The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-15
Letter from Washington.
rspecial Cor. of the Picayune.]

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Especial Cor. of the Picaynne]
WAsn1NGToS, Dec. 81, 1867.
The extent to which negro worship
is carried in this city is positively
amazing. 1t seems to pervade all clas-
SEES and all ranks, with the single ex-
ception of that small class Of the citi-
zens who have opposed negro equality
from the first. As a single illustration,
I will mention the fact that all the
teachers of the public schools of the
city are suffering in this inclement sea-
son for the very necessaries OF life on
account of their pay being withheld
from them. The money due them,
sl2, 900, is in bank, and has been ready
for them for weeks past. But Black
Republican official, whose signature is
necessary, refuses to sign the check he
cause he is afraid that the Yankee
schoolmarms colored Dinahs who are
engaged in the hopeless task of teach
ing" the negro children will not get
any part of the money. Thus the
question Of these negro schools consti-
tutes a disturbing element here, as
we'll as in New Orleans.
A very painful rumor has prevailed
here for q day or two past, to the effect
that Sir Edward Thornton, the newly
appointed British Minister to this conn-
try, with his beautiful and accomplish
ed wife, have been lost at sea, while on
the voyage home from South America
to England. No particulars are given,
except that it is stated that the vessel
was q frst-class iron-clad British
steamer, and that she went down with
four hundred passengers on board.
The report comes from Boston, and it
is much to be hoped that it may prove
incorrect.
Since writing my last letter, have
understood that the State Department
has received frou, the British Govern
meut IN urgent request, lin view Of the
recent atrocious acts of the Fenians in
England,) that all Fenian demonstra-
tions, meetings, etc, in this country
] may be suppressed, for the reason that
it is in tins country, and at these meet
ings, that those fiendish and mnrderOns
;. acts are concocted and resolved upon,
It is said that the English Government
has ample proofs of this fact, which
have been laid before the State Depart
J ment. The request is couched in such
urgent, and at the same time in such
respectful terms, that it will probably
he made the subject of a special mes
sage to Congress. But the Radical ma.
jority of that body are inclined to curry
favor with the Fenians, and will prob
ably treat the message with contempt
1t is likely that whatever is done must
be done by the Executive; and as hi'
powers are ample, the Fenians vii
: probably find it most prudent to keel
? very quiet. Gen. Meade knew how t.
: settle them; but as he has now beer
!. removed from the scene OF action, Gen
Sherman mot the great Tecumsel
Shcrman) must I've relied upon for what
ever military measures are necessary
One thing is very clear. Ifsnch ontra
j, ges as the blowing up of the Clerken
well Jail, the destruction Of gas works
: ETC., are Matched by Fenians in thu
e United States, it is certainly the dut.
e of the Government to ferret out and ar
r rest the offenders.
g The Legislature Of the State Of Mary
}, land meets to-day at Annapolis. ON
e of the first duties, and the most impor
e tant duty that will devolve npon it, !
0 the election of United States Senator
d as the term of Hon. Reverdy johnson
,. will expire in 1869. Mr.. johnson is
candidate for reelection, but am sor
e nv to say there are two other candidate
) also. It is much to be regretted tina
IS any citizen of Maryland should desir
to see Rcverdy johnson removed trOl
the position that he has occupied 10
e many wears with so much advantage t
II Maryland and honor TO the Whole co,lr
W try. There ia little doubt, l,oweve
q of the reelection of Seuator johnson
: His State is justly proud Of Inn; al.
;. the members Of the Legislature vi
~ not he so weak minded rs to exchane
IS man of national reputation, states
70 man Of thirty years experience, III
"a foremost man in the Senate, in fac
" for a man new to such scenes and wit
u no experience. UNDERTOOK.