Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-28
yVashin gsom Correspondence.


WASHINGTON, Nov 25h, 1897.
AS your correspondent MoIIERE has retired for
time | be permitted assume his mantle occa-
sonally, and catch the manners living they rise,
in this city OF magnificent distances do not flater my
self that shall rival him in the walk he chake for
himself and pursued with much spirit and industry
but will endeavor to do what can to instruct and
amuse by the sketches of society and the political and
domestic intelligence | shall communicate End he
has excited great deal Of curiosity here and various
conectures have been INDUCED in TO who he is but
he has eluded all suspicion and believe IS still IN
known. His acognito has been well preserved ard
one, disposed think, has yet fixed upon the right
person--so let il pass.
In my last l mentioned very briefly curious
made that took place few nights ago. but not having
room to make il full then will now endeavor to
give such description of it may interest your read
The intelligence Of the Wing triumph in your State
had reached this city, aud spread almost universal JOY
among all classes ofthe community for however strange
il may SEEM very large majority oil the people OF tins
metropolis and have been for several years, warm
and devoted Wings. Bot are in silice and the
generally stad and sober men, they seldom ever
manifest their feelings by fen dc joc lest it should be Of
fensive TO the powers tsat be.
About fifty. however, of the middling class unable TO
restrain their feelings collected together, according
previous arrangement, between one and two o'clock in
the morning, 10 show of them said, their per-
sonal respect the Postmaster General the editor OF
the Globe the Secretary of State, &c 1t their in
tentien learn, include the White House in their tour
of duty but from this they dissuaded by the elo
OF worthy Mayor, whose influence among
the mechanics and others is very great The editor Of
the department of Home Intelligence" in the lnteli-
gencer, a fat, pursy John Bull who employs himself in
picking up scraps for that paper which he daily embo-
dies in paragraphs for the and edhcaton of
the good people Of this city who cked at his
abortve attempts humor than the incident ITSELF sal
lied forth ascertain what going having smelt
something in the wind the evening before. tie was
discovered in the of accommodating the outskirts
of the camp and Of the musical party shouted out,
"Theres the department Of the Home intelligence;
let's seize him" but John Bull not TO be caught
mapping and of he scampered fast he could wad
die to the delight Of the musicians. They then pro-
ceeded with what he of the Home Department calls the
sCalithnaapian Band" pay their respects to Amos
Kendall. The leader drawled out in loud key
Oh Amos how you thus snooze,
Rouse up man, we'll do you hurt
We've come jus, Z, tell you the news
Thatl very soon make you cul dirt
New York has riz up in her might
And best the DID locos to smash;
Your rog'r they now bring to light
And make you go oil, In a flash.
This was followed Ly flourish Of rams horns, tin
pans, pipes, gutter spous, cat calls, and similar
instruments Of harmony which produced such infer
nal din that the neghborhood thought the day of Judg
ment had come, and poor Amos started out of bed in
his equity sark,' and flannel nghtcap like Meunseer
Tonson, and rushed 10 the window, where he was met
with nine groans Of the awful and sepalchra char
acter-and another flourish from the cali rather pant
lhumpian band which drove him almost mad.
The serenaders proceeded to the residence Of
the editor Of the Globe. whcA is nearly opposite the
Presidents house, and opened upon him with strain of
music that would have awakened the dead The lead.
or, who is somewhat theatrical, sang out,
The great GioJs itself and all ,ciich d inherits
Shall pas away, and like the baseess fabric
Of vision, leave not wreck behind"
In the mean time the Mayor had been reused from a
sound slumber, in which he had been dreaming, he
says, of guns, drums, trumpets blunderbusses and
thunder" by an lrishman who bawled out,
"Mislher Force. Misther Fotce, all the dvils have
broke loose and are scrammigin the howl yer city
Wake up yer honor and kape the pare, for BY me
science il bates the squn all the cats Kilkenny all
nothn."
The worthy mayor took his staff in his hand and has.
tened the OF action, and found the nocturnal
musicians taking respite He demonstrated with the
leader the Improperly I'll thus disturbing the of
his good city. by such unnatural and hideous sounds
why, Mister Mayor. have we not good right TO
serenade as Col. Broom with his band r.
That's quite different matter" said the mayor
"lhe ones harmony, the other discord"
Well" replied the leader, " that's all matter of
taste and after striking up the Rogues March, in no.
of Blair they proceeded Secretary Forsyhs and
fred of small swivel and gave specimen Of their
sic, and then went home very quietly
Thus ended the wing celebration in Washington. The
nextday cabinet council was held the cnerny OF the
transactions Of the preceding night The Attorney OF
the District for, be consulted the best
mode Of Furnishing the culpriis but il was decided TO be
safest and wises let the thing drop. after dschargng
a broudside from the Globe threatening remove the
seat Of government and sending forth sundry other
srsal missiles show their temper and the morthca
ton il had given them. This famous charrsri has been
all the talk in this good city, ever since occurred and,
therefore, have thought my duty send you tins We
rtable history oft
II is whispered here that Senator Hubbard Of ~ IT.,
a administration man, intends To bolt and public
y express his disapprobation Of the subtressury
scheme. suspect he will not be singular in this, and
that his example will be followed by good many others
during the session The Virginia legislature the
other hand TO instruct their representatives in
Congress is said for the Dvorce-for putting
he whole monied power into the hands Of the Execu-
tive Howhaye the mighty fallen
Yesterday, DIR. Kent for many years Senator from
Maryland, while riding hs plantation, sudden
~ thrown from bis horse and almost instantly killed
DR. Kent about sixty age and has long been
in public life Though not of very superior IA
Tents he amabe, kind hearted and hospi:able He
was saunch whg and devoted the interests Of his
country and state patriot in his feelings and public
spirited in his conduct, and all who knew him loved
and respected him. Ii is not yet surrnised who will
succeed him in the Senate. At present there are but
few in Maryland Of very distinguished ability and
the most popular are seldom the gifted. Dr.
kenis death appears to be very deeply regretted here
account ofhs attachment this city, and his
devotion to it's interests.
The Csbnetare secret asdeath in their movements.
IL not yet known definitely what measures will be
commended or what Van Buren, intends 10 do II is
rumored TO be sure that Buchanan is be made Sc
cretary Of the Treasury, and Rves Secretary Of State
bat think il very doubtful IL he make any