The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-12-06
WASHINGTON LETTER.


From our regular correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. A, 1882.
The national colors have again
been run up at each end of the Capt.
tol indicating that the Senate and
the House are in session. The usual
crowd made up largely of transient
visitors assembled to witness the
opening of Congress; all The galleries
were crowded to OVERLOOKING and
many who were unable to obtain nd.
mission remained outside in the lob
bies or strolled about the corridors.
The opening scenes in the Senate
and in the House were no variation
from the familiar routine. Until the
speakers gavel fell the House was as
boisterous as bedlam, while the Sem
ate preserved its traditional dignity
SO we'll that it seemed almost super
fuous for the Faistatfian vice prcsi.
dent to call it to order.
The rotunda OF the Capitol presents
a curious appearance to its familiar
habitues. The historic pictures of
the signing of 1.-THE Declaration of
Independence" "The marriage Of
Pocahontas;" 1.-The Surrender ofCorn.
wallis" have been concealed under
marrow curtains, and in their place
are hung numerous paintings of
smaller size loaned to the Garfield
Monument Fair. The Old Hall Of
Representatives Is full of gaudy pa
vilions in which are sold as great a
variety of articles as can be found at
country store. The ignoble tempo,
rary use to which the Capitol has
been put seems AT first jarringly out
Of place; but, on reflection, one re.
members that his country's Capitol
has been the scene Of holder bargains
and less innocent traffic. tits doubt.
full if the Garfield fair will realize the
expectations of its managers. The
attendance has not been as large as
was expected, and the booths, with
the exception Of the one managed by
the professional beauty, Miss Gipsic
Gilbert, have not paid, Miss Gilbert
has not only sustained her part in
the Langtry rolei but she has tstab
lished reputation as a salcswoman
by strict attention to business. With
q voice as sweet rs Bernhardl's she
asks you to buy Garfield poem for
thirty-five cents; those eyes and teeth
and Chat cheek are Irresistible, but
the poem is wretched gilt edge dog
gerel Of the adulutory style, probably
written by some one who wanted u
government clerkship.
1t is thought that this will be an
interesting winter in Washington
politically and socially. The forty
seventh Congress viii expire by lin
itation on the 4th of March, aud it is
expected it will make the most of
the Brief remnant of its term. Lent
comes very early this season, and So
ciety is expected to "dancc till morn
when youth and pleasure meet
Wealthy and distinguished people
are arriving from all quarters, for the
reputation Of the new Washington
as the fashionable winter resort Of
this country is established. Many
will remain here throughout the en-.
tire season, while many more will
make shorter visits or flying excur.
Slons to the city. Not to have seen
this mecca Of the politician, this par
adise Of the wealthy and the fashion.
able, this microcosm. of everything
American, is to have missed much.
The Appropriations Committee Of
the House has two bills ready for i'm
mediate attention, Some members
and Senators talk asif they intended
to work twenty-five hours day from
now until the fourth of March. The
country need not, however, dread q
Niagara of legislation. Congress will
as usual assemble about u NJ. and,
if il has a quorum, proceed to bust
ness. 1t will adjourn about 4 P. NJ.
and take a good Christmas rest Of
two weeks. C. A. s.