Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-29
REHABILITATION.

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find the whole distance from Bangor and
Washington as Travelled by me 7Si miles. Some
say 1t is only 46s 10 Boston from Washington
and 2ie thence to Bangor JOS. Nv stage fare
and boat fare, including four meals was S49;
luggage at New York and Baltimore. 80 cents
was on the road from Portland to Bangor
two and one-half DAYS. and from Portland 70
Washington seven and ouc-halt davs, resting
and stopping only one dsy. viz al Providence
Expenses on the road besides fare from Bangor
TO Portland, $3.50; from Portland Go Wushiuc-
ton, S12 50: total $GI 50
At no place were meals more than 20 cents
each, except at Burlington, v j., paid for
dinner go cents
Thurs. Dec. Is Went 20 the Cari,ol n. I.
past one p. NJ. II. of Rep. had adjourned early
saw one or two qnondam friends hunted for
a seat-retnrned to Indian Queen Stage tavern
Friday. Dec. IA. In the first view one has in
approaching Washington. his eve fixes on the
Capitol, Its two stupendous wings. its two lofty
domes. Ii Is built Of white granite made moro
white by washing. The area OF many acres
about II is enclosed with an iron hanistcr
picket fence, standing on a wall one h a half
foot high. which wall is capt with hcun stone
"a feet wide, into which the iron rickets ) or
o feet high are set. very few houses near the
Capitol, which stands eminence. The
Capitol We pass. leaving il on the left hand. &
enter Pennsylvania Avenue, running west from
the Capitol, one mile to the Presidents house
Half way down the avenue Is the Indian Queen
tavern. where the stages leave the travellers
unless requested 20 be left at some other par
ticular place. Here one will have a room by
himself. fire and caudes at II or Sl4 per week
A bell for each room-the house il divided into
sections-a servant 10 a section. Here a num-
Der of members, vulgarly called a Mess" pat
up, aud have a separate table.
As the house Of Rep. was very full / could
not md seat TO NV mind. Took one in the
rear The rule Is. they who first attend select
their seats. to which. when selected. the &C.
cupants have prior right till they abandon
saturday, Dec. l5 Visited the Library. in the
tapltol.-lt contains about 10000 vols. Mem
bers may take books ? : vos. or u mos a week
tos. or follos. 3 weeks to their lodgings Took
seattle Houses meet at l2-adjourn at D. m.
Sworn-each member is sworn according to the
form In his own state. lifted my hand-John
Randolph sworn just before me-swore on the
Bible and kissed it. Prayers in the morning
by the chaplain. tine Speaker then takes the
chair, calls TO order-the members sit with hats
on or off at pleasure.
Sunday, December Is. Attended public scrv-
ices in the Rep. Chamber concourse of gent
ana ladies'. Only one exercise. beginning at III
am. Chaplain of the Senate, Mr.. P,
preached extempore from these words. "ln
Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any
thing. or uncircumcision. but a new nature"
he undertook to show the nature, necessity
and evidences of Regeneration. A Methodist
he variously modulstes his voice. and has much
action. small choir of singers.
The hacks stand about the tavern as On other
days.
tls2Ll Monday, Dec. IL Visited with Hon.
Mark l.. HIll in hack. the President of
United States.-waited in audience room
introduced. He is an old man dressed in
black-breeches boots. hair turned up talks a
little thick, motions with his hands when talk
lng-sociablc. sedate,-about five feet ten or
eleven inches tail, rather spare. lie has two
daughters.
MR.. CALHOUN. SECRETARY OF WAR.
He is tail man of about forty years, quick
spoken, light complexion. little ford, express
slve, unwrinkled. He appears to be pleasant,
sociable man, and clear headed.
MR.. THOMPSON, sEc'Y NAVY.
He may be so years old-m port and con-
sequent than Calhoun, and a shorter man.
pretty free to talk,-not SO much so as the
Prest or Sec'y War. He stands hich-has
been Oh Jus. 5. Court, y. Y.
Mr.. CRAWFORD.
He is tall. about As years old full of talk,
wears a skull cap.-is well proportioned.
This day spent in passing resolutions reauir-
ing standing com ees TO consider and report on
various subjects. which each resolution names;
raising some special com ees for the considera-
ton Of special subjects, calling on the Prest.
&c. for information. A considerable debate as
a.
referred. Gov. Wright, of MARYLAND. Mr.
Eustis, OF Mass, and Randolph. OF Va, spoke
some. very bad house for debate-the echo
or reverberation such, one can neither hear or
speak with ease.
Sund Dec. %. A meeting at Rep. Chamber
one discourse. MIR. Sparks preached, ''IIayirg
the form of Goodness, and denying the power
thereof"
Mond Dec. "a. Routine of business-peti-
tions. &c.
Tues. Dec. 25. Christmas; no meeting OF
Cong. House adjourned.
Webs. Dec. 26. pined at the President's-
fine furniture-hou5e furnished by Uncle Sans
money.
Thurs. Dec "a. Routine of Susiness--little
done
Friday, Dec. %. Adjourned over TO Monday.
Sunday, Dec. so. Heard DIR. Morse from
Matthew, Forgive us our debts. as we forgive
our debtors. Not very fuli hall-the Rep.
followed their Unitarian. Mr. Sparks, TO hear
him. Gen. Macomb called on me-
Mond. Dec. 81. Routine of business as usual
Adjourned to Wednesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1922. Went to the fort AL
without invitation distinction, visited the
Prest-Members, Heads of Depts., Foreign
Ministers, othcers IN the army and NAVY
ladies-a great jana band of music in the
entry om-interchange of compliments
Prest. ana lady continually on their feet.-9
Indian chiefs from Missouri The f. Envoy
very richly dressed, -introduced to Mrs. Mon
roe.
Thursday, january 8. Debate on the appro-
priation bill, particularly to the Indian De-
partment.
Friday, January 4. Same subject resumed.
Randolph, Smith (Md.), Tracy, Loundes,
Ross, Reed (Ga.), spoke Mr.. Morse
Is taking drawing of the republican
chamber. Drew lots for two portraits
to state-lot fell TO Mr.. Lincoln aud
self 1t is said Mr.. Crawford and Calhoun
don't speak to each other except on business,
and Gen. jackson says Crawford is a damned
rascal.
Salty. Jan. g. Reading in my room; very
cold.
Sund Jan. 6. Heard Mr.. Houghton. Pet
2. IA full house-poor isin ing-de con 2
lines at time. Boys this sabbath and every
sabbath seen skating without molestation
Monday Jan. Z. Presented petition of
JARVIS and others for term OF District Court
at Union River. Debate as TO the money TO be
raised for Indian Department Night a party
at Mr.. Adams house, misuc and dancing. card
parties and backgammon. Ladies dress. some
with white plumes, some with Roses. some with
wreaths on head white, black crimson. Mrs
De Neuville had gilt comb in her hair: mar
row wreath: bosom dressed low. bare neck:
gown, brown silk velvet. Mrs. Adams had on a
simple head dress, light silk, and light white
gauze over.
Tues Jan. g. Debate on the Indian appro-
priation-dec'd out Of order in making mo-
ton. Went to Mr.. Calhoun's in the evening
Wed. Jan. 9. Debate on Appropriation bill.