The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-16
COM MUNICATI0NS.
For the Union.
For the Union
Companions are OdorOus."
Mrs. Makap prop.

Give the fluid chance gentemen.-Pref. Morse
aha, not your wonhip above your eye"
eyes, marry, have / what of thatP'
"Well, thereby hangs tale" -Shakspears.
The ghost OF Achilles IN the shades below anxiously
inquired respecting his son and when answered that he
exceled in glory, slalksd away rejoicing the shade
OF the elder Washington should inquire of the spirits
that daily arrive at the realm of dsenhalled mind as to
the occupation and condition of his sitting in
OF that yeneraied soul 10 learn that his mantle rested
uon being worthy of his usrous name. and anxious
10 emulate his noblest qualities. But could such report
he made in court where sophisry and special pleading
are not suffered to enter and where sycophan,s ex
cluded by the common law "Aye, there's the rub"
The Roman Senate were frequently called together 10
consult upon the best mode OF dressing fish and spicy
speeches for and against and sducy speeches for
and against spee, circulated like cents at country
ter through the corridors of the Capitol This was at
least innocent employment, and had the public good in
yiew-o wit: the price of fish and the perfection of
cells But what the cabinet of the second Washington
can find to do in time of profound peace, at the Whe
House. now that the chimneys swept, the chickens
all hatched and The furniture put to rghts,is more than
we can conceive of-uness it be the delightful employ
ment cutting of heads for the benefit of his friends
Bu they go on briskly they have done for the
last few weeks they will soon have very little OF this work
to do and they may cay, as was said of Domtian
who had a mortal antipaihy to flies WHO (sad some
one is with the Emperor" "No in the room,"
the reply; Mon quidem muscanot evenafy" The cabi
net however getting gradually used to their aces
and their business. The high pitch to the roof of the
east room bothered them for short time and Learning to
s gracefully al the green table in the Star Chamber in
green shoes, very hard at first but now, under
stand they hold their spoons and sit gracefully
those who composed the select dnnerpary after the
manner of the ancients recorded in Peregrne Pickle
the part of Jolter by Mr. Ewing and unless question
OF wool-back orwhe-is agitated, none Of them fall
off their tripods kick over the table, or spill the silly
kickaby upon the Presidents corduroys
General Washington never permitted his cabinet to
vote him down at his own table in matters where he,
and he alone, responsible. Washington SUIT
fered Congress to make laws that he did approve Of
BY mawksh and senseless Withholding of his VETO.
Washington wanted TINE, for he had time for
everything, and occupation for every pulsation of
time Washington called cabinet council to pro,
scribe the federal officers in the States of the Union, be-
ginning al sunrise and ending at sunset Washington
declared that he was opposed TO prescription, and
then began to clear the Offices with zeal and despatch
only equaed on one occasion, when greater than the
first or second Washington swept the multitude from the
Temple of Solomon Washington never Joined the
tive American party, for he himself British
colonel, commissioned by royal governor; and if he
had joined such party never would have appointed an
Engshman to the Patent Office TO preside Ameri-
can genius and American art. Washington wrote
Allison letter, and then acted in spirit so con
ray to its intent and meaning, TO lead candid and
honest people suppose that he had never read it.
Washington never waged a crusade against watch
men, messengers, and other subordinates. Washington
gave officer leave OF absence to visit sick
wife, and then, while the absentee was by the bed side
OF his suffering companion sent another, matter how
worthy, to take his commission, without message or
line Washington never intmated to any committee who
waited on him 10 turn out the Commissioner of Public
Buildings, that he would not for political reasons;
that he was the President of wings, democrats, and
nativss; and, it they desired the removal to state their
charges and give the accused opportunity OF de-
Tending himself;-and yet, almost in the next breath,
suffered this Commissioner 10 be dismissed before even
charge was regularly made against him! Wash
ngton appointed to important offices people who
never were tit Tor their stations, and who never dared
to expect them until they appointed Washing
ton never walked to his Inauguration in GREEN SHOES;
define the length OF his state papers In short Washing
ton statesman as well a military hero; AMI II
he had little iormay in his family and at his evees,
was because he deemed il due to his country standing
as she did among the nations OF the EARTH respected
rdespised as her children honored neglected her.
When Cambyses marched upon the ancient capital OF
Egypt hronged with its millions, Astounding in wealth,
and beautiful in stauary he collected together regi
ment OF cats and dogs-animals which sacred in the
eyes OF the Egyptians-and placed them In the van,
the fire of the Egyptians, and enabled the invader 10
sack the city, slay the bull Apis, and feast his soldiers
upon the flesh thereof (Ths is the first evidence that
with due respect, that the present dynasty when it at
tackled The democratic citadel, put parcel OF democratic
cubs and toms in the front rank and, by arce sue
cessul as IT was unhandsome, walked over the fooghts
and sat upon the anxious seat of the republic.
The classic administration in power seems to have
made but sorry advancement in the history OF the oden
time 1t should have read the account of the scene be-
tween Alexander the Great and of the captive kings
OF ndostan, and profted by it: Chow shall treat you "
said the conqueror of the world to the captive monarch
Like prRce," replied the victim; and he treated
SO accordingly The National Whig" however, paper
which delight to read, has at length laid aside its
stllts and come down to common and the moral
law. Its leader this morning is upon Cheevers new
work. entitled he Hill OF Difficulty" This it should
be- Our friend has that "hH before him and his party
now; and if he is really anxious to overcome it, we will
loan him Pilgrims Progress and Edwards on the
Atonement.
But this is age OF glorious eventsof giant men and
astonishing pIeensions The era OF great fallings il
not of good feelings has dawned upon u.s. and this nine
tenth century, about which much has been said and
sung, is likely to turn out something, even if the lnieli
gencer should be aside account OF its responsibility
aud the city of New York should murder sixand thirty
souls account of quarrel between two play actors
the days OF Washington are to come again, we wonder
whether any annual messages will be sent 10 Con-
gess in writing, by the hands Of Pre- sdents secretary
washington went in person to the Capitol in club wig,
well powdered, dressed in suit of black velvet, with
small Clothes knee buckles, shoe buckles, and straight
sword tipped with silver. He read his messages from
the chair OF the Speaker-both houses being called to
gether 10 meet him and these occasions he neuer
read Nth his back TO the audience If the second Wash
lng,on to bring back the good old days of the Hancocks
the Ruedges, the Lees and the Pckerngs, should he
not meet the of the people the Father
OF his Country them and follow the example set
BY like Mr. Jefferson, who, while he could write
Ike an earthquake could only speak like sucking dove
we long to some of the fruits of last Novembers
changesomethng to satisfy the people that all is not
vanity and vexaton OF spiritln presidential elections at
least We want to MIR. Ewing's Lancaster explana-
uon oil the Allison letter denied cdtedrd by some one
Of the organs about We want to know if General
taylor meant that he had friends to reward
mes to punish among the Clay and Webster men only,