The Litchfield County post., 1828-12-25
From the N. Y. Spectator,i FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON. Dec. l3. 1923,

WAsHINsToN, Dec. l3 1923.
 There has been nothing of much interest in the events of the week. An apathy propor- tiOnate to the excitement of the last session seems t" prevail in Congress. There is uore conversation, just now, on the subject of the proposed Auction Tax, than any other. It seems probable that bill Ea, a,ourabe to the wishes of those who opposed the present auc- ton system, will pass both houses; bat, in what shape, it is next to impossible to say.-- It is said that the bill, calirdup by Col. Mcr- cer on Tuesday next, for the preservation and repair of the Cumberland Road will excite much attention. The bill proposes the cree ton of toll gates. to which the assent of tine States of Maryland and Prnnsyl,ania has been obtained. As Virginia has not giv- en her consent to the measure, the re pair ofthat part ofthc road lying within her limits must be .ffec,ed by an appropriation biii for winch has been introduced in the Sen ate by Col. Johnson, of Kentucky. Much of this grand national highway is stated to be in a ruihous condition. The annual debates iu Congress on this subject.have made the pub lie acquainted with the arguments, grounded on constitutional scruples, used by those who have opposed the different measures propos- ed for the preservation of the road. There is no doubt that half the sun which these de- bates have annually cost the natlop, would have kept the road in good state of prespr. vation. 1t is much to be wished that, this year, the long asItated question will be put to rest.
 The Tariff of last session. will not h, trou- h!ed till the Legislature of South Carolina shall have given it's instructions to the Repre- sentatives in congress from that state. Mr. 4 oil xr;h ,k>,b k,:,, Z their deliberations.
 understand that the impression prevalent here and elsewhere that President Adams will take up his residence in this city is un- founded. He has taken Commodore Porter's house for few months only and lis future residence will be at Quincy where he is ma king preparations for the accommodation of his family. Meanwhile, so current is the re- port of MT Adams intention to reside here, that the politci;ps have endeayored to de- tect political motive for the measure. Some of the Jacksonians have said Gen Jackson was a man of such yielding aod easy dsPosition, that he would soon become subject tn Mir Adams influence which Mr Adams would avail himself of to get good offices for lis sons Magnificent object! worthy of the aspiration of those who conceived it Others, less ab- surdIy, have said that Mr. Adams, being per sonaIy on good terms with General Jackson would be called into council on important oc- casions and though not member of the cabinet council, would have more influence than any ofthe cabinet.
 There will not he so much fashionable gai- ety here this season as usual. The evening parties of the Secretaries will he less frequent than usual; and the balls of the foreign min isters. who.in these things take their cue from the Secretaries will be very rare. It IS true that at and before the inauguration there will be a crowd of strangers here from every part of the Union. which will give an air of cheer fitness and animation to the city. But the good society will be wanting. The Dutch from Pennsylvania will come down en mass. They are coming in their wagons; bringing with them tl,eir pfOvant both for man and beast. There will be also crowd ofrnwdirs from Kentucky and Tennessee and dandics from Baltimore and New York and here and there, in the crowd, there may, per haps, be gentleman from the north or south.
 Verry little buisness has yet been done in Congress, except that of resolutions and motions on hundreds of subjects, and pre- senting petitions. Much work is laid out, as the carpenters would say, but the 4th of March next will show how much has been completed.
 The deputation of Winebagoes had their audience of leave, ofthe presiden Tt, few days ago. An old chef delivered an har- angue, which was first reported in French, by an Indian of the half-breed, & rendered by another interpreter,in English, thus:-
 Father, m glad to see you. l hold out the pipe, ,and take your hand in friendship. A cloud has been between us. It was ! thick and black. thought once it would never he removed. Bu, I now see your face. It looks upon me pleasantly.
 sFather,a long way stretched between us. There were thosewho |, ,ld me Twas block ed up. They said the red man could noi pass it. | attempted it. IL is plain and straight as the path which conducts to the
 Great Spirit.
 "Father, the Great Spirit gave to his
 children, the Winnebagoes,a "a pleasant plant.
 It is good to smoke. I have it here [touch-
 ing with his finger the bowl ofthe pipel lgiye it you in peace.