The herald., 1837-03-07
TConespondence of the Herald.l

Last Days OF the Senate.-Ihc An"uk" ~seoA.'
The great Metropolis is literally crammed with
yisiters The capitol has been crowded for semsdays
past with strangers who have come to witness the
Inauguration, which they seem to fancy, Will rval IN
splendor, the coronatoa of king. New York, PHI.
ladelphia Baltimore and Virginia. have dlsembogued
nation The rolmda, library room, lobbics and gal
eries, Of the CAPITOL filled with vlsers OF Doth
sexes and all conditions.
Yesterday was the last of the session, session that
l apprehend, will be marked in the annals OF TINS
country as one TO which the future historian will refer
with but little pleasure and the patriot with less ex
ultahon.
The corporation of Washington, in body, waited
upon the President yesterday at the palace TO assure
him of the high respect and consideration IN whicn
thew held him, and Of their gratitude for having re-
moved from Offices many OF Their Oldest ana wor-
thiest citizens and today they attended the inaugura-
ton of the President for the purpose OF showing
their gratitude for future favors.
The assombage of beauty and fashion on the last
day of the session. in the galleries of the two Houses,
was prodigious 1t was worth journey from New
York merely 10 see the dazzling female beauty the
splendid dresses and the delightful hustle everywhere
exhibited. To the bellies and beaux you can conceive
of no spot more agreeable then the ladies' gallery OF
the House. 1t perfect scene OF enchantment-
the ladies all 10y and animation, looked like seraphs,
and the gentlemen all life and spirits, pouring out
their soft nohngs and striving 10 make themselves
agreeable The married and the single alike de-
lighted and deightng Yesterday being the last scene
Of the drama all seemed desirous to make the most
of it, and to produce lasting impression On those
with whom they had been associated during the ses-
sion. The buz and hum throughout the gallery rem
dersd the oratory below more empty sound, ror at
preteria nichiI The conversation was kept up in
tone which, tho not distinct, could easily be heard,
but the subjects were various and desultory
All night the scene quite splendid. Ihe ladies'
were permitted 10 come on the floor OF the House with
their escorts and the assembage was magnificent
The gallantry of the members was such as to induce
them in many cases, to give up their seats to them
and nsteAd Of grave representatives immersed In the
business of the House. you could see nothing but the
ornamental head gear Of the lades-pumes weaving
between the Lights and bonnets ofvarous colors and
tastes decorating the seats of the members 1t was
last difficult TO get quorum within the bar, and
the Chairman of the Committee OF the Whole, threw
out sundry useless hints, by requesting the members
to oresume their seats but the female legislators
not thus to be disloged, and they remained mmovea-
able.
Groups were seen in different parts of the logia,
some engaged ia the most interesting tsfe-d-fstes-
some seated on sofas--some IN the recesses OF the
windows-some standing behind the scenes, and
others promenading, without paying the least atten
ton TO the important affairs OF the nation, and only
listening when Peyton or Wise arose to address the
House. Among the bellies were two or three from
your city, but they arrived too late 10 create sensa
ton. My beauty Mrs. p. was present and looking
as charming and lovely as ever The chronological
Doctor was nestled amd new group OF ladies, IN
which he seemed 10 be embodied. He Is excessively
fond of variety and like the butterfly, moves from
flower to flower nperpetual pursuit of change Gen.
W. was paying deliberate attentions TO married lady
and Mr.. b. from your city, youth OF great preten-
sons and who prides himself on his beauty, and a
visit to Europe, was quite devoted TO the blueeyed
nymph, of whom have spoken more than once.
She still continues her hoo, hoo, Notwithstanding my
kind rebuke; and is as gay and merry ever, since
the death of her grand father.
greatest curiosity in this crowd of ladies, was a
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that she passed. She was dressed in black, and
wore black straw hat turned up IN front and deco
rated with couple of black feathers, which she took
care to wear on all occasions to show their beauty
Her face was quite Choctawish, and some supposed
she as the wife Of of the Chiefs somewhat cvll-
zed who had arrived in Washington on the business
of his nation Others nsnuated that she intended 10
set her bonnet for the Vice President whose heart
could not resist her military appearance. The beau
was shabby genteel sort OF perssnage, who found
his time and attention constantly occupied by the tive
oddities he escorted and who seemed determined to
make him move about that they might be observed
"Who is that singular looking female Q" said gen.
tcman not far from me, to my friend Wallace, who
was observing her movements.
a lady of no particular age" replied W., "whe
loves black and wears planes which she believes to
be exceedingly becoming. She has been IN society
for many years, and knowing the new Vice Pres-
dents partiaty for black she arrays herself con-
santy in sables and waves her plunles with inimta-
bio beauty whenever ne approaches her. Her name
/ believe is -, and you, like most men, per-
ccive, are
PLEASED with a rne-tckled with straw"
But must quit the night session which closed the
administration of Andrew Jackson, and proceed TO
give YOU rapid sketch of the spectacle exhibited on
the following day. =,
The day was bright and clear, but very cold. AT
an early hour the Pennsylvania avenue crowded
with a moving mass of all colors sizes ranks, and
sexes bending their way TO the capitol, to be in time
to witness the glorious Inauguration OF Martin Van
Buren Mass after rolled onward till the space
in front of the grand stair of the eastern porco
was filed This star case and the floor Of the p0r-
CO. were crowded with females, shlvenng in the midst
OF the keen and frosty air that assaed them. Group
was pouring in upon group until you could see but
one mass Of faces affected by the cold as to change
their hue and almost TO deprive them of all beasy
MANY had gone at o'clock, and then waited nll near
one when the ceremony terminated. The living
mass below was equally patient, never manfestng
the slightest commoton, but on the contrary was as
quiet STILL and attentive as religious congregation,
assembled to hear divine worship. | question whe-
thcr in any other city, a similar spectacle could be
exhibited without some disorder and not A little af
ter IL o. clock the President elect the Ex President,
the Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court Senators,
&C. &c. moved from the Senate Chamber to plat
form erected on the portico when Mr.. Van Buren,,
after delivering his inaugural address, was sworn in
by the Chief Justice made his bow, and returned 70
the palace 10 receive the congratulations of his fellow
citizens A faint huzza was attempted by the crowd,
bu, there was no soul in it, and il was not renewed.
The crowd dispersed in perfect quetness, and in
one heur afterwards the magnificent edifce was repo-
sing in all it's grandeur and tranquility.