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WASHINGTON, Friday Nov. l6 1885,
The Lteuigsncsr, the organ Of President johnson,
hitherto bitterly opposed to the coored race, ss-
tonished its readers this morning by following in the
wake Of The Chicago Times. Its editorial says that
there can be stable peace in this country until
the colored made entirely equal before the
law in regard TO civil rights. 1t is desirable that after
long and injurious agitation, the South should spon-
aneously do this" The Star Of this evening advces
the South to accept the Constitutional amendment.
| The compromise foreshadowed in correspond
as likely to be proposed on the part OF the SOUTH
as means of extricating the country from the di-
lemma in which it is involved in the matter Of recon-
structOn appears TO be getting into shape, 80 that il
may soon be put before the people. Negro suffrage
is regarded by leading Southern men as preferable 10
the Acknowledgement proposed in the Constitutional
amendment and they believe that in comparatively
brief time the people of the South can be brought
| to the point where they VIII eoncede
it if 1t can be made the basis OF settlement
Of the whole difficulty, and secure general amnesty
for participation in the Rebellion, and restoration OF
their former status in the Union. The subject Is re-
ceving much attention, and is the the theme OF gem
eral discussion in political circles here especially.
White House of several members of the Cabinet, and
other leading men, with the President, was on this
natter and that Mr. Johnson desires to get II in such
shape TO enable him to bring 1t out IN ms annual
message There is much speculation as TO the view
Congress will take Of the subject. The prop
0sitiOn is favOraby received by many even OF
those who are considered as extreme Radicals, they
believing that with the ballot in the hands OF the
freedman the Southern States can be kept out OF tho
control of the secession leaders without other restc-
is absorbing
here now, and it will doubtless soon agate the whole
country North and South. All admit the necessity
for prompt and equitable settlement OF the existing
difficulties and if this proposition should prove ao-
ceptae TO the people as It is believed II will, both
North and South the embarassments OF the SITUATION
will be obvated
Gov Swami of MARYLAND arrived here this evening,
and had an interview with the President. Randall OF
Pennsylvania, Rogers of New jersey and other Dem
ocratic Congressman here in close attendance on
the President, trying TO work through certain 8p-
pontments which they wish TO have made before the
reassemblng of Congress shall prevent the summary
exercise Of the appointing power by the President.
! This being Cabinet day, but few visitors were re-
ceyed during the day. but this evening there was
| quite large gathering IN the ante-fooms and the
| President received quite number OF the callers.
| The prize Mary Clinton, captured during the Re
bellon by the steamer POwhatan, has been this day
decreed by the Fourth Auditor for division among tho
! captors The Subsistence and Quartermaster Dr.
visions Of the Third Auditors office have Just sue
behind time since the close Of the Rebellion. In
sequence majority of the clerks in these offices will
be discharged it requires but small force to con-
tnue the routine business. I'D. -r
W. w. COrcOran has made proposition TO donate
TO the Government his magnificent estate, lying two
miles from the city, for Presidential Park ON eond
ton that the committee appointed by Congress TO
select suitable spot shall locate the park on and
around it. Counter influences are being exerted,
with view to the location Of the park northwest OK
no oft VIII a
superior natural advantages for executing tie designs
Of the Government on magnificent scale, and tho
Chairman OF the Committee has appointed an early
day on which to examine the advantages of this
locality with the senior Mr. Blair. II Is probable not
wthstanding Mr.. COrcorans handsome offer, that the
north western part OF the city will be selected on ae
count fits excellent adaptation to landscape and
ornamental gardenings. t--.-- -.
Henry f. Daniels a clerk in the Office of the Secre-
tary of the Navy, died this morning of consumption.
Deceased, before he came here, was q prominent
lawyer at Windsor Locks, Conn; was recently APP
pointed Private Secretary to Admiral Dahigren, and
was preparing to accompany the Admiral on sea
voyage, when life departed He was very estimable
man, and his early death is mourned by his many
friends here. His body will be taken 70 Clinton,
N. Y, tomorrow for burial. .....
Brevet MajorGen. j. Is. KiddOo, on duty with the
Freedmen's Bureau in Texas, is in town. He called
on Gen. Howard to-day to consult with him on ths
condition Of affairs in that State.
The Fancy" are on the qui viye on account OF
puglistc encounter TO come off in this vicinity be-
tween two members Of the fraternty-English and
Can-whO have figured conSpicuously in the 7. X.
The Bateman Opera Troupe was welcomed back to
Washington last night by large fashionable and de-
lighted audience. -.......:.
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs has received
intelligence from special agent recently appointed
to look after the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian
tribes who threatened trouble in reference TO the
Smoky Hill route in Kansas, they claiming that they,
have not ceded to the Government the night OF travel
over that route to the Far West. The agent reports
that everything is quiet and peaceable and no dir
turbance is apprehended. The Commissioner Of tho
General Land Office has sent TO the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs for delivery 10 the proper parties, 6O
patents for Winnebago Trust Lands in Minnesota.
These patents part Of the Wnnebago Reserva-
ton in Minnesota, which was sold for the benefit on
the Indians under act Of Congress Of Feb. 81, 1853
On Monday next it is expected that the great Horse
Fair will be opened at the National Course on the
Eastern Branch, near Washington. The premiums
already provided amount TO over $1,000, and II Is
probable that the sum will be increased. On Monday
there will be two races, the first for all trotters
owned in the District and Maryland, for $50,
and the second for all runners for 800. On
Tuesday a purse of $500 is up for alb
trotters; on Wednesday $780, for PAGERS; Thursday,
$780, for runners; Friday, $500, for troters; Satur
day. great trot for $1,000; and on Monday week,
$780, for double teams. The famous horses, Dexter.
Patehen, and Silas Rich, also the renowned
Megooster from Pittsburgh, will be entered, and il is
very probable that race will be made between the
fastest trotter Dexter and the PAGER, Megooster.