Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-06
Prom sn oeeasionai Correspondent
n Glance along Pennsylyania Ave-
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Observation-Disclosures.
msn would sec seine amusing varites Of human life
and manpe let him walk deliberately along this nsrona
thoroughfare from the Capitol the Presidents. and he
will be likely TO be gauhed. II he descends Capitol Hill
about eleven o'clock after crossing tho Tber its foot.
he will see the morning train OF from Baltimore dis
charging their crowd Of passengers the side walk amid
the cres and struggles OF backmen eager for CUSTOM and
hi'e caring now they accommodate passenger they can
get their money and not seldom imposing ihsso who
willing on unwilling to give Whatever ley choose ask
One OF the first 'hngss thinks Of he ottu-
nate rs 10 escape the clutches Of these p,en he walks
along the avenue and oil OF people huyng along
which OF hee the great mcnf II he lots his aneies
loose into tho held OF conjecture, he will probably Commit
soue amusing mistakes. There tall, well dress-
ed man, who seems possess certain ar Of dignity
he must be of the great "No" remarks better
informed friend "ihat gambler who gets his living BY
ptcyiug on this kind. lie worthless fellow" He has
scarcely finished the sentence, when gentleman p...
them with shuin gait taking no particular notice az
any one but frequently noticed by Others he hssens in
the direction OF the Capitol "Thst In JopS Outsev
ADAMS, who In all westhers walks the long distance from
his house the "Cour End Of III, town 10 nj. .s, in
In the representatives, Hall" The stranger he las new
him, before, is absorbed in the con,emp.on of
OF wnom he has often heard But ais rev.ry il
interrupted by whisper from his companion who call,
his attention TO man rather above the medium his
form dressed in black, and discovering sigh,
IN his shoulders which crowned with head of ron
grey hair aud IN that head large dark bnght restless
eye mat has already taken notice Of you Not recogni-
Eing he passes bis body awning TO the yb, and
elt, somewhat set the OF boat scung across ,be
stream And be admitted the gentleman has often
aiound pohncaiy speaking crossing the He
has recently done 1t To some purpose. II Is JoHN e. CAL
Now behold that digni6ed looking gentleman walking
slowly 'rVand the corner where the Avenue joins 9Th street
tie has Jnst come down from e. street. where his family
10 whom no srdeniy attached has long lived and which
Is his hoas. though he is Senator from distant STATE
Ills person is broad and well man
W II not the alesi, and he along with me asur,d
almost martial pace; HIS eouneuance marked with firm
ness AMI decision II no recognizes fricnd he how. IN
him with an cir Of polite respect whatever be his rank in
lite, or his distinction of distinction in The poic,I
word. Ihe sound OF his voice is nor TO be mistaken
"ueep' almost sepulehral. but not unpleasant He has
cameo his political eminence by long and industrious labor
Andi may perhaps with truth be said, there is but one
once winch be has not or might have had in his pow
er 10 refuse the Presidency need scarcely name Col
BENTON, the Oldest Senator in the Chambers
II the visitor extends his walk to the vicinity of The W.,
Department he will be certain at particular hour of The
uy 10 sea a ana majestic form in the ordinary dress
oil czen measuring the ground with an easy and semi
iaPu WoNeuen ana an air that compel YOU TO
say this mus; be man OF distinction. You are right 1,
Is major General WNGFiELD SooTr His very name has
martial sound. And he is much distinguished for his
hgh bred courtesy as his deeds Of gallant darinR for his
kindness TO little child, his noble bearing ON the bat
ue ned have seen hun in his golden epauettes plum
60 nat IN the MIDST OF the court, bend dow speak gen.
Tie words To little boy that attracted his attention This
Is the man, who, taken by great party would 20 nto
the Presidential chair with flying cOlos There are words
associated with his name. which would act like charm ON
ne American people, kinding fame Of enthusiasm thai
would consume all efectual opposition
ABOUT the same time may be entering at a quick
pace the Est door of the War Department form less tall
butt good military height and light and graceful in lis
movements II you get good view Of his face You
VIII ma u endowed with amabe expressio On; and If
you hear him isk, you will be surprised at the
OF his voice This lie Roger Jones' the Adjuant General
OF The army who is said be unsurpassed for the elegance
OF his horsemanship as he distinguished for his gal
lantry in the last war.
here goes stouer looking man, whose head time is
painting with his favorte color and who in this long and
piping time OF peace has forgotten that the duty of
soldier TO stand up straight An honest kind sodey look
he has-asd it will be altered while Gen Towson
moves among the living Long may be- before the roar
OF such his shall again contend with the thun
ders Ct Niagara. He Is the Psy-Master General