The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-07
WASHINGTON LETTER.
,,orres,ondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, August 5, 1868.


WASHINGTON, August 5, 1868.
wosb;noton is not quite 30 dull as 1t
,,,;obt he under the circumstances which
ay;st. In fact, an array of earnest appll-
cants after positions under the new reve-
nue. law. and the daily circulation OF q nun
dred different rumors about the Commls-
sionershin. combine to make things rather
lively. The Secretary of the Treasury mas
been besieged to-day by friends and back
ers of the numerous applicants 1or revenue
supervisors-who are beginning to croWd
herc--until he had hardly time to attend 10
the business on his desk demanding prompt
consideration. Mr.. McCulloch has not yer
acted upon any of the parties recommend
ed by Mr.. Rollins for appointment under
the new law, and it is thought will connrH
butsfew if any of them. In the mean time
Rollins is luxuriating up in New lamp
shire. and it is not known when he Will re-
turn. The deputies are running the De-
nartment. A prominent Radical politician
today said that the party could not forgive
NJ Rollins if he should give up the ofiice
to his political opponents three months be-
rore a Presidential election. 1t is very EVIL
den; that there is no intention OF giving
If IN" unless the successor named IS also
strongly Radical in his opinions and practl-
cal views of official dispensatlons.
Hon. Thad Stevens is still here, and has
heen ouite sick, the hot weather and Sc
we're attack of diarrh9a combining to cause
much uneasiness. He is now somewhat bet
ter, and if able will leave short ~ for his
home in special car which has been ten
dered him by the railroad authorities. II
he is able he intends visiting his furnaces
in Pennsylvania.
At last, it is reported, the Cabinet (repre-
scented by minority Of the members) nave
been wrought up to a declaration OF their
impressions concerning the political situa-
ton and an assertion by this minority,
consisting of Browning, Welles, and McCul-
loch. of their endorsement Of the nomlna-
tons by the Democratic party. They Will
hardly enter vigorously into campaigning
but it is something to know that they stand
upon the platform. The question ls, How
long will ii be before the remaining four as
sert their positions and relieve public anxl-
ETY.? 1t would not be very bad idea for a
Seymour and Blair association to start out
on a serenading expedition and ezpend a
few harmonious strains under the WINDOWS
of some of the Cabinet Ministers.
Important instructions hearing on the
tobacco interests under the new law are be-
ing prepared at the Internal Revenue office,
and will shortly be issued.
Senator Ross, of Kansas, who voted
against impeachment, will start from here
tomorrow for his home in Kansas, notwith-
standing the absurd assertions which were
made Just after the impeachment trial that
he dared not face his constituents.
The letter from Governor Seymour ac-
cepting the Democratic nomination, an alb
stract of which appears in the Washington
papers this afternoon, has received the most
cordial approval and endorsement of promi-
nent gentlemen of the Democratic organl-
cation here. 1t is held up for comparison
with General Grants letter of acceptance
by the friends of Mr.. Seymour.
The State Department learns officially
that the requirement for passports has
been reestablished on the island Of Porto
Rico.
The Radicals are disseminating their cam
paign documents by thousands. Speeches
are being sent into the country in countless
numbers, in the endeavor to persuade the
members of the party to hold fast. The
majority of such documents are sent from
the post-otfice here.
The weather has become cool and plea,
SAINT.
1t is stated that President Johnson CON
templates retirement for few days IL
the country, to rest himself from his ardu'
Gus official duties. Some Of his friends
think he will visit localities in Virginia
rro5ably some OF the Springs in that State
it is not certain, however, where he vii
60, or whether he will leave Washington az
ali. TlMON.