The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-06
MEETING OF CONGRESS.
OrK WASHINGTON coRRFSPoSDEScr
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 1863.
The Rush to hs Political MerTolis-Antrals Of Con.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1853.
The Rp,A 10 hs Political H,trsyclis-Artrals Of Con
gresmen--71e Cropds Of Lo1srtes, d., DC
Persons residing at distance from the capital who
have never witnessed similar scenes have no ade-
quac idea of the effect Of the assembling Of Congress up
on all classes this city The Transformation Attending
Il is complete sudden, magca-rrom the quiet Of a sun.
day morning to the nose hustle and hurry of the gala
day First tho renovatons, including houses fur.
nture ardere veres dresses costumes and faces The
just made 10 their winning aud al
actve smiles upon the arrival OF the honorable Senator's
and members Of the House.
Among the arrivals at The National Hotel (which bv
the way entirely rejuvcnated) Vice President Brecs
nridge. He Was warmly greeted bya very numerous
multitude Of frends who happened" during the even.
ing and than probable that an impromptu sere
made will extend the greeting far into the night
His arrival was quite unexpected, no notice hav.
ing been given that he was on his wsy
lis winning of receiving friends, and his frank
open way Of assoCiatng with them in public make him
many here tonight Who ready unhesititingy 70
declare him their hrs choice for the next candidate But
alas how ecing an things earthly, and what more
than hrst preferences Of partizan poltlcians
Imagine city containing some five large hotels and
several thousand clerks IN the different departments Of
the government each &C the latter o whom depen
dent uron senator member for the place they hold
and you viii have slight idea Of the crowds which
gregaie at the hotels upon the arrival OF the trains pay
their respects 90 their friends. Here Georgia man,
who asks YOU amiariy-stfIas Alex. stephens eomef'
"No.r "ob, that's too bad want 10 see him" And
here anxious Pcnnsyvanian who timdly inquiries of
the clerk hardly above his breath Governor Bger
In. He Is evidently not yet initiated into the boiling
cauldron of metropolitan politics, where many
small boast uf carrying many large Ia their
bteeches rocket and the In which the clerk orders
the gentomans card NJ 10 No AZ quite startlcs him
out of bis pruirciy. The republican members met
by their particular personal friends but they have
finger ~ the public pie at present their greetings
received by those who supposed 10 be
all powerful with the administration The ubiquitous
"Eeau Hickman" with his carefully trimmed mlstache
and the inevitable cyegass dangling at his button s con
graduating all the new comcrs ri Browns and the Ma
onal forgetting TO tell them that 1--WE don take any
but red checks now But the Third House. s also re
ceiving accesions quite those Of the two
upper houses and the prominent members seem 4,
tuk themselves Of far greater consequence than a mere
give better dinners and smoke better segafs and drink
choicer hquoref And s not the stomach deemed the
most accessible point In all mem Where is Macson9
The organization of both houses ia complete with
the exception Of the choice Of doorkecpcr the Senate
and therefore, the Message viii probably be received
shortly after Monday. in print and IL said
10 be very sensible statesmanlikc and effective produc
ton H. chief point viii be The review of foreign re-
tasons and the recommendations contains regarding
Mexico and Central America These will be of a very
definite and positive character II Is said and will take
ground or protectoate and the carry ing Of the Mon
roe doctrine Of which have beard much and 80
little of ts practical enforcement However, need not
anticipate es You will doubtless print the document in the
cven ne edition of Monday 's HrRnp
There much anxiety manft sted here to learn The
sul ii the Virginia Convention. We Wise and Hunter
factions have both many friends il the capital who are
ready 10 stake their Pile upon them iayVrtes carrying
the day.