The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-25
NEWS BY THE MAILS.


WAsulsGroS, Nov. 20rH, 1850
The Pyesidents RECEPTIONS Nlpal ORers-Mrs.
Fillmore and Mss FHmore-Mrs. General
Macomb.
The quiet that has reigned in this city during the
last six weeks is passing away, and in its stead, we
have the hustle and excitement attendant upon the
arrival of Senators and Congressmen, some of whom
have already arrived. A very gay season is antici-
pated here this winter.
yesterday attended the reception at the Presi-
dents and judging from the crowd met there, |
have doubt but the aacipatons of gaity for this
winter will be realised. Usually, at this season of
the year, there are not more than dozen or two
persons 10 be met at the receptions but yesterday,
the reception room crowded, besides many
persons were promenading IN The east room
The navy was well Tepiesented-no less than
six commodores were present, esides sprinkling
of lieutenants. Commodore Stewart was there; his
name Is dear 10 every citZrn of the United States,
for IL is associated with some of the nobles scenes
OF our past history Commodore Ballard is fine
looking man--one whom would be proud 10 re-
cognise as representative OF our navy in any port
of Europe, or the world, Commodore skinner,
physically, is rather slender pattern, but he may
be giant in deeds Of daring aud intellect. /
merely got n glance al Councillors Shubiick,
Smith, and Warrington.
In contrast with these naval commanders, I OBJ
served in the crowd several persons habitei ia The
garb of the peace-lovng Friends
Yesterday was the tirst yi-lt have made % the
presidential mansion STAGE Mr. Fillmore became
President. Mrs. Fillmore, beng cltlzen Of n w
York, will give my impes -iOn Of her, as presiding
lady at the White House. Her manner OF re ceiving
visitors is, in my opinion, lst what the wife OF
republican President shou'd 1e, courteous and Kind,
without assuming any alrs ~ superiority. Miss
Fillmore sustained her mother admirably. Mrs.
Fillmore, after salutauug The visit0rs as they ap-
preached her, presented them 10 her daughter by
her side, who with slIght blush which was very
becoming to her you hflnefs, received their sauta-
lions without any thiAg kr confusion or embarrass-
ment.
Afier having been presented myself, took Il sta
lion on the opposite side at tn room, and observed
them critically, the different groups o. vlsuers
approached them, and ctu assure you a feeling
of pride rose in my heart, ss looked upo1 the
dignited mother aud graceful daugnler, acquitung
Themselves go becomInZly, "a posltioa so new to
them Such, said mentally are the daughters OF
America AS to- the President, | suppose II is use
less 10 say anything of MIllafd Fillmore 10 a eiti-
zen of New York, but this much mast say, that
his fine personal appearance aud urhanity OF mani
ner, win the admiration Of All VINO visit the Waite
House.
Before leaving the recsp lon room, | had the
pleasure Of being inrOducedtJ MIS- Gen. Maconb,
her 10 whom Mr.. Tas,sirD d. dioard his lecture on
woman. From the few minutes eonvrTsation had
with her. ! think her qualities OF heart aud mind
render her worthy OF to- beautiful aud heartfelt
tribute paid her by the writer ot mat lecture.
T. T.