CHAPTER III.

Return to Washington.--The different degrees of temperature in the atmosphere at different places seen in the thickness of the ice in the rivers from New York to Washington inclusive.--Long interview with the President. His misfortunes rather than his faults.-- His cheerfulness, and his views as to Liberia.--Supernumeraries ought to be set to work and sent off.--Beautiful situation of Washington.--The Congress library, its officers and the agreeable company usually in the library room.--Army of little officers in and about the capitol.--Judge Upshur, personal acquaintance with him, his character and death.--The tragedy on board the Princeton.--Great funeral and a whole city in tears for the loss of so many distinguished citizens.