The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-22
FROM WASHINGTON.
CsrrespOndenee Of tke Daily Lancaster GaseH
WASHINGTON, March l6, 1850.

A Re Union.
1t is now generally conceded as a fixed
fact that California will be admitted with
her present constitution and boundaries
into the Union and that other questions
arising out Of Slavery will be deferred
for future and perhaps bitter and excit'
ing discussion. The friends ofthe meas.
ure confidently rely upon majority Of
eight in tho Senate and larger one in
the House, 1t is true there is little ir-
in the manner of her applica-
lion, but this will all be overlooked for
the important advantages which must a.
rise by making her one of the States of
this glorious confederacy.
For one day, yesterday, the two Hous-
es were engaged in more important bus.
mess than the discussion of the slavery
question, and two very important meas
ures were brought before the considera-
tion ofCongress. Mr.. Benton presented
a bill providing for preliminary survey
of the great Pacific Railway, and me-
mortal was presented relative to the
establishment of Telegraphic commu-
nication by way OF Bherings straits with
the Old World. The former was read
twice and appropriately referred. l am
inclined to think that Congress will look
favorably upon the project. Mr.. Benton
has his heart in the measure and will use
his utmost efforts to secure its passage.
The House was engaged nearly all
day with the private calender. The
Senate was engaged on the Census Bill
The attempt made to confine its opera
tions to mere enumeration of the in
'habilants, met with signal defeat. Ii
would seem that some gentlemen below
Mason & Dixon are rather unwilling to
have a comparison with the we'll culliva'
ted fields, extensive manufactures and
extended commerce Of tho North. The
difficulties arising out of Disagreement
between the Census Committee Of the
Senate and the Census Board, in re-
gard to some of The details, still ex
ist, and although it is high time thai
some definite and final action should be
had upon the bill, fear that it will be
tossed for some time between conflicting
opinions. An effort will be made, how
ever, TO hurry the bill through, so tina
those charged with the duties Of taking
the Census, can proceed to work and fin
ish in time for the next Congress. Not
withstanding the general opinion tha
ou: country is rapidly improving in pop
ulation, wealth and resources, it will b'
a matter of surprise even to the mos
hopeful, to see the vast increase since
1910. In the west especially will b'
seen the great expansive power of a fre'
and lit eral Government-and this too
notwithstanding it is sometimes crippled
by unwise and unnecessary Legislation.
A good anecdoie is told of Gen Tay
lor. An application was made by al
individual over given to the love of tn,
"ardent" for rather an important station
who was backed by several friends wht
recommended him strongly. Old Zack
happening to have slight acquaintanc,
with the gentleman. refused to look ia
vorably upon him, and when pushed t,
the wall by their remonstrances, he re
piled fnally:-"When know man Il
be honest and faithful can place conf
dence in him; but never saw the bran
dy bottle I could trust yet"
A most elegant and delightful IRE .un
ion" came off on last night, at Mrs BIS.
to which | had the honor Of an Invitation
through the influence of friend. The
room, which was elegantly fitted up, wa
lighted by two tallow candles. and tn
brilliant eyes of the fair ones added in
tensity TO the illumination. Most beau
tiful curtain calico hung in prOfusenes
| from two nails above the windows, ant
an air-tight stove rendered the room YER.
comfortable. As | entered the apart
ment, the company was sitting aroun'
in chairs, and when the usual introduc
tions we're completed they all arose AM
greeted me with smiling faces and wei
come looks. Then they all sat down q
gain. myself among the number.
The evening passed off pleasantly
We chatted and played at various games
whist and dancing were not allowed, ur
til refreshments were ready. when afte
partaking of the bounty Of our fair host
ess, we departed, as is usual on such oC
casions. accompanied home a beau
tiful and accomplished widow, Mrs. W
who rendered agreeable walk of som
half mile by her delightful converse
tion and happy repartee.
This is delightful evening"
very"
"The moon shines brilliantly"