The New York herald., 1844-11-21
WAsnINoToS, Nov. 10, lsll.
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DEAR BENNETT The session Of ConRress draws
nigh. The excitement attendant on the election,
and the triumph, has measurably subsidized, and ali
eyes are now again turned to the future. The at
tention Of the public is absorbed in surmises as to
the character Of the message Of the President, and
the reports Of the various heads of Departments, and
the several officials busiy occupied in the pre-
paration of these important documents The light
will not long be hidden under bushel. The curl
osly OF the quIdmincs, and the hopes, tears, and
dcnts OF all concerned. will soon be relieved.
The members OF Congress are gradually drop
ping in The result of the election must have
prodlgious effect upon the Old House a tendency
10 soften prejudice, start sober enquiry, and COM
pei ecqulsescsnce qs M IN expressed public opinion l1
upon the Annexation OF Texas, and the members
from that section who opposed the Treaty, will
now feel themselves constrained TO obey the voice
OF the ELECTORS Be not surprized to see Texas an;
nexed before the first OF February. The Tariff will
be acrimoneusly discussed and perhaps somewhat
modified. The South has become irritable under
Treasury is overfowing. The national finances
will afford another fruitful subject OF debate. What
will Chancellor Bbb say Give W the Erchs-
gser Let HIM: It was certainly the wiseet safest.
The election OF Mr.. Polk 10 viewed as a COM
pIete vndcatien Of the Administration The Pre-
sldent, Cabinet, and subordiAates, are in the most
exulilng mood; rubbing their hands with glee. and
cracking their sides with laughter The fashionable
world will reap the natural ilut Of this unbounded
joy. Had Mr.. Clay been chosen by the people,
gloom would have pervaded the social metropolis.
Now, PREPARATIONS are in progress TO make this
the most brilliant season that Washington has ever
beheld. round of magnificent entertainments,
commencing with the opening Of Congress. will { j.
low one another in rapid succession, ending viii
the Inauguration Ball, grand finale!
AT stated periods The executive mansion will be
thrown open under the auspices OF the Presdent's
bride, the most splendid and accomplished lady Of
the age. Possessed Of the highest order Of beauty
and intellect and Of the most elegant and popular
manners, she will draw about her court circle
rlvaling in charms Of mind and person, that Of
Charles III. or Louis lie Grand The east room,
illuminated by thousand lights, thousand times
reflected in lis capacious mirrors the various re-
ception and drawine roenss th,oneed with great
statesmen, ambassadors, attaches, officers Of the
navy and army, and, more than all with unequalled
female loneliness in splendid attire-coud there be
more dazzling specaclel In the intervals, tho
members OF the cabinet, all accomplished gentle
men, learned in the affairs oi men at home and
abroad, surrounded by captivating families, most
OF whom have travelled tar and seen much," will
entertain the favored at numerous dinners, parties
and balls The legislative branch OF the govern
ment will come, also, TO the rescue, and the mem-
bers Of Congress, the democratic portion being, of
COURSE under present circumsta nces, most active,
will produce series Of assemblies never surpass-
ed. have scrlbbed 10 the end Of my paper, and
now dear Bennett, adieu. You shall hear again
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