The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-03-08
Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON. March 2,

If il is the wish or design of any one or any
number Of assassins 70 kill the president elect
.i.,y can do it easily, and without much dan ger
4 beng detected | was fully impressed with
...:> night OF two ago when company of peo-
lie l4t .ded by band marched up the avenue and
~, him a >elcnade, which he responded to in a
sort speech. He stepped out of his window up
~ the balcony Of the hotel, and stood there ten
o- fifteen minutes unattended, yet with a large
-:lNd below and around him. The ball of the
assassin never could have a more certain mark
ne same is true of his receptions, vet believe
To- will be spared and inaugurated III peaceablc
manner on next Monday.
That much-abused body, the Peace Congress,
AS done It's work-it has effected compromise.
DON'T be startled, reader. 1t has effected COM
promise because whatever secures delay IS com
promise. II gives opportunity to the people 10
learn that neither their political nor moral integ-
r!tv j, to be affected by change of admnistla-
ton. believe the action of the Peace Confer
,ucc VIII work good results. If we can retain
&c border states we destroy the unity of secess-
u, and consequently all its moral force. God
rant that this may be done. and that peacefully
The Few last days OF Congress are disgraceful
any nation or any land The House is in such
INFUSION nearly all the time that it is impossible
lear or TO get any idea of what business is be-
..- done. II indeed there is any. Our national
stature Is ScandalouS affair, and can now
.rttClatc the remark Of tho man who to vourh
- II. .prIfy SaiI ha hal
.:. =, the states prison or to Congress. The
a. i, a more quiet and digni.icd body though
-.e # j. acts indicate that there are men in il
'~.!c The pale Of civilizat ION.
I.c Office seekers are here as thick as black
...e,. 10 say nothing Of their opportunities
.. prominent men are just about bored to
..,h. For the little Office of route agent from
~...ng..cd 70 Barton over your Pa>,mnpsic road
'..,Ic arc over forty applicants And on neigh
orlng road III vUur state for the same Office there
re sixty men willing to ill the places of tho Sc
,..1 now do that duty 50 it seems that Vermont
,-,n j, not entirely free from the prevailing cpl
..l.lic Bat when we come to the larger Offices
j.. no lift Of the prcsi dent the story grows in
,rs..h.r am Informed upon good authority
a, there toHsand applications for the
ice Il minister to Berlin
! ..rr, i a large delegation of Nermonters here
o.. ~"e TIE next president take the oath Of Office
-oll.nont among which notice Gen Baxter Of
i....9i4b, fortu> Baxter ofDcrby, Messrs Poland.
Wizard and Keith Of Montpelier. and many 9TH
t.- from! different part, Of the state
Ike weather here IS very remarkable. 1t has
.sa growing gradually warmer all the week I'M
uo" Tie mercury stands at 20 and so in
-e SHADE As | write this ain sitting without
.y ,1at. III :. room without any fire, with both
.u.J"s wide open, and this az the hour Of 10 p
!! >.-NU<DAY MORN.-The Fourth of March
erne, and with it change in the weather-
- morning opens cool and cloudy The streets
a.Ica,!y throngcd with carriages, person, on
-. ,dcr> and marines Last night was made
.t..> by the rou9As who have congrcgatcd here
baltimore and other cities. OltllS, pistol
.t~. and coarse shouts were mingled and inter
..-i--cd, TIL sleep on the Avenue was imposs-
.,- Inc Senate was III session all night and
- Not yet adjourned The Capitol buildings
N.., 'Arungcd last evening, and thousands were
l-'I to 90 away not being able to get so much
sanding place. |. is believed that the peace
-'It!ons will ind their grave in the Senate, and
'-.rro~pccts Of retaining Virginia and Maryland
il. 'Ae mon look gloomy enough. 1t is rumorcd
- the incoming administration Will call an cx-
r.. -e>sion Of Congress Immediately, or at least
soon as May.