Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-16


been literally worn out with their tediousness, and
disguised with their profiigacy and shamesssness.
II has been all seem to admit the most indifferent
and useless session altogether, that has been known
since the origin of the government Ii commenced IN
duellng with the rifle and terminated in duelling with
the fist
On Sunday morning last, though the profound
and learned Speaker had declared that day TO be
dies nsa, and that Congress could not set during the
Sabbath, two of the HonOrables not having the fear
Of God before their eyes, but moved andlnstiealed
thereto by the devil assaulted each other on The hoor
OF the House, at about four o'clock IN the morning,
and had regular set to, in the true Mendoza style,
IN imitation of Bell and Turney All these boxers are
from Tennessee, where they have mblbed little OF
The fighting spirit of old Jackson, and as the duellng
with rifles made so much nose and was so generally
denounced they have come 10 the CONCLUSION that It
was safer and more moral 10 let out their extra
wrath at the ends of their fists, than at the mouth Of
the rifle
II is asserted that the members of the House this
session inclined 10 be very so fstcd and pugl.
lsue, and to seek glory rather in the field of Mars
man on the rostrum. In all these contests the
Grares alone have conquered, though the man who
entered the field against them, has ceased to be silly,
(Cllley.)
Big Duncan was in his element at the last battle,
and rantcd and stormed like the veriest bully. The
man is perfect rowdy, and thinks that noise ana
buster constitute courage and talent He and Nor
rls of the Senate said to be par mobile ratrum,
and the meanesI loafers in Congress How very
strange II is that such men should be elected
pres mt the interests of intelligent and virtuous
people. L.
II was amusing to witness during the last night Of
this memorable session. the various efforts of absen
tees 10 get excused; some were sick who had been
sniiiing; some were indspesed who found
soundly snoring in bed and some were attending to
the Indispensable business of their families who
snugly ensconced IN n B. Among the latter,
was a member who boasts Of wearing the Jackson
collar, and who gores, he says, in being called ga
lack dO and IapkU uard) oboro IN bol,
he takes great PRIDE This amorous old rake is
10 years of age, and spends the most of his time,
while here, they say, with faverte Cyprian, young
enough to be his grand daughter What an admira-
Bile law maker!
Whether it was ewing to the length of the session
or 10 some other cause, know not; but l am sorry
say that the moral char ac,er of this city has sus-
tanned no little injury. OHe of these koaorabies has
man. and led to the breaking up of his once peaceful
home, by violating the sanctity of the marriage bed,
and trespasslng upon the sacred rights of the hus-
band. This man is q Senator
."Tis pltifu. us wondIous p,iful
IT'S TRANCE. tits passing STRANGE!
regret to say that several are charged with the
like offence, and that instead of setting good exam
pie 10 the nation they seem TO come here tor the par
pose OF corruprng female virtue, and leaving nothing
but disgrace, misery and death, behind them There
are many Of these honordbies, whom no respectable
man, with a family, should permit 10 enter his domi.
her breath Is contagoR, and their touch death
and yet these wretches sought after by the weak
and foosh-and the iashenables think their soirefs
are henored by their presence The state of society
here has been, and will be affected TO a serious and
alarming degree, unless some discrimination is made
between virtue and vice. and unless the proigate and
worthless, though cassed among the honorable, are
excluded from their society. Senatorial dignity does
not sanetify crime, or Hsfy violations If virtue and
no distinction shosld be made between the Congress
sonal scoundre who figures in the higher sphere of
life, and the common knave whose is confined
10 the less elevated circles of society. But Rotwth
standing the prevalence Of the notification doctrine
during tins session, the unionsts have not been
tircly overwhelmed One marriage has taken place.
and another ia likely TO follow soon among the M.
Cs MIR. Noyes, of Maine, has led pretty girl to
the alter since the adjournment and carried her of TO
the far north. However humble md silent she may
have been heretofore, she makes pretty consde-
rabte Noyes and may, in a few years, be surrounded
by many Noyess. 1t is rather hot for Hymen Just
now, however, in this region With the thermomc-
ter up to 81, one feels more comfortable by thinking
OF the frosty Caucasus" than all the delights OF
matrimonial union and the joys Of the honey
moon. The other marriage which is 10 take place
soon VIII be between widower of your State and
the daughter of SeRaior. So, you see that
cupid has not been idle the last session. and that the
unionsts are likely TO outnumber the nulli6ers. /
should delight 10 the ball kept in motion for the
good OF the country.
The seven months session terminated in passing a
private acts Perhaps the best act they did was TO
reject the Sub treasury BILL which might have been
done IN one week well in seven months and all
that they finally dio could have been better done in
month than IN the time which they consumed in
making in,ermlnable speeches, fighting du,ls and
getting up rows
The poor defunct National Bank cannot escape
even after DEATH and the asses continue to bray nj
the dead lion, TO show their apunk. Their whole
conception OF public service and talent consists IN
stupid hostility TO one Of the most useful institutions
OF the country which furnished the best currency in
The world. In their nadress they wish TO trample
upon private nights and to set the constitution al de-
nance. These wiseacres must surely know that no
power on earth can prevent me from passing pro-
mlssary note, not forged 10 any one that chooses to
take IT. or punish me for receiving it, If please.
court OF law would soon laugh scorn this poor i'm
potent piece of malice and folly. HH
This city begins 10 lock deserted The citizens are
lying oil 10 the springs-1 mean office holders and
fashonabes-to spend money and idle away their
hme shall follow their example, but for different
reason, bsng IN delicate state Of health and fond
OF variety. My fret excursion, however, will be 10
Harpers Ferry Of which may, possibly, give you a
description IN my next.
The late Secretary ofthe Navy, Governor DECKER.
son. IS still here, and leeklne badly. have heard no
oplnen expressed as yet Of his successor Pauldng,
by those who have business with him. lie is en-
gagged II Is thought, in making Van Buren, the here Of
new series Of the Dutchmsn's Fire Siden or wri.
ting more Lays OF tho Last Fiddle" This admins
trauon will afford fine subject for an additional
chapter in new SalmsgHrii. Van Buren, shuts
hlmsefup in the palace and is but seldom seem and
believe, as seldom thought OF The en- poseSs here