The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-31
WASHINGTON. December %, 1867.

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Accounts are coming in from s 80, l' "'
quarters telling Of activity among I..o Up,
popents of Radicalism, when ihu lcato wv
certain and gradual decay Oh .na' pel:s'
and which is the source OF no i't''e ESJ'.c-
ing among the prominent Democrats mere
by whom these accounts are Deing re-
ceived. They have already commenced
the campaign for the important elections
of next fall by counsclling throughout the
country, by their correspondence with
other leading conservative politicians,
thorough and complete organization, and
are receiving good words of cheer. NO
determination has been made by any OF the
Conservative and Democratic forces as to
who they will nominate as their candidate
to succeed Mr.. johnson, and no one looks
for division of sentiment among them
which might lead to the nomination OF two
candidates out of Il C same party, as is
evident among the Republicans. The ball
is being set in motion, and 1t Will before
long commence 10 roll rapidly.
The important order issued yesterday by
General Grant, relieving Generals Pope
and Ord, will strike aenSternation into the
Radical party, and will sting with remorse
congressional recess. The junction had
been carefully pressed to their hearts that
no action in the matter Of relieving Pope
lord was not thought as being In the scale
of military commanders liable to immedl-
ate removall would be taken until after the
recess was over, when power superior to
the Presidents would be put in General
Grants hand to prevent his removal un-
less the latter willed it; which is, TO say
the least, strong bid for Grant to talk
out in meeting, and give additional strength
to the opinions of his radcalism to that
afforded by the publication Of the "letter
marked private"
General Schoficld is now the only one
of the original district commanders re-
tanned in position, and there are no lndlca-
tionS anywhere Of disposition on the part
of the President or any one else TO make
any change in his district.
1t is understood that Hon. Robert j.
Walker is engaged in the preparation OF
another important lettcr--this time on an
nexation-in which he will favor the pur-
chase OF the territory sought TO be &C
quired by Mr.. Seward.
The feature Of greatest interest when
Congress reisSembles will in all proDaoillty
be the case of Mr.. Stanton, and there Is
no little anxiety expressed by all parties
to know the result. There is certainly a
great falling off in the intense enthusiasm
which prevailed in some circles at the
time Mr.. Stanton was suspended from the
position of Secretary Of War towards his
early reinstatement, and some among those
who were loudest il proclaiming the MUS
tice and illegality of his removal are now
somewhat less eXuberant in their sentl-
ments, and are willing to regard the whole
affair as only very vexatlouS one.
No appointments to Office have been
made by any of the Departments during
the prescptreceS not even in the Treasury
Department to tho extent of clerkShip
of the lowest grade. This is not alto
gether because OF the recess, but more on
account of the absence of very many OF
the officials invested with the power OF
regulating appointments from the city.
Office seekers seem to realize the state OF
affairs very well, aud are reiraining from
pressing their various applications until
after the holiday season is over.
The wealth since Christmas has beer
damp and disagreeably warm for the sea,
son. This afternoon, however, it is much
cooler, and the muddy streets will soon be
in better condition for pedestrians. Thi'
morning was bright an warm, a delight
full day over head, and, as consequence
the various places Of worship were 81
largely attended.
The lately elected Radical Register o
this city still refuses to sign the checE
which will give the public school teachers
the amount due them for six months ser
vices, and which has been appropriated
by the Councils for that purpose. Hi
conduct is ineXplicable, and in the NEAR
time the teachers are suffering. The citi
zenS here are anxious to know what h'
means by refusing to conform to the cor
pOration laws. IIMON.