Washington than ordinary watchfuness
fidelity and determnatenes of character required for
such positions From such expected reform and
have not been disappointed As the robes of
Office on the pruning used and the first to
fall the parasites and hangers of other Secretaries
in the shape and form of agents Then the
bankers brokers' gamblers, and stockholders, which of
late had eased and fatened on the treasury. They
very politely informed that they longer needed
repositories Of the public funds their counses required
and straghtway they took up their beds and walked
though in good humor the invads Of the Bible
They swore vengeance on the administration generally
the able and efficient chief and assistant Of the Treas
ury Department in particulars and hence the unceasing
efforts in such quar,ersand they manage many prints
and few members of Congressto njure President
Pierce and his faithful Secretary of the Treasury.
These attacks being better understood, and
ture the prophecy tina, the reforms introduced the
Treasury Department. and its administration generally
will contribute greatly TO the honor of President Perces
administration and make for Secretary Guthrie and his
abb, and efficient assistant worthy of their country
men, and worthy the highest trusts and distinction
After speaking Of the removal of John Wilson, know
nothing from the post of Commissioner Of the General
Land Office, the Wheeling Argus adds:
That department 1.-THE Interior) has been the Of
considerable dissatisfaction in several sections Of the Union
since beginning Of the administration and il is TO be
hoped the the obnoxious Wilson will be
of sufficient nationality to all causes Of
dis ontent and not to be governed great
by local preuiices, but do equal justice 10 all.
So far are iniormed-and have taken pains TO
inquire into the subeche other departments have been
administered in manner to give general satisfaction
Not only have the heads Of these departments been cuaed
10y the proper motives and governed by Of justice
and propriety but sol also have their chief clerks Mr.
Marcy, in the State Department TO his great ability and
accomplishments n statesman has added peculiar adj
muisrsttve talent that has rendered him distinguished
Prior Mr. Guthre taking hold Of the Treasury, there
bad been great and manifest abuses Of the power of the
office But be has with the assistance of Mr. p G. Wash
ingon the talented Assistant Secretary corrected these
abuses and the treasury OF the country is in helthfu
condition Superuous expenses have been dispensed with
and system of economy established that win mil
lions of money to the country.
Messrs Dobbin and Da, have performed their duties
in uuexceponabe and the navy and army feel
and exhibit the beneficial influence of their wisdom.
The only department that remains be noticed is that
under Judge Campbel-the Post Office The Judge pos
sesed OF great decision of character and determination Of
purpose that render him peculiarly well qualified per-
form the yexatous duties of bis Office which devove
him the appointment and regulation Of from to
twenty thousand deputies in all portions OF the Union
well the supervision Of all the agents employed
porting the mails Notwithstanding the responsibilities
which thus fall upon him, we have very few complaints on
the part OF the people.
We glad 10 be able say that information leads
US to endorse the language ofour Contemporary
AMusr,nSTs CoSSEcTIouT.--The Connecticut legta-
nre have passed statutory provision prohibiting the ex
hibtiou Of ercuses necomantc performances IN the
State, but permitting theatrical performances.