The Union and journal., 1869-10-01
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WASHINGTON, Sept. q, 1869

/ VAshiNoION, CePs. 80 iooe'
EprroR or UNION AND JOURNAL:
The cquinoctial storm, though somewhat be-
hind time, made its appearance yesterday ac-
cordns to long established custom, OBTAINING
the church-going people at their homes, to q
great extent. We have had some twelve hours
Of steady rain, which has caused the face Of na-
turc to, be renewed. This morning the sun is
shining brightly, but the air is crisp and cool,
and reminds one forcibly that We are rapidly
approaching cooler weather. Our streets this
morning present q fine appearance; usually
they look like the face Of dirty school-bcy, but
today the face is washed, and altogether they
present a comely appearance. The President
has returned and his friends have returned also,
and the White House is daily bcsiegcd by those
who have little jobs that they wish attended to.
The Cabinet meeting Of last week had under
discussion the salary Of the late Secretary Of
War, Gen. Rawlins, and agreed TO recommend
Congress to appropriate q sum Of money TO pay
his widow the amount Of salary Of his uneI-
pired term.
The Womans' Rights Association has again,
in this city. resumed active operations, and by
present appearances, intend to press their
claims upon Congress. Mrs. DIR. Mary Walker,
whose name is familiar with all newspaper read
ers, has not made her appearance yet at the
meetings Of this association, and at last accounts
was in the west giving her views upon the sub
ject Of dress reform.
A new temperance society has been organized,
called the National Total Abstinence Society,
which has commenced work under very fayora-
bic auspices II was organized for the express
purpose OF securing, IL possible, the enactment
Of prohibitory law in this district. To this
effect petitions have been extensively circulated
throughout the district, praying Congress to
enact such a law. The "Washington Temper
ancc Society,", a former organization, based upon
the moral suasion idea, has been merged into
this new association. The President Of the old
association, prominent business man OF
this city, died recently, whilst under the infiu-
ence Of liquor, land this sad result has caused
the temperance men Of the district to see the
Importance Of some Eore efficient method OF
saving the drunkard.
The recent financial trouble in Wall Street
has taught the American people lesson and
also our statesmen, which, trust, they will not
soon forget, and that is the importance Of a
speedy return to specie payment. This com6i.
nation in Wall Street IL il had been successful
In its operations, would have caused as serious
results to the government and the people as n
TcDet upon Duttc-ueius AuS
prompt action Of the Secretary alone, saved the
country from panic, the serious results OF
which would have afflicted oil classes Of the peo-
pie. II would, II seems to me, have been better
II the government could have sold its gold at
the high rates, instead Of announcing It would
sell at future time, and then taken advantage
Of the market. 1t seems hardly possible that
Congress will allow another session to pass by
without cnacting some law to guide future ac-
ton, IL nothing more. II we cannot have q
speedy return, and doubt whether such can be
effected, owing to the strong resistance Of the
moneyei power, then let us have some definite
time set, when we can have "pcace." Unless
we return to specie payment the constant or oc-
casional revolutions win take place. The Secrc-
tary Of the Treasury has authorized the Asst.
Secretary at New York, to sell regularly every
Tuesday and Friday one million in gold in addi-
ton to that authorized by law, to establish n
sinking fund.
The examination still continues at the City
Hall only the investigation is dragging in others;
the mayor declares that he will prove conclu-
siyely that he is innocent Of the charges alleged
while Mr.. Crane, the party who preferred the
charges against the mayor, is confident Of sue
cess in showing up as he says the "City Hall
Wing" PRESrIss.