The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-22

her Grand TSachem Postmaster Fowler came here
recently with full powers plcnipotsnhary from
Prince John, John Coshrsnc, and the rest. He
found that Gen. Pierce was determined TO have the
bill pass, and the softs must face the music. The
Postmaster then commenced operations secret
meetings were held in all manner OF places, cham
payne and oysters were freely discussed, and every
body waited for his neighbor TO speak first. Isaac
opened his programme, which, after divers amend
ments, was passed, a. fellows Every soft who
stands toersbls chance for reelecton y he votes
aye is TO support the administration" Those
whose districts win not stand any such nonsense are
to be- first, sick and dodge the vste; second, TO 90
il blind, and drop in ssr comfortable Office aftsr
March 4th, IS; and third, to try and pair On M.
Walker, Of y,ur city, Who s piebsld POLITICALLY
will vote for the BILL and Mr.. Caleb Lyon, Of Lyons
dale independently win vote against II.
The hards at first intended to remain quietly In
their seats till ths vote came and then step out leav
ing their Southern friends to reap the full reward OF
principle was too strong even for revenge, and they
will to q man vste for the bill. Mr.. Psskham,
(hard0 nom the Thirteenth (Albany) district, viii
make speech In favor Of The bill, and from his well
known and conceded ability, his great mental ac-
qurements, and his eloquent style, it viii, pro
dict be the speech o. the session on the BILL net fer
getting Mr.. Douglas.
The bill viii pass BY, clear majority in the
BRowk.
The Season N the Capital Fashionable Intelligence,
Ihsatriesls, &c.
Washington never was duller than IL has been this
winter, whether owing to the scarcity Of money or
the want Of tone OF the administration, you can
judge 1t has frightened up, however, within week
or two, and is now passable.
The balls at the hotels great attraction. They
were originated in Washington by the National so ne
three years ago. aad were successful and fashion
able that the example SET by Mr.. Dexter has since
been followed by the Browns at their marble palace
and this winter also by the United States. Willard
has not yet adopted the practice Of bas but instead
thereof the ladies' there dance in the parler once or
twice week. Atthe National and Browns magnih-
cent supper is served the only expense the guests are
at being for what wine they see 1T to order. One
would think that every gentleman hoaored by an
invitation would at least call fer one bottle OF wine
Such, however, IL not the case. Comparatively few
purchase wine, butnake up for it by pretending not
to understand the matter and seizing upon wine pur
chased by others. II Ia an exceedingly mean prac-
tice, and the landlords would only act correctly II
they were to insist upon all such "spougers'' being
The Presidents Friday evening receptions are
the dulest affairs imaginable. Everybody who can't
60 anywhere else and good many who can are found
ou1 the East HOO, trying to iSok inter-
being permitted to look at the President It is, to
be sure, rather annoying to find the hacknan who
has driven you to the White House has managed to
President just a. you get up but, then, this is
free country, andyou have no right to complain.
The Secretaries receptions are even worse, for
their rooms are so small that you are jammed to
death. You get refreshments at the secretaries,
however, which you do not at the White House;
but - ton dollars would purchase more refreshments
than are ever vouchsaed at any one reception, the
fare, II good, must be mesgre, and II plentiful,
must be exceedingly common.
Mr.. Coreoran, the wealthy banker, gives the most
recherche entertainments here and his house is -
elegant a. his hospitality is munifcent invitations
Arc eagerly sought after Mr.. C0rceran retircs from
week. to enjoy for the remainder Of his lie the OF UNI
cum dtgnstAte which he richly deserves. Although
he has smassed great wealth, his purse has always
been open to the deserving, and the cities Of
ments Of his hberaly and public spirit We believe
Mr. Corcoran, who u widOwer, with an only child,
young lady, intends to make Z tour Of Earope i'm
the spring, and his many friends wish him every
In the way Of public amuaements, we have two
theatres tho National, and the 9 varieten AZ
the former Mr.. Edwin Forrest il playing IN engage
nent snd drawing large houses, Although conpala-
largest, as 1t certainly 10 the most uncomfortable
theatre in the Union, and IL generally empty unls
some "HN" is attractive enough to " draw, . which
IL not often the case The "variete" Is an elegant
little box, ard hes bsen doing. . very handsome
business, thanks to the energy Of the manager, Mr.
Risley, and an excellent stock company Miss Dayeu.
por il to play there next week. Assoclted With Mr. r.
In the propretorahip Of this theatre is Mr. Goodal,
who does the leading business. He is one Of the
most promising young actors now in the United
States and II he continues in the path he has 80 well
laid ont must rise to eminence in his profession TO
. handsome appearance he unites dne voice and
cultivated taste. Mrs Davenports engagement win
6oubtless prove suecsssful one, as she is great
fsvorite here and win be well sustained by Mr..
Goodall and the stock company.
Miscellaneous Items.
lFroA the Washi>gton Saar, Feb. 1871
5H1 ACCOUNTS o. AN OFFICER IN ARRHARS.
Under the practice prevailing the Tresury Ospsst
msnt, whom oosr 10 In arrears to the Uoited $40
and fails 70 account for and pay isto the treasury the
sens for which he may BE- liable, the stoppags Of his
sston, which II required BY the act u January
g. 1885 tzcludes the additional pay for tse
" Of clothing he sno wsd BY the act Il March a. ls2
we'll - hO regular monthy pay HIS allowances for
sabstenes fael and quaItera exempted from stsp
page under former decisions OF tbs aooou utiog on
es sustainsd st the time by the opinion Of the lttor.
nsy General