Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XXII.
THE CAPITOL AND THE DRAWING ROOMS. A Stormy Session--John Quincy Adams at Bay--The Code of Honor--The Supreme Court--Visit of Charles Dickens--The Secretary of State's Party--A Reception at the White House--The President's Ball for Children--Diplomatic Hospitality--Ole Bull--A Troublesome Congressman.