Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-01-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
observation-disclosures
ries-Bishop Simpson-The Civ.
II Service Bill-&c.. sc.
Correspondence Gallipolis Journal.

The great point now in
discussion is the reason why Hon. B.
F. Butler paid his respects tothe Pres
ident on New Years day All parties
imagine that the willy diplomat must
have had some special end in view, for
which the minds of the people were to
be prepared by gradual stages, and
that all his present fnessing, and aban-
donment of personal grudges and pri-
vate piques will culminate in politi-
cal coup d. etat, in which the future po-
sition and reckless ambition of B. T.
Butler will be of paramount Importance.
What this object can be, but few sur
mise openly The formation of a new
party of which that astute politician
will be the acknowledged leader, is can
vassed as possible, but the hero of
Dutch Gap is no gossip, and what he
does, he performs quickly and effee-
lively. The Hon. member from the
5th Massachusetts, District presents but
little entrance for the opening wedge
of ridicule, and when it is rendered
possible it generally hinges upon the
physical man-for his intellectual cali
bre is stupendous His appearance
in the house few days since, was any
thing but graceful, in his hasty endeav-
ors to reach his seat, to address a
few remarks to the chair, on a pending
resolution; as he waddled across the
floor in his scamper against time, his
appearance was extremely ludicrous
and unstately, in so great legislator,
and elected general laugh, but here
ridicule ended, as it generally does,
when directed against him, for he
reached his seat, and gained his point
as usual.
Washburne, the especial favorite of
Grant, and who doubtless can have
any position he may desire at the hands
of the President elect, has been airing
his Refreshment and Economy schemes
in his usual brusque but forcible style,
without much regard to abstract JUS
tice or general utility, and if he should
be installed as Secretary of the Treas
ury, as many surmise, he will have a
good opportunity to test the fact, as to
whether a staunch party politician can
be also a safe fnancier, which the logic
of events has generally decided in the
negative.
Last Sabbath were held the mission
1f fbn hathnItSt
Episcopal Church at the Foundry
Church. Bishop Ames preached in
the morning, and scattered the seeds
of practical christianity among an i'm
mense congregation, in that pithy,
pointed manner, which is both forcible
and logical. The learned Bishops con-
slant use of sterling, solid Anglo Saxon
English, in contradictions to the flow
cry verbiage of so many modern pull
pit orators, gave nerve and concise
ness to his discourse, which was high
ly appreciated.
Alter the sermon, Bishop Ames and
Schuyler Colfax, Vice President elect,
were made Life Directors of the Home
Missions Society, by the subscriptions
of parties present. The sum of 800
dollars, the amount necessary, was
raised in a few minutes by 10 dollar in
stalments.
The Platform evening meeting at
Wesly Chapel was presided over by
Chief Justice Chase, who eloquently
discoursed of the conquest of the
World by Christ, demonstrating forci-.
bly, that our great legal head has stud
led Clark's as well as Blackstone's COM
mentaries.
Rumor has it that Bishop Simpson
is coming here to officiate at the inau-
guration ceremonies, Grant, loving
method in religion as well as in war
1t is worthy of remark that fewer of
fee seekers are here, than is generally
the case at such crisis as the present,
and such a dearth of the genus has
not been recorded since the days Of ].
@. Adams, when no one thought OF
coming to Washington to beg an Office,
but waited patiently until sent for. This
however, is not due to any relapse in
favor of the "good, old times,' but
because 'it won't pay" for Gen. Grant
is so habitually costive in talk and
promises, that it is useless to dose him
with either flattery or presents.
Mr.. Jenckes' Civil Service Bill, has
been discussed by Mr.. Logan and
Jenckes, and it isvery doubtful fit pass
es, without serious amendment; which
will entirely change its face. 1t does not
hit the higher officials, and to a certain
extent, relieves the Heads of Depart
ments and Bureaus from the response
bility of the lesser appointments, for
which they are now morally response
BILE. 1t is nevertheless an effort in
The right direction, and will probably |
be passed when clothed with suitable |
provisions of economy. A modest pc
-ition has been presented by Senator
Sumner, asking for $4,000 dollars to
be expended in experiments on a new
system of Telegraphy. The Hon. Sen
ator wisely remarked, it is either all
roonshine, or a vast step in scientific
'esearch.
1t hardly required the solon of the
Senate to assert that fact, to render it
worthy of belief. The House has re-
'ealed the Tenure Of Office Bill, with
very peculiar vote, which is worthy
f careful scrutiny; but the fetters are
lot yet removed, and the Senate will,
Without doubt, use every means to pre-
erve its power, and will endeavor to
ave notifications made therein.
Spicy debates were held during the
asst few days on Secretary Browning's
Patent Office Contract" and Wells, L
largo & Co.'s .'Overland Mail Con-
ract.
Tough stories are floating round
bout Blank Books at q5 dollars each. !,
7orth only so cents. This is all to be !
xamined into, and possibly the charge
t Misrepresentation can be established.
t appears that during the celebrated (
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