Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-02-09
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CORRESPONDENCE OF THE wnrxL1so IsrrLl,orscrn
wAsnlsoroN. D. G., Feb. 6. 1854.

wAsnlseroN. D. c.. Feb 6, 1854.
MEssRs. EDrroRs:-on Friday the speech Of Sen.
ator Chase III reply TO Mr.. Douglas 1.-THE Nebras-
ka Bill, was listened toby crowded end most
attentive audience. During its delivery the Sena-
Tor from Illinois lole back in his sent and intent
ly pernsed his newspaper, seemingly not TO nav
the slightest attention 10 Mr.. Chase's remarks,
however on two occasions he corrected him or
rather himself, as in giving some remarks of the
Illinois Senator, that gentleman in one case at
least begged the privilege of qualifying wha. he
Ishad said. ,ss7,s--7.ss5rs-g
Nothing could Ne more marked thantle contrast
between the two Senators at issue. Mr.. Douglas
Is small man though not slender, u full ford
lace The whole character of which is rather SEN
suAl than lslectual. eyes ther small aud dark
and ptotnsion of hair of the. same shade. Mr..
Chasesis tall and slender. The top Of his head is
only covered ly thin layer of hair drawn from
one side tue hair Is iron grey but must have been
rather ligh'; delicate, classic features, extremely
pale, witha pair of the most luminous eyesI have
ever seen in the head of any man. O.. !,
The result of the Two speeches must be deter
mined by the peculiar feelings OF those who cri,i-
else ileM, butt thiuk Ait, Clase will most likely
enlist the sympa,htss of the ladies from his ex.
tremey repossessing Appearance. yet, on the other
hand Judge Douglasiis young wldower, which
will go great way in his favor.
| On Friday the House adjourned over till Mon
day. but yesterday the Senate was in session and
Mr.. Dixon spoke on the Nebroska ILL. Attwelve
o'clock precisely when the Senate aud House are
III session the flag ofour country is runlup on the
dome of ench building which denotes they are in
ssion, aud lis absence ofcourse shows when they
ate not. This has ptettyelfect aud as. it can be
seen from almost all parts of the city is q great
| matter OF convenience us III often saves long
walk or ride fornothing. tlssk @szA
Yesterday in company with a friend, called
| upon Thomas Hart Benton. We were usliered
into fne parlors divided by folding doors, and
seated amidst every comfort that u parlor could
boast OF. yet but few, if any of the elegant moth
lngs that are usually found IN modern drawing
| rooms. Everything was plain and substantial
The chairs and lounges were covered with chintz
calcoes, curtains of the same over i.lain white,
wete all that adorned the windows, which in
! Washington is the most expensive part OF the
house; rich bocade satin and the finest of lace
Curtains with all sorts Of fxings, and guildipgs
inside being aspired TO by persons of fashion
in this city. Il is only such families as Benton's
who feel independent of externals in whom such
simplicity would be tolerated. Col Benton de-
scended witha long skirteI cont; he isquet aiTablr
! and rather slow of uttsrance. d He 1.as you proa-
ably ere aAare decidedly of sandy complexion,
having hair between yellow and red, blue eyes,
hook nose aud long face, and'ha by no means
prepossessing coume nance, yet one which gains up
on you as you become familiar withit. tits said
he is realizing quite fortune by his book.
| The prices in our market are still exorbitant.-
Eggs have come down 10 25cts. per doz.; beef is
still Is and pork 124 cts per pound. Turkies,
not 10 large Shanghai chicken are from $50 10
$500 each. and -four s1l per bill. French, of the
Irving House, lbs been Obliged TO Close as did his
brother of the Ayenue House, some months ago.
Whethe this family falling in owing to the higher
prices or the gentenlen's incapacity for business,
cannot say. Unfortunately many tratlesmen
have been loser by the trancaction. One, a
butter merchant, lost over $500. The account
never being allowed TO run over month, some
idea OF The expenses of sucl, establishments may
be formed from thus item. Is. IL.
4 ohMonday Forrest btgins nm engagement at The
National. Miss Logan. the poetess and actress
has been re-ensaged' OF iisley's. She has drawn
the b, st houses OF the season. '..3j ~
On Friday we had case of two women cowhi-
ding man. so you see recent lecture here on
"omn'''s rights has made sinking influence.
fEs7 Yours truly, -Ata X. 4;
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