Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-26
THE TWO ROSES.

"Polomac" in the Baltimore Patriot, coed
Viii. authority, ers'ands that 'heIc are 10 be
two Inauguration Balls-one altogether Wing,
the other independent, or politically mixed"
This is hu, pleasant fnreshaiowins OF The
fer,nenl and excitement that are 10 be Witnessed
in Washington, on the arrival Of old FAC. A
Washington correspondent Of In" New York
Herald (1avlor paper) amasingIy describes the
mysteries and miseries Of The politicians even
thus early. He says:
Perhaps you have been told it is very dull
season at Washington. Pray. don't believe
word OF il! There never was such season OF
lun and excitement. You may absolutely reyel
in all soris Of enjoyment-lhat is, always pro-
vided you are an experienced observer and keep
clear OF The vortex of politics. Duli2 Bless
you, have been halt dead with Laughter ever
since rckety cab deposited me-, fortnight ago,
in front OF The spelndl facade of the Capitol
Dull, in The midst OF an hundred excited factions,
and all The struggles and wriegiings, ard in.
trigues and marPuvres with which
sFrom morn I'LL noon-from noon ill dewy eve,';
Inc desperate gamblers OF parry maintain their
unceasing clalter 7 The thing IS impossible.
The present state of the triumphant party
beggars description. Every man is suspecting
his ncigbbor. In all directons mystery, dstrusl,
and confusion prevail. Webster is darker than
ever-like one Of his own native hills in the
midst Of thunder storm. Clayton fails 10 con-
ceal his anxiety. Corwin is dumb. Rcverdy
Johnson looks wise, but keeps his own connsel.
The followers of each of the prominent leaders,
less crcamspect than their masters. do not scru-
pie 10 proclaim the ealouses dsllkes, and sus-
picions which agitatc the camps Of the opposite
factions. Enter any one OF those little coteres,
and you are at once impressed by the entire
want Of cohesion or concert amongst the most
distinguished members Of the ancient Wing
party. Ludrcous enough betimes are the harm
less explosions which daily occur. Office seek
ers are terribly puzzled. They come here by
the scores New York, as usuo contributing fully
her share OF the suppicans. But they cannot
find rest for the sole Of her foot. Now they are
told that Clayton can certainly settle their ousl-
ness; now they are exhorted to trust no one out
Badger; and anon, they are cntreaseo 10 give
themselves up unreservedly to inc lender mer.
cies Of Webster wish you could see some OF
those moor fellows, as they at, like the shadows
Of virgil or Dante, "from pillar to post, and
from post to pillarn Some perfectly rabid and
disguised with all the pretenders at Washington
have started of 10 the General HIMSELF" de
termined TO take time by the forelock, and put
no trust in chamberlains.
But what precious bundles OF detraclion and
| SANDER, are daily despatched from this city to
the peaceful abode OF General Taylor! This is
one Of The most curious features OF The present
stale OF affairs. Every clique, every leader, every
anxious aspirant. in order to- prove his devotion,
writes fully 10 Baton Rouge, and thus General
TAYLOR obtains most deleclable insight into all
the twisings and lurnings, The vices and mean
ness, OF Washington politics. II these strange
epis.les should, pefchance. ever come TO the light
OF noon DAY Pray don't mention the bare pos
sibiity.
Meanwhile, the patriots at Washington, Who
daily spend themselves in The cause Of The people
al The rate OF from one thousand to three lhon'
sand five hundred per annum, are mol entirely
sleeping. An old aid-de-camp OF General Tay'
lor-a man OF no common sagac!ty-Mr. w
Grandn, by name, started the other evening, in
the Baltimore cars on a mission 10 New Orleans
and regions adjacent. Mr.. Grandin has beer
connected with one of the departments during the
present administration, and will, no doubt, dis
charge his delicate duties with great deal o
good sense and discretion. We wish him q
pleasan, Journey, and his friends IN this village
as composed state otlheir nerves, and as goof
digestion, as present circumstances may .rende
permissible.