Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-03

dered it almost impOssible-some were gaping some
asleep, and some snoring.
II Twas altogether quite curious spectacle-a happy
mixture OF the sublime and the ridiculous. coferie
of politicians were occupied in discussing the condi-
ton oft country, and the merits of the respective
speakers odd you hear Menifee on this question p
asked one.
"Yes-what do you think Of him"
THAI he is young man Of fine talents" said the
person addressed "He is destined to take a high
stand in the house. Clay says he is the first young
man in the nation and MS speech today will give him
a high reputation. Kentucky is rich in talent. Clay
and Cr!ttenden in the senate are upequalled, and
this young man will yet rival them in the walks OF
eoquence. But all this discussion is useless. The
admins raion don't mean 10 do any thing for the
country. They wish TO get their own pockets lined,
and the merchants may 60 10 the devil"
Have you heard Hoffman I"
"Yes, and have been much pleased with his oil
hand remarks on the subject of the printer. He IS
very clever and with little industry, would become
very prominent member He speaks well, and IS
noble hearted courteous and fearless Preston paid
HIM high compliment when he made his fiEst
speech"
He is fine fellow and descr we'd IL" sad the first.
But, speaking OF Preston Calhoun seems TO have
left him."
ayes, and has destroyed himself He has thrown
himself under falling party and will De crushed be-
meath IT,"
"That is a matte. OF opinion Observed the other.
/" His state will sustain him have no doubt, and his
opinions will he found 10 be correct"
viii neverrise again."
moved towards another group OF gentlemen and
ladies', who were speaking OF Wise and Gholson.
'Do you think there viii be a duel?" inquired a
young Virglnan.
~ trust moi" replied an elderly gentleman. The
thing will be arranged, have no doubt"
!" Bat regre, 10 see both parties apparently SO de-
srous TO put these two men against each other
They are both fiery and no; headed. The vltrolc
blood Of the south bubbles up in the veins OF each,
upon the least provocation-and they unable 10
control their tempers."
!" Poor dear soul" said passf belle in the group
!" il would be monstrons pity 70 have Mr.. W Use shot.
Tic rs such bold and Independent man-and makes
such interesting speeches. If he out Of Con-
gress, no one would come 10 hear the debates"
odd you ever"-sad an old Jackson lady-"Tm
sure he would be no great loss if Mr. Gh0lson were
TO kill hin-and would rather hear him speak than
thousand Wlsts. But what a noise that man yender
! IS making How shocking! 10 come here 10 sleep
wonder people hay III more sense and dellcacy"
The object Of this remark was playing tune or his
nasal organ, regardless of what gong around
him. and maxi y the bass 10 the old ladys treble,
without much regard 10 harmony.
now joined party Of the young and beautiful,
always more attractive metal !" among whom was
tie lovely AIS - the lady Of whom have spo-
ken in my former letters She looked unusually bril-
liant, and her eve sparked with feeling. Two or
three members had Joined the party, and the tt6 a
tete was quite spirited and agreeable.
II saw you ar the Concert OF the Prague musicians,
the other nigh" remarked Mrs. -; :" now did you
like it?'
at was delightful," said The member addressed
But must confess, preferred Inc qualification OF
the eye 10 that OF the car. There was SO much beau
~ here ina, could no, listen 10 the music-and
saw none more conspicuous than yourself"
"Thank you'll am m ore indebted 10 your eallantry
than TO truth for the compliment" said MIS-. -, with
q beautiful smile; but the music was indeed deli
cioIs though somewhat TOO loud
"The President seemed 10 De pleased with the per-
formance.'
"Yesn
"Eut thought his eve was oltne- turned in The d.
recilon IN which you set, than ms ear 10 The musl-
cans; but who could resis, such mognct?'
ANY one, old enough 10 wear wig whispered
a youth near me.
''But no, one who is barely scratched" sadI, "hke
the member before Us"
"Why do they keep the gallery go dark y asked a
4 fair black eyed girl IN the party.
4 Because" said the WIG member with his usual
gallantry the Speaker thinks the light from the ra
dent eyes of the fair here quite enough without
thcla! illuminaen-the giowworn shines brightest
! IN darkness
but the diamond said the youth near me
"spaIkles more brilliantly when receives the light
| give you this as specimen OF the scenes in she
\ gallery Of the House al night and may furnish yor
with additional sketches during The session. My IL
4 mits compel me TO stop.
Last night the question taken on the postpon
4 men, bill, and carried by majority OF 2 motion
\ vas made 10 reconsider, and today they have beer
4 again scussng the bill. Among other speakers
NIr J. C. Adams addressed the HoEse, and was quite
sarcastic arglmen tave, and numerous. He COMMENDED
that the bill unconstitutional, nasmuch "a twa
bill 10 provide revenue and ought 10 have original.
ed in that House and no; the Senate. Buchanan he!C
forth in the Senate today, in opposition 10 Rivesi
aaendme nj, and justified the last and present admin
sira,ion and the message OF the President through
out. eu,,ercd a great many sottisms, and shove,
his slavsh propcnslcs to q lamen'able extent