Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-12
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS RESIDENCE AT
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
The Washington correspondent of the Mont
gomery Advertiser in one of his late letters, gives
the following sketch of the residence of the Post
master General.
Before dismissing our first subject, to illustrate
the theme we cannot be led astray in speaking Of
the home of our ,0Orthy Postmaster General, which ac
cident gave the privilege of visiting West ofthe
Presidents and near what is termed the court limits
of the city, mot a very Democratic expression)
stands a noble mansion of red freestOne, and Of
very liberal proportions, which was previously the
home of the French Minister, Count de Sar-
teges. This ample dwelling Governor Brown had re-
fitted for his residence during his stay in Washing
ton As remarked, it is very rOOmy and may be
said to come up to the Southern notion of ga plenty
Of space for there is not another so prominent on
the street Within, the eye sees everything pleasant
and tasty for the comfort Of private citizen or for
the dignity and entertainment Of such members as
are presumed to be allotted to men In public stations
Unon the first floor are several spacious rooms with
high ceiling furnished in elegant style, which to-
gether afford pleasant promenade for large socials
while Immediately adjoining is an airy dining room,
TO which is added every convenience for serving up
the generous repast, which a bOunteOus soul only
knows how to provide hOspitable and agreeable
trait Of character for which the accomplished mis-
tress of the mansion has been fsr-famed among her
many acuuaintences. Opening out from this floor
you find delightful verandah, looking upon gar
den of Oriental beauty. 1t is unexpected to you,
which increases the pleasing effect and gratfes the
lover Of nature by spreading such choice selection
Immediately in reach. Here are walks, flowers,
shrubbery, shade to satisfy the most exquisite mind
in such city adOrnments. On warm evening, to
open door and easement and combine the inner and
outer attractions what grandeurs must be added to
the scene, and comfort to the assembled thrOnged
There enclosures Of green in the rear which per-
nit healthy flow Of air and secures glorious view Of
the expansive river and neighborng mountains upon
the Virginia bank Such rural advantages are |
franchises fully appreciatedb by those doomed to acity
life.
The upper portion of the house sustains the ap- /
pearances underneath, and perhaps surpasses in
rangement and comfort. Here the private par
lors wherein you viii discover the admirable taste
OF Mrs. Brown again, and her lovely daughter, Of
whom Tennessee is justly proud to regard the rep
resentaive of her fair population at the Federal city
Here is their home and all Within they preside
with that grace and propriety which so distinguish
ed the notable ladies Of the ancient Empire, whose
rule was the oracle and will Of the known world.
And here also you will find the Office of the Gov
ernOr, where his friends somstmes follow him on
official business At night and even at the midnight
hour may be found diligently investigating claims
and applications routes and propositions offered by
4 multitudinOus army of post masters, contractors
md interested parties who count largely upon the
attention the Post Master General will give them.
he tries not to dsappOint their good opinion, if JUS
ice TO all alike actuate them and his extensive eX-
1erience in the affairs of the country from long
public life can aid in advancing the common cause
temperance natural industry, great endurance
md discerning powers Of mind are advantageous
he President has been very successful in choosing
be right man for the post