Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-06-16

menicd with other fnery Of the same descrip-
ton. and with vases of artificial flowers, one
bunch ofwhich, as shall show presently. cost
the sum of one hundred dollars. The ceremo.
MES of these democratic dinner parties are
conducted on the most courtly system. Every
thing is forced, formal, and far removed from
that republican simplicity which should dstin-
| guish the residence of republican fresi-
/ dent. Nisiiers are first shown into an ante
room, where they are prepared 10 appear in
the august presence of the Chief Magistrate.
| They are then ushered into the reception room,
announced, and introduced TO his Majesty.
1 Nearly an hour is then spent IN solemn and OPP
pressive silence. A confidential friend or two,
| obtain a seat near the throne, aud occupy the
car of the President until the dinner hour ar
rives. Similar fnrmality is observed in pass
I ing from the reception room to the dining hail.
ald the guests finally find themselves seated at
the presidents table. The briliancy Of the
charlottesville glittering OF the foreign gew-
| gaws, the multitude of strange dishes, and col.
ored glasses, utterly conlounds and bcwilders
all plain, honest republcans-and il is long
time before they being to learn the use of these
extraordinary arrangements. A number Of
| Dutch and French dishes are then brought in,
and the guest is supplied with dozen different
specimens of outlandish cookery, not one of
which is agreeable TO his taste, and the plates
are often changed before he can tell whether
il is agreeable or not. Thus he goes through
with dinner, tasting Of every thing and eating
ng-inconvenient uncomfortably and I'M
satisfied In the midst of Injuries he can find
nothing to suit his taste, and he signs for the
solid comforts of Log Cabin fare. lie finds
his plate surrounded with wine glasses ofvar-
Gus sorts and sizes-wine bottles, and wine
coolers-but nothing equal to the good old
beverage, hard cider. He washes his fingers
in Fanny kembe glasses and wipes them on
damask napkin; nd after exchanging par
I ting salutation with his Democratic Majesty, he
bids farewell to the folly and extravaganza Of
the White House, and thanks his fortune when
he finds himself once more breathing the pure
air of heaven.
Mr.. Charles Ogle, ofPcnnsyvana, an orr
ginal Jackson man, and at present member
of the Wing party in Congress, dined with the
President not long since, and was forcibly
struck with the air of extravagnce which per-
vaded the Presidential mansion; and knowing
the arguments which were urged against John
Q. Adams, when he occupied that house, he
W. S led to examine this subject, and gave the
result of his inquiries in a speech which he
delivered about two weeks since. The facts
which he presented showed that Mr.. Van
Buren, had exceeded all former incumbents
of the White House in his expenditures, and
in his aping of foreign courts and foreign man
: ncrs. Mr. Lincoln, of Massachusetts. replied
TO Mr.. Ople. and denied some of the charges
which had been made against the President
A report of Mr.. Iincoln's remarks appear
ed in the Globe. and they have been quoted
in the Locofoco journals. as a contradiction of
the cold spoon story. by a member % the whip
party. Mr. Lincoln said, among other things
that if there was any thing wrong in relation
to the furniture at the White House, the Com.
mittee on Public Buildings and not the Pres.
ident, were to blame for il. Mr.. Oglc replied
to Mr. Lincoln's remarks last evening, witt
oroa, popor lie reDea,ed the GOLD spoou
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