The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-21
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1871.

There IS no variation in the round Fof
dullness which has taken possession OF this
city save the periodical sensations OCCASION
ed by positive statements that Pleasonton
Is to be rerroved. Your correspondent has
investigated this matter very thoroughly,
with very little success so far as reaching a
satisfactory solution Of the question Is con-
csrned. There are officials IN Washington
who have intimate relations with the Presi-
on the other hand, friends Of Gen. Plesson.
ton scout the idea that the President will
remove one with whom be has been socially
and officially so intimate as the Revenue
Commissioner. The affair approaches mys-
tery, and how long it may last Is uncertain.
Considerable interest is now manifested
as to who will succeed General Parker as
Commissioner ofIndian Affairs. The Board
OF Indian Commissioners, who kept poor
Parker in perpetual hot water, will proba-
bly, be consulted on the subject, as to
their wisdom and experience the President
is disposed to refer nearly everything in
connection with the Indian policy OF the
Administration.
Political affairs geperal|y-judging from
the quiet prevailing among representatives
of several States here-are decidedly tnac.
tive, and it is seldom in these "dog days"
that political discussions are indulged. The
grand political machine is often sci In mo-
tion by touching the wires ut this point,
and it Is not remarkable that it should be
dormant when the movers are wanderers
over the face of the continent. The fall
campaign will show signs Of life about the
middle Of next month. Democratic adyices
from Ohio are favorable. There have been
no enthusiastic eXclamations of positive
signs Of victory, but there is strong and
abiding confidence in the strength OF the
ticket and the ability Of those who are man
aging the campaign to dispense the prlnci-
piles embodied in their platform cTeditably
and adyantageously to the party and to the
State.
There is very little political news from
Pennsylvania from any quarter, though
everg ailu.ion to the situation in the State
coming from Conservatives is replete with
indications of their strength to carry the
ticket safely through the tall elections.
Massachusetts politicians here are afraid
OF the wlles of Butler, who is creating a
wider division among the party in that
State than he has among his political col
leagues in tue United States House Of Rep.
rescntatives. This notorious example OF
Eadcalism is paving the way for some rich
diversions in his own party when Congress
meets. The leading men hate him already
| with a bitter ness which equals Buffers con-
lGElpI Iuc SOuhLlLuIluus duu ulo plSSCAo
manmuyering is adding fuel to the flame.
His back was broken as leader of the
House last winter, but his courtiers maze
very respectable minority, numerically
considered. Perhaps he will not be able to
whip them in again in December. We
shall see.
Although the effort is TO be,made to III.
duce CocbiSe, the Apache warrior, to visit
The Government, it is not considered by
any means certain that be Will consent to
the arrangement. Mr.. Vincent Colyer,
who is to accompany him. will leave tor
| Santa Fe in very short time. This gentle.
men is one OF the most devoted friends OF
| the Indian in the whole school of philau.
thropists. ss ,r.@. ~r@s~-'' x
The storms which have passed over the
country with a fury which is almost beyond
the memory of the oldest inhabitant, have
cooled The atmosphere delightfully."-, and ex'
istence is very endurable in Washington.
| If this weather continues perhaps some Of
| the absent officials will return home.
The consolidation of internal revenue
districts, and the consequent reduction
and transfer Of officers in Virginia, will be
made in day or two. Tne order has al.
ready been prepared for the signature ol
the President. ';TIHof.
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