Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-13

Mr.. EDITOR: saw an article in your paper of
Thursday, purporting to come from the friends of
Mr.. Gaines, In which tattempts TO exonerate him
[Gaines) from having created the disturbance at
Browns Hotel on the night of the election, by
saying he done nothing further than repel an as
sault made on him with loaded cane | was Al
eve witness to what happened at Browns that
night, and not only myself but many others no.
ticed the conduct Of Gaines party. 1t was their
constant cry for any man opposed to their particu-
lar candidate. There were many present differing
with them In their political opinions, but ] sup
pose did not feel inclined to create dlstur bsnce
and therefore kept their tongues between their
teeth until young man was accosted personally,
and asked II he was opposed to their man for
President, to which he emphatically said he was
and Of course for the free expression Of his opn-
ion he received several severe blows from canes
In the hands of friends Of Mr. Gaines NV OPT n.
ion, Mr.. Editor, like that of MANY Others is that
1t was the greatest piece Of cowardce ever wit
messed, for party Of forty or fifty men armed with
sticks, to attack five or six unarmed men ( will
further state Mr.. Gaines was not struck with a
cane, but with the fist, none of the other party
having canes. ~ SECOND WAhD.
EDITOR OF THE EVENING STAR:-Sn: have to
thank you for inserting in your widely-circulated
paper the communication Of, / suppose, some
friend Of mine, signed ''Mechanic,n who seems
to suppose that have claims to be reinstated by
the incoming Administration in my former posi-
ton, in the late Fillmore Administration, as
Superintendent Of the building of the new Capitol
wings, and therefore hopes that | will Weld my
chances for the position Of Com of Pu
Buildings and Grounds, which position many
Of my too partial friends urging me for and
consent to be restored TO my former position, and
Weld to Mr. JobW Angus, who seems to be
every way worthy and strongly recommended for
Commissioner Of Public Buildings and Grounds
Now, sir, know not that ought to claim any
appointment under the incoming Administration
but fatter myself that have Tough the democ-
racy to the h.lt, for eight years past, and have,
through the great campaign Of this year, spent my
time and money In behalf of the cause of the
republicans, headed by my favorite candidates,
Lincoln and Hamlin, TO the utmost Of nv ability
| therefore presume my friends are justified In
their wish and belief that shall receive some
appointment at the hands of President Lincoln,
IL il should be a restoration to my former position
which / resigned because | was not allowed to
estimate on any other public work, and because
had no wish to hold over, IL allowed under q
democratic administration. 1 bad right to feel
that could perform the duties of that position al
and am SIRE that they have not been performed
any better since my resignation. II | should be
restored to that position, and not be appointed
Commissioner Of Public Buildings and Grounds
for which latter position, and all its duties,
tatter myself that am fully competent. shall
accept Ii with pleasure and shall, with my friends
| be highly pleased IL my worthy friend Augu,
| should receive the appointment for which he !,
numerously recommended in Washington city
and also In New York. One object would hav.
| in being restored to my old post would be Il
| employ some of the faithful and true workmer
who have stood by me In my absence, and de
Tended me against the ISLANDERS of my democratic
enemies and back-biters. III Sam. STRONG.