The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-19
NEWS BY THE n AILS.
Our Washington CorrespsaAsnes.

Our wsshingt0n COrrespeaAsnes.
WAsHseToN, Dec. Is, 1850.
Jenny Lind IN Washing to~- Her Visstto the White
House, the Sewats a~d the Supreme Court, aSd
the Argwme~t from Harry Ciay--HU Flint Me
tropottta~ Co~ert-fk Pyestds~t swd Cabs~<s
Mr. Clay, Mr.. Ki~s, AVID Other Members pre-
sewt-Conptsts Ssecess--Brilia~t Epewings
E~tUfatwwswt all round.
Jenny Lind arrived in the federal city last night,
and carly this morning ''the excitement spread
like wild fire. The concert was the town talk;
and the hackmen, Superseded in the street BUSH
mess by the omnibusses, were in high feather, for
the day was rainy and II was evident that carriages
would be in demand. Wizards City Hotel was
thronged during the day; and on the arrival Of the
morning train, crowd of the soveregns, not APP
prsed of The fact that Jenny had stolen march
upon them, were gathered at the depot to receive
her. Attwelye O'clock, attended BY Mr.. Barnum,
Beliett, Mr.. Willard, and others, Mademoiselle
Lind, by invitation, visited the Presidents family
al the White House, where che was very kindly
received The President took Miss Lind upon his
arm, end escorted her over the mouse, explaining
to her the simplicity of institutions as illustra
ted in the simplicity of the establishment. Jenny
was charmed with the President, and declared
that he was one of the very handsomest an d most
accomplished gentleman she had ever seen, which
we have no doubt is the fact. President Fillmore,
next to Secretary Stuart, Of the Interior Depart
meni, we take II, rs about the finest looking man
in the Union, and the United States the world
over, are distinguished for their fine race Of men.
Where, for Instance is there such another specl-
mt of man beyond three score and ten, as the
noble old Henry Clay
From the Presidents, Jenny and her escort rode
up The capitol, here she made her hrst appear
aDce in the Senate gallery, at one O'Clock. She
eppehrtd Ia be ovrIa wed with the dignity of the
VI .tStDlJs OF the grave and reverend seigniors
on the floor below She would not come forward
10 the mont circle, bur sheltered herself between
BarLum Reeside, and Belletti, behind the front
row After listening, with evident interest, for
sometime, 10 debate on the question oil individual
liability Of the members of corporation, she drew
her wtre shawl around her shoulders, and, with
her sitesdsnts, slipped out az quietly as possible.
She went down into the Supreme Court room, just
in time 10 he at part Of an argument of Henry Clay,
on some question OF concurrent jurisdiction and APP
pellae jurisdiction. She said she loved that fine
old man because he was true TO his country, and
because he had said he would rather be right
than be President She would too. That was
exactly her sentiment If sue could be- excused in
ssyiIg SO II was raw, rainy day The capitol
was damp and chilly, and, on leaving the Supreme
Court, without going over to The House, she re-
turned 10 her lodgings. The excitement, mean.
time. had increased. The fact that Jenny Lind
was here, and had been seen in the CAPITOL salts
increased at Willar0's Hotel Tickets went of
like hot cakes, Notwithstanding apprehensions thai
building put up in a few weeks ould not be safe
Many held back TO the strength of the no use
tined, before they woeld venture in il. They were
not sa,isfed with The certificates of our architects,
thatit was sound and strong Night came, and, as
early tive O'clock crowd had collected in front
of the hall, standing in the rain waiting for the
doors 10 open The doors were opened at ak, and
by seven The house was full-not jam, but com.
fortahy full The house is said to be capable OF
holding three thousand people perhaps there was
room for hundred people in the upoccupied cor.
ners, by tight squeezing About a hundred Of the
audience were accommodated with seats on tse
stage, ON each side Of the orchestra IL was
splendid house, and the most distinguished audience
OF yenDy's American Campaign.
When your reporter went in, Qhanks TO the
managers for a very eligible seat) we observed I
large sofa in the trout rank to our lett, unoccuped
In few mir utes time, Mr. King, President of the
Senate. and Mr. Webster and Mrs. Webster, came
down the aisle, amid the applause Of the audience
and took their seats upon that sofa. Shortly after
the President, his vile and daughter, and another
lady, made their appearance, under an increased
outburst Of applause all over the house, and were
conducted 10 the Aforesaid sofa a few minute,
more, and a spontaneous cheering, shouting, anc
claTpinR Of hands announced the arrival Of Henry
Clay, whose appearance, al any lime and at any
place, is the signal Of applause and enthusiasm Ii
this case, they followed the old Amerlcan 10 hi
seat, aud the house sppleuoed the presentation of
comfortable arn char for the man Of the day q
Sit in.
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