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ringers then concluded, per programme.


Neither the Clerk OF the House, nor any men,
Der thereof. as far we could observe, nor the re-
porter for the Herald participated in the outbreak
with Mr. Underner only so Tar as tended to the res
toration Of order Olher statements in circulation
require thus much in a matter which otherwise
would be of the smallest possible insgnifcancy


The Democratic Associations nf this city purpose
giving dinner on the Sh of January, to Messrs
Walker, OF Mississippi, Dawson, OF Louisiana,
and Payne, of Alabama, for their services here to
democratic clubs have also issued manifesto, as
would appear from the Globe, expressing their um-
bragg at certain late movements in regard to the
Inauguration Ball next March The manifesto de-
clares that they who fought the fight alone en-
titled to the triumph.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. 1874.
The Correspondence ,oith Merico- The Proceedings


Of Congress-O Opimions of Governor Polk-Ap-
pointnent of Collector of Nev Yok-Mr. Petit


Of Indiana.


send you copy of the correspondence Of the
Secretary of State, on the Mexican question. 1t
will be read with much interest.


Nothing Of public interest was transacted in
either House Of Congress to-day. They have both
adjourned over to Monday, to consult and advise
on various important subjects-to allow portion
Of the members to visit their friends and families;
others to prepare themselves for exhibition In the





JOY all the fun and frolic that this dull town can
afford.


The anti-Texas wing Of the democratic party
may prepare for the cold shoulder Of Gov. Polk
They cannot command, demand, or coax his in
huence-thls Is from source not to be questioned;
and no argument OF those prints known to be hos
tile to this great American question can influence
or change this fixed determination. The conse-
quence will be, that the attempt OF q certain New
York cliqueDto control Gov Polk, will force him
seek tor advice, judgment. and council from Penn
sylvania leaders, who are not tinctured with the
absurdities of portion of the so called New York
democracy. The determined effort of this anti
Texas clique will thus deprive New York Of the
real honor that belongs to her, as their "rule or
ruin" motto has always been to help themselves or
destroy the influence Of that portion of their own
party who may honestly oppose them.


The nomination OF Governor Van Ness, the coli
lecor Of yourport, will be sent to the Senate the
early part OF next week, and will be approved, not
wi,nsandipg the secrs. part,zan m1vsments no. tina.
vote against him for want Of capacity-none for
lack OF high moral and social vlrtues-and none
for want OF knowledge of his decided political
character. He has the utmost confidence OF the
In refusing t0-ohey the dictates ola teT, u cgs
tom house incumbents, will recommend his confir.
nation to every Senator.


Several Of the presses of your city, ! perceive,
have misrepresented the character of the remarks
made by Mr.: Petit, OF lndapa. in opposition to
paying the Chaplains to Congress the sum OF $500
each out OF the public treasury for the performances
Of prayers at the opening of each house. They sl-
lege that he "opposed religion and mnisters"-he
opposed the payment of the money, on the ground
tRat Congress had no authority to draw such sum
from the public treasury and because he believed
that the salvation OF the souls OF members depen-
ded more upon their acts OF faith than reliance
upon their constituents, and therefore they should
contribute to pay the Chapains out Of their own
pockets, and not take the sum from the Golfers OF
lhs people. The essence of his remarks was COR
Yrctlv renOYfed in the Herald


Archibald Atkinson, Esq, Is candidate for re-
election to Congress, from the first district OF Vir-
ginia-as is also John Tyler, Jr., Of southampton.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 1874.
Visit to the Kitchen Cabinet-Dinner to Vics Presi-


dent.elect Dallas, &c. &c.


A Presidential dinner, gotten up as treat to his
Excellency the Vice elect, being OF such rare oc-
currence as to excite the surprise of the knowing
ones, and no small share of jealousy between the
sausage venders, thought the bare mention Of the
bill of fare Of that sumptuous feast would be bon
bouehe to your epicurean readers and dispe the inn
preston which many falsely labor under, that we
hold a very tight fist cat our house at home"


Having access at all hours to the lower story,
found little difficulty in establishing myself in the
good graces OF Ben, msjor-domo, factotum who,
on this occasion, armed with the insignia Of his
office. poker and ladle, was deep in the secrets Of
the cauliron containing the delicious ingredients
paIatable to Presidential gusto.


"Good evening. Ben"


"Good AFTERNOON, Missa Phil"


"A dinner, presume Z,


"why, specklate so, if SO be as how desc here
nggas Ies mind dar business as out playing cens''
turning TO a group OF three or four curly headed
colored gemmen at heads and tails, shirt sleeves
tucked up. faces dark and shining as boot from
Warren's jet black, intenty gazing on the ascent
aud descent OF the pennies-n0w on their knees
seaY amOge n.
dlmonlum, for some runaway penny-capszlng
pots, pans, dishes-minging an isolated shin OF
beef with the custard and ice creams, causing the
most delightful confusion | ever witnessed, and
sufficient TO excite Ben's wrath, which increased
on seeing the list of comestiblles which he had
chalxtd on the back Of heater nearly obliiera-
Ted, and which, on near appronch, observed to
be hierogliphc or system OF calygTaphy peculiar
10, and readable by none except Ben which, after
abstractng aud regaring, with the aid OF our chef
dc CUISINE, and few auxiliaries according to Web
ster made out as follow;


Ham and fowls with carrots. Boiled puets with oyster
csbbage and caulilowefs sauce,
Buiieck Of heefwi roots Of sroin Of beef ised


greens. Veal pie,
Chine Of mutton. Squad pie


Lsg Of veal, boiled,


sscosp Couase


Hare os:,sd With rad and ser served with gravy in
csrsca.. roasted s,d served Canvass Backs,


wnh gravy. s:mished Ice Creams, Tsrts and chsc
with sausskes and lemons Cakes,


Turkey, roasted with Grapes presented by friends
freed meat IN the crop &c. &c.


On dinner being announced, the guests assembled
In the Green Room, preceded by his Excellency,
the Wee elect, with the lady Ct the mdison
blsaehs, radiant with smiles, cheeks suffused with
natures crimson, marched dosydos TO the Wssl-
iuglon room, which served the dinner apart
ment Tor the occasion. Among the guests no.
ticed the British and French Ministers Chan
eellor Bibb, IN tights, good humoredy brought up
the rear


The party up broke rather early for a set Of bon
rfpsafs owing 10 the tact oi two schooners having
been chartered with fhe wints for the plantation,
under the supervision o. chief of cngineers-a
greater adept al winc packing, &c., than the theory
and tr4clsce of siesm.nsygatIon. He has made
hlmH useful Ca John sen, aud been the fag dur.
iag the last four years, and in remuneration has
received the appointment oi EDglneer-in Chief Of