The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-02-28

Ny DEAR DocroR: You do not presume, expect me to
give you did yesterday every and the minuest parc
ular that appertans to my visit to Washington The time
not shall have to the less important oc
for verbal communication The more important
such those that will lead into the of life here
it is and those that will tend however indirectly TO ad
my prospects of success must occupy my attention
in this and subsequent letters.
have made some Roadway towards the accomplishment
of my chief object in coming in forming the acquaintance
of distinguished member of Congress- in the manner
that will presently appear
Hack, sir shack p ahacklD chimed in in harmony
multitude of voices about yesterday stepped out
upon the porch Of the hotel and before of IT.
in the centre of crowd of tumutuous hack drivers
who pulling me in every possible direction gradually
bearing with them out into the demonstrated
in vain, awhile; but, finding remonstrance useless at
length broke from them violently and returned deGanty
to the door, gentleman who must have noticed the VIC
tory, stepped immediately my side.
Gan elegant day" he remarked.
was inwardly wild in my happiness as replied,
Elegant sir so springfield
Have you been In the city long y he asked.
"Not long, told him, and gave him slight account
of my arrival the previous evening He seemed inter-
ested in me- and invited walk with him the
nue.. did not know him, but as he gentleman
thanked him kindly accepting his invitation with the
suggestion however that there time it might be
passed by must be particularly happy in my unnten-
,onal saies There several persons standing
who at this broke out into uncomfortable gust of mer
ment in which, of course had to participate although
why the occasion of it. had idea than the
in the moon.
Seeing, presently that there likelihood of the
crowds passing by for time ntimated to the gen
teman that was ready to walk with him. on which he
took my arm and started off down the together
He'was very communicative but think of detail
ing the conversation that passed between Much of it
was confidential. When we had walked some distance
he stopped he to the door of large saloon, it
is here called and asked if would have any objection
to joining him in glass OF appe-toddy. Now you know
that at home drink but seldom and when do prefer
to do privately in my room but here in Washing
tom told it is customary, and fashionable for the
finest gentlemen to frequent the saloons and to refrain
from doing would be 10 place ones self out of the pale
of their society had to assent to his proposition;
sorry gave opportunity Of inspecting
Of the most familiar institutions of the city. 1t large
apartment, ornamented to profuson with glded walls
hing with play-bls magnificent mirrors and pictures,
many of which was ashamed TO be gazing at. On
side long counters for the liquors. which
arranged in dazzling briancy behind it, and one in
marked contrast to the other in dirty condition from the
use it put to- the distribution of oysters in the SHE'LL
they say On the other side of the arranged
tables which files Of newspapers and round
OF winch sat gentlemen,
arguing, or sleeping, as the case might be.
Do you know who that p asked my friend pointing
to who enthusiastically engaged in some political
dsputaton.
l. of course, replied negatively ......
" That" said he, "is the Hon. Mr.. Bio emup."
l could hardly believe my eyes. "Whatn inquired,
the who illustravely sketched in Harpers
Magazine some time ago"
The same" he answered "would you like to become
acquainted with him ??
ado know him, then 7" asked eagerly.
aOh be sure" he replied he is old friend of mine.
What is your name
told him. Twas all in a tremor of agitation.
"Mr. Bo'emup" said my friend "sha interrupt you
for instant y
Certainly, sir y replied Mr.. Blo'emup.
evil you step this way, then moment2 wish to
introduce to you my friend, Mr.. Flyleaf"
"From where 2" asked Mr.. Bo'emup
"Stubbleown, Iowa." l hastily interposed. / could
barely artcuate the words
aAh from Iowa he returned; al happy to make your
acquaintance sir How long do you propose remaining
in the city,"
"UnGl | get Office" replied hurriedly Hand
perhaps Mr.. Boemup as am inexperienced in such mat
tiers, would like time, when you have leisure to
ask your advice to the in which ought to pro-
ceed."
Certainly, sir" replied Mr.. Blo'emup
had been rather too hasy. was III. spoks
unrehecngy but the WORDS were our ana 1T was too late
to recall them
ave were about to take drink Mr. Blo'emup" said my
friend gracefully relieving from my embarrassment
twill you join 81"
81 don't mind" replied Mr.. Bloemup; fare you ac-
quainted with my friend here gentlemen z"
As not, duly introduced, on which his
friends also invited to participate with us in the en-
tetainmen and ranged ourselves along the counter in
preparation After each had ordered what he desired
"Perhaps' said my friend, "you would take few oys-
ters with the drinks, gentlemen
No dissenting, the oysters, welcome enough to me-
spread before u.s. 6eg
"What kind of an Office would you like 2" asked Mr.
Blo'emup ofme, as he began to prepare his oysters
told him would like good office in Washington
but that, nnacquanted with the different kinds
and grades it was mmateral which, considering 1t paid
"What influence you bring to bear in your favor 2"
he asked
told him that desired to enlist the influence of few
men of importance here if could make their acauant-
and among them that should be pleased to have the
privilege of referring to him that had brought letter
of introduction to MEMBER whom had not yet seen but
whom had no doubt he acquainted with, Mr. Ram
rod who, after inspecting my recommendations would
vouch for my responsibility that had brought with me-
besides my letter of introduction file Of recommends
tons from my neghbors at home and Others and that
he desired, could show them to him at the moment as
took the precaution to have them always at hand.
"No' he replied, your face is a sufficient recon-
mendaton to Fill your glass againle
did so. The conversation was continued In a rambling
way, but how long have not the remotest idea All
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