Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-21


w.sursoroS, Dec. 10, 1883.
The resolution, giving the appointment of tho Assssn
Secretary OF the Treasury the President subject The
confirmation OF the Senate which gave rise last week
90 spirited debate in the House. doubt introduce,
al the time, mainly because OF the general disgust enter
tanned Tor Mr.. Guthrie True doubts the prophet,
OF change in the present practice but under different
circumstances the proposition would have been deferred
until later day because OF the general suspicion
that intended indirect Of Mr.. Guthrie
that it met with such voleu, opposition in the House.
But the general dislike entertained for this
OF the Brgadier not the sole of the move IN
Congress. The almost universal contempt and oium in
which the Assistant Secretary Peter q. Washington
is himself held, had much 10 with it, lii very doubt
m whether any officer under this any prior Admnista-
ton rendered himself obnoxious in short time
this pompous functiousry has managed to do. His
grand and affected airs his nsoeuec of tone his
official courtesy and wsening and offensive vanity,
have ectualy dsgated the public and aroused against
him very powerful opposition. Wherever Guthrie
goesss 20 he mus,-his to,dy will be kicked after
him in the most unceremonious manner. No tears will
then be she'd and heard but uuiver
sal shout of rejoicing will follow him the shades of
private life.
What has contributed very greatly swell the general
curreut Of disgust felt for Washington, Is the contrast
elevated to office Under the las, administration,
where he regular Government claim agent IL would
have been difficult to find civil aud obsequious
gentleman lie threw completely in the shade the mos,
polished OF Hrench dancing masters aud when press
ng dm in which he had large interest, his suavity
of really overpoSering. 1t is that
raj pomposity combined with long INDUCED disposition
10 strut made him sometimes appear rather ridiculous but
such Offences against good taste readily pirdoued par
cuary when supposed to be by real good
Of feeling aud heart Ia his case great allow ances
made for vicousness OF msnner because OF his
unvaryng cirort please, and many were so imposed
upon believe that he had undesetyeIy acquired the
title OF Peter the GREAT Washiu gton-a Sou5riqWt by
which he mos; generally known. Such unbeleyers
however have long since returned their primitive faith
for it is impossible for any recogniz, the wide
difference between Eeor the claim agent and Peter the
assistant secretary.
Oil Armstrong continues hi, dreadful hosngs over the
Cas- Of the Senate printing lie ayes aud threatens like
Bedian.te, and vengeance against tho refractory
Senators. II something Is not done to calm his
phrenzy, greatly fear lis health will become 30 i'm
paired, force has friends apply for an Increase
OF his 'rrai.i pension.
Under such circumstances repentant Congress could
nc, again deny 40 small pttAnce the wrctched aud
greedy old MAJ.
Judging tom the daily groass Of the tniop Beverly
fuckers election has ouy broken up the organization
OF the democratic party, but seriously endangered tue Ii
BEETLES OF the country.
As regards the former, shreSdy subject fuckers
hl. added the general harmony but 80 long as
are able Withstand the embeciry and brutality Of
q4it,e az, The yeueli.y Of Gushing and Marcy, old
Armstrong depletion viii produce little mischief
Nothing Of interest occurred in either Honae to-day
customary resolutions adopted. Several euogics
Of delivered bu; the display of oratory vas
far inferior TO what witnessed few DAYS ago ON the
OF the announcement of she death Of Vice Pre-
siient .-irs
The quarrel between Qwinn ami Guthrie was amclbly
adjusted but ii general be beiev ed not great
y to the credit Of the Latter However there is always
great eOntacty Of opinion in regard to such matters aud
Te-y probably California and Kentucky Locoiocos are
equally pleased with result. Gha; roaccrn then, is
it to Virginia Wings whether the white feather
displayed
The SsiiHs!, dag two since poured vocy of hot
,ho! .n.o o.r ueighbor the Enquirer. As far can
learn, democrats OF all classes excepting disunonists and
ireesOlers, ink the broadsde we'll deserved suppose
the Enquirer will be prepared to reply 1t, the
time it furnishes that long promised exposition Of the po
Itirsl aniecedents OF General Dix. By the way, the
OF that paper iUr months past e.ciied
much surprise here would be occasoned by the y
Y. Evening Post Albany Atlas, suddenly becoming con
certa to the j0ctfine of secessionism. IKE