Weekly Miners' Express

WILLIAM M. MEREDITH.

The following extract of a letter to the (Va.) "Tenth Legion," dated Washington, March 4th, shows something of the struggle with which the present Cabinet was brought into existence:

"The "Home Department," if the bill passed last night, is yet to be filled. Four of the above selection are by the President elect himself: the other two came into the Cabinet by the disagreement between the different wings of the Whig party, in the recommendations of their respective friends. For instance, a very formidable portion of the party pressed Mr. George Evans, of Maine, as Secretary of the Treasury—others again pressed Mr. Lawrence for that office—others labored hard for Mr. Binney, of Pa., for the same station, and many others pressed the claims of the talented Wm. C. Rives, of your State, for that responsible post. In fact, a man was sought who was considered equal to the talented Walker: hence the contest for a successor to him in this important department. The choice has passed from the above gentlemen, and tendered to and accepted by Mr. Meredith. Mr. M. is a new man out of the law, and—whether he can manage the Treasury, time alone can determine. One thing can be ascertained in his selection, and that is, the ultra cut-throat Whigs opposed his appointment; hence, it may be presumed, he is somewhat of a liberal turn of mind, and will oppose them in their indiscriminate application for office. Be this as it may, there is no question but there was much appointment Zep."