The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-07-04

GENTLEMEN believe that my visit TO the
President is next in order As the leyees are
now over, made morning call, accompani-
ed by the member from my native district, Mr.
Colt of New York. We passed through the
East ROOM" truly magnificent apartment, and
into the "blue room" where the receptions take
place. This apartment is very handsomely fur.
nished, but the profusion of gliding everywhere
struck me as having a rather garish effect What
most admired were some of the vases disposed
about the room These were very beautiful We
were soon joined by General Taylor, who came
in with pleasant cordial manner. and With
whom at once fell into an easy, agreeable chat
was entirely delighted with the old hero In
the first place, he is far better looking than had
expected to see him, from all the hard-lined
Daguerreotypes, stiff Autographs, and rascally
wood-cuts, which had met my eye. He looks
younger, slighter, elegant and agreeable every
way. His manner and expression are altogether
open and honest-di8nifed and soldierly, yet
simple in the extreme. His voice is pleasant, his
smile winning, his eye clear, earnest and withal,
benevolent like and honor him for his manly
uprigbtness, most heartily, and when visit the
White House, four years hence sincerely hope
he may be at home to receive me.
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have visited the Senate and the House every
morning since last WRITE In the Senate there
have been no great manifestations of late, but
some fine debating. On Monday, General Cass
reused himself out Of his usual sleepy quiet, and
spoke some little time with spirit and earnest
rapidity But he unfortunately encountered
Hale, who in this instance was hardly fellow
well met" But both honorable Senators were
quite good bumored, though there was some sharp
shooting between them. Yesterday, Mr. Douglas
Of Illinois, and Mr. Underwood Of Kentucky,
spoke briefly, but well. Judge Underwood has a
remarkably fine face and pleasing manner Mr..
Berrien of Georgia is distinguished for his noble
and thoroughly gentlemanly nnnner-if il be not
treason to intimate that gendemanly manner is
distinction in that high and honorable body, the
Senate Of the United States As truthful look
er-on, must say that there are tome few in both
Houses, Of this Congress, on whom greatness sits
awkwardly, and who sit awkwardly upon great
ness-i e., the honorable arm chair of legislation
some few who neitherspeak good English nor take
good aim at their spittoonsin sooth if they prove
not better marksmen with the piaol, there were
very little danger in having unfortunate fairs car
ried out ofthe Senate-and some few there are who
manifest most determined disregard of spittoons
altogether-perhaps looking upon their use as
sort OF compromise with that spirit Of anti repub.
lcan refinement unworthy of and eseryatng to
the bone and sinew Of the land. In the House
have observed some members, desirous probably,
OF distinguishing themselves MS gentlemen of ele-
waited understanding, an ambition which might
possibly be bsfiied in another direction. cooly
place their feet the desk before them, and
lean far back In their chairs chewing diligently
the pungent weed, and eschewing tbe proper and
appointed receptacle for its rejected juiceS And
some there are who weared by the noise and
strife Of debate assume a comfortable position.
close their eyes on the troubled scene and let iees
lation "sliden Yes, incredible as IL may sound, |
1t is no less true that in this tremendous crisis,
when the vast interests Of the country are at !
stake, some Of the peoples servants dose ct |
their posts Let their constituents look to ID, |
and at the next election administer anti -soporikc
pledges.
Juss al. |
Was at the Capitol yesterday morning Ia |
the Senate, Judge Berrien and MIR. Douglas |
spoke at length. Mr.. Douglas Is one of the
youngest members of the Senate, and il a most |
remarkable man. As speaker, he is clear aud |
calm, but most earnest and energetic, one who |
commands attention alike by his logical argument
aud his forobe delivery.
This much will say for the Senate, that 1t i'm
proves on aoquantance-which remark trust
will be encouraging ] not only see more of
strength and character in the appearance Of the |
honorable Senators than Mt first, but more that Is
pleasing The President, Mr. Fillmore, fulfls |
his duties in most admirable and graceful man
ner His nice sense Of delicacy md gcntlemnnly |
courtesy eminently fit him for his position. Mr. |
Badger Of North Carolps pleas intly impresses
one with his countenance and manner. The two |
Senators from New Jersey, Mr. Dayton and Mr. |
Miller, are decidedly fne-looking men--of q
strong, truthfal character Of face. And then,
there Is Senator Fooie OF Mississippi whom had |
supposed fierce and roaring lion, going about |
seeking whom he might devour n--or ut best, a |
fox, with 6re.brand attachment, let loose smid |
the harvest fields of bis political opponents aai
conservative friends-but whom nnd one Of the
kindest, most joval-looking men In the Senate
one Who though passionstely in earnest, and al |
ways somewhat extravagant In speaking, seems |
not ungenerous, or vindictivey violent. like |
him for his oui-and-out sincerity. But know | |
am, In these letters, taking unusual liberties with
this august body--making very free with their |
worships--and rs bend over from the gallery, |
with eye and ear on the 4ui rsDs for absurdities,
ucongruites and all sorts Of comicstiee, II Is TO
be feared that the great actors below must regard
me as the reverse Of Z" the sweet little cherub that
sits up sloft"
But Why should one be restrained by awe or
reverence from having ones own, independent,
careless, merry say, here as elsewherei Are
they not our servants after ali, these mighty men
Of The nation-ihese Senatorial demigods1 N.
B. Don't let your compositor mistake the above
word for denngogpes-a term which would not
be the hrst TO even dsrkly insinuate could DO ap-
piled to honorable Senstorl I
Yesterday, on going into the House, ! found
MIR. Cobb OF Alabama In the agonies Of orstory.
His speech was great efort--for 90 warm . day.
Among many striking things, he said one which
have not yet ceased studyisg upon. II vas-
"Mr. Chairman, IL this bin passes, ! shall npy
thai day n my ewn snasne< when voted for liz
Nov, somehow thst thought bas got into my head
sidewsys, and am too sadly pussled to apprsci-
ate its null force and beauty. 10 other words
don't quite I" sense IT,