Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-07-14
Letter From Washington.

Mr.. CovER.-The House of Rep
resentatives passed resolution yes,
terday to adjourne on the 10Th inst
but it is not at all probable that
they can adiourne before the 1st OF
August. Important legislation is
passing both Houses and members
who have the good of the country al
heart will insist on prolonging the
session through July. Gen. Cobb Of
Wis. introduced resolution day be-
fore yesterday, which will probably
become a law requiring the Secreta
ry of the Treasury to levy and col
lect tax of not less than ten per
cent. on the interest paid by the
government on u. S. Bonds. This is
move in the right direction and
looking toward the much desired OBJ.
ject of equalizing taxation, besides
deriving large revenue from for
eign bond holders whom we can
reach in no.other way. The Gener-
al is sound, and viii be, have no
doubt endorsed by his constituents,
and the masses generally for his bold
and independent move in this mat
ter
There has been very great eX-
element in this city for a month
over the Charter Election which res
suited in the complete overthrow of
the Democratic party by the elec>
ton Of a Republican mayor and a
working majority in both boards of
the City Councils. The Democracy
contested every foot but were driven
back step by step and finally per-
ished in the < last ditch, The Rad
icals as they are termed here, now
have control of all the important
offices in the city and will hold them.
The coIored voters are so numerous
and being unanimously Republican
insures this District against f-rther
conservative (Which means disloyaD
rule. They elected one black rep
man III each board Of the councils,
q hard stroke Oh the aohite man men "
but they must stand it. Gen. Grant
and family left the city yesterday
for q western tour. In late num-
Der Of the London news / find some
appropriate remarks in reference to
the nomination OF Grant for the Pres
idency. 1t says " he is,not politi-
clan, that the country is tired of
politicians which is true we
want President whose policy it is
to execute the laws in the interest of
the whole,people. When Gen. Grant
took command of the armies of the
United States, they were as badly
demoralized under the blighting lead
ership Of Mcclellan, as the political
machinery now is under Johnson.
He took hold with the full purpose
of putting down the rebellion and
only asked to be sustained by the
people at home. He well knew the
soldiers would do their part. He
has kindly consented TO save the
country from the anarchy and mis-
rule brought on by Johnson and his
allies and now, as then, all he asks is
to be sustained by the loyal people.
He we'll knows that the brave boys
who stood by him in the field will
continue by his side and feels also,
that the loyal civilians are also right,
so far as the election of President and
Vice-President are concerned. But
we must not stop there Congress
must also be looked after and Re-
publicans must see to it that the 4lst
Congress is equal to or better than
the 10th which is good. Think of
these things and follow the worthy
example set by this, the most disloy-
al city in the U. S. except perhaps
Baltimore. This may seem sweep
ing statement, but applied to the
whites it is but too true.
Mr.. Burlingame and the Chinese
Embassy are in the city, but have
ceased to be curiosity, they will
leave for Niagara in about ten days
and from thence to Bosten and then
to New York where they will en-
bark for Europe.
The weather has been very warm
to-day. Wheat harvest has cons
menced and bids fair for good crop.
/ Grass is very heavy indeed, owing to
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all spring and summer, which is the
cause Of the very late beginning of
wheat and rye harvest. Corn is also
very late but looks well. A vast
multitude Of seventeen year Iocusts
have Just passed away having done
but little damage, two or three cases
ofseveral poisoning and one or two
deaths from the effect have been re-
ported, and so far as | can learn are
true, | think however they mean
well as ageneral thing. lcaught and
examined quite number of them
without molestation. Let me IN
conclusion urge upon your readers
the necessity of working vigorously
through this campaign, begin nom
and work increasingly.
OCCASIONALLY.
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