The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-28

But in the evening, before going TO the brilliant
ball which was given him last night, called 10
| pay my respects. The gentlemen who ushered me
into the ante.rooni, left me for moment alone, as
the General was just then engaged, Twas occupied
in looking at painting, when hearing step turned
and 10 my surprise behed the General alone. Not
having any introdncer hesitated when seeing my
embarrassment he, within poleness that will make
me ever after set him down rs the most polite and
courtly man evev met with, advanced and extern
ded his hand as II both 10 put me al my ease and
grant me the interview which no doubt he guessed
had come for.
then introduced myself and mutual acquainta tar
ces south and In the army his visit TO Nashville, &c.
was struck with his finely expressive eyes, which
sparkle with good nature while they are reflective
with deliberative wisdom. His corn;enance, though
rough hewn Is less harsh than Jacksons, and tho
gesture of his head In conversation Is more kindly
courteous. There is expression Of indomitabe will
about his mouth to which those who shall try TO
him round their fingers viii be likely 10 bear tesi-
monyl His movements are quick and alert--a sol
chair, which however, in vain, endeavored to make
seating himself in strait cane bottom chair.
He "can endure hardness" and voluptnous ease
dsgusts him. What will he do In tho luxurious
rooms of the White House? He will not be long
there before he will turn out Of Its downy beds and
sleep In his camp cloak on Its floor o'nights pas
senger who came up with him on the Tennessee says
he sat up every night at IL and before day If
he Introduces those field hours into the Departments
there nil be 'snussp
As was about to take leave fortunate in hav-
ing found him so long unoccupied, one Of the COM
mittee came In and said, s
General, please step 10 the door in the hail."
He rose without question, and found three men
there who were too dibfdend TO come in 10 shake
him by the hand. They were presented as 'stage-
drivcrs!" "Come in gentlemen said the General
with that civil courtesy which 80 marks all he does
Won by his manner, and gaining confidence by the
kindness Of his voice, the men entered. One Of them
WIS short, hard-looklng young man, In plaid pants
but with fine open face, In which was daredevil
expression, mingled with good nature. He looked
for moment at old Zach from head to foot 1.-THE Gen
eral standing Ia Napoleon zen bipoudc,n quietly
smiling out Of the corner Of his humorous eyes, and
then said blunty yet respectfully, with great salts
faction Rt
. General, Pm driver Of stage! drive the old
Rough and Ready Coach, and, d me, If she ant
a irhole team too.-fast nags--goes by everything
to see yon, and am satisfied u
"Thank YOU" answered the General bowling, his
eyes twinkllng; and the young stage-coachman,
after giving him another respectful nigh-leader sort
of view, tapped his beaver and congeed.
Another young man entered with his hat on, and
coming up, said, ~ wasw with you, General at Mon
terey. am glad 10 see you In my native town.
The General shook him heartily by the hand smiled
on him If he had been son; yet the young soldier
never removed his hat, but sat down with 1t on,
while the President-elect was uncovered. The Gen.
era cast slight but expressive glance at the hat,
and then turned 10 receive other vlstors.-our. Of
Commerce.