The New York herald., 1844-11-27
Washington.
[Erom our Regular Corresnondent. ]

Washington.
[From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1874.
MericaM Ne,cs-ETtension Of Commercial inter-
course vith Interior South america Stcedcnbor-
gian (hnrch-Presidcnt's Housc-Waahingt0n
HscI-Inauguratio BaH-Ihe h0tessi0n-C0m-
grtss Diesscs.
JAMES G.. BENNETT, Esq. -
The news Of the refusal ofthe Mexican Congress
to supply funds to invade Texas, will advance the
question oi annexation, aud it isprobabe that San
ia Anna, in return for this defeat OF his measure,
may waive further objection, and thus deprive the
opponents OF annexation Of any Argument on the
score of trouble with foreign powers. But trouble
or no trouble, the annexation is as certain that
John G. Calhoun is Secretary OF State, or John
Tylerin the White House with his blooming bride.
The expanded views Of the master spirit of this
administration, on the subject Of the extension of
our commercial intercourse throughout the world,
will be shadowed forth through the message OF
President Tyler, as no special report emanates from
the Office Of Secretary Of State. The provinces
and republics of South Amerca-their immense
products and advantages that could accrue TO this
country by an extension of trade in that region,
will be pointedly exhibited, and none, better than
yourself, can more efiectually present full and
concise view. OF this interesting subject.
The churches OF This city are fully and faslllona-
bly, attended on the Sabbath, but of the con-
gregations create SO much excitement as that Of
the "Swedenborgians" or the church OF the new
Jerusalem, 10 which you are aware the most cele-
brated, learned and scientific oil the age are else
where attached.
The prominent leaders here at present, are Ri
chard X. Cralle, Esq, chief clerk in the State
Department; Thomas Smith, chief clerk in The
Navy Department; Jucge Cranch, and others
Their articles OF faith are based upon perfected
moral principles Of The highest and most intelec-
tual order, inculcait ia the word Of God, and
intelligence science and purity OF character form
the Distinguishing objects of their creed The con-
gregation is yet small, but must increase rapidly,
soon as Congress convenes. Their mode OF
worship is similar TO that OF the Protestant Church,
but not SO tedious in detail or ceremony. Their
movements have already excited The utmost atten-
ton among other congregations, who view their
encroachments with that peculiar generosity of
character so celebrated among sectarIan leaders,
and SO much in accordance with the divine princi-
pies Of charity and love as promulgated by the Sa-
vlor Of the world.
The furniture in The Presidents House is a dis
grace-a contemplate disgrace 10 the nation
Many OF the chairs In the East Room would be
kicked out Of brothel, and the carpet is patched,
darned, and worn perfectly lhreadbare, as il has
been in use, / believe, since the organization Of
the Van Buren administration. The chairs have
| been covered once since Mr.. Monioe's time, and
the uphoslerer then relieved the cushions oil part
OF their cuied contents which has caused perfect
explosion OF every prominent point that presents
contact with the outer garments of the visiters
An immediate appropriation should be made TO
render the house respectable tor the reception Of
y
manners, taste, and knowledge.
This Washington Is strange place, a great
place, rich place and poor place, covering ar
immense area, with thirty thousand inhabitants,
living mainly upon and from the public crib, and
who appear to have no moie idea OF helping them
selves to any thing else, except treasury pap, than
it they were helpless and infrm. They have no
enterprse-not even enough to own ton Of ship
png-although their ncighbors above them on the
Potomac, carry on quite an extensive coasting
trade, You will be surprised when tell you that
load OF marble, ordered from New York to con-
struct the fountains in the capitol yard, taken
all the way up TO Georgetown, immediate past
this city, landed there and then brought back here
by horses, oxen and negroes, at an expendi-
cost Of the article and freight to Georgetown
This is the way that The money goes-and
at the same time the advantages for landing and
receiving cargoes at the wharves in this city are
superior to lha, OF Georgetown. Not an article
OF produce or manufactures is brought from other
ports, destinedi tor this city, that taken up to
Georgetown, two miles above, or left at Alexan-
dr, seven miles below, and afterwards transported
here by steamboat, negro or horse spower. We un-
derstand that arrangemen nts are making TO wake
up the Rip Van Winkle spirit that has 90 long
existed, and establish a line Of packets between
and the completion OF the Cumberland Canal by
the government will make Washington a place Of
some commercial note at future day.
Considerable excitement has been created here,
relative to the "lnaugura,ion Ball." as an attempt
was made by some few interested individuals TO
make it a matter of fprivate speculation. This was
the case with tie "Hanison Ball." but will be
prevented on this occasion. The MANAGEMENT
should be entrusted TO committee of citizens and
members of Congress-the subscriptions obtained
by them--the price fixed at five dollars the ticket
preparations made for the enjoyment and COM
fort Of three thousand ladies and gentlemen, and
the entertainment placed in the hands Of some one
of our public hotel proprletors, whose liberality
and character would ensure the most profuse sup
ply OF all that seLse, appetite and heart could de-
sire. Such n ball would be creditable TO all con-
cerned; but in no other way could il be- given.
The great exulting Democratic jubilee process
SION, TO celebrate the victory achieved during the
recent campaign, will come off on Wednesday,
when it is expected that New York, Pennsylvania,
Mafyan and Virginia, will be largely represented
Great preparations making, and great fun ls an
tcipated.
One OF your irregular correspondents is in error
in the statement that " Mr. Scovic is the private
Secretary Of the State Department." Such is not
the case-Mr s. is a temporary efficient clerk. and
intends remaining here but few days after Con-
gress meets. 49,,
The old practice of "Coneress messes' will be
nearly abolished this winter, as the hotels, and
especially "Coleman's," present all the comforts
that they have been so long without, the lack OF
which caused the origin Of g messing"
From our regular correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 1874.
Naval Nt,cs-The Laa British Outrage.
JAMES G. BENNxTT,--
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