Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-01-11
NEW YEARS DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Correspondenee offhe Neso York Ameficaa
WAsnINorcN, Jan. 1. 1889.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l, 1857 \
New Years day "culne OFF, here with
unusual eciaL--The sun shone fourth with
the spendor OF a spring morning, and the
sky was clear as on the first morning Of
light, before cloud had been made, or a
mist had gone up.
AT noon, the doors OF the White House
were thrown open, and there stood Van
Buren,, with all his own glory,ond that rehec-
ted from his "ilnstrious predecessor" Like a
star about to set beneath the political hori-
zon, he looked amusing big, so much SO, as
ond thought of the people" had really res.
olved on extipguishing him.
Richard NJ Johnson. the "lesser light"
stood forth in bold relief He was accom-
panied by an interesting young lady ofsur
passing beauty. One glance from beneath
the silken lashes Of her mild hazle eye, would
almos, atone for all the political bereses Of
the Vice President.
There was full attendance of Locos
Many of them looked horribly out OF sorls
and as sad as il they were attending Tuner
al. They were probably musing on the fu-
ture.
No refreshments were given, either 10 the
shape OF big cheese. or any thing else.
The system Of equal rights" has forever
superseded the hospitality OF former days
Churchill G. .Cambreleng was not visible,
at least 10 mo. Ii is said the great speeches
recently delivered by Messrs Preniss and
WISE have affected him seriously ION the
hip" He will recover. however. SO soon as
the Sub.Treasury bill shall have passed
| IL
anda great deal larger. He looked exactly
like ball set in motion, rolling. howev-
er. down hill IL is said that he has work
ready for the press entitled Musings on
Mint Drops"
Among group of ladies was beautiful
young heiress from Albany 10 your State.
Some Of the New York members told me
they wished they were young again Tor her
sake.-Were to mention their names. we
should have their wives coming on TO look
after them. There is now no doubt but that
! Albany was so named. because the girls
were 'allibonny." This interesting spec l.
men decides the argument at once for tru-
ly
"She sods ieondrous fair,
Like tHined links ofthe yeliow gold,
Vds We udVWS ~ HeT HuU.
This evening grand ball is given at
! CarusIs Saloon. at which the assembled
wisdom of the nation" will have an oppor.
tuniiy OF kicking up their heels
There is a capital joke afoat to-day res.
pecting Messrs Price and Swartwoul II is
said that as they must now have been
glutted with their share Of the spoils, it is
the intention Of the president to recall them.
and fe-appoint them to office. As they have
had their fill, it is presumed better and more
experienced public servants cannot be found
Il is thought Congress will have TO nd
journ over some line this week, to solemn.
ize the funeral obsequies OF Mr.. Bond, OF
Ohio for. from the best accounts, orator
Duncan has speech prepared. and ready
for delivery, which will not only annihlate
Mr.. b.. but half dozen others besides.
II we may credit all we hear, this will b. a
most tragical session.
The friends Of Mr. Woodbury. are astoun-
ded at the unexpected resolution Of Mr. Wise,
demanding Select Committee to investigate
the grounds for impeac hment ofiheir favorite
They term II consummate impotence !" but
Mr.. w. will show them. that his remarks do
not always consist OF empty defamation. -
Should the House pcrsis, in refusing to ap.
poin, such Committee, the presumption
will be- that they dare not The fact is, the
Secretary is placed in an unenvuble position,
and many of his friends rather think il
would have been COR the best. had he ac-
cepted the prof1ered Office in his own State