The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-15
COrrespOndence of the Pioneer.
ashfnytOn-SenatOr Douglas and the
Presfdency-Presiden Mcssage-Fash-
iOnable Life-Gcn. Cass-MinnesOta At
fairs-Health Of the President, &c.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1854.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2, 1854.
MY DEAR SIR The Federal City is now
all astir for the approaching session of Con-
gress-most of the members of which body
have already arrived, and after few months
mingilng with their constituents are fully pre-
pared to enter upon the discharge of their du-
ties.
Being the last session of the present Con-
gress, it is not improbable that this will be an
exciting meeting. The opponents of the Nc
braska bill-embodened by the result of the
late elections, will let no chance escape in
which they can show their hate for that meas
urc.
Senator DOUGLAS is on the ground and from
all l can learn, feels not the least discouraged
at the result in the North. do not believe
he will allow his name to 60 before the Ma
tional Convention in connection with the next
Presidency. AS the session draws to close,
however, l shall be the better prepared to
judge.
The Message of President Pierce is looked
for with much anxiety; some predicting he
will disavOw all conniyance at the Nebraska
bill-Others claiming that he will seek to make
it the great test of the party. Especially is
this paper looked forward to with interest, on
account of our present relations with Europe
If he comes out decided and manly for Amer
lean rights and American dignity he will win
back many Of those Of his own party hitherto
inimical to him, as they say, for his want OF
nerre!
Notwithstanding the tightncss of the times
has effected the people of this city much; yet
one not "behind tn, scenes would Judge
money was never so abundant as at present.
Parties are nightly given, costing thousands
of dollars, each seeming to think that the way
to rsspectabilHy is through the palate.
General CAss is here, and it is said, will be
elected President Of the Senate. Poor old
man Though he looks better than last win
ter it is evident he soon will be no morc-his
faltcring step and tremulous voice leave us no
room to doubt that his days are few to live !
lie will leave an immortal fame behind him
and after he has gone his deeds in behalf of
his country will be appreciated.
AS requested, will endeavor to keep your
readers posted in relation to all matters con-
corning Minnesota. l have not seen your
Delegate yet, although have cnqurcd after
him repeatedly. 1t may be, however, that he
has not yet arrived from home. ! understood
since reaching here that it is not improbable
Congress will reto the bill passed by your Leg
stature, out of which the noise and confusion
relative to the fraud grew. Not being resi-
dent of Minnesota, know not the ct ccteras of
this case, but, from the lights before me, be-
lievc this is is the only way the members can
maintain their honor.
President Pierce has entirely recovered from
his late illness; although since the death Of his
only child, it is said he has lost all that buoy
ancy of spirits which formerly Characterised
him.
But enough for the present. When the Solons
of the Nation convene shall have more that
is of interest to you and your readers to COM
municate. Until then, adieu.