The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-14
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WASHINGTON, Fab; llth, i1T.

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in Doing almost nething For three days Il was en-
pl0yed in discussing an idle resolution censunng
John G. Adams, which was finally rejected; ana yes
ted by s. Lincoln, requrmg the Speeker toissue his
warrant directing the sergeant 70 bnng keu-
ben M Whit0ey before the bar OF the House for an al
legged contempt. Wise and Peyton gave for the third
or fourth time, history of the rencontre between
Whitney and the latter to the minute edncauon OF
the members. A brisk fire was kept up the whole
day between the bellgerents OF the House, which ter
minated late in the afternoon by the adoption OF the
resolution and Whitney ordered to be brought De-
fore the House today for refusing to appear before the
committee Of investigation when summoned 70 40 so.
Whitneys brother was IN the gallery s'enhg 70 me
invecve of the orators during the whole debate and
the galleries were crowded with auditors OF beth sex
es, attending to the discussion. Mr. Golson was
somewhat fiery, and made sundry fiourshes as II dc
sirous to show his spunk; but two or three remarks
from Peyton seemed 10 bring him to his senses.
This logomachy is becoming quite contempuoiean ana
childish The truth is there are too many small law
yers sent to Congress who think 1t their duty to ad-
dress their constituents from that arena without any
expectation of changing single mind in the House
by their oratory.
While this alteration was going below, was
seated Immediately in the rear OF group OF young Ia
dies who seemed be quite interested IN the proceed
ings of the House
SWas'n, it quite romantic z" said he one in the
middle to her companions. IL declare was delight
ed as well astonshed, when saw the marriage
announced this morning.
sid you evcr !" said pretty little girl, with beau
tiful soft blue eyes to her left "W no would have
thought it? and her father SO much opposed to the
marriage, tool"
81 was sure" said the third, it would take place
but did not think it would be runaway match
But like run away matches, they are so romantic
If ever do marry, will run away with my lover.
like to make noise. II is SO common place to get
married in the old way and then nobody talks about
it. and hate to be obscure"
81 am delighted" said the first, "it has happened
hope they will be happy together for she deserves it.
and her attachment merits the most devoted love"
"Well" remarked the third, 81 tn ought something
to take place when saw her look SO Joyous the
how we'll she looked, and how happy she danced 3
Well, do like love matches after all"
Sand too" said the blae-eyed homi "it is so
pleasant 10 be married in the church and go back to
house provided for one without these silly hymenla
altars-Cupids with whooping coughs, and simpenns
graces that SEINE try to get on these occasions. Bui
/ am sorry for her poor father that they abuse so
here"
"And so am l." said the third. 81 think it's a
downright shame; but bless his dear lit heart my
friend Mr.. McKeon is now defending him. what a
sweet fellow-and he speaks 50 well, too. wonder
why these stupid New Workers left him out of Con-
grcss. sure he is handsome, ana better IMAM all
! the rest pu. together
aOh no! / don't think So" said the first, !" Mr..
| Granger and General Ward are very handsome and
charming men !; and Mr. G. you know is widower,
and was near being made Vice President in place OF
that foolish old Johnson, that the Senators We're
obliged to elect, though heard them say il was a
| nauseous pill th;y had TO swallow.
was now forced out OF my seat by another group
of ladies' and lost the of this interesting dialogue
You will perhaps be rejoi.ed to hear that the cur
rency bill has passed the Senate almost unanimously
This bill makes discrimination in the funds recelva
bic between the different brar ches of the revenue. 1t
is believed it will pass the House-whateverP President
Jackson may think oft. Secretary Forsyth has ex-
hibted the ttleness of his mind and unstaesmanlke
lice upon the respectable editors of the Inelhgencer,
by ordering the subscription by the State Department
for several copies Of that valuable Journal fer the le
cations abroad 10 cease. The editors have returned
the money, and promise TO continue the paper, never
tneess those persons, gratuiiously. In the days
| Of true democracy that Journal sustained this man
with great power when assailed by the federal press
and whe2, after clustering and making fool Of him.
| sell and his country in Spain, the National Gazette
attacked him and exposed his folly the Inellgcnccr
stood up in his defence. But now his petty malice,
and his love of prescription, have expunged all sense
of gratitude for past lavors and he thus manfess the
/ true charac er of his heart.
Today the galleries crowded TO suffocation to
hear the trial of Whitney for contempt But II seems
TO nle that the auditors will have to go home disap-
POINTED. Some member has foolishly renewed the
| interminablc debate and excitement by moving a
reconsideration of the the resolution respect
inc Mt A1ams which decided the other day
This matter is growing daily more and moreimpsrtant
The southern members of both Houses have caucases
/ almost every night, and understand that they have
decided upon the expcdiency Of calling a convention,
for the psrpose Of determining upon immediate sepa-
ration.
Whitney is waiting in the lobby Of the House, un-
der custody, be called before tho bar, to answer
for this alledged contempt. He does not seem 10 bt
alarm d or agitaied. What will be the result am
unable to conjecture
The RENT FUND rose to 81 yesterday. That viii
do. Does the Clinton Association feel a headache
Seventeen pretty young girls of Greenwich village
sent committee Of two yesterday, with the cash