The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-05

Wnat was gong on, a. tney say mere; Dus as knew
oil the leading facts before was told them by COM
mon people, gathered nothing new in that way
On Monday morning called over at the White
House. Gen. Pierce had gone out to ride. left the
mansion, and was strolling leisurely through the
grounds, when l was overtaken near the State De
very coolly, finally made up his mind to address me.
Rather tempting morning, sir, }" insinuated the
polite stranger in soothing accents.
IL noticed you coming from the Presidents.
Pray, Sir may be 50 bold, are you not the Presi-
".WeD, ! hope So. lam an American, aud ought
to be friendly with the chief magistrate"
"Ah-yeK-but-I mean lin fact, believe have
the very distinguished honor Of addressing the Man
wot nominated Frank PIERCE" and here the gen.
tleman respectfully uncovered.
al sn the indivie nal. Pray, who are you, sir ?"
said l. rather severe like; for my new acquaintance
reminded me very much OF one OF them watch
suffers that had pointed out to me by policeman
when came through York.
Really, am beyond measure delighted at this
meeting, Which was are you proceeding, Mr.
became quite confident that the man had de-
sign upon me, and so / replied-for we had just
reached the western entrance to the State Depart
nent--" In the opposte>directon to your own"
All, indeed, l would ask you up 70 my room, II
"Your room!" exclaimed. You don't mean to
tell me that you have got room in that building,
DO your" And pointed at the State Department.
"K you will do me the very distinguished con-
sideration of entering with me, I shall have the
pleasure Of doing the agreeable civity Of the build
but win NY you nj tell me ne, your name y says '
Presently. This way, Z you please. followed,
and my feet were on the bricks Of the first floor:
stairs. Here chap With his hat of opened door
for my friend, bowling with awful respect to me %
passed, and was -hsrcy's own den, for ausht
down upon large table covered with papers, and
taking seat in splendid arm chair. as though he
was At home: Now" says he, Mr.. Green, can
you gness who ami"
al cannot" said I.
Very well, then, my dear sir; / am Mr.. Mann,
and very happy to see you. Mr. Gseen lake seat"
~! UPpBsRt t EW said /.
"And supremeIy gratifying upon mine, assure
you. How Ia your very excellent lady?"
al the little men ~
"HaI ha! ha! Capital just what I expected.
Well, yo1 are ,unpy Is there anything can do for
70 serve you." was looking at his magnificent
writing arrangements. took mp pen-knife. "Well,
the govern ment gives you nice set Of writing mate
rals,' said l.
In moment he was upon his feet, and before
could guess what he was about be had taken ream
Of different kinds OF paper out Of dra yer, three or
four hundred envelopes, half pound Of beautiful
sealing wax O splendid four bladed knife, dozen
iolio po1nd Of waters, hundred quilts and pair
Il scissors; and when be had piled EN- all on the
table, says he,"Is there anything else Mr. Green,
what do you mean to tell me that all these
things are for me ~
" For nobody else, assure you. You would con-
Ter everlasting gratitude by accepting them"
"But-"
"Not word.-they are yours" he rang bell;
messenger entered: Tie these things up hand
moo n N
in your hand, and when this gentleman leaves, go
with him TO his residence, aud carry the things"
The messenger took out the things. WAS amazed.
present from you will pay you for them" said |.
Really, Mr.. Green, this Is uDkind. Don't wound
my feelings We are obliged TO furnish all these
dershst head. am confident. You hold seat Of
diplomatic confidential relation to the government,
or could do if you chose, which is the same thing
big, six foot, chuckie headed old chap entered.
" Morning, Manu." said he in q rough voice.
Good morning, Governor; how do You do? Al
low me TO present you to Mr. Green the -
"What, the h; What is he doing here3 How
are you?" ~
Invited me in, and came; and, as | suppose you
have business to concoct together, will leave"
Don't hurry yourself on my account; am
going" And be did go.
So that Is Mr. Marcy, 10 it," asked.
Yes, that is our Great Secretary. By the way,
Mr.; Green you ought to be extremely dattered."
dinaiily' civil don't know when il has happened
before; he was very polite-for him"
well, upon my soul, Mr., Mann, If you call that
pSls,ssnss' should like to know what you call hos
do assure you, Mr.. Green, upon my honor, that
tesy-- for him."
It don't make such difference" said I. for
Ynuaf m uowO
II am extremely mortified that you can't be per-
suadsd to stay longer but now that you have found
the way, pray call again and as often - you please
Anything that the Secretary, Mr. Marcy. or can do
to promote your comfort during your sojoum ia the
capital we will both do with the greatest pleasure.
Good morning-God bless you'll" was quite taken
when my letter had reached here the very day, in
which had spoken rather harshlyo OF Mr.. Mann. /
have done him great injustice. There is such real
bona fde sincerity and frankness about Mr.: Mann,
that one can't help being pleased with i'm, and
then, dare say. he ia to everybody else just what
he Is to me yet. How oil will make tnings 20, and
how essential and hamanizipg It's place like tbs
State Department! When / left the building, the
messenger accompanied me with quite load. He
WAS very pleasant, chatty fellow; and when we got
to my room, offered him the knife, a. thought he
would like it for his trouble.
"Thank you for nothing, Mr.. Green; have got
dozens Of those things said be; ''but ii you would
give me . specimen Of your handwriting for young
lazy HGsnS Amt. would be great v0r
We'll, jsst write your name, s, Green, Jr.,' the
man wot nominated Frank Pierce. She will keep IL
choice. and have IL framed" did "a was request
60, and ne took bis departure was four hours sur
veyng my plumber and you win mot now be surprised
at hearing this despatch Is written on the regular
State Department diplomatic paper. About six
O'Clock heard footballs upon the stairs, and in mo-
ment the President entered, and sat himself down in
chair, % though he was quite used up,
"Thank God, Sam, am here 1t lasS.s
"What IL the matter, Frank7" asked.
Matter" and he drew up another chair and laid
both legs ACROSS II there, am comfortable now.
Sam, my fine fellow. / don't intend to leave this
room Tor four hours."
Make IL Eve, six, seven-stay all night II you can
sleep two in bed, If IL win make you happy
mo, not exactly That, Sam but am 70 glad to