Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-02-16
CON G. r ESSIONA AL.
From the n. Y. Herald.
PLEASANTLY.
WasHIScroy CITY Ian 2s,b 1870

WARRINGTON City, Jan. 2Sth, 1899.
On Saturday last, Mr.. Van Buren, gave a cab
met dinner to the Judges Of the Supreme Court. |
Several foreigners and other persons Of distinc-
ton wero present by invitation. Sgnoria Yes /
pucci also there. Mr.. Van Biren has been
awfully struck with the splendid Tuscan beauty. |
and has been turniag his attention, in tho inter
walls Of the hurricane, to the elegancies Of the |
Italian language. MIR. Webster and several other |
members Of both houses, were present.
The President placed the Vespucc between
himself and MIR. Webster The behavior of
those two eminent men to The beauty was marx ed
and attentive. The conversation was carried on
by the eyes and expression Of the face. On sit
ting down to dinner, Mr.. Van Buren, asked the
fair Florentine if she spoke English. She re-
piled, with a sweet snile-'a lit His Excel
lency then thought Of bringing into play his Ital-
ian-but here he was interrupted by Mr. Web
ster, who, after good deal Of exertion, got out
far as-'Parez youz Francais' Oh oui Monsieur
replied she.
After these efforts Of the President nd the great
Senator, complete pause took place in their
conv ersatou. Not word further could they
tor. They had completely exhausted their Ital-
ian and French learning. Between the different
courses, Mr.. Van Buren, endeavored to recollect
a passage Of an Italian Opera no had heard
in the Queens Thcatre-probabIy i, may have
been
'Una POGO IA
ut all events he got completely swamped again
and had TO retreat under glass Of champa gne.
Never, perhaps at any dinner party in Washing
ton, was there such exquisite specimen
classical pantomIne that exhibited by Mr.. Van
Bnren and Mr.. Webster, sitting each side
of Vespucci, dumb as il they had lost there
tongues.-Not single word could they say that
she understood. One of the Judges whispered to
his neighbor-'he ought to speak Indian to her
even.a little Of Kinderhook Dutch.' In this
Crisis OF affairs, an interpreter was discovered at
table, after which the nversation between Mr..
Webster and ths classical Florentine went on
with grca, spirit during the rest of tho even
ing.
l saw to-day very splendid cabinet portrait
of Henry Clay, painted by Mr. Liden an artist
from the City, for by that general term shall des
ignate Now York hereafter. 1t is said to be the
best likeness of any portrait taken of Mr..
Clay. think too.
A singular anecdote is in circulation about this
portrait. A few days ago, Mr.. Clay dined with
the President Of his regular cabinet din
ners, which he ives to the members Of both
houses, i'll rotation, every Saturday. Towards
the close of the first second course, a servant
whispered to Mr.. Van Buren-'the house il on
fire. Mr.. Van Buren, Iose very cody, apologized
TO the gentlemen next to him. and left the apart
ment for few minutes. lie discovered that his
whole kitchen department was in flames. Tho fire
had not made much progress, and by the applca-
ton Of a few pals of water, in a judicious po-
sition, was quenched. Mr. Van Buren, returned
TO his company in a few minutes On Mr. Clay
bring informed what was the of his alb
sence, he turned to Mr.. Van Buren, with ono of
those peculiar looks which his expressive face can
assume occasionally-'Mr. President, am doing
all can to get you ont of this house, bat believe
me'-hers he put his hand upon his breast-'be-
lievc me, do not want to burn you OUT The
expression which Mr.. Lidcn has thrown into his
portrait, am told by gentleman who was pres
ent, is tho same precisely with which Mr. Clay sale
fev ord to he Preo lent he
lighted up-the lips slightly apart-the big
broad mouth is made vsible-a half smile spreads
tho face--and the whole countenance is ful
Of high intellect, in state Of quiet activity, tina
blends wit, dignity, and good humor together.
Corresponds nce of the Courier & Enquirer
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.
Tho bill for manufacturing Florida loco foce
progresses slowly in the Senate. You may hav
forgotten that about the beginning of January
bill was reported to that body providing for tn
armed occupation Of that territory. This eco
nomica law emanated from the Military Con
mittee, Of which Mr.. Benton is Chairman; an
is another link in the chain for divesting tn
states of their right in the national domain
Certain profound logicians, well as arithmet
cinns, have estimated that it would not cost tn
United States more than five SIX millions
dollars extra to make the territory of Florid
within the next six years, state and good Il
CO foco state, if this sum in lands and provision
could be given TO imported patriots Of the prop'
stamp
NV attention has been drawn to this law by
letter from General Jessup, which is parade
with appropriate notice, in the columns of 1t
Globe. The style of the letter, and tho ma
ner Of its publication left no doubt IN my min
as to the real object of the projectors Of this ne
scheme, and prompted me to read the bill,which
had never done. The General does not appear
have completely abandoned his once tavori
project Of bloodhound. 10 hunt tho lndians-b
thinks the proposed plan might answer, if ii
armed patriots could be permitted to spread the
locations over the whole territory, and select
bou, three millions of of the best lands
This is not his language, but the hint Is pertec
" Ineligible.
Now, what Is the condition of the Seminoes
Florida! And what does the bill propose! 1t
understood that of these Indians, there yet
mains 500 or 600 miserable, desperate being
flying from one point to another. and cemmittin
when opportunities present, outrages shocking
humanity They feel that thcv have beon ro