Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-02

WASHINGTON, July 20, 1872.
II tell you that the most interesting Wis.
iiorI we've had during the last week we're
Indians, you'll probably turn away in dis
gust, and think that I'm harpinR on that
string once too often but there they are I;
visible facts, and not TO be ignored and
this time its Mr.. and Mrs Spotted Tail and
suite with no mistake about the suit, which
IN al cases except those Of Mr. and Mrs. s.
T. and . lady friend Of the Mrs, consists Of
the most shining broadcloth, Greeley hat,
and MoccGsins. Spotted Tail himself, prob
ably taking warning BY their hSh-our of-ths-
water air, appears in full Indian costume,
blankets, cage feathers and all, and does
look every inch chief His party is com
posed Of the best looking set OF aborginss
have ever seen, aud l shouldn't be- sur
priBed II some romantic chambermaid or
other followed some one Of them TO his wig.
wan and . half dozen Of squAws. Two IN
sophisticated dAmSels Of that ilk tried it q
few years ago, lone marrying Hold.in-ths-
day and we're diSenohAnted in double quick
meter but their example and precepI are
usually povsrlssE in eSses Of that kind.
These Treaty parties are always shown
around considerably and, like their whit
brethren, give the greeuback factory th
preference. Lately while Gen Spinner was
accompanying = party through the several
rooms Of his bureau, one Of them, evidently
taking IL TO be his house, remarked what q
large number Of wives the Gsn'l. had. Since
then they are rather AZ q discount among
the ladies Of that office, and are criticised
With ~ little mercy as the whites.
Since | wrote the last the number Of can
ddStes for delegate to congress has iucreas.
ed 70 four with the odds in favor Of Gen.
n 2, Chapman who honestly believe, is
the best man Of them all. His course so far
has been perfectly uprigh: and devoted to
the best interests Of the District bat then
he did not make much OF the "man and
brother" at his receptions, in fact did not
care to receive him socially ~ ell, and that is
his one great ain for which he is TO be con-
demned TO private life for evermore and .
day. Besides his own good qualities, his
wife 10 powerful argument iu bis
favor; Joung, handsome and accomplished
she Is not 9 mere Votary of fashion 4; but
full Of kindly feeling taking an active inter.
est in all around her, and doipg good wher.
ever she oAn. She and several other of our
best ladies have the supervision of the "Ns-
tionAl Soldiers and Sailor Orphans Home
opposite her house on G.. street, between
18th and 18Th, and makes is as nearly as
possible q home for the children. Il is
maintained by the G. A. r. and private in.
diViduals, and furnishes food, clothing and
education to over sixty children Of both
sexes. The house is very large and airy,
inolossd in spacious grounds, and provided
with all the modern convsnieuees Of q first
class dwelling. A mAtron has immediate
charge OF children and servants, subject to
daily visits and supervision of one or more
Of the ladies'. The committee meet regu.
larry several times 9 week, receive and
audit the accounts, inspect the whole build
ing, examine the children, and hear and dis
pose Of whatever complaints are made. A
good teacher and books without stint are
provided for the school room while q nice
library furnishes reading matter for the
sludisrs. The larger girls take their turns
IN learning to do homework, while everyone
able Is obliged to make his or her own bed
and keep the room neat. Sewing machines
are there 10 give the large girls a chance to
learn TO operate them, and q splendid Stein
way piano In the large plAyroom furnishes
provooation 10 cultivate q taste for music. On
stated days visitors are in order; and then,
II they are fond Of children, and TO any de
gree musical, they have an excellent oppor-
iunity Of gladsning scores Of little hearts
w hen went there the hrss time / let my
self be persuaded to constitute the CON.
mittoo OF Am1Sements, and set their
feet going till they broke into the
regulation step since then they
claim me 40 their own special property, and
Whenever ! come, after . show of oonversA-
tion, wheedle me on TO the piAno-Itool and
then call for waltz, shottsch or song with
the most confident manner imaginable.
Well, 10 doss one good to find an institution
like this where, at the proper time, a child
can romp or even "hollsr" IL Il feels like Il,
without dread Of the direst consequences.
Oar oity gives promise Of becoming the
centre Of intellectual Is il Is Of political life
One after the other of our leading writer's
conoeivss liking for IL and settles. There
IL something peculiar in this influence upon
strangers they hrss dislike the place, then
snd In thinking no city like it aud remaining
tor good.' "0liViA" Of your State, the
corre'Pondsnt Of the Philadelphia Press, |
Nnose writings have been admired and |
COPIED 70 any extent, aud who 10 the sworn |
snemy OF wrong and abuse, has bought a |
49,. uI homestead 1.-The old Nicholson |
go 4. .son com prisss a whole square,
Bo'es 70 MAKE This her home. Aa IL
.. 10 ny immediate nsighborhood I'm an
ia,'Ios'e @ parry, and am glad TO have found
ing IN high degree those soo;.i pO.,e"
without which the greatest ssuin' I, se
be unpleasant, society. Taking Of 49,.
brings ne TO the White House ;r'".:y,
whAia brilliant throns Of thinker, -
workers would converge TO thai 49,,
baildIng II II. g. we're to be- siso,.S
Wouldn'' there be q change my OounIrvmsn
LIE MAID.