Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-03-18
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CLOSING SCENES

We add another picture oi the closing scenes.
drawn by Mr. Bennett OF The New York llelald -
WAsn,NeroS. dth March, 1880.
Lnst night. OF rather this morning. NJ Two o'clock
both Houses Of Congress adjourned SINE dr. thu,
closing the fms, hall century during which this bod,
has acted under The present constitution. The
sion has been very appropriately seized by number
THE members oil Congress aud Other cltzens, tc
celebrate by splendid dinner NJ the Indian Queer
Hotel this evening.
The Capitol last night. aud may say, all yester-
day, presented strange aud amusing sight The
evening session was. however the most amusing
About one O'Clock, walkrdu up 10 the Capitol, and
remained there until the adjournment al O'Clock
lhs morning.
The evening was clear aud extremely cold. As
proceeded mp the Avenue the Capitol HILL the
moon was Just rising behind the immense black
dome of the Capital itself Above liz outline. IN
the clear dark heeven,a brilliant star stood signal
light In the great field OF eternity. On each end OF
the donc, the national banner WIS floating and
tapping the whstling night wind, for il blew
n strong breeze. The splcndor of the moon, hid be-
hind the dome, radatcd around lis black out linz, and
gave singular and extraordinary appearance to the
building. II seemed like rays OF glory, spreading
from the Capitol TO tho iathest verge OF the deep
blue heavens. From all the windows tho lights
were nnshug-and along the avenues, leading 10
the western entrance, they were equally vivid
To tho night the Potomac shone N the beams at
the city. threw up Their biens,sto the sky.
Altogether II was beautiful, n magnificent, sub
lime scene-embraeing The physical sud tho Moral
in the highest degree. Wnh,n. the Executive aud
representatives Of great nation were busy debsra-
ting aud deciding resolutions thai would effect
the history of empires. Coupling all these appear
anccs with the recent eiieyescncc OF national feel
ing IN both hou'cs the Mninc question, was in
sepsbly led 10 the time when the Roman Republic
and the Roman Senators were in n similar position,
inn In g,ll nj and |. I'm
ground work Of lhai proud aud mighty spirit,
which afterwards conquered aud controlled the
world.
The House presented during the whole night n
succession Of amusing scents On one occasion,
DIR. Petr,ken Of Penns,lsani % democrat, who
wears and speaks old English, got mp to make
a few remarks certain question. The House
was in no temper 10 hear him. They conghed,
scraped and made noises. The Doctor stood
Ike cock determined 10 have his speech
AT last he had chance Mr.. Speaker SAID he,
when my constituents sent me here, had an cx
pcctation thai 10 associate with gentlemen. II
il n mistake Mr.. Speaker, for ] find nothing but
black yards -
'OIdc,, ORDER from fifty voices.
The Doctor was directed 10 take his seat. lie did
do so. hui again soon on his legs
Order-order--onle,, wds shouted again. EV-
cry body was now attentive, from the loaers in the
gallery down 10 the privileged on the floor
member demanded 10 know The words used which
were ont OF order.
'Genemen,' SAID the Spcaker-'the worjs were
thai when Tie member from Pennsylvania came here
lie expected to associate with gentlemen, but only
found black guards.
Shouts of laughter followed this statement.
DIR. Peirk,n rose. 1T IS true SAID the Doctor, i
did use the word black guard but meant IT as gene
mlity, not NJ pcfsonalny.'
More laughter followed this explanations.
Order said one.
He is apoloc i2lnn,' SAID another.
The Doctor spoke again. : | deny il SIR, said he,
have not apologized, only have explained have
been treated very badly and The conduct OF the gen
lemen in trying 10 cough me down vas certainty not
gentleInanly-h was blacksnafd, 'otder, ofocf' or
der, with shouts Of laughter
As the hour became late, the poor GRAND boys or
mercurrs lay down al the loot OF the marble pillars,
anywhere almost, and fell into profound sleep
Many of the members appeared 10 be worn out, ana
were found reclining on the sofas. Nothing was
heard but the nalIci OF the Speaker constantly en-
forcing order. and his rapid voice dcsrachihe the
business. Several members OF the cabinet, and the
private Secretary of the President, were moving a
bout in the House and the Senate during Tie whole
e,ening The President remained IN private room
IN The Capitol up early hour, signing the bil-
as they came from both houses. AT length the a1'
journlneu came aud after pronouncing very ieel-
ing speech, Mr.. Polk took his leave al the Speak
er's chair The rest of the members quietly wfnd
ing tleir way down the Avenue. some hall asleep
/ some urea 10 ueitn, dhu spHIc 'hlbhihS w WV
and home.
In the Senate another srapea scene took place. II
" hich Mr.. Benton was the principal ehafaclcr'-
| During the evening ont resolution was passed an
thorzing The distribution Of the Madison papers
Benton was absent 1T the time, IN one OF Tie an'e
rooms, drinking glass olchanpaigne with the IRE
sident or some other loco foco. The House pass
cd the resolution and returned II TO the Senate a
half past one O'Clock. As soon as II was read
Benton Jumped up--that resolution never passed
. thus House. said he, in loud voice. Direct.
| Benton and a few other ocOtocos went To work Il
defea, H. and exhibited a scene worthy of Tamma
nv HALF nntil near three O'Clock. about full hon
after the House had adjourned Benton iaved, talked
made motions. WHAT'S all this about 2 Cham
paignc, cried somebody, kicks all this this dust
At last it carried in spite of ehampalgne-an eS
press sent TO The White House with ii, flor by thi
time the President had gone home.) and Mr.. Va
Buren, had TO get mp of his solitary bed sign
No harm was DONE however, To any person, ior hi
Exceency happens to be widower-a very luck
circumstance for some person. Al three O'Clock
| the Senate adjourned-Mr. Benton became calm
the moon and STARS outside, going round their oioit
as they have done from all ETERNITY; aud thus 'ef
minaied the first fiji years TINT owe hays lived unae
the present constitutions.