Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-01-20
5GatsrelGameous Department.
THE PRESIDENTS LEVERS.
From Correspondent Of tie ~ Y. Com Id,

WASHINGTON, January g.
There have been, since my AL rival here, three lie
wees, drawing rooms ne Id the Presidents house
all of which attended, and know how can bet
ter I'LL my letter than by giving YOU a description nj
what saw, Sc
On entering the house, you find yourself in ve:,.
large room, which believe is called the hall the floor
OF which Is covered with smooth oil cloth. TIE appear
OF the is somewhat nake1, as there is but
little furniture IN it. On the opposite side from the en-
trance, there three DOORS which open INTO rooms
where company received. The door TO the right opers
MO lofty square room, furnished with elegant cushion
Ell chairs, sofas and scttces-it is lung with spcndi
crimson curtains, spondug wt the dress of the
tCrnurethc chimney ornaments OF the most bean
tiiu workmanship, and the mantle piece and the ,y FIX
abon the fire place. all of which of the finest
may be ranked with the best specimens Of sculpture
In s room, also, there full length likeness OF Wash
ngton vcry large mirror, superb glass chandelier
circ;!'ar table of handsome marble and variety IF
l.cl :!rn!ure, which cannot think of putting into one
letter. II you so from the large anti room or ball TO
the lest door you enter square o! about the same
dir0csons as the described The bangings of tins
room are blue and the dress OF the furmtare CORE
spends Here, too, there is superb glass chandelier
large mirror and variety of elegant decorations
approached piano probably belonging to Miss a
which stood against the wall and found upon il nun
Der OF books containing choice collection of Italian
music. it occurred to that there should have been
company with these foreigners least one book of
.4Mcrican songs marches, and airs. The centre door
from the hall opens into beautiful saloon which is il.
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furnished with two large mirrors, elegant cushioned
chairs, SOFAS and settees, placed around the wall The
hangings are crimson, supported in magnificent man
Hero it that the President and bis lady take
their stand to receive company.
On entering the hail. your first business is to select
place IN which TO deposit your hat, sc. You then fol-
low the friend whom you have selected introduce you
to the high pcrsoDagcs If the mansion, and are inmed
ately ushered into the saloon where ii YOU have arv
ed ate, you will probably find a uncomfortable
crowd, all standing, with the exception perhaps OF few
nra!ids. In moment all sort of di!iicnce which YOU
m. nave tell, being Strangcr-a fear and trembling
yaases; and IN the place of ceremony and ctiquettc-
instead Of being stared at because YOU are back.
Woots'nanyOu find yourself Il component part of one
ut tie most dnceremonious careless talking, laughing
democratic assemblagcs that be found any where
Indeed stranger TO you will scarcely ask your pardon
even were he 10 step sorcst corn; and so far
from being gazed too much You feel half angry on
account Of the little notice that is taken of yol-yct
you can easily console YOURSELF for looking about
you Of individuals not ~ hit more i,Dporant
than yourself, and as much alone
Having followed your friend into The saloon vo, have
onty to keep 10 his wake until he has like vesse!
among masses Of moving ice edged and cro,, led his
"aN INTO lhc vicinity OF The President and his lady, where
To AMI unui an opportunity Offers of being introduced
Whea this arrives youf friend names vou-hc President
takes by he hand which he gives what NAV bc raj
Ted very slight pump. haude' shake at the Same
time Hsilng how do You do sir; something to t,af
afacu1i. You are thcn named 10 Mrs 4 who rcrn;y,
you iih graceful courtesy willie YOU boy, nc v,ll a.
gon h,7e been taught You are now al liberty to look
round, and soon discover all tlat IS to be seen The
dress Of The ladies who attend the drawing rooms re-
seinblc very much that by The ladies' Of the nriI
state al parties, assemblies, &c, There arc how
ever, about their head, ornaments snch as fca
Tiers iogiets, rich combs bands, &c than HE la
dice Of the north he habit of wearing; and the
dress is cut to expose Of tie shoulders and
bs"h tIou nave been accustomed to seeing in part
0f the country. But there did not appear to be any
hiog like eXtrayagance IL io dresses Of the ladies'
irloej many had remarkably neat and economical
appearances and they douht adapted either TO
set OF 10 advantage the pretty forms and faces of the
because they were not liable TO receive da-
mage IN a squeeze.
need not mention the dress Of The gentlemen, who
are only require (by what authority know not 10 az
pear III dress coaj and il IS at lbcir option 70
small 'obes, six stockings and pumps. Pa0taloons