The New York herald., 1850-02-19
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Beautiful Women AZ Washiastom
Some Of the most charming women In the Union are
found at Washington during the sss,ion Of Congress-
particularly under the gme Of whg President They
are gathered from all parts of the country whix pa
pss have more money than democratic ones and can
aherd winter, or at least visit Of few weeks, to the
seat Of government. resident can perceive st oncs
whether fair girl hes been long At washiust her
manner. new conner, when attended by gentle
man to public places such Congress parties thea
tres serensdes panorama 10 shy and sons whs.
served. Wait until she has been here some tne and
her tactics are entirely changed. She is no longer
afraid, but will nestle up to her accom- psnier like
young pigeon to her mae and look up toto his eyes
with expression In her that il lass b. Wish
ing than indescribable When she is walking with her
lover escort fhe allows him to poke hsr along the
his elbow in her sids without tbs least sho of
resistance, or Of annoyance. These old stssers
Tis not 90 with new comers. The latter won't stand
these things from casual scquantsncss even from
sweethearts The great gathering places for strange
ladies' both young and old galleries Of tAs two
housss of Congress- Washington permanent ladies'
fond Of exhibiting themselves there and Of being
squeezed in the most approved style A modest young
lady will never 60 twice to he gallery Of the Ssnats
once will do 1t s altogether coming too close quar-
ters with the male sex for either her comfort deli
cacy. Even the delight Of hearing Clay, Webster, or
Houston, make speech Is not sufficient inducemsnt
for her to toe the mark second time A Southern
girl 10 rarely in the ladies' gallery Of the u
nate. She is there twice. Many young la
dies 60 there every day when the Senate sits they
want to be seen, and don't mind squeezing; they are
used TO IL. and like 1t amazingly There are whole
miles that will crowd into that Senate gallery when 1t
is perfect jam, If some popular orator Is spsrkipg
and after dislocging score OF from their seats
will take their places but sooner Is the confusion
somewhat suosded when they rise like bsvy Of qusis
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the Supreme Court, or House. where their advent IL
equally annoying. II they could know what heart
Of many Of the male sex, who have come per-
bsps hundreds Of miles, have only q day to spend
great orator Seriously, the ladies' are a
nuisance In public places in Washington aad more
particularly in the Senate from "hicn they ought to
be excluded unless they arrive before the Senate is
in session. and then they should be forced remain
until that body adjourDs. They interfere not only
with the business OF the Senate but with the pleasure
Of others who have . right ia that body IL bscomes
still worse when they are admitted to the floor the
motion Ct that gallant old ladies' man Henry Clay or
the trfing and Eighty Senator from Mississippi No
Senator has the moral to object their coming
in ana the only preventive to cut any senator who
makes q motion for their sdmitiancs The ladies'
gallery Of the House Of Representatives is decent
place where respectable young ladies be comfor,a
pie and not have their feelings or decssy shocked rs
Any place to go to" night or day is perfect god
send to 2adding about this place The theatre
is not fsho liable resort. There is too much light
IT'S too public; and it's not good place for flirting aud
soft nonsense. Two months ago, panorama OF the
" Mammoth Cave - was exhibited at q room in Q bye
street The lights Of course put out ariug the
exhibition. IL was crowded nightly rnen came
other panorama, Of a - Voyage to Europe " rbs pro
prietor making fortune He will clear sSy 900 In
sixty Gays. is jsmmed nightly. Doyousu2pos. the
majority Of the young Of both sexes care FIX in real
ity, to see the Mammoth cave or the Voyage 70
Europel" STUFF and nonsense. IL affords young men
glorious chance to be with their sweethearts or to
carry on pleasant Irritation. and the fair
equally pleased Many delicious kiss Is exchanged
there In the dark which could not bs given In tue
lor OF papas residence hese sort Of exhibitions for
these reasons pay well in Washngton the phil sophy
Of not generally understood People VINO suppose
IL s the merit OF the exhibition don't understand the
matter picture OF the moon in eclipse TO he seen
in the dark would be equally If not more attractive
Ara proof Of this, there is fussy looking baidiug
over on the Commen precious aud
humbug-where they give lectures VIII you believe 1t!
these lectures draw crowds Of women a. every lee
ture What do the ladies really about dry prosy
lecture on agriculture, or the mechanic arts, No.
red copper. They have to tramp half mile, through
mud and water, over the Common and the night as
dark ss pitch to get there. This is the attraction
they have their favorite beaux with them aud plea
SAINT evening chat II - place to go to and they
are really interested in the subject matter OF the leo
ture and are anxious to learn az are crowded
out by there ladies and their attendants IL any ex
hibitor, OF any kina wants TO make money in Wa.n.
ipgton be must get up something that gives glorious
chance for Irritation A lecture on Jssk-ons ,siand,
by moonlight, would draw hsndreds, when fifty would
not go hear 10 ~ any comfortable we'll lighted room
on rvpnryivsnia avenue.
Other favorte places for match making ridss to
tbe Navy Ysrd, Arepal, and TO the Congressional
BaryiBg Ground The latter resort l. gioriou. spot
for successful hirtations. The great object to be
achieved In Washington BY young ladies hs to get .
husband. They lse here and come here, for q other
purpose. young lady who has spoons" eau take
her pick amsng the male VINO uumarries.
But very large portion of the young ladies
WITH IN Warrington, are as p-or as church mice. II
they have sesuty, they si9 high when tnsy FIRST
come out they ct their caps for secretary
tor The tscond session they would auy dec sut
member OF fCopgre.s. The third year they are ssm.
what discoursged and sre willing TO thfe tn a. 1nrns
into the arms Of he army navy. rns fourth year
thcussnd dollar clerk After that, they entirely
dependent, for q mstri nonisl offer usoa outside
strangers. visit to the capitol and q winter in
Washington, are Of immense service To many sweet
girls from country portions Of the different states
They Learn lesson that lasss then for lie rn-y dnd
that all is not gold that gitters,r aud that men
whoe~ lame has runE through tn. section from whence
thy came are but men they Una them, In real lite,
efficient set of gentlemen frem shat their naxibA
toss had pictured ~hen reading their spr reoh.s aud
pfsis.s ib the nswspapes Such sensible gls go home
from the capital perfectly disgustd and satisnsd SEE
retsfies senstors soa members VI Iit,s account
In the capital compared With what they are ut dis
tance from IL. They have these gS-st me -u hs vs
talked with them. walked With thsm, and tas ro-
nance IL over. The fair visitsrs home Impressed
with the ides that they In general by Inaan-r
OF means the sup.rios or even equals of Of the
upp sriisd ssit~rs to their hrrsii-. at home rh.y
have s.en quite enough OF Warrington roci.t
They fsve found IL nothing more thso . big hstel,
ned with selfish Travellers the male guest. or
seeking ohice or piundsr. and tue female occupants
dre,sed for company or conquest.