The herald., 1837-03-01


past 3, and the House does not adjourn till night
The cacoethis ioquendi has subsidized and desire TO
DO something seems to animate most Of the members
The refectorles in the basement sory Of the capitol
are neverthc1csS, quite as much crowded ever, and
the spirit thus imbbedia the lower regions is suffered
10 cvaporatc IN the UPPER without nose and therefore
with advantage 10 the nation.
II must be admitted that there are men who belong
to this branch OF the legislature who are men of bus
ness and among these is the chairman Of the Com
mittce on Claims. He has been called, and with great
,propney, the Ant Of the House." for he abors in
ccssanty and always acts with discretion and impair
halty. He executes, with untrng zeal and perseve-
rance the duties assigned him, as chairman of that
important COMMITTEE, which very ardnous ana re-
quires constant attention. There is nothing OF the
orator about himnor will he ever say any thing, un-
less may be ndlspensaby necessary III orper oput
the House in possession of the facts which havelntu
enced the minds of the members OF the committee
Nothing will drive him from the line OF duty when ne
has marked out for himself and he hangs on to 1t with
the teuacty Of bull dog. la short Mr. Whituesey
is man Of business, of very lnborious habits-good
Judgment and therefore useful and valuable member
Mr. Cambreleng is also Industrious, and the duties
of the Committee of winch he is chairman require and
receive large portion ofhs attention and time but
he toe fond of playing the oratorand the effect Of
his OratOry ls to call for that Of Others and thus con-
sumo the time Of the House.
J. q. Adams is not ut the head Of any important
Committee, but is, as he has always been through
lire, laboreus and ndefatigaAle-asa member, among
the first at his desk and among the last to leave ita
ways ready attend to the business ofhe House and
never absent from it,
tgaly he is perhaps not inferior any in this coun
try. His conception is rapid his Judgment sound, and
his memory tenacious. He decides promptly, and
generally correctly. He is more Of a ogician than
melaph ysiclnn-hs reasoning is logical and his con-
cusons generally just. He always does justice to
the subject he is handling, and brings to it mind
frought with intelligence and nvigoratedby reflection
and affiuent in thought. His temperament IS mclan-
chOly, and he appears TO be absent and abstracted,
when not engaged in debate or conversation. His
feelings generous and elevated and his heart is
BILE and manly. speak without reference TO party. La
analyzng character, never suffer any unworthy bias
| Of that kind 10 influence my mind l will always
"render unto Cesar the things that Cnsars," and
| do justice TO my fellow men.
In the Senate some little alteration has taken place
between Calhoun and Brown, which, for the
men gratled those who are sOnd Of excitement, but
il passed Oil smoke. vFs .us@ t&
Among the singulurtes Of these singular times you
will be- perhaps surprised to learn that Webster vo-
ted for the tariff BILL CONTRARY TO general expectation.
II will pass that body, but will, fear be arrested in
the House, which should regret. From our expert
ence far, surplus is not to be desired, and the
sooner it ceases TO exist the better.
The Navy appropriation bill has passed the II ,use
of Representatives very much TO the qualification of
Reynolds. An amendment was proposed by Jarvis
which would have taken away the frlgate from the
expedition and thus deprived oo of its principal
aids. Reynolds came on in great haste, with Captain
been unceasng, and Jarvis at last found it expedent
| TO Withdraw the amendment So frigate is to
company the expedition and oil will, perhaps be in
readiness to sail during the spring.
There has, as yet been action on the Presidents
communication touching our differences with Mexico.
The committees of both Houses have made reports
on the subject but no decisive measure has been
adopted. 1t is believed here than this was arrange
nient between Santa Anna and Gen. Jackson, with
view to the surrender ofTexas Be that as il may,
do think with Mexico il TO be apprehended
this time but rather that differences will all be
amcabiy settled in a few months. The question will,
however, be discussed as matter OF course.
Mr.. Chapin, of your state seeing the very con-
temptible condition TO which the House has reduced
ITSELF and apprchending that some OF its members
mny he dirked with mpuny, has offered resolution
prohibiting the inhabitants of this district from carry
ing deadly weapons aboxt their person. This chap
to be in grent dread of assassination, and lind
ing that the inhabitants Of the district are disfranch
sod, he wishes to deprive them also of the power o!
defending themselves. He is said to have an nstinc-
tive adherence of fire and other weapons Of de-
struchon, and Dr. Barlow, who has examined his
5ku pronounces it deficient in the organ OF combat
ivcness. He has been afflicted, however, with dead
y paor ever since the renconfre between Pcyton and
Whitney; though some attribute il to eating too
much Of the Presidents big cheese the 3D. which,
believe, has male every body sick who tasted IT.
Did yon get piece of IL? Lee or Moore sho1d have
frankcd you slice of it, in imitation Of the example
of other members who, finding the documents scarce,
substituted pieces of this cheese in lieu ofthem and il
is said the whole mail bag has been scented that
its course might be traced for miles, like the efliuva
elected from the skunk.
Some one speaking the other day Of Judge Turell,
asked from what part Of New York he came. He
was told that he came from the district where the
great cheese was made.
81 should think so" said the querist, from its
having sent so large calf"
The committee from your city are very industrious
in puchng the merchants relief bill through Con-
gress but Of course relax themselves in the ladies'
gallery, where Of them, at least, may be seen
daily playing the agreeable 10 the fair whom he has
been introduced He seems to know the power of fe
male influence here and is therefore, very udIciously
endeavoring 10 win such able advocates 20 his
cause He manages with great skill TO be always to
the Lecward Of them. Miss W., who was in compa-
ny with him the other day. observed that he must be
fond Of botany.
"How y asked Mr.. l..
Because" replied the wit "your streets
fo,iry even in the midst of winter"
"Their houry condition, however, seems to have
produced an unusual effect upon the people there"
said Mr.. L. instead of giving them pleasure il has
reused them 10 Indignation"
"Then they not in the least botanical, am sure,
said Miss W.
But they would be, If they had such splendid
flowers TO study az have before me- said the gallant
representative of your city.
al thank yoa" replied Miss W.; 81 can scarcely
tell which is the most poetical you your representa-
tive Mr.. McKeon."
"A that is poctical yield to my young friend"
Music and poetry sister arts, and he that is
10 ant IN be nocticol ~ SAID Mics w HHe