Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-06
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1880.
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

Washington Jan. {, 1880. =
DEAN SiR:-The Metropolis is SO near your
e~S Town, THAI weed 80, is imiSs,iaa q
Washington Correspondents generally. Civ.
you any OF our local news. My intention i.
occasionally TO send you al few lines touching
public affairs, national politics, and distinguish
ed men.
Mr.. WEBSTER. the Ajax of our party-bul
! indeed he is hardly party mans now here
~ his post, and look for much from him. In
dependent, consistent, and fearless, he must be
respected even by his opponents. l am told
tina, the corrupt satleli,es Of power, who have
received their rewards, have much to fear from
his opposition to their appointments. But
am afraid, that Party is TOO strong for pyinei.
pie, and that The whole herd of hungry cormo>
rants, will receive their warrants for at least fou,
years feed upon Treasury pap"
Your remarks upon certain late occurrences
have been well received here by every man
who loves virtue aud has a respect for the
morals Of his country. You need never be
afraid Of striking at vice especially when il is
exerIing is influence in "high places"-de-
basing and demoralizing society, and seeking
10 pull down all the barriers between refine
meuV and lbrrlinism.
To day attended Congress The" scram-
be" for ,he public lands has commenced at an
early period found MIR. Blair of S. G. up.
on his legs upon the motion CONCERNING the dis
Iribuion OF the lands. He is 10 be followed by
Mr.. Clay Of Alabama. Perhaps this subjeci may
give rise to considerable discussion before it
is finally disposed Of. The North and the
Souh here unite toge her in opposition TO
the West almos, it appears the only subject
on which they can agree. ! understand like
wise, that the bill granting pre- empion Of
RICH, TO settlers on the public lands. Game up
To day in the Senate, and aF,er debate, in the
course of which our old friend Mr. NOZZLE Of
OF Indiana on ended as manfuly as ever e" for
the rivhs Of the Wes,,' as he is so fond Of
calling them, was postponed until some day
mex week
Mr., ARNOLD, the opponent Of Mr.. LEA, and
the petitioner for that gen leman's seat in the
House, it appears, is determined 10 keep the
members eyes open-they require occasion ally
a little excitement The Judiciary Commiuee
have not however, grsri6ed him in presenting
all h trash which he wished TO he introduced
as evidence In tbs they have acted Wisely
cannot, however, help thinking thar MIR. Bu>
cnr---. travelled out Of the record. when, Il"
these documents, he undertook 10 aequit Nh.
GRUMPY Of the charge that had been MADE
agains, him by Mr.. AnNoLD.
While was in the House to-day, the bill to
regulate the al owance Of forage to officers Ut
the Army, came up, and was productive OF
some debate and sharp shooting between se'e-
raj Of The members mus. refer you 20 he
newspapers for a report of this debate, which :.
canno, undertake even TO sketch
Mr.DR,YroS. from the Military Commi zee,
has made report in favor Of several recon
menda,,ons of the Presidents, with regard 1"
mill ary matters, and has likewise reported Sc,
veral importan, bills.
think ,notwitbsaadi al that has been said
that mos, of The mem srs feel inclined to DO
at least something his session. can only hope
that their acts viii Tend 10 The promotion OF The
general welfare, snd be conducive 10 The hap
pirrss and prosperity Of The na'ion-l SHAH
wire to you again shortly.
.rle debate here referred to, will be found under the
proper head in this mornings Gazette. Ed. Gaz
W. 6sd,ne following" Gard" in Yesterday 5