Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-18
THINGS AT WASHINGTON.
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WaeuINnToN March 70 1870

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WASHINGTON March IL, 1850.
To a stranger, as I am, Washington appears pecu-
iarly interesting and agreeable the present time The
weather is delightful and there Just enough OF excite
in the debates of Congress to render the attendance
upon the sessions attractive The conversation the
hotels is also lively and the city is unusually full of peo-
pie 1t is about ten years since last visited this city,
and take much pleasure in revivng my acquaintance
with its objects and places of interest The aspect of
the city, whole, is greatly improved and its limits
| much extended. The Capitol and grounds Depart
buildings, Presidents Mansion, &C., all in fine
condition. and seem to be we'll cared for and protected
from injury.
The Capitol is of the great point of attraction
Two or three inches in the Rotunda have been filled
with paintings since last saw it. The Baptism of Po
cahontas, of the last introduced, splendid work.
and every way worthy of the place it occupies. in
deed all Of them. For my part can never look
upon these great national paintings illustrative of the
history of our country and the achievements of h@
arms, without feeling OF pride and emotion of deep
sensibty which makes the tears almost start from the
eyes Am singular and alone in such feelings9 sup
pose not have felt such emotions often. 1t makes
my heart throb with strong feeling, and the waters OF
the soul rushup the outlet of the eyes, whenever
look upon any spectacle which reminds strongly and
wildly of the greatness honor, and magnanmity OF my
country. felt such emotions when saw the reception
of the returned volunteers and Gen Scott in New York
and have had similar experience many similar &C.
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national gratitude | love to that the Pilgrim Fa-
| TIERS Pocohontas, Gen. Washington, &c, are made
the objects of national honor in these paintings. The
picture now on exhibition Of Washington being crowned
ty, the presence of the good and great whose
nearly connected with our history, is magnificent
work. and to my eye, open TO few complaints as to its
absolute perfection. do not know the artist, the
circumstances under which il is exhibited.
The Library OF Congress is my favorite resortfor
the that find there the most complete collection
of books on all subjects of human inquiry, to which
have ever had access. l admire SO much also, the
good old English editions with their solid paper large,
clear, black print, and substantial leather binding 1t is
positive luxury to look into their pages, after long suf-
erng the nicton OF cheap printing, which is once
the curse and the blessing OF American book making
spent an hour in the Library to-day, looking at work
stomach complaints, TOR you must know that have
Partially for physiology and hygiene1 by DR.. James
Wilson, of London in which he attributes, in Just and
amusing language the all-preyailing affections of the
digestive apparatus in civilized life, to two chief causes
truth in this theory especially when the remark is made
of the mercantile classes in this country More quiet,
less stung and more exercise in the open air, are the
great remedies Tor Dyspepsia.
OF amusements there is wholly no lack in Washing
ton There is theatre here-the Adephnot worthy Of
the Capital Of the Union but worthy OF the patronage
which such an estab shment has ever received here
The trade of politics is too absorbing to leave its devo
tees much time to attend theatres Mr.. G. Burke, of
New ork, is playing the last nights of an engage
ment at the Adephi. believe he goes to Richmond
next week.
Mr. GEO. VANDENHoFF, the celebrated tragedian
whose merits presume are well known in Richmond,
has just arrived here, and is to give series OF his ex-
celent readings OF Shakespeare at Caruss Saloon this
week. The first reading, is to be that of Hamlet, and
takes place tonight The lntegencer and Republic, OF
this morning speak OF Mr.. Vandenhot in terms Of high
euogy, and | anticipate, from what hear, not only
grand turn OF the lterat and political magnates but
fine intellectual treat for myself the occasion. l
perceive by his notice, that Mr. Vandenhof goes next to
Richmond, that you will yourself soon have the plea
OF hearing again one OF the most accomplished rea-
ders OF Shakespeare in America.
Dumbolton's Ethiopian Serenaders are here, and the
Sequin troupe are coming Then there are the free
Smithsonian Lecturers-the Presidents weekly public
levee-the fashionable promenades on the Avenue-the
life at the National Gadsbys, and other Hotels-plenty
Of billiards and bowng-and it must 60 hard it, with
all these of amusement the utter stranger,
without acquaintance or introduction cannot succeed
in killing time quite comfortably
CARoL1NE.-The Democrats of this county, on Mon
day last re-nominated VIM A Buckner, the present de-
legate. The Wings brought out Charles Maurice
Smith. formerly of Richmond.) who made so gallant
run last Spring. strong effort Of the party will elect
him this time.
SPoTTsYLvANIA.- Mr.. Conway declining another can.
vass the Democrats have put the track Major Oscar
M. Cruchfeld sometimes known as a warm Wing, but
now pretty thorough going Democrat He not
particeps crimnas in the late prescription Mr. Con-
way was and It to be regretted that the latter did not
undertake to maintain his inconsistent position before
the people. When his relative, Mr. R. r. Daniel. was
proposed TO be prescribed he thought prescription ter
rible evil now however, he is as bloody.minded as
Marcy himself
STAFFoRp-Mr. Suite, the present Wing member, is,
we believe, candidate for re-eection The Democrats
run Capt. VIM H. Brown
1t stated that the Captain General of Cube has de-
creed tax of one dollar per head slaves in the city
of Havana, and ono dollar and halt on those in the