The New York herald., 1868-05-20
WASH HrNGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1868.
Washington Deserted by Politicians and Car
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WASHINGTON, May TO- 1868.
Washington Deserted by Politicians and Car
pct-BnRgers.
Washington is NJ overshadowed by Chicago, and
for the has lost its interest for the tribes Of
politicians, who have been fleeing Westward from 1t
during the past three four days to other and
exciting scenes. What with the exodus of the
immense host of political hacks, wire puers, Presi
dent makers and Congressman together with the
sudden departure, the Lord Enows where, OF the
swarm Of omnivorous carpetbaggers, the pertina-
cous ONCE hunters and the lobbyists, for whom no
work exists, Washington presents dull appearance,
and must await the return Of the great tide from
Chicago before 1t can resume its wonted interest.
Ex-Governor Pierpoint, Of Virginia, ON Affairs
I'm His State.
Ex-Governor Pierp0int, OF Virginia, who ia here
in Washington tells a strange story OF the way
affairs are managed In the Old Dominion. He says
he was turned out OF the gubernatoral seat by
combination against HIM composed of Judge Under
hill, General Brown, the head Of the Freedmen's
Bureau, and General Schoheld, the head of
the military department. He asserts that
these three are the real rulers Of vir-
gina to-day and that Governor Wells
recently appointed by Schoheld is q mere factotum
Of Underwood's and that all the offices in the State
Of any moment are filed by members Of the ring OF
serts. removed honest and respected citizens to
make room for the adventures who happen to be
friends Of Underwood. Pierpoint declined to take
share in the transactions OF the radical sharpers in
Richmond and this he says s the reason why he was
set aside to make way for one who would.
Senator Fowler Not Likely to Attend the Chi
cag0 Convention.
Senator Fowler VIII hardly 90 to the Chicago Con-
venton to which he was elected as delegate at large
from Tennessee. He is still here, and shows no dis
position to encounter the fanaical fury Of the radi
calls assembled in Chicago.
Suit for Damages Against MIR. Stanton.
Mr.. John Nagle, of Prince william county, has
brought suit for damages for the sum OF $4,000
against Secretary Stanton for injuries done his house
and farm by some cavalry sent down by order Of
Stanton in the summer of 1865 to Prince William
county.
Rencontre Between Two Men Mt Wizards
Hotel.
A collision took place this afternoon near Will
lards Hotel between two men named Jones and
Robbins in which the latter fired q pistol at the
former He missed him at the first shot, but struck
him. in the temple with the second and then
dubbed him over the eye. The police made q
timely appearance and saved Jones from being killed
outright
No Quorum I'm C0ngrcss-Members Going
Home.
There was scarcely quorum of members in the
House to-day, and it is believed that a quorum Of
Senators is not in the CITY, As 1t is believed no legs-
lative business will be transacted this week num-
Der of members will leave to-day for their homes.
Loss Of the Bnrk Kate Stamler.
Our Consul at Liverpool reports the loss at sea OF
the bark Kate Stamler of Hobokcn, N. j., and OF
the arrival OF the officers and crew at Liverpool ex-
cepting one man. John Johnson, who died of starva-
ton and exposure on the day the others picked
up. The officers and crew were rescued by the brig
Mary Ida Of Yarmouth, N. s., and afterwards trans.
ferred to the American ship Gardiner Colby and
taken into port
ResignatiOn of Navy Surgeon.
Surgeon A. B. Judson, United States Navy, has
resigned his commission, and the same has been
accepted by the Secretary Of the Navy.
Army designations Accepted.
The President has accepted the following resigna
tions of army Officers:-
Captain Hancock 7. Mclean. Sixth cavalry; First
Lieutenant VIM. p. Schall, Fifteenth infantry; First
Lieutenant Andrew Campbell, Nineteenth infantry
Second Lieutenant George r. Walbridge, Sixth in
fantry.