Lincoln telegraph., 1840-07-30

hold furniture7 No sir, he will not The gcnu-
inc loco foco is too honest for that. Some few OF
them may perhaps, be persuaded TO admit that
'esik tqSSnlS and roSetes'' part and parcel OF
an orthodox schedule of democratic household
furniture, bot l aver that the application of red
hot pncers, racks. gbbcts, bows, rings, chains,
a nd molten lead. cannot induce one of them to
acknowledge that gold leaf and gliding materials
,aay be legltnately inserted in the same scne-
due.
But the end is not yet. have before me Mr..
Chairman, the original bill (duly receipted,) of
e II a. J. F. White, for French bedseads,
marble top washsands dining room commode
with statuary marble top, dressing beareaus. and
other upholstery bought August 10, 1897. tor
the sum of s 500 SO olthe peoples cash. These
articles may be denomlnated ''househoid iurnI-
ture in the proper and true understanding OF the
terms. But, sir, protest against expendlng the
money Of my constituents for elegant French
bedsteads Must the American oak and hick-
ory, and cherry, and walnut, and maple. that ad-
mts of "smoothes stain, stand neglected IN the
forests for the gilt rosewood, sandal, ebony, oox
and mahogany of France, and the tar 'H Isles o.
the sea! Shall the peoples money 'e shipped
across the ocean by the people Chief srvant to
support FOREIGN MECHANICS, whilst OUR
OWN "CUNNiNG WORKMEN' almost per-
| isb for lack of bread? Shall that "bread be with
held from the mouth of honest labor" at home,
but avished upon the subjects OF hings abroad!
WHY was VI r. Van Buren, 50 anxious to possess
an elegan. French bedsead? Does he desire to
have the trimmings OF a "CRoWN BED also?
Besides the Ladies Circular Paror, there are
twelve commodious apartments on the second
story of the palace-one of which is occupied by
the President as an Office. The term office, how
ever has be en- prescribed by the court circles as
as vulgar noun and hence the higher sounding
and tnklng name of the Pres1deHtS 6ua'ence
chamIer Hard by the Presidents audience
chamber, is the ANTE-ROON, into which all
visiters are conducted by richly attred English
palace servant to wait until the democratic fres-
ident shall signify his pleasure that they may be
introduced to the presence. | have heard gen
tleman complain that the Ante-Room had not
been provided with large mirror, by Tue alu OF
which fashionable ladies' might properly ADJUST
their bonnets and curls; and before which, pre-
sumo spruce courtiers who visit the palace couid
practice in making up their faces tor the day In
relation to this subject, cannot forbear to call
your attention, Mr.. Chairman, to short pas
sare in the 57th number OF the 2Sth book, London
edition ofthe writings Of the distinguished Arch
bishop Erasmus lie is giving directions To a
Young man how to conduct himself at Court.
GAS Won are now going to live at Court" (says
Erasmus 81 advise son, in the FIRST place never TO
reposc he smallest confidence in any man :here
who processes himself your friend, though he may
smile upon vou and embrace you, and promise
Won; av aud confirm his promise with an oath, Be
lieye no man there sincere friend 10 you; and DO
YOU take care 10 tie a sincere Trend 10 no man.
Nevertheless. you must pretend 10 love all you see,
and show the utmos: suavty Of manners and atten-
tons to every individual. These attentions cost you
not a fauhing: therefore, you may he as lavish of
them as you please. Fay your salu'ailons with the
soest smiles on your counienance, shake hands
with the appearance Of most ardent cordaliv. bow
and rive way to all, stand cap in hand, address
every body by their titles of honor, praise without
bounds and promise most literally.
ss1 would have you every morning, before you
20 to the levee, practice in making up yonr face for
the d,y, at your looking glass at home, that it may
be ready 10 assume any part in the farce, and that
M obmpse of our real thoughts and feelings may
annear You must study your gestures carefully at
home that in the acting of the day youl counie-
nance person. and conversation may al. correspond,
aud assist each other in keeping up your character
at the Court masquerade.
"l hese are the element of the courlers philosophy,
in learning which, no man can be an apt scholar
less he first OF all divesis himself OF all sense OF
scheme and; leaving his natural face al home, puts
on a vizor and wear it constantly too In the next
p.ace get .cent of The various cabals and parties of
ihe Court: but he not in hurry attach yourself
to any of them ill yon have duly reconnohered.-
When Won have found oct who is the hmg favor
ite, you have your cur; mind 10 keep on the safe
side of the vassal If The King favolle be down
long az he is in favor tn the god of your idolairy
.s'l'he god himself 10 be sure, will require the
main efforts Of yonr skill. As often as you happen
to be in HE PRESENCE, you must exhibit a
face of apparently holes delight, as if you were
transported with the privilege OF beng so near the
ROYAL PERSON. When once you have observ-
ed what he likes and dsIkes your business is done -
Erasmus proceeds 10 counsel his Court pupil q to
nav more court to enemies than friends tha'he may
turn their hearts asd bring them over to ls SIDE "
/ The Archbishop. sir, was deeply read IN the book
Of Courts, of human nature and the world and
drew his picture iromthe life. And appeal 10 the
honorable gentlemen who represent the "Palme.to
Stae'' on this floor to say whether the present iu-
cumbent of the palace is not the very character
which Erasmus ironically counsels h student to he
come Let those gentlemen reperuse the paragraphs
which have lust been read, and then let them bur
nish up their "reminiscences Of Gen Jaoksons adj
mDisiration and they cannot FAN to recall 10 mind
The name of his distinguished "Ccurt :avorie,'
whose will was omnipotent, even to the dissolution
of cabinet. And they will also doubtless remem-
Der the smooth ninble courtier, who,
"Instead ormounting barded steeds
! To fright the sous OF fearful adversaries -
capered in the palace saloons; and after he had his
cue. ronsed the vengeance Of 1.-The god of his (pre
tended idoatry'' against the then Vice President OF
the United States, and then he'd away ito carry
marty considerations, to urge party merits ard TO
len narty fayo.s at the foot Of the British hrone;'
and who has since that period, paid "more court 10
enemies than friends, and thus turned their hearts
and brought them over to his side"
have also heard some persons affirm In regard
to The .sante-ronm' that it had not sufficient num-
her Of chairs to accommodate the visi,ers there al
times kept in waiting. am satisfied, however that
the President cannot be aware OF the fact, or ne