The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. s, 1871.
EDITOR REGIsTER:-Perhaps no city
in the United State presents such a
gloomy appearance as Washington
during the dog days. Not only do
temporary residents make it a point to
leave, but from the President down
our officials have an aversion to Wash
lngton air and water, and their offices
and departments are left in the hands
of subs and clerks while the princi-
pals, with carpet bags in hand, are of
to the south, east, north and west, in
quest of pleasure and health. While
the old cocks are absent the young
roosters and pullets in the several de
partments, where there is no distinc-
ton in clerkships on account of sex
or color, have a glorious time. Wo-
mans rights on the Woodruff and
Clat1in plan are discussed to the utmost
satisfaction. The wiser heads who re-
main are found in frequent council
and solemn conclave on
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
Letters are addressed to lead
ing politicians in various parts of
the Union as feelers on the succession.
Grants friends write in a dictatorial
style, and are generally answered in
the most enthusiastic and submissive
manner, while the anti gift entertain
ment portion Of the party feel their
way cautiously, with a view of organ
izing a power SO formidable as to be
able to throw overheard Grant and his
corrupt crew. With Grant as the nom-
inee, the sober, sagacious and honest
minds, such as Sumner. Greeley, Col
fax, Trumbull, and Governor Geary,
see defeat staring the Republican,
party in the face. Even Forney in his
private counsels declares hat the
party can not carry Grant. Upon the
other hand, Grant and his friends hold
the purse strings, which are potent
arguments with the light-fingered
gentry. With this power the blatant
politician, the trickster, the unscru-
pulous precinct statesman, our For
neys, GOrhams and Stewards, who
generally control township, county
and State Conventions. are expected
to be held firm for Grant" The
success of the Republican party in the
Stale elections this year is looked upon
as absolutely necessary to secure
Grants denomination. Victory in
these elections will be considered an
Endorsement of Grants administra-
ton, and make his way clear. Thus
it is argued, and his friends act accord
ingly. The Republican vote in the
important elections will show a large
increase. The California election is
really astounding to the outside world.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
In due time will be still more
astounding. Senator Sumner and
other conscientious Republicans have
been on the track of Grant and
his satellites forthe last twelve months
or more, more particularly to ascer-
tain the source of Grant'S sudden and
immense wealth, and not only Grants
but several leading and prominent
senators. congressman and Governors,
and men of lesser light. The facts are
known. Incontestibie proof Of the
facts will be made. For several
months detectives have been at work.
The source of these numerous princely
fortunes has not only been found, but
the most stupendous political frauds
upon the ballot-boX have been con-
cocted and conSummated, and still
more are in store for the Fall elections.
The details l have not learned, but the
substance of the facts are these: Dur
ing the wal the "greenback machine"
and a large quantity OF paper and ink
we're distracted from the Treasury
Department. At the time it was the
subject of comment by the press for a
few days. But it was Don forgotten
in the excitement of the conflict of
arms. The machine and the thieves
have been at work ever since, When
occasion required. The machine is
not only found convenient for private
fortunes, but for carrying elections and
electing United States Senators.
twenty-five millions We're issued for
the State elections. of 1871, and sent by
the machine ring to the several States
where the result vas considered
doubtful. Through the labors of this
machine Grant is to be nominated and
elected.
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE,
Self-constitutede Sumner at its head
in the East and Trumbull in the
West, as it is understood, have been
OH the alert. Detectives have been on
the track of the imported politicians
in the several State elections. In Cal
i~fornia, Gorham, Stewart and Nye,
have been followed UP closely, as we'll
as the sub distributing agents, to as