The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-22
WASHINGTON, Oct. rs.


Error UNoS AND JOURNAL:
This city l. recovering rapidly from the lethargy
incident 10 the summer season and assuming more
business-liko appearance. The near approach OF
Congress Is causing the residents and business men
10 make preparations 10 receive the large numbers
Of persons that are expected TO visit the National
Capital the coming season. Members oil Congress
arc engaging winter quarters, and II present
anccs are any indications, tho coming season Will 90
one Of the most brilliant, FAR rs receptions are
Chief Justice Chase has recently purchased fine
residence heretofore he has occupied thS noSiU %,
with more setaf his receptions, which have pcen IN
the past so popular. IL may DO said OF MI, Chase,
10 his credit, that during the holidays, when inc
distinguished officials threw open their doors and
received ali, nc never placed on his table, for the
benefit OF callers, anything to drink, stronger than
coffee. wish that there were more VINO wouid ioi'
lion. Mr.. blaine, Speaker of the House, having
purchased fine residence in this city short time
ago. has recently been to the city with his VIE, Ioi
the purpose Of furnishing his establishment anu
ress when he will carry out the established custom
OF his predecessors, and give weekly receptions IL
NAV hore be said that In tho past tho receptions OF
Speaker COAX were the best patronihed OF any ln
Tie city, and the most popular. As this will be the
first season OF Mr.. Baines receptions u remains 70
be seen whether their popularity VIII be equai 70
those given by Mr.. Colfax, but those VINO Know the
aiable manners OF Mr.. Blaine have no Tears OF the
result.
Ibaye ftenheard the most lavish praises bestowed
upon tho people Of your state, by those who have
spent their summer vacation among your peope,
And have no doubt but that Mr.. blaine and MS Ia
DIV viii fully substantate this praise 80 universally
bestowed, by their hospitabe entertainments during
the coming session OF Congress.
Some of the finest residences that grace and adorn
This cIty have been erected within n few months.
rs. ysecyetaTy McCulloch has built most elegant
mansion, Quartermaster-6enora Meigs has just I'M
ished unique cottage residence, upon an elaborate
pan; wealthy ChcasG sensen man rs w s,
fully completed viii DO some sl5oIuu doiiars Yer,
taInly this gentleman has no idea OF the Capital
helm, removed at present, and by tho Investments
made In real estate hero NJ tho present time, "
would seem that there are many Others OF the same
oniniou Tho warm weather has passed. and our Gu
nal remains in the same condition. and viii probably
emaln undisturbed until another summer, when
The Canal Committee will have their annual hives
tis,ation and make volumnous report to the city
government, rs they have for years been aecu'tom'
ell 10 do.
In relation 10 the quarrel at the City Hail. but as
have nothing new 10 present. will only say that the
parties still continue In belligerent state.
The agent for the Rothschilds has recently been
in this city, and II reports are true, has had con.
ference with the President in relation 10 foreign
loan and IL IL asserted that large loan can BIO eff
fected at about four per cent The stability OF our
gg ,sI,sing me have debt q some over two
billions OF dollars, Is very pleasing when placed IN
contrast with our condition Just before the war,
S wasn esct loan In Wall street at twelve per cent
and our debt was then only about seventy millions
Notwithstanding these facts, that are apparent to
ALI the Democratic party still continue to assert tina,
,Ss can .sm SeS "s bSSkGSpt to-day bankrupt party
would have great difficulty In eiiecting loan, pul
the United States today, can get AL tho money
that is needed, and II II was considered ad.isao'e
there can be no doubt but what we couiu return "
.uaeie mn ymOnt in SIX months.
There Is much satisfaction expressed Mt the re,
suit of the recent elections In Pennsyivan AND
Ohio nv the Repubcans Of this city. In the latter
state the Democracy at first thought they had car
r,e the dsy and they celebrated ther supposed vic
tory BY the firing Of cannons and consuming u.
usual amount OF whiskey. They se'n 70 rsSi.'
the whiskey consumed as - much clear gain, but
suppose a. Rip Van Winke said shat one don,
count" The clerks are rapidly returning 'pe, r
ward 10 the time when they shall DO called upon ~
deposit their ballot again. as election days VIZ. Nv,
roSernmeut employees are episodes In their nie
with which are ssccatsd very PIin n th, city hsys
been recently brought 10 grief, by IN inluneuo,s
Seiny pl.ced upon their business with the different
depNrtments. The war department : repoI'u,
has been deffauded OF some nr III, and some
other cities and Gen. sherman acting rs cecIe'ny
OF war have suspended these parties anu tnsy ny ~,
having hearing es.Sre dysrSss srppst some
". a. ali
IL considered conclusive, but yet hearing Is ano"
al to MI who rebut the charges made.
The Nationals and 0lympics play o mAton ss rss
This Afternoon upon the Nationals grouna. IL.
iast rnmo played between these clubs, oYnP.,sS'
M,r, yictorlous but the Nationals having Iecen,g
beaten the Champion Club Of the country W -
Brooklynlby score Of Ave 20 ten, they seem 70 ny
ouite confident OF success This game Will 90 nos
exciting one Of the season and great crVuu VIII ~
semble 10 witness It, Tho Rev. l.. ID. Earle wiz
many of your readers will remember as an eNango
iist and who labored a few years ago IN your CIV
hns been called to the pastorate VI tho CsiVar,
Raptist Church of this city.
M h aid ,hat Jugie PieIpont viii be nominatcoIy
,ha President 20 al the vacancy now existing IN th'
ncneh OF the Supreme Court OF the United states
M has been rumored that Attorney uen'l hoal
would reSevn his present position, owing TO the me
that two members of the Cabinet arc nom Mass
ohusetts and take the vacant judycship, but rocen
opments indicate to the contrary, and that ne
will retAIn his present position. There WAS ~
NOR some time since that senator spraguc intend
al 10 purchase the "National Intelgenccr' dem
orratIc paper In this city, this runor seems TO "
confirms IRON the Act that agent OF his is nov
nerotIsing for the National lntelligencer AM
Eyeninr Express" and that In all prohabliiv
trnnsfer will take place. Gen. Robert Milnams
.ho married. the widow Of senator DoagiAs, seem'
to be a promising candidate for scnatpssh,p IRON
Virginia.