The herald., 1837-01-25


chargers The former, anxious to retaliote proposed
TO deduct from the pay of those who LEFT the two
houses TO attend to their professional business in the
Supreme Court and elsewhere, the number Of days
they absent without leave; and a Mr.. Yell
sounded the war whoop, and "roared like any night
ingae proposition to reduce the per diem to six
dollars, and - remove the seat OF government to the
west. No decision was had on the question, and the
citizens were little excited. allace quoted Mar
shalls epigram-
Non amo to sabidi, non possum deere quare
-, Hoe antum po.sum deere ame te
Thus translated by him
do not like Thee, Mr. Yell,
Rns Rme ,n;. Issssn = n. why ifannot I, r !e,'; .
do not like thee Mr. Yell
The Presidents palace has been tabood to the
fash0nables this whole session. in consequence of his
indisposton and the death of Mrs. Donaldson. The
theatre and concert are the resort of the beau
monde AID Mantle Celeste s playing the Devil or
the Devils daughter here, which is about the same
thing The spirit of evil is always attractive and
though she is CELESTIAL she appears to be equally an
fat In the internal regions.
The hautton are hslGing back for splendid fancy
ball, to be given next month by the patroncss Of the
blondes have mentioned before. She has great
fondness for these exhibitions, and endeavors to make
them very splendid. This will be so, doubt, if
may Judge from the time the invitations have been
issued The whole wardrobe Of the theatre will be in
requiston, and an immense expenditure of fancy and
taste will be the consequence. Nous rerrons.,
Last night Secretary Woodbury. delivered the Sec
before the American Historical Society, and large
audience of both sexes-notwiihstanding the incem-
ency Of the weather An invitation had been sent TO
Santa Anna by the Society," and the expectation that
he would be present, brought great many to see
him, as well as TO hear the discourse. The hall was
brilliantly lighted up, and perfect stiffness regned
during the whole time the orator occupied the atten-
ton of his hearers. He commenced at about half past
seven, and closed amid reiterated plaudits at quar-
ter past nine clock. Mr.. Woodbury. did great justice
IN nd tba mt nuly oI,l
but an interesting discourse. His manner was dgnl-
fled and Impressive and his articulation SO distinct
that he was heard easily in all parts of the hail. He
pointed out the objects and advantages of the Socety
gave rapid history of the early settlement of our
country, its subsequent advance to greatness; the
effect OF this system upon the feelings of the people
and the institutions of the country its Indian history;
the character of the abolgines; the genius science
literature, and moral character Of the American peo
ple &c. This is very brief and imperfect outline Of
this admirable discourse which served to afford uni
versal qualification, and which displayed fine taste
correct reasoning and considerable research.
Santa Anna was not present. and perhapsitis is wise
in him to remain in the retirement of his own lodg-
ings There are persons here whom it would not be
safe TO meet-persons whose kindred and friends he
has caused to be butchered in cold blood and whose
feelings Of indignation the sight Of him might rouse to
unbridled fury. The President has him twice at
the palace by invitation, and has treated him with
great courtesy. The result Of these interviews are
not yet known Houston was determined il would
appear, to set him at liberty under the impression, no
doubt, that he would be able to prevail upon this 60
of Texas. Whether he will succeed ia still very
doubtful, as it is doubtful whether he will be re-elect-
ed President of his republic should he get
back.
The young man mentioned in my last, Mr. Lloyd,
has attempted to present his memorial TO the Senate,
but without Success He has had it published in the
prints of this city and his step will be- perhaps
what suggested. Benton has treated him very ruf-
fony and Lloyd will seek satisfaction. He is spi-
ted and determined fellow not blusterer and brag-
adocio, like your friend Webb, who came all the
way to Washington to chastise an enemy, and is
frightened into syncope at the sight Of pistol
barrel.
The post Office committee have at last made their
report which communicates no information in addi-
ton TO what have already sent you. The fire, as
before stated first in the cellar of the city
post Office, and that is all that seems to be known
about it, or perhaps will be, till some Of Whites fra
escape unpunished. Henry Whites sentence is not
yet pronounced and is more than probable he will
come of as well as his brother. An effort will be
made, however TO repeal the stupid law under which
they have been enabled to defeat he purposes of JUS
tlce, and some reasonable statute enacted by which
crime may be brought TO punishment Our whole
system of jurisprudence defective, and will ven
ture to say there is more good sense and just prnci
Piles in the littlecode Napoleon, than in all the heavy
and interminabla tones of English and American
law.
The bill reducing the to the wants Of the
government, has not yet been considered in the
House. Mr.. Corvn's speech in opposition to it-one
Of the most eloquent that side-has been publish
ed in the Ieligencer of today, but the reasoning Of
the committee in their report is very strong and
elusive. The measure will! not however succeed this
session, though II may pass the House. 1t appears
TO me that il would be much better to reduce the tariff
which every consumer feels than TO distribute The
surplus revenue among the states, by which the
sumner is not relieved.
louisiana has sent Mr.. Mouton to the Senate, in
place Of Mr.. Porter. This must prove the people Of
hat state being more French than English in their
tastes. IL they had been a little more of the latter
they would have kept Mutton and Porter together
and could always depend upon the fat of the one
and the spirit Of the other Mons. Mouton is said
however, not 70 be at all sheepist-though he might
be greatly improved by Porter Speaking Of mutton
the British minister, Fox makes ii a prominent dish
his table He has at his dinner parties boiled NUT
ton roast mutton mutton chops, in alternate rows
his table. II is with him not toujour perdrir, but
toujour mouton. He has invited Santa Anna to dine
on sh ep with him since his arrival, and Mons Mou-
ton is also to be dished up at ths same time.
Al RAsHID.
DEAR BESrErr-In your paper OF yesterday morn.
ing respecting Boarding Schools, you appear be in
doubts about the correctnesss Of the report that
young lady dismissed from the School II was
at Mrs. O'Kls School in Barclay street. ! thought
would inform you so that you may correct the evils
Yours, ALkxANDEa.
Be this assertion Of correspondent true or false
we shall suppress our remarks OR the incident I'LL We