New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-23
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not for fear of encroachng on the province oil your
musical critic, should attempt Description lnefe
never has been more brilliant audience In this city
There were probably nearly thousand present
De Meyer played four pieces His Cernivai OF en-
ice was enthusiastically encored. In obedience to
the call Of the audience he reappeared and In place
of repeating the Carnival OF Venice he gave us Gar
niva OF America in the shape OF variations On Hall
Columbia and Yankee Doodle. Never were these
two American airs flung into such fantastic shapes
before. The wailings OF the Piano seemed like the
growlings of Tyranny over which the sweetest
strains of Liberty struggled for expression, and
finally conquered. These airs were received with
great applause.
There were some, however, who seemed unwll-
ling to let rs hear the music Whenever the Pianist
came 10 any very beautiful piece OF execution. q
number of the audience commenced clapping their
hands and stamping their feet upon the hoor as II
they supposed the audience wentto admire the mu-
sic OF unwashed hands or the symphony OF boots
How shall we remedy such things! Eating saBsa-
ges in public is not half so barbarous
Another concert is to be given by De Meyer on Sat
urday evening. On Tuesday bis first concert takes
place in Richmond. He continues his route to New
Orleans Among the visitors were the principal
Senators and Members Of the House, Foreign Di-
pomaiiss &c &c with all the beauty OF the District
JoHS QUINCY ADAMS was there and seemed TO en-
Joy il greatly. Mr.. GRATTAS, of Boston, was also
present.
IL Is q TeUlEThdOlS TACT tnat Ouly tWO SIo"Oeu
audiences we had this Winter in w ashlngton al
concerts was at De Meyers this evening and al Mr..
Dempsters, few evenings since. They might be
called aristocratic mass meetings.
The speech Of Mr.. NILES of Connecticut, to-day
in the Senate, was curious production He seems
to be tired OF going with party against the interests
of his constituents. He half expressed his regret
that he had voted for Texas and seemed TO intimate
pretty plainly that he would go no farther ultra
measures for party purposes Late as his repent
ance comes, am glad TO see signs OF returning con-
scentiousness
The speech of Mr.. HAYWOOD of North Carolina
has been carefully prepared by himself for the
Union. 1t will appear in day or two and its pub
Iica,ion will cause almost as much sensation among
the Loco Focos as the delivery of it did. Those
who call every thing which they don't like British,
get it pretty hard 1t will probably occupy ten or
twelve columns in the Union
The Times of this city still continues its assaults
upon the Senate. This evening il has an article of
over seven columns on the subject, beside some two
or three other shorter ones The following extract
will show the spirit of the whole
1--WE will not interfere with Senatorial rights or Sen
atorial acts but will let them and the country know
that they not the Lords anonted-that they are not
too high TO be criticized too pure where there is
ground, 10 be suspected. We look upon them as very
respectable old gentlemen elected for six years at Sc per
day. when in session. besides travelling expenses with
without journeyngs, as they may determine
That is giving the Senate a touch OF Jesse in his
best vein.
What an unfortunate man Isaec H. Wright Of
Boston is! He has been twice published es con-
firmed and twice declared unconirmed. This is
little short of Senatorial cruelty. RIcHELIEu.
WASHINGTON March 20, 1916.
We have the Foreign news by the steamer HI
hernia. A copy of the European Times was re-
ceved by the Union this morning before o'clock.
The greatest excitement prevailed to see the news
as the Union had issued Bulletin stating that it
would be ready for delivery at o'clock.
The first copy was received al Coemans Hotel
at few minutes after 3 o'clock. Thus an Extra
was got ont in this city in over six hours after its
arrival. l mention this merely specimen OF en-
terprise in Washington. The Extra Union Is
headed By Special Express for the Union from
Halifax" The distance from Halifax 10 W ashing-
ton City, 1925 miles, was made in 81 hours and 40
minutes, delays included. Oue.tenth of that time
was taken TO issue il here.
need not send you any items of news as you
will have them in full detail before this reaches you
To-day has been ntolerably warm Fires are all
out and sherry cobblers are in vogue The immor-
talMARTIN is making the ice fly in Coleman's bar
room, trying to keep down the thoral Thermometer
The Senate s not in session to-day. Neither
House will be in session TO morrow. There will be
one day of rest from the turmoils and troubles of
Congressional proceedings.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House, to-day, again took up the River and
darOOT Dill. Inc proceedings were uHlHtelceiiuE
consisting principally of the Yeas and Nays, each
time occupying Is or 90 minutes.
The first trial of strength was on the $4,000 APP
preparation for Fog Island improvement at Charles
ton, S. C. Yeas s2-Nays s6. Great indignation
among the Southern Members.
Great Woodha Harbor Mass. $3.50 Yeas 100,
Nays go.
Savannah Harbor, $780, 900 Yeas los, Nays II.
For purchase of Somsvie Canal Stock Yeas SO,
Nays 13l.
Hudson River $4,000 Yeas 1902, Nays 10.
Ohio River above the falls $50, 900, Yeas III,
Nays, 70.
Ohio River below the falls sa4O O0O Yeas liz,
Nays g..
The other provisions were let pass 10 third
reading without objection.
Mr.. billiard of Ala. moved TO reconsider the
vote on Hog Island Improvement Charleston
Yeas 73 Nays 100.
Mr.. Houston of Ala. then moved to lay the bill
upon the table.-Yeas Go Nays l09
The question was then taken on the passage OF
the bill, and it was carried-Yeas 10, Nays 81.
Mr. payne OF Ala moved TO amend the title so
as TO make ii read Bill making Internal Improve
Yeas 81. Nays III. A rose by any other name
didn't smell as sweet.
A motion to reconsider was made and lost.
Mr. GENTRY then moved that the House adjourn
ill Monday-Yeas 81, Nays 81. So the House,
about O'Clock adoursed till Monday next, at IL
o'clock.
When Mr. RHErT OF S. C. was called upon the
Charleston Improvement clause he voted aye. :
This caused general roar Of laughter, as he had
voted against every other appropriation; He imme'
dately rose, however and asked whether this was
on striking out the clause Being informed that II
was on ordering il to be engrossed, he changed his
vote. AS South Carolina votes against it do not
see how they can complain. RIcHELIEU
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1876
This is bright and beautiful day, with little too
much high wind. There is an eternal cloud OF dust
hanging over the city. which makes promenade on
the avenue any thing but agreeable.
AS neither House is in session today we have 1T
tie news OF interest TO communicate.
The South Carolina absractionists were beautiful
ly caught in Their cabinet argument on the con-
stitutionality of internal improvement yesterday.
venture to say that the South Carolina papers will
be Indignant at the proceeding, and yet her repre-
sentatives could have saved it, Three votes changed
would have altered the result They said by their
votes that they did not want it. Ofcourse 1t would
be useless to force il on them.
1 understand that letters received to day from Sen
ator Huntington of Connecticut represent hlm as
much better. though he will hardly return TO W ash
ington till May next RicHELIEu.