Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-20

We have had two night sessions since my last
which have continued Till nearly one o'clock 10 the
morning. The galleries during both, have been
crowded to OVERLOOKING. The House at night has be-
come much more attractive than the Senate, whch
they sit during the day only and make speeches.
when they do speak, of lntermnabie iengtn put %
great merit and ability. The po0r Vice Pfesoent mas
fortunately vacated his chair and left II to DC hed by
Mr.. King of Alabama 10 whom the people mere nave
given the name OF Miss Nancy from his very prim
old maidsh manners Mr.. h. IS however, 9 very gen
tlemanlv man and makes efficient presiding ohcer
being well versed in the rules OF order and paramen
tary usages In the House, the sub treasury bill has
called forth great deal of talent and eloquence The
speeches delivered nave been usually snort plny anu
The effect has been to lay the bill on the table, and
every attempt to recusiiate II has been unavaing 1t
reposes in the "tomb of the Capules," where It Is
likely to sumber unless the Magician shall have the
power destroy its magnetic sleep al the next session.
do not think, however, that either he or his follow
ers very socltous aboutlts passage ana the APP
parent revulsion of the public sentiment throughout
the nation, has excited great alarm IN their ranks
The Wings were disposed let them carry out their
scheme and TO try their expedlent ron con-
victlon that il would tend to satisfy the people more
thoroughly of their ignorance and lncompetency.
On Friday night, Cambreleng undertook 10 reply 10
Hof'mans speech of the preceding day, In ms usual
pert ard hppant manner Some OF his illusions were
personal and of course offensive. Hoffman rose when
he had finished, and It IS universally admitted MADE
one of the splendid retorts that was ever heard
in that Hall. He seemed TO be In his element, and TO
feel at home. 1t was not only keen, indignant and
eloquent but polished courteous and gentlemenly
The interest he excited such that the whole OF
one side of the House moved over to where he was
standing the reporters deserted their desks, the audi
eHce in the galleries stood up and those IN the rear
bent the in front, that they might see ans
hear the silence was profound that you might near
the lowest whisper and when he closed the effort was
so powerful that universal clap IN the galleries, and
even on the floor marked the thrill OF admiration 1t
had produced. The ladies' joined IN the clap ana the
oh audip n
eries to be cleared expected he locked round
and in very low tone cried "order," and sat down
again.
probation and all with whom have conversed male
and female, sp ak of the finest thing they have
ever heard as retort. . v,
observed the ntleman VINO corresponds WIN the
London Times 6usily engaged in the gallery taklsg
notes. and he has declared that he had never heard
any thing superior to it. l suppose, therefore, we
shall have it in a few weeks, IN British Journal cor
recty reported which more than can De sad OF Mr
Hoffman's second Speech of which have given you
some account The sketch in the lntellgencer is not
even dsjonted skeleton, and but one reporter took
full notes. and he says he cannot make 1t out at large,
without the aid of the orator. who will not give IT.
Saturday night being the last night of the session,
the galleries were, usual OVERLOOKING. The women
in black, whom mentioned in my last were there,
and believe they had gone at the opening OF the
House at IL O clock. They had accession of two
other females in sabes who are in mourning for the
death of an infant cousin some distant relation. II
was amusing see how they maneavred to get
beau and the six finally so fortunate as to obtain
one member. among them, who seemed to be under
some apprehension that he would be literally devour-
ed. The HeRorabe was quite at loss TO know how
20 act, and after remaining about half an hour with
them, he was obliged to tear himself from their en-
braces, attend to the business of his constituents
Behind me stood female leaning languishlngy on
the Of tall, rowdyish looking Don Quixotte OF
man, whose jaws acted as perpetual motion, though
no sound issued from them. Ii was a kind of grind
ing process that operated to send forth constant
stream, 10 the great annoyance OF the ladies' IN his
neghborhood.
EDear," said the female on his arm" who is that
speaking / can't see him."
The only ans wer he vouchsafed was a stream of
tobacco juice and renewed motion Of his jaws
Trollope - calculated gentleman near me.
He produces a considerable rivuet," observed an
other" and though are high, 1t cannot be said we
are dry, and the ladies will be apt TO catch cold from
wet feet"
q Rivulet, indeed" muttered third" il is more
Won't deluge the whole gallery, if he remains here
much longer BY Jupiter, it's shame to allow such
vulgar wretches to come into this gallery. He ought
TO be either excluded to have his mouth hermett-
cay sealed-and be hanged TO him."
1 foun d il getting too wet for my comfort and
shifted my quarters.
There were several beautiful creatures in the gallery,
and sat down, rather stood up, near group OF
them, whose lovely features scanned with great de-
We have had very few solrees this session." said
q pretty back-eyed hour 10 youth alongside Of
her.
Very few. small one al Secretary Forsyth's,
one nj Malor Cross's and pleasant private party
two on the Capitol Hi" said the youth.
" But there is TO be one tonight, at -, do you
90" asked the lady.
"No-they are quite TOO hashy for my taste-I
don't like such anstocratc assemblies"
Indeed why, thought yos were fond of Euro
pean high life and excuslvism, and I'm sure Mrs.
- 10 quite nch enough TO give the most splendid
parties"
"or, ~ least 10 attempt it." said the youth. "Her
husband purse is often emped by them and hls H.
berall,y might think, be better dIreced-but every
enc 10 his TASTE"
l was now crowded out Of my berth, and lost the
res, Of this Ets Ete
Eli Moore had risen to make some remarks in his
roaring style.
Who - that that il now speakingw asked gen.
rleman Of one standing by him.
"That is All More" answered the Irishmnn-
and upon my veracity, thought the AdmInistra-
ton had complaicd the measure OF their aishoods, but
here ~ iie mors."
"It would be better IL he were lie less" replied
the other, that story he got up last session about
married lady or two IN the Committee rooms, is now
believed be wicked fabrcatIono gross falsehood.
None bat the oil locofocosm could have
invented w. or given IL circulation If true without de-
signaling the individual. Suspicion has been Impro-
pery and enormously excited and he ought either
L.. he's 1ff