The New York herald., 1851-11-06

mendAtion, and there ia doubt but that hs gets
the nomin alton of the National Convention, the
people will elect him by overwhelming majority
think all the chances are in favor OF Woors
nomination. Certain it L. no other man OF the
many named has higher claims upon his country
men, nsr is there another one who could no readily
be adopted as a compromise by the friends OF tao
other prominent men.
WAsHINaToN, Nov. q 1851.
arrangements for the Coming Stason--Ihe Hotel
Theatrical, &c.
1t is fortunate circumstance for the dwellsrs in
this city, that, in four short weeks Congress will
assemble. A "long' recess is q terribly dull sf
fair, and especially is it when it occurs, the
ono J.st now closing has, in the middle Of Pres
Dental term The first long recess after the inau-
guration is rendered bearable from the large num-
bers OF patriotic office seekers whom one meets
perambulatirg the lobbies of the departm ents
olling about the hotels, or sauntering along "the"
avenue. On such occasions, there is something to
look at besides the houses and the vacant lots and
although to denizens of inhabited places the differ
ence may not seem to amount to much, it is Of no
small importance here.
Great preparations are making for the approach
Ing season, and there is doubt it will be a re-
markably gay one. Already several members have
arrived, to make preparations for their families
and the hobitucs of the place can detect now and
then a familiar face, which, for months past has
been missed. What Saratoga, Newport, and Mia
CARA Falls are in summer, 30 is Washington in
winter, with this difference, that intellect and poll
tics are combined with frivoity and pleasure. For
Instance, whilst elegant matrons with lovely, mar
nageabe daughters, adore the reunions, so do
patriotic gentlemen desirous of serving their country
Qor consideration) fall in love with the dinners
Match making and President making-making love
and making speeches to buncombe-all have their
votaries here; and the variety gives life to the
whole.
The hotels have all been brushing up. The Ma
tional has added nearly hundred rooms to the
three hundred which it before possessed. To be
sure, the building itself is some what barnlike but
strangers, who are accustomed, when the town is
full, to sleep on the dining. room tables, or find
perpendicular resting place against the wall, per-
cnance, Will not Sri.,cise too nicely when whole
as Jenny Linds chambers at the Irving House.
Browns Hotel-princpally the stopping place of
western People-has been partially rebuilt, and its
fine marble front, of several hundred feet, adds
greatly to the beauty of the city.
Wizards, which answers to the Union Place
Hotel and the New York Hotel, of New York, al.
though not so large as either Of the already named
houses, is an exceien.ly kept and very fashionable
hotel. Its proximity to the " West End" and the
Presidential mansion insures for it always a select
and agreeable set. Apartments have already been
families, who prefer the quiet elegance of the house
to the noise and confusion else where
Besides these, are Gadsbys, the United states,
and the Irving Hotel, all of which will doubtless
receive their quota of guests.
Il is supposed that the opening Of the National
Theatre under the auspices Of Mr.. Marshall, gen.
tleman whose favorable reputation has preceded
him, will have the effect partially of breaking up
the numbe rless parties whi,h, for lack of other
amusementS, have heretofore borne somewhat hea-
vily on portion Of our community. 1t is a con.
summation devoutly to be wished for, and which
will be heartily seconded by those most interested
Not that the citizens of Washington are not hospi
table and generous, but the system Of party giving
has been carried somewhat to excess, and a change
for some other amuseme Mt, which will at the me
time afford a reunion, will be very grateful. do
not know what plan has been decided upon for 6t-
ting up the theatre, but 1t must be made snowy
and elegant, in order to succeed. As far as the
boxes and parquetts are concerned the people will
readily pay higher price than in New York, il
for display THAI the plan Of the Astor Place Opera
House affords. Several Of the foreign ministers are
very much interested in the Of the theatre
and have already, it is said, offered to take boxes
for the season.
1t has been usual for the cabinet officers TO each
give reception evenings at their houses once week.
dull, stupid affairs generally, and only boarable
iOiT posse k temps. Not but wha! the fair host
esses did everything they lid to make them agree
able; but where there is neither music, dancing,
nor singing, it is rather uphill work These levees
are 10 be lesseDed in number, each Secretarys lady
being at home on alternate weeks only Ii will be
ctrred.
In brief, you have an inkling of what IS sgoing
to go on this winter-a large quantity Of politics
and gayety, and a not deficient supply Of love-
speech making and buncombe in Congress--Cham.
payne, brandy and water, and soda, sut of it, The
harvest is approaching and there will be no lack of
reapers, who for dexterity will put Mccormick and
bis patent to the blush.