New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-02
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of The Tribune.

Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, !sls.
We have had q curious speech in the Senate OF
the United States today. 1t was the maiden
speech of the new Senator from Louisiana. | have
no intention Of being severe in my criticisms par
tc1lsrly on new Senators, pluming their new
iedged wings for FIRST fight into the airy regions
of oratory. Bot should be unworthy the position
| bod il | did not notice. to condemn, this abu
sive speech of Mr.. Downs. | shall notice but one
part OF it, and that think will suffice for one dose
In speaking of Mr.. ALBERT GkLLATfSs letter on
Peace with Mexico he spoke in substance as fol
lows:
lie could hear such language from born the SOIL
but he could not listen 20 such language from foreigner
without dsnson He would have. In gard TO in
tcrcourse with foreign nations. American hearts, American
feelings American &rns. Nothing but American Those
born abroad would not dvest themselves OF their foreign
feelings. When he foreigner pokns-(thst WAS the
word he usec poking his opnions Americans born
the SOIL he felt his blood boil with ndignsti~n (Here the
stamped his foot upon the hard that he
almost IN the desk behind hut) He had received
the thanks OF nanrslzed citizens for opposing Nart
IN the Louisiana Convention lie had received 80 un-
ders,ood hm) medal Tor bis services. Yet contende
that foreigners had right to talk conduct with
foreign nations, While he would guarantee the ursl-
zed citizens almost all the rights they claim. yet such
topics this he would warn them not TO speak nrs and
londest, and longest
Icsnlot now stop to notice this as wish |
shall Try to get an authentic copy OF it, and com
ment upon i. as il deserves. If Mr.. CLAY or Mr..
WEBSTER, or any Wing, had made such an abusive
attack upon the Naturalized citizens. we should
never hear the end Of it, Loco Fucoism is showing.
what always accused IL OF, the bitterest kind OF
Natlvism. But, as said, must reserve comments
for my next
wrote You tonight by Telegraph that the Wing
House OF Representatives in the Iowa Legislature,
had refused to go into joint session. If they stick
TO this, as they ought, II will prevent any United
States Senators from beingelectcsitll anew appeal
goes to the people. l hope that appeal viii be
made. am glad that the w higs are paying back
the Loco Focos in their own coin
find a report OF the great Wa Meeting in yes
terdays Herald Mr.. FoorE. see, handled the
Washington letter-wrters without gloves. / pre-.
sumo they will return the compliment l may
have a word or two to say on my osn part.
The Fremont Court Martial has closed its lsbors
The verdict is Of course not made public. Il is
generally supposed that the decision Of the Court
is that Col. FREMONT is guilty OF the charges speci
fed and that he is broken. The President il is
said is 90 much afraid Of Mr. BENTON that be will
restore or promote his soainlaw. Democracy is a
beautiful thing ior-big solks,-but nobody has any
business TO be poor.
The news Of tho death Of Gro. A. DWIGHT. in
| New-York on Saturday, came heavily upon numer-
Gus frieads here odsy He was extensively
known 10 those who visit Washington during
the sessions Of Congress He was for long time
connected with the press, and had the respect OF al
parties here. Though suffering long from disease
and pain he had slwsys cheerful word and 4
pleasant smile for the social circle His vigorous
iotellect has ceased TO over.work feeble frsms.
AIS heart is Silent. We shall meet him no more.
ureen be the grass his grave in the beautiful
scenery OF bis last resting plsce-green as the
pleasant memory which friendship for hin will long
nourish 10 cur souls
Mr.. CLAY snd Mr. Rrca.En NJ Iouvsov u-sxa
among the vislters in the Senste Chamber tod,v.
Gen GAINES leaves for home to morrow mornipg.
Mr. LoyER will be here mex, week he will
| give two or three Irish evenings at CAgusrs Sa.
loon. ard will be welcomed by host Of friends
from all parts Of the country. RicaKLIEu.