The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-24
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald

WASHINGTON, July %, 1874
The Herald-Eoteis under icay Members, Of Con-
gress-Senator Bagby and the Reporters-A Good
Word for Senator Allen, and hint TO all con-
caned--Politics--Sir n. Packenham at the
Bladensbtug Spa-Nice Iacident-Bets, &c.
J. G. BENNETT, Eso:-
The Herald, this morning, by dozen gentleman
at Brooke's Periodical Agency, was dropped like a
live lobster. "a stitch in time saves nine"
The most extensive preparations are making for
the accommodation of Congress and its accom-
panying strangers next winter. Within three
squares, on the north ride OF the Avenue, near the
Capitol, three large hotels expected to he found
In full blast LIST, Gadsby's, now suspended, blu,
ment, by Mr. Coleman, of the fraternity OF the
Astor House. This Is large establishment, in the
form Of hollow square, fronting on three streets;
i numbers 2iO rooms, the half OF which, hereto
fore, have never been regularly filled We have
been informed that the lessee designs taking in
boarders for the ensuing session at the reduced rate
Of ss4 per week This, we regret to say, will GER
tainly operate to the detrlment of the
"Four score and ten of US
Poor old maids
and widows, whose families depend upon their
Congressional "messes."
ByMessrs Brown, Folansbee IL Co., a Kew es-
adjustment, heretofore occupied by grecers, taors,
and boarding house keepers.
new establishment, from the extension and conso-
dation OF the buildings, corner OF Third street,
for Gadsby, son of the old gentleman, deceased
fourth is under contemplation, within the linn
its designated, TO be formed OF the buildings OF Ell
lots Row. Doubtful
Next winter, therefore, you may tell all your
friends to come along. We shall have plenty Of
room, better accommodations, aud cheaper fare
than heretofore Competition in hotels and board
ing houses is the sole business now under conside-
ration. Don't be alarmed, then, in regard TO the
next Presidential inauguration. We shall have
'enough tor each, enough tor all, and enough for
many more''
Hon. Mr. Chapman, Of Ala, and family have
lett this city tor nj agara Falls
The indomitable, excellent and elegant Gen J.
b. Dawson is still among u.s.
Hon w. w. Payne politely franks this letter.
Senator Bagby, We are happy 10 learn, is soft
en,ng towards the letter writer's Upon this ground
the sagacious Senator Allen, of Ohio, knows the
true position. He knows that the correspondents
OF the newspaper press at Washington are the me-
dunn OF diffusion OF the merits as well as the de-
merits Of the Legislature and Legislators OF the
nation, in aggregate and detail; and he knows that
to secure full, fair, and favorable representation
before the people, II is necessary 10 conclate The
personal respec OF said reporters and 10 meet them
as men possessed OF personal rights, and the COM
mon feelings OF men in general; and not because
they are unfortunately poor, to sheer AT them, on
the ground that they are inevitably vicious. The
thanks OF the newspaper press of the country
peclaly due to Senator Allen for his efforts TO
cure their reporters more favorable position for
their duties than the out-of- the-way gallery as
signed them, if unworthy TO walk the same floor
with the grave and reverend selgnoTs" below.
tell you, gentlemen Senators, wise as ye are, that
your speeches uerbatim 1t hteratim, would often
make poor show before the country. For your
reputation speakers, therefore, you are vastly IN.
debted TO the pruning and grating hands OF the
qulll-dnvers In the reporters gallery Respect this.
The city is as dull as an cold razor"
+. S.-There is spa spring at the little village
OF Bladensburgh, seven miles from Washington
Was out there last Saturday at hickory pole
raising. Speaking had commenced within stone S
cast of the fountain. Sir Richard Packenh ham,
lady, and attendant, came up with their equipage
and horses, and while they were standing round
the spring, imbiblng its mineral tlncturcd waters,
the orator IN the stump proceeded, Yes, gentle
men, these are the principles for which our ia
theirs BLEED; these are the doctrines which led 10
the expulsion of the British lon and the establish
ment OF the fundamental rights guaranteed through
the Constitution. The British lion at the spring
had heard enough, and with his retinue retired,
the orator elevating his voice so as 10 reach The
loyal servant OF IL. p. M. Cher Prolific Majesty,
as he retreated.
BETs.-Mr Sengstack Of this city, proposed last
week in the Globe a series Of bets upon Polk and
DalIas, amounting to two thousand dollars, or
more. We are informed that three strangers ar
rived this morning to take them up--one from Bal
tlmore, one from Frederick, Md and one from
Winchester, Va, who conformity offered TO bet
hundred thousand more, $4,000 forfeit Poor
business, this turning the Presidential election
into a game OF hazard. 1T Is downright gambling,
and men ought to be ashamed OF IT. Bob.
Consulate General Of the Oriental Republic