Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-03-09

wA-Hsoros, March >, 1856.

WA-HuoTov, March ,, 1858.
oFFIoE BEeGARs-EHE LoBBy-JUDoH DOUGLAS.
Surely it win not be denied that this is q great
country, and that ell sorts Of people dwell therein
This fact stands out 90 prominently at Washington,
that no one thinks Of controverting it. Uncle Sam
IS supposed to he very rich old gentleman; and as
he has many favors to bestow, in the shane Of nat
ronage a host Of friends and admirers can always
be found around him. Who is thst nice little man
couversing with the President: That is Charles
Metternicb, Of Wisconsin He is an applicant for
Tie appointment Of Minister Plsnipotentiary and
Envoy Extraordinary to the Imperial Court Of
France Should he be disappointed in his aspira-
lions, he would doubtless accept the Consulship to
H59d1di What is the name Of that man standing
il his rear, with a bundle Of papers in his hand?-
That is Patrick ORafery, who wants to be the
keeper Of light house on Cape Cod. And that
plain looking man, with the face Of parson, who
is he? That is Thomas Poodles, Of Yermont-the
most eccentric character in the green mountain
State. He writes poetry, plays on the violin, and
whistles psalms according to the stre.est rules Of
musical science There is nothing that a Yankee
can d. that's not just to his hand. Thomas has
taken it into his head chat be is peculiarly qualified
for the London Consulship Verify, he would cut
figure in the great metropolis ofthe British Empire
Aud that lady dressed in deep mouraing--Who is
sle. rhe widow lIcCrce who has come TO
beg an Office for her son. Just observe the tears
that are uieaiug down her cheeks. Come-let as
IseF On some future occasion, viii again amuse
y.l bv pointing ont and giving short history Of the
yael5us oHce bcggaEs, that daily in.est the White
House and line several departments Of the govern
mcut
We vii. now wend orr way to the Capitol. This
is the Rotauda. Do you see that old gentleman,
whose emphatic gestures, show that he is talking
about something that deeply concerns him? That
is Timothy sailmaker, of Long Island. He wishes
Congress to authorize the establishment Of line Of
steamers between the cities Of New York and Rio
Jauciro. He is giving instructions to his lobby
agent, There stands one Of the shrewdest 5orsrs in
Washington He is from the far west, and wants
Con-rass to make a liberal grant Of land to pro-
ies,sd railroad. There goes the India Rubber man.
lie is after an extension of his patent Here comes
o gentleman who thinks he viii be able to get Con-
gress 10 make an appropriation for the cOnstruc-
lion Of a canal, on the Indiana side Of the river,
around the Falls Of the Ohio. Who is that fellow,
whose couateuar oe is hid in hicket of hair That
is Napoleon B0napare Smith-the most enterpris-
ing member of the great Smith family. 1t is sufi-
cient to say that he is o New York politician Of
doubtful morals and yainly imagines that he can
influence the Senate of the United States to rejeco
the nomination Of Collector schell Ny stars what
a beautiful woman That is Luoretia Borgia, Of
Boston, the most successful lobbyie that ever made
her appearance before Congressional audience.
The hearts of the young members cannot resist her
charms and they are obliged vote as she desires.
Nearly every one ofthe fifty gentlemen that you see,
including the pretty lady, has some sort Of an ak
to grind before leaving the city. But enough Of
this.
WewiU nov 90 to the Senate, and take glance
at the maguates Of the land. Do you know that lit
tie man with a pensi7e look, indicating much in
wl-i trouble? That is Judge Douglas, Of Illinois.
His opposition to the Administration, on the ques-
ton Of the admission Of Kansas into the Union
under the Lecompton constitution, has "sot him
back" in Democratic estimation, at least quarter
Of century. reg5st his course, but ''let him
rip" Noon man, however great his ability, can
seriously damage the Democratic party. The Kan
sls and Minnesota bills, will be united and carried
triumphanty through both branches Of Congress,
in despite Of Douglas and his followers, aided as
they are by the entire Black Republican force
Three hearty cheers for President Buchanan-the
noble old statesman, who has the head to conceive
what's right and the moral courage 10 execute it.
HALIFAX.
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