The herald., 1837-03-03
lCorespondence of the Herald.l

the few days il will be in Session.
The great mass of the public business is usually
despatched at the heel OF the session when the
bers seem TO be conscious thai their constituents ard
the nation require something more substantial than
mere words. The rapidity However, with which bus
ness IS harred through at the close, is sometimes at
tended with evils which found necessary afterwards
TO be remedied, and with blunders that must subse-
quently be rectifed
The commencement Of the session is spent in idle
ness the middle in making speeches Without limit
and to but little purpose and the last in passing bills
which have not always been properly malared, and
which pushed through without much examination
or reflection
The tachtions of the House are always on the gui
rire and generally succeed in attaching amendments
TO bills that would not otherwise be considered or
adopted. Such was the case on Saturday night last,
when Col Bell added an amendment to the forlihca-
ton bill, which authorizes the distribution OF the
plus revenue IN the manner prescribed by the former
law Itpassed the House by considerable majority,
to the astonlshment even OF those who voted for IT,
1t is doubtful however, whether Gen. Jackson will
sanction it, should pass the Seuate. The old man
is still in delicate state OF health, and complains of
the annoyance he continues to receive from applicants
for office, whO doubt think their chance is better
with him than with his successor
He remained but short time in the reception room
the 22d, and left Secretary Forsyth and his lady,
and Mrs Jackson, to ofcia,e in his place, and to in
hale the smell OF the big cheese to their hearts
tent.
Mrs. Jackson is the wife Of his adopted son and
private secretary, and very pretty woman but not
very fond OF fashion. She seems as if she would
prefer the tranquility of domestic life to all the glare
and splendor of official rank.
/ was m.sinformed in saying tkat a jealousy existed
between her and Mrs d., when inmates of the palace
in relation to the favor of the President She protests
understand, that she never was influenced by any
such feeling, and am proud to make the am .nde no.
norobie. Her countenance indicates too much sweet
ness to cover passions emotions not in harmony
with disposition the most amiable.
The President has become religious, and his mind
dwclls constantly on serious subjects. He says that
his conscience - void of offence, and that he is in
state of gracc!-hem May be So but that is not the
opinion of those who know him.
clerical doctor-that is, doctor in ofice-called
upon him the her day with his little son. and the old
man put his hand upon the boy s head and admonish
ed him to be good-to love God and be faithful to his
country-and gave him sixpence. What kind old
patriarch! The little Esculapius, his father shed
tears of gratitude, and made never to physic
man again. while he permitted to hold his pen or
a desk in public Office.
The events of this session are about drawing to a
close. The chaplain of the House, Mr.. Comstock
delivered his valedictory on Sunday last TO
pretty large congregation, who had been drawn out
not by the eloquence of the preacher but the lowell
ness OF the day. He professed for the tenth time that
he did Rot indulge in studied eloquence but spoke
from the impulse of his heurtand suiting the action
to the word he thrust his thumb into the armhoe of
his vest, and looked exceedingly pathetic
Tie observed tndt a dStlngulsncd FnglSn poet mad
said England with all thy faults love thee still; !"
but will say, with more truth, o. Zion, aoih all thy
faulLs love thee still"
He remarked that he was no politician, though he
had once been member of Congress-; but he had read
Of no fiscal ministers able and effective Chrsfs
and his fiscal ministers were FISH"
The congregation were greatly edited by his pious
and eloquent address, and all agreed that his e0quence
was any thing but studied. His associate finding that
he can make no impression upon the callous and OBJ
10 Of tho dailv
pany with associate of the same profession, 10 the
ladies' gaery-amuses himself in tete-a-tate with the
fair TO whom he has been introduced, and thinks he
is more likely TO make an impression on them. His
round rosy face may be seen rradating the pale
beauties around him, like the sun rude drunkard
nslng rosy from the main, n,'-and he and his compa-
nlon the Rev. Mr.. -, employ themselves in at
tacking the citadel of the female heart, without pay
ing much regard to the condition Of the soul.
His Reverence Mr.. - seems TO be favonte
with certain clique in the gallery and the poor "Spy"
excessively annoyed by his clatter and the apparent
preference the ladies show to their reverences-who
ne says have no busn there and are therefore OUT
Of their proper plnces. MY young friend, Miss W,
says she likes the Chaplain because he is good
man, though an Indifferent preacher.
His companion is a worshpper Of beauty v and shows
his religion by loving the society Of angels. He is an
freshman of some talent and very good at a retort-
The other day he was seated between two young
sprgs of the law who wished to crack their jokes upon
him.
"How happens it" said one of them, "tha, men of
your cloth commit such blunders 2"
"Hsw!' asked the clergyman.
why heard one the other day, instead Of saying
Og, king of Bashan, say, Hog king of Bacon"
I'VE areall liable TO nrnItles, replied the preacher;
y | heard one myself instead of saying, the devil was
the father of all liars say, the devil the father Of
all lawyers"
I'll suspect" said the other, "you are more knavs
than fool.
"Nop replied his Reverence, with a smile, but /
believe am just now between both"
Ascending the winding staircase leading 10 the
eastern entrance of the Ladies' Gallery, the other day.
was mused with iiration, carried on in the recess
of window near the steps, between the Cerberus
have already introduced more than once and the
literary vendcr Of Pamphlets Miss X.
The worthy keeper of the door telling her of an
adventure he had had with Madame Royal some
weeks ago. who, he said, turned up her at what
she called his dirty appearance, and called him a
" nfTan."
"Wc, madam, says L ifmy clothes is dirty says
l. your character il dirty, and so, says T. we are well
lnatchcd-and, therefore | gives her a monstrous
hug"
"Oh you rude man." observed Miss K. 'and
what did she do Z"
Sc abused me like ickpocket You know she
has monstrous abusive tongueand she called me all
kinds ofio. Names; so gives her another hug which
almost took away her breath, and off she gees TO the
court 10 present me to the grand jury"
"Wel now that was very uncvil and unkindn |
said Miss X, she ought not TO treat any gentleman
in that way-I am sure | would not-becnnse Lock |
upon II as impote. When | presented Mr. Van pr |