The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-13

WAsnIxorox, FEB. 9Th 1887.
49, Yesterday lhe whele wasIa Aeehsd - she CspiseA
The iSs snd Vice int OF Ss
United States The spectacle presented by the La
dies CELERY Of the Housewas realy splendid II was
literally fllod with all that lovely creation. Seen
richest and most beautiful flowers rising il gradual
succession till their planes and varously ool0red bon
nets, seemed 70 be lost in the clouds. The circular
galleries were also crowded TO sufiocaon with the
people, all eager to see and hear what was gong
At IL o'clock, message was sent to the Senate
by the Clerk of the House. to apprlse that body that
the House was then prepared TO receive II; IN the
mean time Mr. Patton of Virginia, 40 bachelor by the
way, moved that the ladies might be permitted TO use
the privileged seats on the floor, and the logea was
filled, with such OF the far as preferred elbow
room, and were little arstocrahc in their nonons-
The members are little accustomed TO SIT with their
heads uncovered that when the order was announces
by the chair that the Senate was 10 be received by
them, uncovered and standing, it seemed TO strike
them with surprise In few minutes this venerable
body made its appearance, passed down the man
AISLE two and two and took their seats on the right
of the Speaker. The members of the House, and the
Senators were seated. The Senate was preceded by
the Clerk and Sergeant at Arms, Of the House. and
the President pro tenn. and Secretary of the Senate.
Mr.. King, President pro tenn took the chair Of the
Speaker and the Speaker sat his left The tellers
previously appointed TO count the votes Of the electors
sat at the clerks desk in 'front.' and proceeded to dis
charge their duty, by reading the returns from the
colleges, rerbatem ct terSte, beginning with Maine,
and going regularly through all the states seriatem,
but leaving Michigan uncounted. The process be-
came very dull, and the galleries began to thin ra-
pidly.
To those who have never witnessed this spectacle,
il possessed some interest, but to me It was rather
ennuyeues, and was glad of an opportunity TO worm
my way out through the dense mass by which was
surrounded The day almost turned into
night by dense fog which was succeeded by low
m M aStrOIpUpr
looks TO me omlnous. Perhaps the 4th of March will
be brilliant and less gloomy. The darkness of
the day might have suited Richard NJ, as he is said to
have fondness for what is sable-but il was not at
all adapted the fair fortunes of the President elect
Mr.. Van Buren, was elected President; and Colonel
Johnson afterwards elected, by the Senate by vote
of SO to Is Vice President of these United States.
The Presidents Message recommending reprisals
on Mexico, has produced some astonishment here;
but it has been my opinion for some time that some
thing Of this sort would be done. 1t is doubtful how
ever, whether Congress will take any steps in the
matter, until the return of Santa Anna to Mexico
who should he be e,elected President of that Repub
lic of which there is but little doubt, will be able to
arrange satisfactorily, the differences now existing be-
tween the two nations Jackson is true to his natures
he loves fighting and wishes his to try his
hand at it. But it won't do The memorial of your
merchants for National Bank, was presented yes
terday by Mr.. Webster, with some preliminary re-
marks and, on his motion, ordered to be laid on the
table and printed.
Mrs To1cson's iSoirse-"Ths is very agreeable
party" said pretty little girl with smiling and
good natured face, to me- at Mrs. Towsons last night
"Is it not?"
Exceedingly So 1t is the ;uste nniHieu. lust the
right number 1t would, however have been jam,
had the weather been more favorable. Mrs. T. is a
favorte with every one and the General, her hus-
band is brave soldier, worthy man, and an excel
lent citizen"
GLOVE Mrs. T." said my sweet little friend, I" she
is so kind and 80 attentive, and 50 graceful whal.-
How beautiful she must have been!"
"She was once the belle of Boston" said /, " and
many heart bowed at the shrine of her bsanty-
consists in her affabity and kindness She likes
cety, and is suit. I'd for IT, Every is at in her
company. What beautiful woman is that with
Turkish csi6fusrc, and Greek faceY
"Mrs. b. of Delaware, is she not lovely? think
her the prettisst woman in the ROOM"
~ can't say that exactly, there 30 many beau
ties present that find it impossible to determine. The
married ladies seem to be the bellies of the night
rather passee but what the French call, femme
encore jcune; though not une jeune femme. She
has sweet and intelligent countenance, which strikes
me exceedingly"
"What do vow think of the Misses r. of Virginia."
"One is think, very pretty. Her forehead is noble
her eye beautiful-and the expression of her face,
though grave, very agreeable But what shall say
Of Miss s. Of Philadelphia declare | am almost in
"She is indeed lovely" said my young companion,
"and she seems TO produce quite sensation amsng
the beaux here"
"How can it be otherwise? How her beautiful
black eyes sparkles with animation, and how sweety
the smile irradiates her fine counteHance She is
Italian beauty and seems 10 have all the fire. vvncy
and soul Of being bern under the soft skies Of
that delicious region And what pretty figure and
foot she has too. Can any thing be more systemst-
cal7'
"Indeed, shall begin to suspect you Of being in
love in reality, if you proceed any further"
"Love! oh, no that time is passed. But love to
look all that 10 beautiful in nature and art and in
my eye, the very perfection of physical beauty, is
beautiful woman. Miss p. Of South Carolina, is also
very pretty though she dressesn bad taste and if she
has nbibed portion Of the genius Of her father she
must be resistless." ntht4~
"Bui don't you think Miss julia Wis looking very
well tonightP' ggs6a
"Better than have ever seen her. She il sweet
GIRL J. w. Her dress tonight becomes her exceed
ingly and off her complexion to- great advantage.
Would that that asirc dc sentiment were happily set
lied know Of no lady that any man of sense ought
TO feel prouder 10 possess" ...vr-r1lsis'ai ~
II would be impossible to enumerae all the beauties
in the room. ...s.., ~, .a.,.ta'. ). q.
What loneliness, OH how supreme Siehft i 4 ~
What goegeon bosomg heavc bsfort ~ now ''
s.a asss' . :;Ys W.. t:s q sts
some eyes are dark a. V \ LapIand night
Some blue and tendss ee1tegn sky, II ~ a = q.
es ss me ss ,ss ~ S 81 sdG sn .sns
And hauEkfy, 20 BIKE ancient queens move by; ~
Some gentle ARD mcs y ph he seem to AK VS.. = Il,
Affection and Foteeuon ffon each ete." y.
What a crowd VI Honorablss--and OF such dis
tlncton too The host and hosteye must be proud OF
their guess as we'll m the country Of snch cit.zens
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