Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-09
RICH u, VA
BRIEF NOTES.

4ne SPsetfcte On Mohuayi anu W SEC ioI ouisei'eo
of what stuff President Taylor is made, We
Joined the ihrong in the Northern Cars on Sun
day. Some idea may be formed of the crowd,
when we state that almost every portion of the
splendid steamer Baltimore" Captain Rogers,
on the Potomac, was occupied. From $50 TO
600 persons Gan immense crowd for old Vlr-
ginia!) were estimated TO be on board. The
long tables were set and reset, and though a
little patience was requisite, all went away, we
believe, satisfied with a good substantial dinner
While one Of the dinners was being despatched,
a terrible runpus occurred in midships -one
individual charging another with having gently
insinuated MS fingers iGto a pocket, and ab.
s~tracling therefrom a wallet, with valuable con
tents. The war of words waxed hotter and
hotter, the crowd vibrating backwards and for
wards, until finally blows were passed, great
scampering and confusion occurred, a long
table with dishes and kitchen requirements
overturned, some panes Of the beautiful stained
glass in The cabin windows s~5iYered, and a ter
rible fuss in general" The matter passed oi,
save in occasional grumbiings of the individual
who wss charged with the offence.
We reached Washington in safety, and, on
driving across Pennsylvania Avenue, were
struck with the stream Of individuals who
seized the occasion to enjoy a brief CLEAN Of
sunshine, then as rare 10 Washington as it was
here. The next day the whole city was alive
hacks dashiDg 10 and fro, flags flying, drums
beating, Military marching and counter-march-
ing, and Wizards Hotel (the head quarters Of
The new Presidency closely b~esieged by swarms
Of ofice-seekers and other patriots The
Inauguration scene was, Indeed, an imposing
one, and, as President Taylor was read
ing or appearing 10 read his Inaugural,
(for few heart his feeble tones,) the pano-
rama was indeed superb. We were surprised
however, at The comparatively faint applause
which proceeded from the vast multitude. We
ascribtd this want of thunder" TO The embarIas-
sing state OF ambiguity in which the minds OF a
large portion Of The crowd were involved, as 10
the exact position OF their President, whom they
had elected without any declaration OF princi-
pies, and, as in 1910, "wilhout a why or where.
tore" The speech over, and The oath admins.
tered by Chief Justice fancy, the immense
crowd, in The midst OF a snow storm, scattered in
various directions. From The Western terrace Of
the Capitol j, was indeed a curious and interest.
ing spectacle, the two dense columns OF hu-
man beings defling on each broad walk Of The
Avenue as far as The eye could reach.
We saw but little more that day, reserving our
selves for a closer inspection OF Old FAC a; the
Ball thai, night. OF course we did not go TO The
Whig Ball, under the immense she'd near the
City Hall, though we were very anxious TO hear
Gungis far.famed Band, which was 10 attend
ance. We learned from liberal Wings, whom
we me, al The Ball given by both parties at Jack
son Hall, iha, unusual efforts had been made by
the ultra Wings to give a party cast TO the Inan-
guration ceremonies, SO that, as the Govern.
ment was in the hands OF The Wings, The great
Ball should be OF an exclusively parlizan cha
racler. Having The numbers, they succeeded
ard tho Wiki Dali wos ;nn rnnrs.iu o-owdsd hnt
by no means as pleasant as the "no.parly" Ball,
al Jackson Hall, which was well filled win
a brilliant CO lection OF stair women and brave
men," whom at half pas, 2 in the morning We
left dancing merrily 10 the delicious music OF The
Germania Ba1i, (27 in number the best that We
ever heard in this country. This ball was decriei
BY the ultra Wings, who desired to lake Old Fac
into heir especial keeping, aud, perhaps, with
corresponding exclusiveness, appropriate all The
'spoils" o themselves. That this is probable, We
have the evidence of The National Wing al
Washington, which thus in advance fred away
al the Jackson Hall Ball:
"Considefable common has been excited in
the social and political circles, al the recent move
menl 10 get up what is called a "National Ball,
without dis inc;ion OF parry" IN opposition 10 The
regular Inauguration Ball" which had been
previously arranged under the auspices Of Wing
geDtleme;. The design nj tE,s proceeding. SO
lar as IL IS understood, and So tar as the prirci-
pal actors are known, was 10 bring into conspl-
cuous position, Ii" names of a number OF Loco
focO Clerks 10 The pulic \. pd rtnenls, who hid
rendered themselves particularly obnoxious IN
ring he Presidential canvass, by levying conlTi-
buttons Tor elecuoneering purposes, and by az.
sailing our candidate with The most offensive de.
nnnciation in the hope ot recommendiug them.
selves 10 favor and consider ration. Thus far. The
e~xpedien' has tailed 10 excite any feeling bas con.
tempt, and II is ne 10 distinguished members OF
The Dem cratic parry 10 say, that they unhesita-
tinely Iepudia'ed The unlicensed use of their
names tor such selfish OBJECTS. II any class OF
men deserve immediate removal, il is these SER
ole syc0paants, VINO have no principle but sub
mission, and who change their poii;ics as o.ten
as they change lh-ir coats. lac Inauguration
festival will be under charge OF those who have
a right 10 conduct il. This notice is necessary.
az the public may be imp 'sssG upon by an array
Il names which have been produced without an.
lhorily.n
Thus rudely are Democrats assailed as "syco.
phants," worthy Of "cou,emp,,', who assemble TO
pay their respects 10 the Chief Magistrate OF the
Nation; one of his great recommendation for
the office, az lrumpeted forth il the canvass,
moreover, being that he was a mo party" man
BY The same rule, Genera TAYLOR himself mus;
have excited contempt, Tor ne was present, and
we had an opportunity Of scanning his features as
be stopped 10 shake the ladies' hands a few fee,
in front Of US. The old soldier was well dressed
in a soft OF black, and was kino and courteous,
in moving through the crowd, escorted By The
commanding figure OF Colonel Nav. he bows,
Perhaps, a litle 100 much-bui HIS face indicates
blindness and honesty. We looked ia vain for
the bfillianl flashing eye OF which we had heard
SO much-iI was dimmec, perhaps, by the cease
less and harassins annoyances Of the oflice-seek-
ers, who have doged his steps Tor crumbs of patron.
age. The same cause may have induced The
appearance Of a much older and ieeh,er man
than we had expectation The whole, Browns
portrait OF General Taylor, in his old brown coat,
is not an inapt representation Of the new Presi.
denLl He has just entered upon his troubles
and we sincerely tlust tha, the san circum-
stances may not lead To a similar fa,a iiy to ,ba,
OF lS4i. The country, in such an event, would
have no John Tyler 10 fall back upon, to rescue
her from ultra Wing schemes. From Fillmore's
reign we could expec, nothing good. That gen.
tleman also appeared a. The ball, escorted op one
side BY Levin Of Pennsylvania, and on the other