New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-04

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Cores, oadence q The Tribune.
WASHINGTON. jan ,, Isi,
new year has dawaed upon us. The Present
flies quickly to the realms Of the Past, the Future
is dark and gloomy. May brighter auspices soon
beam upon the path Of our Nation.
TIL, calls at the White House were not so
numerous IS last year. SIR. PoLE's parties are
not half 50 well attended as Mr. TYLEK's used
T. be Mr. POLK was iirs. met in the Reception
Room, Mrs Polk stood some three or four PAGES
behind him. and received bu. part Of the saluts
tons though most OF those who noticed her made
i, a convenient excuse sur calling on man whom
they respect so little, that It WAS Mrs p. they
called 10 see. Qnite a number Of military men,
including unfortunate objects with an arm oil. or
lame from woundsl which ST.. POLK has so plenti-
fully scattered over the country, were present,
seeming almost 10 forget the limbs they left IN
Mexico. These epsuletts and other ornaments,
for which the people must toll aud tax tneir tea
and coffee, we're numerous around Mr POLK. Roy
atv generally delights in such things. Tyrants
make them necessary Our Republic N IS already
not what our fathers bequeathed i to Us.
Mr. ADAMS was called upon by large numbers.
Long after the Presidents house was deserted the
throng continued there. Mrs. ADAMS, who has
been recently sick was in the reception room.
with the other members OF the family. Though
subjected to much fatigue, Mr.. ADAMsis quite well
to-day.
Mrs MApisOS's was another grand resort for the
public more select but scarcely less numerous
than the throng at the White House. The Vice
President also received calls Both he and Mrs
MADIsos live on the square IN front Of the White
House
Speaker WIsrHRoP had many calls, and received
his guests with all that politeness and case for
which he is so much distinguished. Among other
things which he offered his guests was some foe
Knickerbockcr New Years cake which he had re-
ceived that morning from Newf York
The Mayor Of the City, Mr. sEATos'l MAJOR
HoBBIE joins c. RVS Mr.. Learned, &c. had
open houses and made the day more generally like
New York celebration ,hau have seen ii before.
Egg.nog vas the principal beverage
In the evening the Columbia Typographical So
ciety celebrated their 33d anniversary by sump-
tuous supper at the United States Hotel Hon.
Messrs HESLY, |. f. HOLMES and JAMES THoaP.
son of the House of Representatives, Mayor SEA
ToS and JOSEPH GALES OF educational IHteihgeacer,
WILLIAM scHOULER, Editor OF the Boston alas,
sergt. at Arms SARGEST, Alderman LESox, Mr..
GIDEON Mr.. WALLACE, 1.-The Doctor OF then y.
Herald1 w. +. RoBISsOs, &c were called upon and
made speeches The latter gentleman gives me
permission TO make free with mis- name sometimes,
and therefore would state that he was called upon
10 reply 10 the toast complimentary 20 Congress
sional letter writers and reporters b stood up at
the end OF the table opposite the President ana just
at the entraEce into the room. This be did he SAID
because sometimes Reporters were expelled and II
was well for them TO be near the door, In dwell
ing upon the Printers services TO mankind he call
ed attention TO the important results sometimes FOL
lowing from a single stsckfH OF editorial on great
public question, and referred to the important ser.
vices sometimes afforded by applying the " OIL OF
hazel 10 the crowns ofthe enemies OF freedom In
this connection he gave the following toast.
The Printers stuck and the Irshman's aict-Poweiul
arguments In a closely contested Election
But he iorbIds me 10 Say any more about him.
He bushes at seeing 80 much.
One ofthe gay est parties OF the season was given
at the Messrs WILLARD Hotel on Thursday even
ing last Beauty clustered there from every cline
and quarter. New. York Massachusetts, Connecti-
cut Vermont. Illinois, Florida, Arkansas &c. pre-
scented stars for the galaxy OF beauty one OF which
was bright enough 10 serve for diamond Ia an an
gels breastpin That last expression shows that
had better say no more on the subjects of beauty
so bright and bewitching there Among the gen
tlemen present were udge WOODBURY., Gen. QUIT
Man. Gen. SHIELDS. and other military characters
with Senators. Kepres entatlves, &c. nc. supper
was got up in great style. and everyt thing IN the
best taste. | am glad to learn that these young
gentlemen are literally pstrouized.
ticle in yesterdays Ner York Gt05e, In defence Of
Commodore De KAY. | have hitherto taken no
side on the controversy about the iron brought
home in the Macedonian. | have been friendly b
Commodore DE- KAY. as he knows, and helped him
through with his bill. The votes against sending
the Macedonian were by Loco Focos. Without
Wing votes the Macedonian would not have been
sent on her mission Of charity to Ireland. Commo-
dore De KAY owes it TO himself 10 say publicly,
through the Globe that hs does not approve o. that
article II this question is 70 turn into mere Polit
ca demsgogu eism, ! claim a right TO take a hand
in that Sight 10 expose that demagogueisn have
never seen a more base attack upon truth honor
and prcpriety than the one 10 which refer. DO
trust that prompt public disapproyal by Com. DE
KAY will show that he would scorn such tricking-
and avoid its punishment. shall not let II rest.
Hon WAsHISGTos Hunt. who has been iudls-
posed for few days, rejoice 70 say is better 70
day | hope he will be able 10 be in his seat to-
morrow. Senator DAVIS RECEIVERS but slowly. He
is reported much better to-day. Hon. ZADocK
PRATT OF n. Y and family are among the recent
arrivals here. Quite number OF strangers are
here III anticipation OF The great debate on the War
RICHgIIEu.