The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1850.
Lseisldtow for Buncombe-The Old Soldiers Pension Bill
Members Of the House pho Voted for Lobbying to Defeat
Il in the enate-Old Bucks Experience in War-A Fro.
lie and Retun Home-The Refractory Democrats-Pcco-
lomini, dc.
One Of the curious features of this and de-
moralized Thirty fifth Congress its reckless legislation
for buncombe 1t is well known here, and in fact is
matter Of joke among members Of Congress- that the very
who voted for the Old Soldiers Pension bill in the
House, lobbying with Senator's to defeat it in the
Senate Though the bill passed the House by such an
overwhelming majority, there is undoubtedly majority
against principle But these legislators had not the
moral courage 10 vote conscientiousy, and
cretly making efforts to kill in the other branch Of the
Legislature Their abors, apprehend, unnecessary,
for the bill is not likely TO pass the Senate but
should by any chance pass, there is reason
nG ,es sens ~ovla % vS.0 % AZ N, S
DONE acting against its convictions and in throwing the
responsibility from ITSELF leading motive with repub
lcan members in voting for this BILL with many other
bills calling for money now there s no money in the
Treasury was TO embarrass the government for political
ends.
democratic member being asked by the President in
the course Of peasant conversation the subject imme
dately after the passage Of the bll why he voted for
4, replied, "because will give you, Mr. President,
pension, believe you entitled TO under the bill
and as you may need alter your term Of service" Mr.
Buchanan said that he undoubtedly as much entitled
70 many Of those 1t proposed 10 relieve for he had
also been In the wars-he remembered he with other
young men, marched from their homes Pennsylvania To
Baltimore 1ght for their country and glory, had good
froc, and marched back a. ain.
While so many Of the Southern members of Congress
sctiously endeavoing TO embarrass the admnistra
ton by refusing 10 provide the means to carry the 60
vernment by increasing its income through modification
0 the tariff Ia refreshing TO few independent
and patriotic enough 70 pursue different Among
these may be mentioned Mr. Stewart of Maryland, who,
during the evening session yesterday, spoke well and
poWeFfuy on tbs subject AS orthodox democrat he
opposed the doctrine of protection per s but urged
that the government like Individual ought to provide
the Of meeting its current expenses, and that tho
ought BIO Increased 70 meet the exgencee of
the public service He denounced those Of the demo-
cratic party who opposed the recommendations OF de-
mocratic administration, inconsistent and actous He
thought wise and prudent 10 act upon the recon-
mendatons OF the President and revise the tariff He
would restore the tariff Of 1S46 reduce the free list Of
the tariff of 1857.
Pccoomni performed in opera last night at the Wash
nston theatre 10 crowded audience. IL treat
rarely 10 bo enjoyed In this latitude, and all who could
Obtain seats standing avaled themselves Of t.
Ibe charming princess has all hearts The opera
ecteo-"Don Pasquale''-was we'll adapted 10 show of
Der unequaed inexons Of and her sweet voice.
To-Day Pccoomini visits, by invitation, Lady and Lord
Napier IN the afternoon will go TO the Capitol, 10 how
well or badly senator's and members of Congress act their
paris then VIII visit the public buildings and places and
m the evening will go 10 the Presidents fornlghty recep