Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-01-25
The Movements at the Capitol, and Doings
IN Congress.
WAsUINcToN Ian 15th 1890

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18TH 1889
The storm has succeeded the calm and
instead of the bright sunshine which hover
ed about US all last week and the week be-
fore, we have storm that out-empests the
tempest. We have the " howl, howl, howp'
Of King Lear and the blowing OF Winds
and cracking Of cheeks" to perfection.
The Russian Minister, who, in The mum.
Der and splendour OF his entertainments
bears the palm alone, gave an elegant bal
10 most of the children in 1.-THE ten mile.
square" last night The fete was mos
happy occasion for all the lads und misses
The mansion was thrown open 10 them al
most exclusively and the frolic was kept up
until long past midnight. The amusements
and feasling,-Mr De Bodiscoe who, by the
way, is an old bachelor, appearing in. the
midst ofhs young guests, happy in behol'
ding their innocent mirth and gaiety A
costly supper was served up to the compa.
ny,-nombering several hundred, and most
ofthem under Is years Of age. Dancing
was the principal amusement ofthc evening,
and for hours our young beaux and bellies
moved "as if the speed of thought were in
their limbs" Every where around
" The hearts delight did like a radiant lamp
Light the temple Of each face"
j shall ever think the better the bachel.
or or Minister for this mark of attention 10
the unknown young. There must be some
heart where there is such, and so much ser.
vice. Honor 10 the man whe seeks TO con.
tribute to the happiness Of the innocent
young.
The second part of Wise's speech touch
mentary part,-embracing the correspon-
cence between Mr. Secretary Woodbury.
and Messieurs the Defauliing officers. The
evidence given is conclusive both as 10 the
knowledge of defalcatons possessed by the
President and the Secretary of the Treasu-
nv, and the fact of pardon extended by
these high functionaries 10 their subordinates
after it was known by both, that these men
were defaulters. The testimony Of the
Treasury Department shows that while a
Wing Office-holder has been dealt with TO
the extent Of the law, the partzans of the
Administration have been excused with the
admonition,-" Go and sin no more or Oft
en- the still softer voice." Don't do so a.
gain.p Wise still maintains his ability to
bring sufficient testimony before any tribu-
nal to lead lo the impeac hment of the Secre-
lary Of the Treasury Among the facts sta
ted in the second branch of Wise's speech,
is the rather curious item, that the Secretary
OF the Treasury, two sessions since, charged
the Government Is cents mile, and per
diem for attendance 10 testify before an in
vesligaiing committee of this House, as he
did, and overcharged his account at that L
was not fortunate enough 10 hear the
opening speech In the discussion before the
House to-day upon the Select Committee
Resolution for investigating the Swartwoul
Defalcalion. In commenting upon the com
miliee proposed, Mr. Huffman snd that he
had no confidence in any committee which
should be appointed by the Speaker, and
here again he came in contact with MI
Thomas who has acted such disgusting
part in the debate as to call forth the sever.
est retors of every opposing member. When
said Mr. Hoffman, find gentleman SC
compliment appearing to say OF himself as
Norfolk said of Woosey,--" How holy he
acts in all this business and with what zeal
| am inclined to doubt his sincerity, espec
ally when defending man.---lhe Secretary
Of the Treasury,-wbom an honorable mem
Der from Virginia, Mr. Wise-teIs you
THAT he has evidence sufficient 10 lead 10 his