Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-05-23
Correspondence ofthe Beacon.)
Washington, May IS, 1872.

After weeks Of parching. dusty wealth
or The wise acres Of the signal serviceIave
predicted rain, and 10 it is here. The
I Salem witches are nothing compared to
this same signal service corps. Their
prophecies are generally fulfilled. and they
are consulted on all occasions. Before a
picnic or excursion party is determined.
the probabilities" are hunted out, and
they very carefully regulate their dress by
Gen. Myers report.
| During the hot and dusty weather of
the past week the Capitol was the favorite
place of resort. and no wonder. 1t IL the
coolest place in town. and has an unlimi-
ted number of attractions.
AS the session draws towards its close
the excitement and anxiety of lobbiest in
crease, and Saturdays they are always out
in force. as then the Committees report.
Monday the House was enlivcned by voor-
hccs. who went for Greeley. The Radi-
Gals crowded around him and the Demo-
Gratis and Liberals scowled at him, but to
no purpose. by many, it is asserted. that
he has been bought. but bis record is, or
ought to be. above reproach. There are
many Democrats who believe in and will
ct.with Mr.. Voorhees,. The Republi-
cans are agitating the propriety of bring
ing Speaker Blame before the Philadelphia
Convention. and il he should be taken in
the place Of the little "g." he will make
powerful diversion in favor of the Rad
icals. The Democratic side of the House
has been strengthened by the admi,tance
Of Giddincs. Of Texas, in place of Clarke.
to whom Gov. Davis gave the commission,
though not legally entitled to it. The
Democratic side. if not strong numerical
ly, can boas: Of having the haRdsomcst
members. Gen. Young. Of Georgia, is
styled the "Adonis Of the House" He
was in the Confederate army. and shows a
splendid record. but he is rather inactive
in the House. being principally engaged
in throwing killing glanees at the ladies
gallery. where he is general favorite.-
Mcclellan. of Pennsylvania, is the pet OF
the House, aud he is pcrpetually being
embraced by some burlyI member. He
amuses himself by making paper bullets
and pc)ting his neigh bors; then after hit
ting them. drops his eyes and looks as de-
mure as n school girl. Sunset Cox
plays the part of Dan Rice. and has ever
a witticism ready. Brooks. from New
York, is relic of BIZ gone days. and has
been irrevcrently nick-named e" granny
Brooks" With his immaculate ruffies,
velvet coat and benevolent face. he re-
minds one Of the pictures Of Continental
congressman. Clarkson Potts, also of
New York. is the dandy member. and US
ually employs one or two pages brushing
him off. Voorhees, attracts attention BY
his style Of speaking. Garfield BY his
enormous head. Banks for his deep bass
voice. Biggs. of Delaware. for his small
dapper figure and long white hair. Gov.
Swan is considered. by some, the finest
looking man in the House.
The royal family are having fine time
The President and Mrs. Grant receive
their loyal supporters right regally. and
their two children, Fred and Nelly. are
being received as princes of the blood by
the crowned heads Of Europe. Prince
Fred. who is with Sherman in Europe.
takes precedence of the "conquering hero. :"
and at Constantinoplc had salute of twen-
ty-one guns fred in his honor. while Vic
toria granted the American princess pri-
vate audience. and Theirs had the foun-
tains of Versailles to play for her.
Greeley stock is in the ascendency, and
white hats are plentiful. The Greeley
hats are low-crowned. broad-brim white
felt. and all of the Chippaqua chiefs sup
porters are expected to wear them.
SCRITTERELLO.