The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-24

are january He sSsed here, the F. F. VS. extend
tt tees aespsAf>cQea TO all gentlemen, especially
stnnCeEs, VINO & them the favor Of dropping in up
on fneYn g1et.y in the evenings in their handsome
a. Artments. Retired statesmen and plethOric money
brokers' are among the hospitable entertainers in this
fashion, and their hospitality Is OF such liberal
character that not only do they extend it to all who
come unbidden to the feast, but like the rich man
mentioned in book which must be very familiar to
them, they send out their servants (known
in their peculiar phraseology as "plants) to
bring in all whom they can induce to enter.
Their board is supplied with the best that the
country can afford, and all who come are welcome
to partake Of the good things spread before them
Venison and wild turkey and that luscious fowl OF
the Potomac-the canvas back-are never wantingi
and to wash down the edbles there is an uDfailing
supply of Hedseick, Otard and sherry described as
being of the best vintage light, dry and very pecu
liar. He would be a ridiculous epicure who could
not enjoy himself with such good things, particular
ly when he has not to pay for them And then, be-
Sides in these pleasant rooms, there is objection
at all to gentlemen taking little game of faro or
poker, or any other game of chance. Indeed. they
cannot better crafty their liberal hosts than by in
dulging in these innocent amusements. Such
places of enjoyment and recreation among the go
ries of Washington. Those who keep them seem to
be incapable of counting the cost AS an instance
of their prodigality, may mention the fact that
one of these worthy gentlemen, whose salons happen
to be separated by the habitatiOn of bookseller
who has grown wealthy under the fostering infu-
ence of Congress and the beautiful system of con-
SJructlVe DOok-ueHVSrles meunuers, agreed
pay $4,000 for the intervening apartments of
the dealer in books, 30 as to have splendid suite Of
rooms for the entertainment of his guests.
Is it any wonder, then, that Washington is great
bic people should flock to it from all sections of the
Union? With the hotel accommodations that have
described with the musical tastes that have limited
at; with the charms OF these gay salons, and with
the nightly recurring parties at the houses of Cab
net minister's foreign ambassadors and members OF
the Senate and House, it is not to be marveled at
that it is overfowing with visfers at this moment
and that it presents to the eye OF the curous locker
on asextraordinary spectacle of social manners as
can be exhibited on this continent.
Correspondence Of the Boston Post.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1858.
The Mormon Qiestioe-Cun 10 be Settled Pedceabty'-The
Laurence &c Stone Case.
Some interesting important discussions have taken
place lately among gentlemen in high positions here in
volvng suggestions which look to peaceful settlement Of
the Utah question Such settlement is undoubtedly emf
neny desirable, but il seems hitherto, 10 have
been thought of since hostile attitude has been assumed
by Brigham Young, and since IL appeared that he
States government by force The general idea has
been Hnt, in order 70 vindicate the authority
of = fvernmeht, we must burn destroy, and kill
the lines and pracuceso the Mormons that we have
consplated the summary destruction of this large com
muny by ball. bayonet and sabre, without voice being
raised favor Of more gentle counsels Perhaps this
tire want OF sympathy with the Mormons--perhaPs
the why the wish for devastating retribu
tion has been thus uppermost in the minds of the
American peopehas been because was the general be-
cf that Brigham Young was at all hazards determined TO
hold Utah, and To maintain his theocrac despotism
against the authority Of the United States and also within
item How far these feelings now undoubtedly enter
tanned by the whole country and how r the views Of tho
admins traton might be changed, understood that
the desire Of the Mormons not 10 contest the authority
Of United States but simply place themselves in
spo, where they would conflict with no government and
where they might be independent without being traitors,
Is ore of the questions which has lately been discussed
suggestion has been made that tho immense expense
which must attend the carrying on of proraced Nor
might be saved to our depleted treasury, and
md
avoided should Brigham Young and his followers be found
willing 10 peacefully out of the territory Of the
United States and set up their temple In spot which
might deta shed any other sovereignty and become
the inheritance of the Saints. Perhaps Mexico might be
willing 10 sell Sonora perhaps island in the Pacific
might be found where the new Jerusalem or new Zion
might be built without interfering with anybody. Both
quarters which give them weight and though posi-
bly, not authority Also as yet, still the sembance OF It.
II Is estimated that will cost this government 70 reduce
the Mormons by forcc-which means hor entire deruc
ton-not less than thirty millions Of dollars. The devas
aton Of property cannot of course be well estimated but
II would necessarily be immense, spco Great salt Lake
City ard the Utah valley would unquesonaby be left at
the end moro melancholy desert than was before the
band Of the white turned up It's virgin soil.
The destruction Of human life is matter for the Peace
Society but will also doubtless temper the conclusions
Of every humane individual who fleets upon the subject
say that considerations OF this sort have pressed
themselves upon the attention OF gentlemen here who
occupy the position OF legislators Of the nation. What
they will come 10 cannot undertake 10 say.
Is believed that the investigation, results In any
thing will show Of the $50 coo which has yet
been, rs nave seen, tne supct OF femMk-th Is tnat
the Of went particularly To members Of Con-
Eress but 20 satisfy and buy OIL the wool growing nte
rest Lawrence, Stone 90 wanted free wool, and Of
the opposition 90 their wishes from the wool
growers. suppose that the money was paid TO the
agents of the latter but t not surposabc TIA, single
irm bore the whole burden OF bhyng up extensive
interest s said on the contrary that the total amount
rdisod redched ne enormous sun, Of hag million Of
dollars. This, however, is easily credible when "
known that one firm contributed sixth OF tho
whole but does not seem credible that this immense
could have been expended Such amount Of mo-
ney that would have carried any through the
Congress.