Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-20
From Washington.
WAsHIseToN, March 10th, 1888.

WAsHlseToN, March 10th, 1885,
The death Of Mr.. Carter Of Maine took pl ace as
predicted in my last announced Yesterday IN the
House. in Almost affecting and impressive manner oy Mr.
Evans-and both Houses adjourned over till Saturday,
10 attend the funeral The speech Of Senator Benton
that OF Ogden Hoffman the bill for the relief of the
heirs of Robert Fulton has been postponed, the first
the satisfaction, and the last 10 the disappointment of
many. Carriers disease at first pulmonary, but az.
forwards became brain ever-and the image of poor
Cilev was constantly before him. When he was broueh
his lodgings feess corpse, Carter. who lodged in
the same house and had been confined TO his bed for
days sprung up IN the sudden shock of the mo.
ment, and Immediately complained of SHARP pain in
his breast which he lad never felt before and soon
after became delrious, IN which condition he remained
believe till his death. Maine has thus lost two mem
bers this session, which makes considerable chasm in
the small delegation of that state 1t has STILL however
Fairfield before IT, and never moves without Noyes-
which is Than the other States boast of The
funeral ceremonies will he similar those which are
usually performed the death of a member who dies
here. Congress adjourns allow the members TO in
dulge their grefan immense quantity of white cambria
and black Grape is consumed-and all the hackney
coaches which be collected half of them empty
are employed TO follow the body the grave-a plain
tomb stone is erected him. and in short week
he is forgotten The mockery of is kept on the arm
for few days by some show that they are members
and the theatre soree, generally closes their
period of mourning. On this occasion however as the
weather fine and the recess be four DAYS an
employed 10 carry host of them TO Balti.
more, that they might indulge their grief at distance
The adjournment yesterday was very vexatous to
the ladies' who, in consequence Oft became excessive
literary. and poured into the library in beautiful mas.
ounged upon the ssfas and turned the leaves
o the show books Of that elegant establishment with
great nonchaldRcs. Groups promenading the
escorted by gentlemen and looking the outside
of the volumes which were often attractive than
she inside. The two exquisites / mentioned few
days ago were lsungng a sofa near me.
Il Charles. tall kipo
fellow with the red shawl over his arm and srutng so
cossequentally with-aw-that squad ofladies 2"
An M G. from the South, and, as you may perceive,
is somewhat than Ell in height He is quite a
Knight Of danes, and pays more attention the fair
han To legislation"
And why does he carry-aw-that red thing on his
arn7 Pom my SOUL / should faint under it, such
lay as this should indeed, aw."
Oh the red is badge Of the FIRE that RACES within
His heart thoroughly ridded, and the ladies' think
him perfect love efa man."
Aw; | should judge il wouldn't kill him; pom ho-
nor his love is qsiie general aw, be fatal Is ne
married 7"
al can't say but tina, makes no difference here"
"Isdeed-well, tina, is Parisian-aw-'twill do, like
IL. But, Charles-aw-pdrdonnez moi, where do all
these fair ones spring FROM"
They are numerous locusts in Egypt and
aw-many Of them ehGrmante and beautiful the
p eris of Persia, or the opera girls Of Paris
"'Pon honor they are-aw-they are
Thick autumnal leaves that strew the brooks in
V allanbrosa," replied his friend. They come from
all points of the compass. Alexandria has literally dis
its whole unmarried female population upon
this city, this winter and the galleries. theatre concerts
soyees and drawing have been crammed with the
beauties OF the country, in search Of husbands"
/" Indeed pleasant, pom honor-quite Ia mode de
Paris-aw-I like it-eest charmante but shall
make pdrt have not yet enjoyed life long enough,
aw to enter into the of aw-what do they call 1t
consuoal bliss 1t plus ehaymann to have the dear
witchiog arts-aw; casting on YOU their killing looks,
and dying to be noticed by you. feu and Charles,
were born 20 be conquerors of the-aw-emale heart,
that's fiat, pom honor.
his slim figure and small feet with great complacency
= Women were born love, and they always yield
their hearts captive TO those who are formed in the
finest mould Of nature, and know how to please-But
have not seen you since Speaker Folks party. How
did you like il ~
"0hf passableneut bieu--not at all extraordinary,
pom honor -aw-.some odd faces and dresses-shock
ing hgures.-aw-- good deal Of vulgarity- all
Partisan lots Of locefocos their partners and all
that OF thing.
Blu, after ALL" said his companion. the loss, it
would seem isconsiderable only four silver tea
spoons, learn. missing, which argues uncommon
honesty in the ioces who attended"
Indeed. --boR mas pardoRne- rnsi here Is Miss
-, quite rarisante, pom my soul-.l must leave you;
AID he fastened to join beautiful creature, who had
ust entered the room.
The fac spring weather yesterday brought per.
fect cgrge Of beauties The Avenue crowded with
she fair and their beaux promenading the trottors Of
this spacious street and winding their way towards the
Capitol Square. Il quite a in the alter
the dust any thing but agreeable, and the
quantity swallowed oil conducive TO diges
ZION The NJ. Cs today s,rollng about in squads
interchangng visits escorng the bellies Of the city
Clay, Preston. Wise, &c, all seemed he mated and
enjoying the fine weather aud the holiday they had
taken.
The Intelligencer Of today contains statement from
Wise in relation the late duel addressed to his
rttseRs II has had the effect here of removing from
him great deal Of odiup and places the affair in
point OF view. The Committee Investigation are
nearly ready TO make report the subject when the
public mind will be fully enlightened and prepared
FORM a correct judgment 10 the crimnaty culpa.
biity Of the respective parties engaged in the late duel
Wise staeme certainly exenerates him from the ia
putatica of predetermined destruction Of human life.
He seems 10 have been DESTROYS avoid entering into
,he affair and when that became inevitable, 10 have
eavored to settle the unhappy controversy This duel
NAV however, lead to some beneficial results muck
moral good often originates from much apparent evil
Public sentiment may be brought to bear against the
,arderous and inhumun practice of duelling or new
system or legislation resorted TO- TO prevent in future
HORACE.
u Madame Lecompte dances in the Bsyadere to
nght Mr.. wallsck appears in his famous part OF MAJ
1aroni in the Rrigand LATER playnQ which he used 4