The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-15
Correspondence Of the 'Aersld.l
WAsHINGpcT, March9th, 1887.


the melancholy sensation which IS experienced upon
entering the banqletting hail. after the guests nave
retired, and left the scene of revery There sun IN
ger behind some who figured the stage OF fashion,
able life if reluctant quit the scene Of past en-
ioyments, and they may be seen wandering along
the almost deserted Streets like the ghosts OF depareu
pleasure
The new administration has produced no excitement
here Ehas not commenced with that feeling OF BIT
ter hostility which characterised the beginning o me
last and the people disposed 10 gave IL lar ex-
pertinent. before they approve or condemn. me nag
mas waved, over the Senate Chamber since Monday
last lndca tive of the existence Of OF the eglsla
tive branches OF the government while the bare pole
FORM which the other was wont 10 futer, shows that
its Hail. which il surmounted, has become deserted
by those Ayho not long since gave life and animation.
What il may become hereafter, time will develope;
but dc not anticipate the angry feeling and deadly
hatred the side and the s!avish alteration and
subservency on the other which were manifested
within it's walls for the last eight years.
Reform and rotation in Office certainly not the
present order OF the days for no removal has as yet
been made, and no expense has been reduced. 1t Is
indeed, understood, that the new presdea; does not
intend TO make any removals, but for cause, and not
for difference of p9inon. Should he adhere TO this
principle he will have occasion, think 10 eject con-
siderable number from Office here, who are III for
nothing bt the grogshop or the prison. and who were
thrust into Office, suspect, tor no mer butfhat OF
devotion to- the latedispenser OF Official favors Al
ready it is said, he has been waited on by cofnmt-
lee from distance with long list of propositions,
which ne we urged tc make His.repiy was manly
and proper. $50 home, gentlemen and leave 10
the task of dischargng the Executive duties Of the GO
yernment according TO my sense Of right, and the
oath have taken. l cannot punish ranfor mere
difference Of opinion, waom know 10 DC an efflent
and faithful eificer. We have had too much of this
already"
If he has uttered this sentiment which has been
trbuted to him. he deserves and VII receive theap-
probation OF every true republican, who loves the prn-
ciples Of liberty more thrn the emoluments OF Office.
H1lis
Apropos of Mr. Nous-rerrens. Rtchiehas been no.
yerng about this city for days 10 learn, presume
which way the wind is to blow; that he may set his
course and trim his sails accordingly He was at the
inauguration ball land his nose and cnln were closely
affiliated that al the supper table, wag forwarded
some nuts to him, which lie wished HIM TO crack
Poinsett as l before lntinaed is the Minister
of War; the old Secretaries and Attorney General,
are continue Office. Ponsett belonged TO the old
Crawford party, which Mr.. Van Buren, also a,
that time, attached. He IS man of fine taste and
considerable requirements. southener in feeling,
and gentleman in his department He has capacity,
cnlent and experience and will make good cabinet
counsellor, and efficient Secretary. P0whatan
Ellis, WHO has been appointed full Minister TO Mexi-
&C, from which he lately recalled is petite nlci-
frc-of good figure, and commanding person; but off
vesy ordinary intellect and atlarments He talks but
litte is anlabe loves to be laced and believe prdes
himself the Indian blood which flows in his VEINS.
Ii cannot be said Of him that he
. From found ring 10 low cases audge."
For he was transformed from the Senate the bench
and from the bench the OipioBsdts for which his
main qualification sheuld think, was his silence.
His maxim appears TO be rtsapf qsi pauca toquit,'
his eloauence IS the eegyepce of silence. dom |
think he will ever rival Meitermch Talleyrand. Mr.
King has not yet been appointed minister TO Austria
reported, but 1t Is expected he will be. This
will be special mission relation 10 the tobacco in
teres;. Mr.. King has bsen acting as Wee President
pro tenn for some time, and is a great favorte with |
Van Buren,. He was Secretary of legation 10 |
VIM. Pinckney, VIXEN minister To RUSSIA, and has |
seen believe, the Senate of the United States ever
sance. His department. has been such the
esteem OF both parties at the period Of the highest po
llhcal excitement. lie IL an old bachelor, very prm
in his appearance, and old madish in his habit. and
has, on that account, presume, been called Mss |
Nancy-a cognomen which he still bears. He was |
n useful member OF the body 10 which he belonged, |
from bis familiarity with us mode of transacting bu-
sness and his perseverance, attention, and standing |
with hs fellow members both SIDES Of the House.
He presided with decorum and mpartiaity---decdod |
with proNptit,de-and from ms knowledge of he |
rules OF order, discharged his dstes with great acy
TO himself and satisfaction to the Senate II was
thought he would have received better Office, and |
been appointed member of the Cabinet but Van l
Buren, could not well get rid of those who had been
in though it is conjecured here that they will retire
in short time and make room for those who have
been prominent IN the support Of the new President
His nominations have been manly from the south;
and, believe, they have all been confirmed. The
north can be depended on, but the south must by all
means be conciliated.
Gen Jackson wished Donaldson TO be appointed
Secretary of War, and is said TO have been very per-
emp,ory on the subject just before he out but
Van Buren, was too old 10 be caught with chaf He
him off and finally nominated Mr..
Poinsett, much more talented and efficient man.
Old Jackson left the city the other day on his
turn to the Hermitage. His departure illustrated the
declaration of DIR. Johnson. All that we can rea-
sonably hope fear is TO play our pare upon the
stage of life and be forgotten" No crowd assemb ed
no citizens turned out, militia display made
10 do him honor and escort him from the city where
he had resided for eight years past and where,
pec, he has enemies than in any other part OF
the United States. On Sunday las, he tottcred into
the Presbyterian church, to which understand he
someumes goes, between the two daughters of the
Chief Justice, preceded by Miss Jackson. lie ap-
peared TO be extremely feeble, and occasionally deeply
affected. The clergyman, young man from Ohio
Mr. Mclean, appeared to think that Gen Jackson |
reored his undivided attention, and that his sprn,a
condition was deplorabe that he ought in duty 10
csnfne his prayers exclusively TO him. This he did
at great length and must say to the apparen, an.
noyancc Of some Of the congregation,
The Senate has been in session The whole week,
but il Is thought il will adjourn today or tomorrow
Yesterday was occupied IN the discussionn OF the
question whether Sewer Of Arkansas, was entitled to
his seat "a Senator, and II was hnally decided in
the affirmative. The Senators are getting impatient
to be of and by next week none but Benton viii, l
suspect, be eft-as he il is said, Is afraid 10 return.
Hereafter my correspondence will be limited 10 once
a week, and so "vale!'