WASHINGTON, July 20, 1850. I suppose the Cabinet work is done, and that Mr. Webster is to be Secretary of State. This is to be regretted f...

July 21. Four of the seven members who compose the cabinet are from the slaveholding States: so, if we consider Mr. Webster a proslavery man...

Washington, July 11, 1850. Thursday morning, eight o'clock. MY DEAR SIR,—It is not easy to say what will be the extent of the changes ...

Washington, July 12, 1850. Friday morning. MY DEAR SIR,—You will hear various rumors respecting appointments to the Cabinet, but none of t...

July 19, 1850. DEAR BURNLEY,—I returned from Louisville last evening, where I was suddenly summoned a few days ago to attend the sick and,...

Bedford, November 9, 1852. My Dear Sir — Rarely have I been so delightfully astonished as by the intelligence of your election. What a...