Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-28
Of the BULLETIN.
FROM WASHINGTON


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| Correspondence Of the BULLETIN.
FROM WASHINGTON
APRIL 10, 1871.
Yesterday was the anniversary of
the emancipation of the colorcd peo-
pie of the District Of Columbia.
Thus far they have celebrated the
anniversary without interruption,
though the weather has frequently
been detestable. The procession
yesterday, though not as large as
heretofore, was very creditable.
The Improvement in appearance and
dress has been marked. There is
more elasticity in their steps and a
more manly bearing. Their dress,
appearance, and behavior were
decidedly approved, and all friends
of the human race, and particularly
those who were the pioneers in this
enterprise, may well feel proud of
this beneficient achievement. The
colored people of the District, con
sidering the limited advantages they
have had, have been remarkably
Industrious and law abiding.
George Francis Train was here
and spoke last night, but Lincoln
Hall was only half tilled-about five
hundred being present. He is GER
tainly curiosity, and says a great
many good things. | have not been
so much amused for many months.
1t is refreshing to hear somebody
who is outside of all organizations,
and who says something for and
against all sides III a witty manner.
Among other things he said was
that the reason Grant would not re-
ceive the present Of a dog was be-
cause the express charges were not
paid. 1t was marked G. O. D.
collect on dog.
The Republican published yester-
day a batch of rumors, stating that
Asst. Secretary Hartley would be
displaced and made Commissioner
of Customs, in the place of Nathan
Sargent, removed, and that Judge
Tabor, the Fourth Auditor, would
shortly resign. To-day it states
that Governor Boutwell, will be re-
moved and that Governor Morton
will take his place. This is but an
old rumor revived, and has no sig
niiicance in itself.
The publication of these rumors,
however, is very injurious to the
Republican party and ought not to
be published by republican papers.
1t is true the RepubIicoa managers
state that high official in the
Treasury Department impaired the
information concerning Mr.. Hartley,
but inasmuch as both the Secretary
and Asst. Secretary profess entire
ignorance, the source could not have
been very high or reliable.
1t is no secret that a small Clique
has been intriguing against Mr..
Hartley, but it remains to be seen
whether the large numbers of Sena-
tors and members with whom he
transacted business so satisfactorily
for so many years would consent to
his dismissal. In fact the guns of
the Department ought to be turned
against the common foe. and the
Secretary ought to see to it that two
or three ambitious young men do
not bring unporularity and discred-
it upon hinl.
Judge S. J. w. Tabor, the other
gentleman who seems to be under
the ban Of the clique of pititnl in
triguers, is a rare scholar, writer,
and thinker. With private libra
~, OF some ten thousand volumes,
he devotcs himself to his books and
studies without that ostcntation and
seeking Of notoriety which actnate
so many others.
The people Of Iowa to whom he
is not only favorably but extensive
" known, and the Senator's and
Representatives from that State
would indeed be painfully affected
to hear of his removal. There are
few men more effective on the stump,
and few have welded greater To-
cal influence.
SO far as the administration of
his bureau is concerned, ! know
that in no office is business trans
acted mole promptly or with greater
accuracy. He is beloved by his
clerks almost to man, and his
ability and integrity are unques
toned.
The giving to the press ofrumors
that men like these are to be re-
questcd to resign is both crime
and blundcr, and the Secretary OF
the Treasury ought to dismiss the
author of these calumnles.
How can the President be duly
approximations can the influence
of the Department be effectively di-
rectcd against the political foe,
when the best and purest of men
are threatened with removal? In
these critical times, when q power
full foe, ever watchtul, stands at the
door, union and harmony should be
fostcred, and the faithful and efli-
cicnt servants Of the Government
should not be treated with injustice.
Governor Boutwell, is too great and
honest a statesman, and too anxious
for the welfare of the party to allow
himself to be made an instrument
of a Small clique of self-seeking
fattcrcrs:
1t seems to me, as certain as any
future event can be, that Grant
will be rcnominated and re-elect
cd. The people are with him as
they have been with General jack
son. The opposition of Sumner and
his friends, though they may work
with diligence, both openly and in
the dark, cannot defeat the wishes
of the people, who will rally around
him and sustain him.
The abuse that has been heaped
upon Generals Babcock and Porter,
his faithful secretaries; whose sole
interest it is to serve their chief,
has reacted decidedly in their favor.