Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-02-26
For the Delaware Republican.

For the Delaware Republican.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21st, 1851.
The Inauguration, and its attendant fcstiyi-
ties, are getting to be the all-absOrbing subject
Of conversation and preparation here. MILL
ners, dress makers, and merchant tallors, are
kept at work day and night. Hotel and board
ing-house keepers are putting in readiness
their utmost accommodations, and already tho
Inauguration throng is beginningto arrive. Mi.
Buchanan and Mr. Breckenridge are expected
here about the 25th. IL is not true that MT.
Buchanan has invited Mrs. Polk to preside Of
the White House. This is the destiny Of his
accomplished niece, who has been his house
keeper for several years, and who was with llhi
at London. His nephew is to be MS prlVate
secretary. In this connection, may as wen
explode another hoax that Mr.. Buchanans
ceiibacy has given rise TO, and which has pro-
bablyreached youby thistme. 1t is simply, that
while at London, he formed an acquaintance,
and entered into matrimonial engagementwiih
II Duchess occupying relationship very near
the throne; that she is to arrive here with Loru
Napier, by the 4th of March, and that the mar
rage ceremony is to be performed on the ocea-
sion of the Inauguration, immediately alter the
inaugural ceremonies. / speak knowingly
when pronounce this all hoax.
see that the papers are still Specializing in
regard to the object of Mr.. Buchanan's recent
visit to Washington. If any of your readers
are yet in want of information on that subject,
] can tell them the precise object of the said
visit. 1t was simply to give the Leading
Democrats, and Others here, an opportu-
nifty to deliver themselves of any sugges-
tons that they might see fit to make IN
regard to the constitution of the Cabinet, on
the principle that many heads are better than
one, if some are sleeps heads. Having given
respectful audience to all sSch suggestions, he
returned to WheOtland to make up his own
mind on the subject, which will not be definite
ly known until he sends his appointments to.
the Senate on the 18th of March.
The Clarendon Treaty r.i'i not be dis
nnsad .sst S,TilIg tire present administration. III
is trne that Mr.. Buchanan has not in tlss.least
intenered with its consideration by the Senaie,
hut the matter has been TALKED orer In References
to his known sentiments on the subject $50 y,
large majority of the Senators are disposed 10
let the country have the benefit Of his diploma
tic experience and mature judgment.
There is no doubt but that the Senate bill
reiinding to Virginia and Maryland the money
that they furnished the general government TO
construct the first public buildings in wash
ington City, will pass both Houses. Such an
act, sanctioned by these two States, will forever
bar any legal objections that they might raise
against the future removal of the seat Of Co.
yernment.
The consideration of the impeachment case
of Judge Watrons is in order for to-day. VI
course, his trial will not be brought on tins
Session. as there will not be sufficient time to
give him proper notice. | have copy Of the
allegations against him, and have written Ia a
legal friend residing near him TO ascertain the
nature OF his defence, all which will lay be-
fore You on the receipt of the latter. l have
some interesting facts concerning the wagon
road to California, which will also lay before
you, as soon as can spare the space.
Quite an excitement was created among the
politicians here this morning, by the circula-
ton of rumor that Col. Forney was to be the
new Secretary of State. However, the most
knowing ones stick to IL that General Cass IS
the man.
| Last evening, miserable rowdy threw yitriol
on the dress Of a lady promenading with her
husband on Pennsylvania Avenue. The nus
band happened to see him in the act, and
seizing him by the collar, drew a cowhidee,
which he seems to carry about him for suqh
occasions, and gave the scamp most glorious
aagellation, which was highly enjoyed by the
spectators, after which he was handed over 10
| policeman.
The Senate's Subm rine Telegraph Bill, rs
amended by the House, will have no difficulty
in again passing the Senate. The act liner. rs
ing the pay of army officers, has received the
signature of the President. Mr.. Stewards bill
for the exploration of the Niger will hardly be
disposed Of this Session. Mr.. Gwin will ove1do
the thing in proposing three Pacific Railroads,
A bill for one great central route is the only
one that stands any chance of passing through
Congress, at present. 1t is not true that Presi'
dent Pierce contemplates Southern tourlai
the close of his administration.
Intelligence has Just arrived here OF an ap
pretended negro instruction in Fauquik
. county, Virginia, embracing that and .scYl&
! adjoining cousties. The day set seems To ~
been Inauguration day, when ii was expeete
} that many of the whites would be in Washing
, ton, Several arrests have been made, and grea
excitement prevails.
A beautiful scene is in preparation her
under the direction of one Of our dancing
masters for the Inauguration Ball. 1t is q kin
of pantomimic, operate dance, called tn
So Union Promenade" composed for the occp
sion, and to be performed by sett from ever
State of the Union, dressed in fancy costume
and hearing emblems, representing the prlnci
pal occupations, peculiarities, &c., of th
respective States. The dance is to be com
menced by thirteen sets, from the origina
Thirteen States, and to be Joined by tn
other sets falling in, in historical order
Several tunes are to be played during the pei
formance, commencing with Yankee Doodle
including Hail Columbia, and the Star Span
gled Banner. The performance is to close b.
grand finale, in which the individual set
will dissolve, and the beauty, intelligence an
galantry OF the nation, become so thorough
mingled, that no participant or spectator cal
ever forget this beautiful and impressive cove
nant of national friendship and unity.
NEDEGKLANSs--
p. ST. open this letter to add that mes
senger has lust informed me that warrants hay
been issued for the arrest Of Messrs. Gilbert d
N. Y, and Davis, of Md, who are supposed
be making arrangements for a hostile meeting
on Monday. think that there must be som
mistake about the matter. do not think Thu
Mr.. Gilbert has yet challenged any one. II Il
has, it is probably some one outside of the IL
vestigating Committee. N. N.