Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-05
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP
The Pet scheme Of tbe Radicals Aban-
SOned-The President and the Can
vass-GOOd News for Democracy from
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The Pet Scheme Of the Radicals AbaEl-
dOned-The President and the Can
yass-GOOd News for Democracy from
Every Direction.
Special to the Louisville Courier.
WAsH1SeToE, Aug. S.-The Radical
programme for carrying the South by
means of the Legislatures choosing electors
for President has been abandoned, the
leading carpet-baggers refusing TO entertain
the proposition after being advised OF the
sentiment Of their States. The truth is,
number Of these men affected ultra views to
obtain position, aud are now proposing to
act with and for the white population.
Several Senators Of this class and still
greater number Of Congressman will be
found acting with the Conservatives in the
next Congress.
The President remains passive POLITICAL
", and has indicated no intention yet to
take part in the canvass. He said on Sat
urday he thought the Democratic press and
speakers erred in attacking Grant person
ally, and the infamous legislation Of Con-
gress, such as its reconstruction policy,
Electoral College bill, etc, could be used
effectively. These he holds TO be the great
issues Of the campaign.
The Revenue Commissioners place is
still in a muddie To-day the President
said be believed Rollins might stay if he
thought proper without fear Of interference.
He, the President, had done his duty, and
the Senate had shouldered the responsible
ity, and it was as well for it TO rest there.
Nevertheless, the various aspirants and
friends are assiduousIy at work, and pro-
Tess the hope that johnson will make q
change.
There is a talk Of General Banks as MIN
lister to Russia. His Republicanism is OF
the mildest tone. The name of Senator
Dixon, ofConneeticut, would have been sent
in if the President had been assured of his
confirmation. Banks would be confirmed.
Gen. Howard, Of the Freedmen's Bureau,
left for the South tonight proiessedly to
consult with commanders on the best mode
Of reducing the force Of the Bureau. 1t is
limited that he is on a mission TO perfect
means TO carry those States for Grant; but
all he can do will not avail. 1t is conGe-
ded here by Radicals that the chances for
carrying any Of those States, except South
Carolina, are hopeless, if the scheme to
cOnsummate it through the Legislatures
failed, and this you are advised above has
been abandoned.
Present incumbants of Virginia offices,
although they are ineligible under the
fourteenth amendment, will be allowed to
continue therein until some action can be
taken by Congress.
Special to the louisville Journal.
WASHINGTON, August 3.-The tidings
Of the Presidential canvass that come in
from every part Of the country are very
cheering. In New England, but particu-
larry in New Hampshire, Seymour and
Blair are gaining strength rapidly. John
Quincy Adams is making speeches in Maine
with great success. Governor English be-
gins campaign in Massachusetts, next
month. The Democrats of Connecticut
have invited Wade Hampton to make a
speech at New Haven. In New York and
Pennsylvania all goes well.
There was an unusual run on the White
House to-day. Among other visitors were
Generals Steedman and Rousseau, who were
closeted an hour with the President. The
topic under discussion was the condition OF
affairs in the South, particularly in Ten
nessee, whittier the President would like
TO send some reliable soldier. Mr.. john
son expresses his Indignation at the con-
duct of the army officers who have betrayed
their trust