Things at washington.
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An occasional correspondent of the New
York Evening Post, under date Of the Sd
inst, writes as follows:


"Unequivocal signs Of steady occupation
pervade every department.; but that of tho
navy just now is, perhaps, the busiest. The
condition Of our foreign relations has cali
ed this bereau into uncommon vigor. The
sailing Of vessel after vessel; the drafting
Of officers; the issuing Of orders, and an
endless amount Of important detail, afford
rapid exercise to the hard-tas ked faculties
Of all concerned. The new Secretary,
Bancroft, has taken hold Of the helm with
. skillful and powerful grasp. His indus
try knows no bounds. From eight in the
morning, till late at night often, he is at
his post. The application Of the student
has fitted him for the indefatigable devo-
tion necessary to the man in Office with
duties so multifarious and responsible.
He dispatches business with uncommon
activity, and such are his powers Of con-
centration, that whilst indulging in easy
conversation with his troops Of visitors,
be examines documents, signs papers, and
dictates answers to his correspondents
There is no doubt that Mr.. Bancroft will
do honor to the Cabinet and raise himself
in public estimation; and It is well for the
country that we have a man in his 'loe,y
place every way competent to its require
ments. Strange to say, that at . msment
when Washington seems abandoned, that
the White House should wear 50 lively an
aspect. Carriages are driving in and out
the day long, and its doors are very
throngcd. President Polk is certainly
much sought after, and those who come
have anything but curiosity for their mo-
tive. Business, important business, is en-
lgraved on their grave countenanccs, which
carefully read means Office, or good con-
tracts. Notwithstanding these intrusions
1.-THE. President is devoted to his Official


tasks. He signs nothing without chs


strictest examination, snd has frequently
\ to the confusion Of clerks, detected seriou.


errors in the papers sent for his signature
lon the ensrossing subject Of our foreigr


relations, hs appears perfectly tranquil


He appTehends, it is said, no war viii
Mexico, and rumof says, there are step'
4 being taken that will reconcile that offend
| ed power, and put an end to all trouble
from that quarter. The country will ye


Be surprised By the prudence and goo,
EIiudRmeht of the President and Csbinet il
\ Their nsasnres sni policy with Mexlco.-
\ How ar dispute with England will. end
no one can Just now predict. The Prssi