The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-10
By THE M AILS.

| leaves q young widow and two infants
BY THE MAILS.
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Affairs In Washington,
WAsHrsoror, June 8. ls47
The Hon Dixon II Lewis, and Hon d. L. Yulee took
their departure in the to-day, for West
Point and understand that it their intention to
spend week in your city their the Point
The Senator from Alabama, besides being sagacious
and estmable statesman Is also Of the best farmers
In the South therefore commend him the atten-
ton Of the Farmers Club in New York not doubling
put what they wiz be happy to extend civilities to
There was quite an excitement in the State Depart
ment Of revelations that should have
been kept under the strictcst seal of confidence W.
The Presidents North Carolina Journey.
CHAPTER w.
WARRINGTON, June 8, ls47.
CHAPTER OF INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTAL
OBSERVATIONS.
In third regular despatch of yesterday We
brought the Executive and his party safely through
from Carolina to Washington. Having thus accom-
pshed that agreeable duty though In something the
hurry in which the trip itself accomplished We now
prepare you dear reader to gather up the fragments
| by the way, " that nothing be ostn
THE MAN AND HIS WIFE.
" She proved no journey work to thee,
| John Anderson my Jo."
An old gentleman and his wife had accompanied the Ex-
ecutve and party all the from Washington, beyond
Richmond, without being introduced Nobody knew
ssnting themselves They were from Tennessee, We
understa nd and the anxious that account to
lady We had passed Richmond-we the way
to Petersburg-it was getting dark-there IA
chance hs an and wife, ss
up courage-pushed their way to the President shook
n him %os v h '.
then the good couple returning to their seat the old
lady she sat down, took long breath and exclaimed
Well now; got 'em at last, and now I'm satisfied;
amt you precious ?Bless the dear old Wife But the
good man, not exhuberant Of his enthusiasm :" Yes
but he 'ant half stout the Clerk Of the Navy
| (Secretary Mason
THE LusATIcs OF CASTOR.
Some secret venom preys upon his heart
A stubborn and uncomfortable fame
Creeps in his veins, and drinks the streams Of fer
Strange the vicissitudes Of feits accidents and
its dispensations Of fortune We arrived In the out
May in the midst of a cold heavy impenetrable fog
CASTOR Is depot the Roanoke, ~ C., In the very
of rh S here
two original characters came the most peculiar In
tural history The one was Col Jones' alias old Dick
alias Santa Anna the which he has given himself
He Is white man, Of respectable family Of Carolina
wealthy, but from unfortunate love affair
has been for years crazy as copper headed snake
in August and wandering outcast among the Of
his better days houseess, homeless and existing but In
fhope He appears to be about fifty years Of agsrA-
her tall very spare long ank and flexible limbs clean
looking head, his hair shaved close, q blue
svery color-a very wild eye and thin compressed lips
lie wore singular chapeau made OF coon skin, as
to resemble the animal perched upon his head the
Of the protrudng six inches the Of the
colonel and the tail hanging like queue dow his back
This chapeau tricked out with goose qus TUFTS Of
flowers, and gay feathers from chickcn-cocks tail
The neck Of our hero was bare and otherwise
he had supernuity Of "old clo' having heavy
thick pair Of trousers wooen jacket and substantial
old strapped the length Of his back the
hanging loosely down His shoes large his feet
and from his having walked through the dew the
fields the depot hearing the
whistle ofthe engine His motions were quick with
thing OF ruined elegance about them-his speech sharp
spasInodic emphatic and exceedingly coarse, from
parrot like habit acquired In long association with base
| men The other character was a stout black man
named Old Dread,"-a quiet submissive unstic, with
nothing peculiar about him, save that he carried
earben jug with the top broken of with the vessel full
of water with handful OF mint plucked from the
sticking out from the shattered mouth Of the
jug like bouquet Dread was the faithful servant Of
Panza-his good man Friday. His jug designed for
useless purpose OF personal ornament but the mint
the water only awaiting mixture Of whiskey,
to complete mint julepn for Old Dick and his squire
While the about the house and the
ground hourishing his skin cap; and making vo-
lent speeches against some imaginary enemy "Dresd y
the negro stepped forward to beg ninepence and hay
ing received one he Immediately exhibited the prize
his adopted master and invited him into the tavern to
take drink with him; Dick was indignant Flourish
ing his cap eevating his head and casting his dangling
arms about him, he broke OUT
Who said had no har! DREAD had mentioned the
fact OF his head being shaved; Har, was talking
about har! said nothing about har; What do know
about har' Do you call your wooily head hsr, or ~
who whether mine IL blue mar or black
bar-you had better wait till say something about har
You be id about your har.'
some one here advised Dick to b. decent, the Pre-
sident was In the house and number of ladies.
DIcK-" The President ! wanted to see him. don't
know him and he don't know me, and he never will n
be don't me- Strengthening himself up to proper
dignity Of attitude.
DHE.o-" But, Col Jones, got ninepence won't
you and hab something. Fog Colonel big fog"
Dick looking CONTEMPORARY at the negro Go in thar
aud drink, No, by IL No Go in thar That mans
thar Cowhide, sir who said cowhide He'll want TO fight
He will want to hghta and II he fights Anna,
he'll have to heave, lie must heave. That's your talk,
you id rascal Hell have to hcave tell you he'll
nave to beave! BY - Qierc, man with cowhide
ground but as tbs cars were Starting we saw them
alongside-Dick exclaming he will have TO heave;"
and Dread carrying his jug, (Which was now supplied
with mixture Of whiskey) and asking the colonel TO
drink This case Ia overwrought In single fea-
ture The two poor wreches and their vagaries made
deep impression upon our mind
THE pouQurT coRnucoriA.
Heart In her lip, and soul within her eyes,
Soft her CLINE and sunny ~ her skies.-BePpo.
At Ridgway depot a group Of young ladies', in the
and in behalf Of Miss Willams, who Ia teacher
in the neIghborhood presented Mrs. Polk charm
ing bouquet In holder wrought Ia the form Of
copa the outer surface embossed with pcrwnkles and
or covering Of flowers very tastcfuly done IL was
pretty and appropriate testimonial from lady to
her not less esteemed for her judgment works Of
feminine taste and industry, than her amiabe and
attractive manners, Mt home or abroad
NON. .. n. JoRSIEL.
There Ia tide In the affairs Of men
Which, taken at the Hood, leads to fortunen
Hon Mr.. Daniel Is candda ate for reelection TO Con-
gress In the Granville and Warren district Several
other candidates on hs side Of the house running
every vote therefore, be gained Is worth having As
member OF the Presidential Committee Of Invitation
MIR Daniel In going through his district with the fres
dent had nne opportunity Of greeting his consttu
ents aud every watering station as IN duty bound
he went ont aud shook hands with the people; and ~
tuY t.lx!.b 20 them, he Id u uP ab'ut bro.n' lhs