Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-08-18

Mr.. Nolen's bin for GIT RAYS - -
A.Leiamber's bill Of ORNAMENTS 290 20
Putting up the curtains ga 50
s.4o5s4
Profit 10 per eentum s49 90
Expenses of upholsierers in
Washington 50 90
Cost Of East Room curtains $3.50 80
t have no doubt that the more rich and
fashionable portion of Mr.. Van Burens
friends will urge in his defence that the
curtains purchased for the "Blue EIhptical
Saloon are very cheap; that they are
composed of the richest materials, and arc
in perfect harmony with all che gorgeous
arrangements in Ibis magnificent saloon.
whereas the curtains which we're there
| at the retirement of General Jackson we're
merclv crimson damask double silks, that
had been bought from Mr.. Pe.dreauFille
for the trifing sum Of four hundred and
| fifty dollars, and were not deemed by FISH
|ionable gentlemen and ladies' sufficiently
splendid to suit the other draPery OF the
saloon. Whether this defence will be
considered as good for sl,so7 80 of the
Peoples cash. leave the People them
: selves to determine.
Weshall now, Dir. Chairman, take our.
. leave of the aBlue EIlipical Saloon s but
y before we pass out of the door, turn your
ewes and take moments survey Of she
e s.,o,a ensemble not emitting the highly
d polished and beautiful marble mantes, with
s ;,s sune-b but fantastic ornaments, and
= tell me whether this sumptuously garnish-
Cd saloon bears the characteristics OF an
y apartment intended for the acconmoda-
e ton Of the CHEZ SERVANT Of a plain eco.
y nomicaI. hardy, and republican people =
= or .whe,her. it does not resemble the Au-
! a;ence Room Of 4 Monarch, in which he
=, ,. rscsiyes his sleek and ribband ,bedecked
:. courtiers, as they present themselves with
n their hunbIest gcnuaexiOns and Pros'ra-
- lions. cronching ike fawning spaniels 70
oil the hand which has ii in its power to throw
ed them a bone
. On each side Of the "Blue EllPtlcal ga
IS loonp and communicating herewith y
very large smoothly vanished doors IS
naraIlelogram drawing room, of So by y =
90 feet. These apartments are called TIC
so ..preeno and syellow' drawing roonns, anf
90 hv some supposed to rival the saloon Il
90 the splendor and richness of their draper
IS and other decorations, and with itform
rs suit Of rooms that many Of the inferlo
Monarchs of Europe would feel proud
40 nossess. These three parlors we're ioI
10 nerlv used for the reception Of comPan
40 on a stated day "wednesday in ever
So week, when the palace doors were throw
, II wide open for all the citizens ofthe Repu'
/ 90 lie who were disposed 10 enter and p
. heir respects to the Chief Magistrate
4 rs the nation. But the good old usages a
liberal practices Of Jefferson, Madlso
8 Os and Monroey are no longer OF authors
the a. the palace economy, fot'Ofthe Peoph
lain. cash but of the Presidents. IS now ln u
the Quarter the order of the day. Hence
and stead Of those old and welkappoln'
Ibby- ..veellyp visits and greetings, when az
imdls People were at liberty to paFtake OF
kept good cheer Of the Presidents Hot
clip there has been substituted one cold, S
gainst formal, and cerenoniOus assembly On
! cash first day of every year. At this ann
these leyee, Notwithstanding its pomP and
ocks geantry, no expense whatever IS lncul
IRE 70 bv the President personally No "a
JUN "a, cake, wine, coffee, hard cider, or other
so ~" freshnents Of any kind are rendered g
' aI, auests. Indeed, il would initiate aga
' the all the rules Of court etiquette now g
ople's lished at the palace 10 permit vulgar
ains- ting and drinking On this. GRAND g
! am DAY. The only entertainment there
ain re- ed IN consists in profound bows, So
80 % Dromenades, formal clvilities, arden
De leiu nressions Of admiration Tor tue pay
4f .zaa passing before your eyes, with an'
'b inc, !, inquiries about The weaiher-a.I
'9' Mil, good things go 10 make up what the
s,cobs, lonable people 's's1s 1sss,'s i,
weight 1tse feast q reason a''''.'''s I. S,
Guiding soul. Inns admlfao'e eos's9 ) S
,argairl, unwilling contributions on the u
lars be- funds Of the President, and, IN tnas
9 to the pect. squares with bis economical ne
der as to ! T. The Marine Bard, hoseV
bets q always ordered from the Navy aa 7.
irts. stationed in The spacious front hal !
ain, re- whence they swell The rich saloons 5
suggest palace with ''Hail 10 The Chiei'
!, in the Be King but Charlie and other =
French airs. which rayish with delight soe 9
ak with warriors who have never sfnelt %
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