The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

Of Applicants. scenes At tho Presi.
dents House..Policy OF the Admin-
istrati0n..Masterly 1naettvity.
From Regular Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, March 80.
There is large representation of citizens,
not official, but seeking Office at the Federal
Capital just now, from all the States north
of Mason and Dixon's line-larger than has
ever been before at the same period. MINI
nesota has her full share, for there are about
forty or more of your patriotic citizens here,
who are anxious to serve the country. 1t
is understood the Minnesota slate has been
made up finally; but the result as to some
Of the appointments is not yet known. Such
as have been appointed have been mentioned
in the Geographic dispatches, and it is un-
necessary to recapitulate. The rest you
will know by the same means as soon as
made. Of course, the greater part of the
forty are left out in the cold, and are now
studying anxiously the ways and means of
emancipating themselves from Washington
liabilities, and how they are to reach their
homes. They have come to the conclusion
that the old saying of republics being un-
grateful" is verified. Their services in
electing Mr.. LINCOLN, and breaking up the
government, and their disinterested desire of
serving the country, has not been properly
appreciated. It must be said, however, of
the Minnesotians, that whatever rivalry may
exist among them, they are not like the New
Workers, New Englanders, and Pennsylva-
mans, who stand aloof, one from the other,
and are ever ready to cut each others
threats. This characteristic of the people
of Minnesota was exhibited last night, in
gathering of all the ins and outs, black and
white, successful and unsuccessful Office
seekers, at the residence of your liberal and
popular Senator, Mr.. RICE. There were
from twenty five to thirty persons, of all
shades of opinion present, who had good
!, time, and who seemed to forget the past.
In fact, you people of Minnesota have so
many resources, that man may fall back
upon, and such az elastic power of adapting
yourselves to circumstances, that you do
not suffer so much from disappointments.
Still, I apprehend, there was occasionally a
twitching of serious thought among that
crowd as to the ways and means of getting
home. Once at home again, they would be
all right, lor they have great powers of re-
cuperation, as said, but to get home is the
immediate necessity. The Minnesotians are
kind and sociable, and are generous in bor-
rowing and lending, and some few may be
in funds, and these solve the difficulty for
the rest. Let them hope and trust in Provi-
dence. They will be able, doubtless, to
shake the dust of this money spending and
ungrateful city from their feet.
Some of the newspaper correspondents
from here speak of Washington as being
evacuated or deserted by the Office seekers
within the last few days, especially since the
Senate adjourned. Don't believe it. The
hotels and Avenue, the White House and
Departments, are thronged. Many who
came for the fat things of the feast have
departed, some full and Others empty; but
there are hordes still, who are after the
crumbs, and strange looking set they are.
The scene at the White House yesterday
was characteristic, and illustrative of the
new regime and its supporters and followers.
At noon there must have been forty Office
eeekers in the large room at the presidential
mansion, where the President has his Office,
and receives those who call on business.
One could scarcely see the President, his
anxious friends pressed round him 80 closely,
as if their success depended upon having
the first word with him. Some were stand.
ing up; some sitting down some leaning
on the mantel-piece and window-sills; some
sitting on the table, which is in the centre,
and a sort of desk {; and others leaning over
with their breasts and elbows on it; all
with their documents in their hands, many
thrusting them in the most obtrusive and
familiar manner in the face of the our
amiable Chief Magistrate. It was amidst
all this yesterday, that one over anxious in
dividual, reaching over the table to thrust
his papers into the hand of the President,
upset the mucilage and spread its contents
over the pile of documents on the table.
The President took it in good part, and
coolly sent for the servant to wipe up the
stuff spilled. There was no regard for de-
cency or proper respect for the President
or his Office, among that crowd. 1 UNDER
stand similar, and the most ludicrous scenes,
are witnessed almost every day at the White