Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-01-23
RAsHINGTON CORRESPONDBNCE.

! WAsHwGTOE jar. Is, 1853.
DEAR DUSEIEGToN We steal away from the
hustle Of this political Babel and find qaiet
corner from which we may peep out upon the busy
thrOng moving around US, and write you the results
! Of our observations.
! Il is five o'clock in the evening, aud dense
crowd is already assembled in the spacious apart.
ments Of Browns Hotel The world in miniature
is here; men from all sections of this great eoun-
try, representing every grade Of society and every
condition Of life, have met together, attracted by
no social affinity, bound together by ties Of sym
pathy or affection, but thrown by accident, as it
were, upon the same stage Of setion, each pursuing
his own separate and selfish object Indifferent to
the success Of his neighbor and insensible to his
sOrrOWs-all travelling the same road, spurred on
by the same instinct Of Observation-Disclosures by
the same eager desire for place or promotion, yet
offering each other no friendly word by the road
si5e no kindly greeting to cheer the WEAKNESS Of
| the way.
| Amidst the eager thTong Of osioe- seekers, that
sweeps through the crowded halls, you viii see an
occasional face beaming with smiles or glowing
With serene satisfaction. Such fortunate Physi-
OgnOuies belong to those who have grstifed their
ambition or have no ambition to crafty. Some
grave and diguifed Senator, rejoicing in the Pleni
tude Of his fame and in the fulness Of his stomach
flor dinner is just over lOlling luzuriOusly in his
elbow chair, and indulging vOluptuOus visions Of
honors and oysters as yet unrealized; some fortu-
nate applicant for Office, with his hand thrust deep
into his pocket, that he may have tangible assur-
auce that his hard earned commission is yet safe in
its depository; some unaedged NJ C., swelling with
selfcouceit, fdgetty as country girl in her unao
cUstomed fnery, and wearing his recent dignity
lille strait.jacket-- these relieve the glOouier
6f;ures Of the canvass, and convert your weeping
pl ilOsopher into disciple Of Demooritus.
Conspicuous amidst the group which surrounds
him, we observe the gigantic form Of the recently
appointed Governor Of Nebraska-Wm. A. Richard
sOn-the Little Giants big political brother, who
q ded Douglas in bringing the Kansas bin into ex-
i,rence, and who VIII aid him in his attempt stran
gle the infant commonwealth il lie cradle.
Near him is seated Senator Brown, Of Mississippi,
fresh from the fields of his Eealy-Von hOnors, aud
ger to gain greener laurels in the contest now 60
ing on between the author Of the Nebraska Bill and
its defenders.
Carolina. You will distinguish his clear, sOnOrOus
voice, rising above the confused murmur Of the
hail, in those firm, determined tones which we have
so often heard ringing through the House Of Repre-
sentatiVes, and shilling its angriest tumult.
That gray-haired, but vigorous old man, cOnvers-
in & with Mr. Orr is the Hon. Benz. Fitzpatrick, of
Alabama, who presided over the Senate during the
stormy discussion which took place at the beginning
Of the present session of Congress. We witnessed
with admiration his prompt impartial conduct upon
the exciting occasion when Senator Douglas deliv-
cred his pOmpOus pronuuciamentO against the Kan
sas policy Of the administration. This was at once
an interesting and melancholy occasion 1t had
been rumOred through the city on Tuesday evening,
that Douglas would deliver Wednesday, his great
speech against the LecomptOn Constitution At
eleven o'clock on the morning of the 9th Of Dec,
the galleries Of the Senate chamber we're crowded
with eager and interested spectators comprising the
wisdom and the beauty of the nation Mr. Douglas
arose amidst the profoundest silence and attention
Of that immense assembage. On one Of the front
benches of the gallery, Immediately the seat Of
Senator Bigler, Of Pennsylvania, was seated the &C
oomplished lady of the distinguished Senator from
Illinois, her fair young face glowing with youth, in
nocence and beauty, the almost chjldIke loveliness
of her features warmed into dignity by the excite
ment Of the occasion, and her dark eye kindling
with pride as she gazed around upon that immense
multitude chained in silence by the power of her
husbands genius.
It was painful to witness the innocent emulation
Of that fair young creature, and to know, did
know, that she was rejoicing over sacrifice instead
of a triumph. It was melancholy to see mighty
intellect bowed down to the fOot-sool of sefinter
est depraved by ambition and fettered by prejudice
but it was dOubly painful when reflected that the
afectionate hopes of pure fresh heart we're to be
crushed in the ruin of his political reputation.
Mr.. Douglas speech was received with applause
by the Black-Republican Senators, and BY portion
Of the spectators in the gallery.
Mr.. Bigler arose to reply. and at this moment
Mrs Douglas, who, in the intensity of her interest,
leaned over the railing, dropped her handkerchief,
which fell at the feet of the Pennsylvania Senator.
Mr. Bigler took up the gauntlet, and qusiling before
the battery of bright eyes that assaulted him from
the gallery, bowed gallantly the fair challenger
and returned the token. He pitched into Mr.. Dis
argument, however, in a style that indicated in
tention to hold him vicariously responsible-for his
lady's defiance.
The great speech of Mr. Douglas has gone forth
to the nation-has been read and admired by thou
sands, and has had its effect. But after all, public
sentiment at the North is settling down in favor Of
the views Of the Administration, aud the harmony
Of the party will not be seriously disturbed.
Among the many able arguments that have appear
ed in defence of Mr.. Buchanan's Kansas policy,
none hos contributed so much sustain and enforce
he justice Of that policy the able letter OfPos-
Master General Brown, to the Democracy Of Phils-
delphia. Simple in its style and satisfactory in its
reasoning, it carry conviction to every uupre
Juiiced mind that gives it an attentive Perusa-
On Friday night last Mrs Brown gave an elegant
entertainment to her Tennessee friends now in this
city. Every body enjoyed the evening, and went
home rejoicing in being TeaHessean, and proud to
claim Gov. Brown and his accomplished lady and
daughter as repres eusatigcs Of our noble State.
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