Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-05

correspondence o. the Richmond Enquirer
WAsHIseroS D4c. 81, lSrs.
Gen. Walkers ArriraI-Grand BaI-lnd,nq M
cations Washington Thsatre-G,n. Oui,manA>
Absence of tie members Sc.
Gen. Walker arrived here last nigh, and ,ras va
ceved with great enthusiasm bv vast ,athsrin, ot
of our people, who, from curiosity or sv,npathv for
rIne grey-eyed man, had assembled to greet him
he was called upon TO speak, but very prud,nliv De
clinsd doing 30. Ii would seem, il We may Judge
from such Indications that "ibustering" ia II con.
fined to the extreme South alone. The subec, of his
capture was before the Cabinet to-day, and j. the
general topic in all circles. This will probably be-
curious case for the courts before il s terminated
Last night the Grand Ball OF the season came of
at the spacious residence of the Postmaster General
Five or si1 hundred cards had been Issued ami the
crowd was immense. Among the notables ,rssaut
were Mr. Breckinridge, Vice PRECEDENT; Lord Napier
Secretaries Cobb and Thompson, Mr.. King. 1t As
sistant Postmaster General, and host of distinguish
cd members. The agreeable hostess receiv.
ed her numerous guests with an air OF suayiry
peculiar to herself and her charming daughter l,he
orlliiancy OF whose diamonds was only ecpse,i by
the more sparkling ustre of her eyesj was as usual
tne centre oil circle of ardent admr-rs-,hs
evening star, smldst vast galaxy. The sup
per was unsurpassed in quality-being in Gau.ier's
best style-and almost unbounded in quantity The
music was excellent, and in the bewderipg mazes
Of the dance
Lightly passed the rosy hours
As the breath of morn flowers
Or "a the gentle gales that play,
Thro' murmuring leaves at close of day:
And when the "wee small hours" indicated the
time for retiring, many gallant beau and signing
beauty cast last "ingering look" upon the scene
where they had so joyous been. Long may the sun
ny South boast OF such true and noble hearts a. on
this OCCASION indicated 80 well her claims to tie cha
racter she has ever sustained-the land of Beauty
Generosity and Chivary.
Several delegations Of Indians are ar present So
journing in our city. The Pawnees and Poncas from
the Northwestern Territories are the first of ii.ir
tribe who have ever crossed the Mississippi. They
are hne looking men of stalwart frame, aud
good features We were present at all Interesting
exhibition OF the customs Of thess tribes few days
since, through the polteness OF Major Denison their
agent. We were particularly pleased with their ma
tive eloquence-thsir earnest songs-and their excl
ting ware snce. They believe that the Great Spirit
lives IN the white man, and feel themselves 20 be
| very poor Whenever they shake the white man BY
the hand, or touch his person land can say from ex
perience that their hugging not the most pleasant
| feature OF the eveningl they quickly place their
hands upon their hearts that they may they think
"get the good heart Of the white man." This pecu
liar entertainment tended to awaken in the hearts o
all present. lively interest for that fast declining
race which has added to the pages of our coun;rys
| history the ever.to.becherished names of MassG
soft, and Pocahontas.
| The Washington Theatre is nearly completed. ana
| will be opened on New Years night With an ell
| although rather small building, this undertaking
| must prove decided hit" in city like Washing
! ton. The tendencies of well.conduc,ed Theatre
extremely sslutary and we wish that such places
Of innocent amusement might bo patronzed more
generally by our citizens.
A few days since We had the pleasure of chs,
with our old and esteemed friend, Gen. John a..
Quitman, the Jealous and faithful champion of the
Southern Democracy. He will, after the re rs.
sembling Of Congress, introduce bill for the repeal
or modification Of our neutrality laws. His health is
not so good as we could wish, yet he will still be
found foremost in the ranks whenever the interests
or principles of hs darling South disregarded or
assailed May the hand of time deal lightly with the
chivalrous and patriotic Quitman
The greater part of the members are spending the
holidays at home. When they return, we presume
| they will 90 to work in good earnest, and settle
some Of the knotty points that have become subjects
of legislation. Wishing them, az well as the reader.
of the Enquirer, and the Editors, too, merry Chrst
mas and happy new year. sln, you're, Hal.