The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-22
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DEMOCRAT,



DEAR DEMOCRAT; New Year was quite a fast
time in this city. 1t was the Presidents public
reception day. The Diplomatic Corps were first
admitted into his presence, after which everybody
regardless of sexes were privileged to visit and
extend to him the right hand Of friendship. The
Executive Mansion was thrOnged with countless
number Of individuals, consisting of residents as
we'll as strangers, all Of whom were anxious to
grasp the hand of the venerable Chief Magistrate
and to- be introduced to the accomplished Miss
Lane. 1t was also the reception day of the diff
ferent heads of department, together with quite
a number of the private citizens. It is the day
with the WashingtOnians, and of course refresh.
ments and such things that will revive The despond
ing spirit of the sinner man, graced the much
desired occasion. Congress re assembled to-day,
after respite of near a fortnight. The Senate
convened as usual in the old Chamber, when the
Vice President delivered vale&otorys after
which the Senators formed procession and
marched into the new Senate Chamber, which is
In truth gorgeous hall, surprising that of tho
House Of Representatives peint of magnifcence
and splendor; both of which are rather finer,
more costly. more gaudy, than is in keeping with
the economical and frugal spirit that pervades all
republican institutions. There appears to be o
universal disposition manifested on the part Of
the members, especially among the Senators, to
retrench the expenditures of the General Govern
ment. All are satisfied as to the expediercy o.
devising some plan by which this much desired
object may be accomplished but the great diff
Guilty consists in what manner it shall be done.
There appears to be diversity Of opinion on the
subject. Some are in favor of having it consid-
cred and reported ON by select committee. l
think ana safe in saying that it will come under
the consideration of the latter. On tomorrow
the death Of Gen. Qutman will Be announced in
the House by ex.Gov MeRae, who has been ap-
pointed by the Mississippi delegation to perform
that solemn duty. Doubtless many appropriate
and beautiful eulogies will be delivered on the
occasion, which can be done without sacrificing
truth or encroaching upon the conscience.
Senator Douglas has not yet returned. The
course that he will pursue since he has been re-
moved as Chairman of the Committee on Terrific
ries is as yet unknown. He claims 60 be o Dem
ocrat and of course he must abide by the acts of
that party. They made him Chairman Of the very
important Committee on Territories, and con-
ceive they had valid right to remove him from
that responsible position, whenever he proclaimed
political doctrines repugnant to those fully en-
dorsed by the great mass of the democratic party.
Since this is the short session and there is no time
for buncombe speeches. there will be less said and
more done-business will be dispatched in such o
manner as to give us the assurance that our leg.
isators are working men.
The celebrated and world renowned actress,
Julia Dean Hayne, made her last appearance on
the stage at the Washington Theatre on New
Years evening, after a series Of performances,
which gave general satisfaction and universal ad
miration. She must and will be admired and
appreciated as a superior actress wherever she
goes. Wouldy you be intensely delighted? Ego and
see her personate Camille it would of itself be
sufficient to entitle her to the first rank in the
theatrical profession. Agnes Robertson and Dean
Bourcicault are performing and will continue to
perform this week in this city. Their reputation
came before them, and l believe that they have
fully sustained it, and have given entire satisfac
ton.
Lord Napier will not leave this country for
England before March, when his successor, Lord
Lyon will make his arrival and take charge of his
official duty.
The acqueduct for conducting water from the
Potomac to the city has been recently completed
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