Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-06
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WASHINGTON, April 2, 1888.
DESTINY seems to be adverse to the administration
during the present session. Two members have been
elected from the House. killed in a duel and two
have died peacaby in their beds The last, Mr.. Nc
Kim, of Baltimore, died on Sunday morning after a
short sickness He was, however, old and niirm and
soon sank under the streke of disease. His wealth.
which was immense, could not away the shaft of
DEATH nor enable him to enjoy homer which he so
highly esteemed. He is said to have been very chart.
table and, with his amiable wife, have expended
large sums for the relief of the poor and gent be-
leye he has left children inherit his fortune He
was by profession merchant and had been very sue
cessful in his business. Mr. Mckin had oratoricsl
talent and made squire in the House; he a mere
party man. and ambitious OF the honor which in
Congress conferred upon him. To accomplish this he
IN said 10 have expended $50 900 the last election
for representatives in Maryland.
The subject Of the late duel is still adveried here
Yesterday, understand from friend who was pre-.
sent clergyman of This city commented on it
length in his mornings DISCOURSE He took for the
subject Of his remarks the close of the OF the
seconds Wise and Jones-we hope this will be the
last Of H." He said the duty Of the ministers OF
the gospel denounce the barbarous practice from the
pulpit new that the excitement had in great de
gree subsded-that the last of II had all
concerned in this disastrous affar-that commence
vnent woald be when the clock of the universe had
struck the last hour Of the woodland the last of
beyond the reach OF humas conception. The murderer
shrouded in the mantle of midnight Darkness with his
dagger reeking in the hearts blood OF enemy hopes
that that will be the last Of it, but the last Of il will come
when the horrd has long ceased be remembered
by men, in the fire that is never quenched, and the
xorm that never dies One Of the parties he said had
been hurried his in the very Of commit
ting lnsrder-" unhouseled, unannonted. unaneaed"-
while the other commits the murder, and en-
oy the honor OF the victory and their seconds hope that
that will be the last Of it-No no-the last Of it will
This was rather bold and fearless language for one
placed he 10 among the friends of the parties and in
the very scene Of the disaster. Well. after all think
he was right Clergyman shoald utter tn. truth bold
ly, and without regard to consequences He should
stand every christian, like the glory Of the fores,
erect and vigorous stripped indeed Of his summer 70
lage, but than discovering the observing
eye the solid strength Of his substantial texture.-
Speaker Polk pre-. eat, and drank in the words o
the preacher with great satisfaction. The Speaker
ayerse 10 duelling ON principle and rom the lore
life; and the denunciation Of his friend Wise no
ut all disagreeable to him. The Speaker has beer
that he may have for avoiding duels and tina
he may be able TO "besr and fortear much, and 4
disregard
THE worlds dread laugh,
which scarce the stern philosopher scsrn"
But do think the charge is He appear,
be devout and pous. and though he goes dancing
parties and gives them ought not IN charity to be
heve otherwise.
Il has been said Of Vienna that il contains three
causes Of death-"the wind the dust, and the wsltz
The same causes Of death exist here. Last week the
dust the streets thick that you might
IL with knife. and the riad is always tremendous du.
ring the sessions Of Congress. The members are ex
cesdingly windy, especially the locofocos As 10
the last cause. the waltz, | inclined to think
that IL 10 less destructive than the coon or ouad
re which s practsed BY the lovers ef
both sexes. The gyratsrs oCthe pretty waizer how.
ever often the heads o the bellies her. ana many
dance well. There three four who excel in IL
and all who dance at all attempt IL.
The soirees have ceased for the present, and
the theatre was, therefore Saturday night, crowded
20 overlooking. for a wonder Little Miss Mohier aston
ished the members ofCongress by her precsciou,ne,
and some ~ the other performers by their stupidity
was their finale and the whole world attended The
ashonables had other place repair and poured
into the boxes in crowds which exhibited quite bril-
liant GALAXY Of beauty The manager was ehsrsed and
the Company played as well as they could.
Today the House at the usual hour. the death o.
Mr. McKim was snnosnced, as 4 the customary eere
monies were ordered, and both Houses adjourned ove
20 Wednesday, TO honor the memory and attend the fu
neral of the deceased Tomorrow his body is TO b.
brought the House from his late lodgings Gsdsby' :
the funeral service performed, and the body thence
veyed to Baltimore, attended by many as please q
60 10 that city. The will have holiday oftwo days
which they will spend In promensdng the avenue, Wis
iting each other caucussng about the Sub Trcasai,
bill, and other measures Of the
joying the budding beauties of the opening spring
whose ETHEREAL mldness is beginning be felt
after winter OF NO great duration or severity.
The death OF poor McKim, has disappo nted the can
didstes for the situation Of doorkeeper who expected
the election TO take place today There are about &c
candidates. for this place a anticipating success and
all using their utmost exerons be the foremost II
10 20 be hoped that some will get IL more efficient
than the last and who will make q reform in the do
rnesc police of the Heu.e which new without ana