New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-14

tIckrHeIt, we generally aeeP ieSaA"N7' vi "'' ~
roar, pr receive il only as mosotosous incentive
reppse. Bat be nervous once, a. was last night
s,isersble little old maid that ! auh-and realize the
eternal olatter Of monster hotel Add 10 tie nose
an atsaosIhtre made rp-"en, a man y Dut
patched fool 10 say what makes up 'ha' atmosphere
ard you have two evils that "ouil "'f7J even d.
staff 10 find his ease N his ION.
Among the r,Ore noted in washington The Ma
.iopal-a mammoth Establishment. IL Is, behoye,
IN. lareest accommodating four or five hundred guests
Its present proprietor Mr.. Guy, has expended literally
in refting and furnishing the Old concern Ini- gen
temans striking resemblance to Gen. Cass' ard the
Senator. residence OF the hotel, have given rise 20
numerous n1sadyentures and good stories; for the
truth Of which last, however will not vouch. For
Instance il told with much gusto that gentleman
from down East full Of complaint and in search OF the
landlord, unhsppiiy against our disnh-d Senator,
and exclaimed:
"I ssy old fellow, sorry t' trouble you, bat do You
know where they have put NE =
Gen. Cnss, thinking this some unsatI-hed ofioe-
seeker responded good naturedly " Indeed do not,
Sir"
"why, in The ioost internal place ever saw. Now
ny lettors ought to put me through old cock-sach
letter."
"My dear Sir, | nm very sorry, but you must be
aware that my infu6nce hercis very limited
avery limited Oh, come now, that's too good.
Whv Gene1sl Duck, Of the Ball Eagle, Middlsburg
told me you were head cook and bottle washer"
General Duck is very complimentary, but mis'a
KEN assure you, Sir. / would adyise yen to 60 to
Gen. Pierce
$50 to Gen. Perce-well, you are creamy-whaf
and ak him for corner fthe White ITouse' Come
now, Old Duck said you would give me shake down
in your own room if necessary
al fear. Sir. vou ~ labOring under some error"
exclaimed Gen. Cas-, about this time coming 70 tho
conclusion that the man was mad bid you good
day. >ir-my time is very much occupied at pres
" ent. Good day, Sr-good day"
Tie disappointed complainant was about seizing the
great expourder of International Law by the arIn
when a grnuing servant informed him Of bis mistake
lie waa somow what dismayed bat, unfortunately meet
pe Cen c. the next day, and certain Of biz man, he
shouted 81 say, Guy, hang me, if didn't take
"old Cas- for you yesterday and dry square toes
looked heat tightening at Inc, tel you.'
"Sir," responded the grave Senator, with intense
solempity, "you are now laboriDg under the same
extraordinary inatuation. mnst beg, Sir, that you
will not repeat It. Good morning, Sir"
1t is faid that the unhappy friend OF General Duck
These hotels have oach its circle ladies who labor
TO make their house the most attractive. The lanl
lord seconds the effort, and for that purpose gives
once every week what they call " Hop tho ladies
re.dent acting as patronesses, and issuing the invita-
tons. have appeared at only one-that one, am
assured being considered the most brilliant Of the
eon II took place at the National Hotel last Monday
evening. The large dining hall cleared OF its furni
ture. made beautiful ballroom. 1t w. well filed
when arrived. The frat saw to recognize, was the
burlv and humorous Senator from New-EIampshre.
He takes part in all these gay gatherings, and having
latolv delivered an cloqueu effort on the wrongs OF
Kansas bis onshpis in iull His lady, one of
The latronesses, received Us with dignity and grace
Behind her was one, drcately beautiful as water
hly-or rather watcrily with the faintest tirge Of
rose upon it-who will day be more admired than
either parent With living directory at my side,
took a seat and adjusting my god-rms, prepared Tor
| n look Il the men and women We read of. Hear him.
DO you zee that tall slender, gentlcnauly- y-looking
Individual slowly, ard with contin1cd bows, making
| his way with lady on lis ann That is Governor
Jones of Tennessee and the Gdy he escorts, the true
model OF an American lady-dienfcd graceful and
acconplishcd-is Nr. General Crittenden OF ken-
uckv Look well for YOU one much spoken of as
uosscesn all that goes to make up character to love
and admire That light haired blue.eyed, rather Sc
we're locking gentleman imme dately beLni, ID Senator
Foster one OF the creation, WHO, a. yet, only de-
fUes his position Here comes Weller, the Senatorial
rcpresenatve from the faroff California, whose firm
face ndcotes fair OF good living. The lady on
| his arm. who sweeps on with such a commanding
presence is Mrs c. while at their side is the swas.
Ike lovely Ms. Weller. What stream OF SeIa-
| tors!-Nilson, Sumner Mallory Il have good joke
| about Liu) and Gen. Jones Of Iowa, the brigand in
rufilts. You see that large sleepyeyed, rather sui
| len.looking man, wcdging on his way. That is Mr.
Secretary Guthrie Of the few successful members
Of the present Administration You should attend his
levees lie has the handsomet rooms in the city, and
to grace them the fairest flowers called from Ken
tucky. That intecctusl-looklng lady. surrounded by
| grave seignois il Miss Belle Cas-; that other lady
waiting 60 spntely with officer, is The fascinating
| Mrs. L. Of New-Jersey and the gentleman locking
on with so much interest is Mr. Sidney Webser Pri-
vate Secretary 10 the President Note that toilet Of
! Mrs Il. Of New-York What an lr Of Paris is in its
| fl The lady speaking 20 her is the charming Mrs.
| S, also from New York. and one Of our pat-Onesses
| There Is tie lovely Mise Ada :. of Ohio ard the
sweet Miss T., under the guaIdaushiP of SIR. Pen
| nnotoI-"
stop here with ry informant, feeling satisfied hat
/ an robbing Tie Court Jogrnal Of preccas report
Ny fIisLd went on for pages, using most dexter
ously tie adjective, and giving minute description
of person and dress running from the grsvest polite.
to tie most minute point Of dress. Bat spare you all
thi-. NJ dear S. lie. me call yoar attention to two
more aud ain done. Tho first is Ar. Lewis Camp.
bella small. slender gentleman, with large, over
lsrgins head, and delicate features. He is a noted
man, &, tie political world well knows-wi.h rcprta.
ton made up Ike kite, out Of newspapers, and Ike
4 ktc low holding Il, hgh position by he cttcnuatnI