The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-20

PRELIMINARY SESSIONS OF CoSoREss IN NEw |
YoRk-PoLrIcs AND THE FASHIONS city Of !
New York is generally the half way house of the
members of Congress bound to Washington
Even from Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana,
they find il conve neDt to csme round by Broad
way. Philosopher Greeley when he went 10 Con-
gress, became suspicious of the mileage He had
shrewd kink in his head, that when an NJ G.
from Alabama took the New York route to Wssh-
ington, there must be something wrong ia the
mileage bill. He went to the book keepers Office,
examined the ledgers, blew up the whole affair,
and raised prodgous cry of corruption, all of
which amounted to mares nest Other reasons
than the mileage draw the members of the two
houses, on their way to the capital, to a hal, at
this centre of business, stocks and stock jobbers,
politics and fashions.
considerable number OF the elected law
makers bring on their wives and daughters with
them, for the winter campaign at the federal city
of the levees balls, lirtations and match. making
| Of that delightful carnival. Two great objects
render call at New York absolutely necessary
The members themselves have to meet with others
| from che various sections of the Union of their
particular party, in sort of preliminary session, TO
see what is TO be done at Washngton-how the
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wires About these times, therefore, in the side
rooms of the Astor and the Irving House, little
knots of the M. C.'s aud lobby members may be
seen at almost any time of the day, in close con-
versation on measures and schemes, and antiques,
pregnant with Presidents, cabinet officers, and
foreign ministers; and the general division of the
seven great principles of all parties, as described
by John Randolph, TO wit, the FIVE loaves and two
| fishes.
This is the first object of members of Congress
taking New York in their route to Washington.
The second is equally important and far more in
terestng 10 all concerned Their wives and
daughters, and sisters and nieces, and maiden
aunts, could Mt begin to think of gong to the CAPT.
tai Of this great country in the dresses, bonnets
and fashions OF the "rural districts" Ii would
never do in the world In the east room of the
White House, they would be cut even by the fam
lies of the fourteen hundred dollar clerks OF
course, the fashions Of New York have to be con-
suited, 10 say nothing of Parodi or Jenny Lind,
Madame Bishop or the theatres, or the piano.
ramas. The fashions Indispensable; and
thus while the husbands are plotting for fat jobs
and President making, the ladies are looking after
the PRACTICAL duties of proper equipment for the
winter season at the capital. We have already ad-
vised this interesting class of city visiters where
the best of bonnets, Shoes shawls, dry goods, and
dancing masters are TO be had; and il they should
desire daguerreotype to send home in the ne
fashions, we should say that Haas one of the most
experienced in the art on Broadway, or Brady,
who has une collection would do il in style
There is q fashion also in jewery; and old Jewell
ry, of the old styles, will get out of fashion. Tiff
fanny, Young and Ellis, Broadway, have the latest
styles, and in reply to any unjust notions of quail
ty, we presume their articles will speak for them
selves. Atall events, they will be the tip of the
mode in the federal metropolis at the ensuing sea-
con of gayety and fun, and fashionable display.
This is truly great country-a very great
country. New York is great city, and is rapidly
becoming the great worlds centre of everything
that is desirable. Washington itself is but an out
side village, dependant upon New York; for it is
here that laws and Presidential schemes are con.
eocted; and is here only where the ladies going
to Washington can be Insured of the most stylish
and fashionable equipment. Let US thank God
for all his mercies.