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Kosssfh, -His reception u re Senats |
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Bs0.sns- Georgetosca AfairS &c, dne
Ma: EDrron The Isl Of January, though pre-
ceeded 81 siormy and disagreezble weather. open
"a win smiles ana sunshine worthy q an April
day. much ID The discontinue Of sundry Hackmen
Of the metropolis who doubtless anticipated the de
mand for their services would cause hem % secures
q harvest ii dimes.
As usual, the Foreign Ministers called on the
Executive from 10 ill ~ Amer sheiF reception the
immense crowd Of al agez sexes ana eonui'aons
was admitted. from the millionaire who arrived IN
his splendid and luxurious carriage 70 ine poorest
plebian who could raise a Picayune g pay me ON
ns5us fare The mos, richly dressed ladies blazing
with profusion Of jeuelry, and the modest lar
ones Of the nder crust Of socety, alike were there
10 greet The Presidenso the Republic upon this les
i've occasion. The opening OF the New Year. This
Is decidedjv one Of il NOT the greatest day, in the
Washfurten' Calendar The Secretaries, The May
Or a. washington. and others high in authority and
;nanence receive The visits Of their friends, and all
who NAV desire 10 pay their respects cold col
lation. varied with Egg-Nog apa other delicious
gulIables. Is generally awaiting your respects also
so hat YOU may no; only on This great carnival
of new year have the pleasure Of grasping BY the
hand the great men or the nation butyou may like
wise refresh the inner man quite bonniifully,
Kossntb received visitors al his rooms in browns
Hotel. The place was thronged for several hours
ali were eager to gel sight Of him who has not
iuaptly been termed the Washington Of Hungary.
He much resembles the portraits yoa have seen of
him. His countenance is strongly indicative Of a
mind bent upon some great undertaking, which
gives tinge Of sadness to il. His head would sen
Phrenoogist in ecstacies, so well does ii betoken
giant intellect Madame Kossufh and Madame
Pulsky also were called upon by throngs Of ladies
and gentlemen. The latter speaks English very
well and does the talking quite gracefully Both of
them appear to be excellent ladies, AID every way
we'll worthy their liege ords. The balcony in
front Of the Hotel exhibited in full display the flags
of Hungary, Turkey, &C., while the star .paugled
Banner waved far above them all.
On the evening after the arrival Of Kossu,b. the
Democratic Association Of Washington waited on
HMM body, and their President, A. Hoover. ESQ
read an address. The distinguished Magyar made
handsome and appropriate reply In the nads, Of
his remarks he was interrupted by the Yucry of one
Of the audience, who loudly protested thatAe had
been robbed WheEeupon the door was closed; and
every man in the room had submit to the unpleas
ant alternative Of having bis pockets turned inside
out" The light-fngered gentleman was thus fer
retted OUT and now repOses in limbo, awaiting his
trial. Il
Kossuth vas to-day presented to The Senate The
galleries were thronged by a splendid array Of
beauty and fashion, who had exclusive possession
of them. The House adjourned few moments be-
fore the distinguished guest was expected, and at
tended in the Senate chamber Upoa his arrival,
the President of the Senate arose and welcomed him
TO that body. The committee conducted him to a
velte-cushion chair, Immediately il 'front.' Of the
Speakers and opposite battery of bright eyes in
the galleries. On motion Of Mr. Mangum Of N
c. the Senate adjourned Senator's then paid their.
respects 10 him, and also the ladies who were in the
lobbes Foreign Ministers, &C., aud others who are
allowed by law seat on the floor of the Senate
The Resolution Of reception passed jhe House to-
day hN a large majority -Kossuth will be presented
there on the 10Th instant
4 The Metbodists of Washington, art agitaiing the
subject Of establishing Seminary for the education
of youth Of both sexes to be under the control ofhe
Baltimore Conference and Trustees appointed bye
the churches. "a meeting of the male members Of
the various stations in the City, win be held at
Wesley Chapel tonight, 10 take thu subject into
consideration.
The navigation Of M Potomac IS now OPEN
Our merchants have their hands full in making
shipments Of The -four, &C., which has accumulated
il our Store houses. It is thought that the canal
will be open throughout its entire length in few
days, andthe Packets resume their uips.
The reEocession subject is still or The carpet
Meetings are held, and addresses delivered every
week. IL j. my candid opinion, thaS This will not
end in talk many seem to think but that all that
part ofahe District lying west of Rock Creek will
go back 10 Maryland, leaving the Federal City a.
lone in its glory. Ill
VIM. T. Lang Esq, the Cashier ot the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank of GeorgeiowB, has resigned
his Office on account Of i'll health This step s.u-
Universally regretted by the business community Of
the place. who have always found him to be an a.
miable, gen,iemanly and accomplished officer. He
has the heartiest wishes Of the community for his
speedy restoration to health and strength.
Yours, JUNIOR.
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