[By the following letter, which we received yesterday, it ap
pears that we were correct in the opinion we expressed, re
specting the rumor that our friend Major Downing had been
under the necessity of leaving the “White House” at Wash
ington. The truth of our suggestion is now placed beyond a
doubt, as this letter abundantly proves. The Major not only remains
in his former station, but obviously maintains the full
degree of influence which he has heretofore exercised over the
proceedings and policy of “The Government.” That attempts
should be made by the Kitchen Cabinet, to thwart him in his
disinterested efforts to promote the public welfare, and to frustrate
the machinations of artful, designing, and unprincipled
men, is not to be wondered at. But it is very fortunate that our
friend sees through their plots, and has independence to oppose
them face to face, even in the “presence chamber.”—Eds.]
