Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-11-27
Correspondence.
Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Nov. %. lS7.

ASttSI lIOm washington.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Nov. %. 1873.
The Cuban Spanish middle is the main
object of interest now with all. 3om Presi-
dent and Cabinet TO the Hotspurs of the
quill. who are wild with excitement. and
talk seriously of taking arms for fight in
this war 10 them inevitable and which
they are entirely willing TO have come up
on us: the question of the hour is. was our
Government insulted in the persons of its
citizens or not; and il insulted. how does
it purpose to receive the afiront? the ex-
citement grows by what it feeds unon. and
the fierce utteranceS of the press adds fuel
to the flame without going into the
merits OF the case to any extent. one may
ask If the American, nag does not protect
whatever IT floats over, and If not. here
is the good Of having Nag.
Alas, poor Ryan. never again will his
admirers gaze upon him promenading the
Avenue as OF OLD. with the broad sombi Gro
jauntily set UPON the handsome head and
shading the bold. bandit face. His WAS
strange nature, better fitted for wild adj
venture than for civilized life. aud this
tragic death gives fitting close to a
chequered carcer-onc can imagine his
regret at not being able to avensc bis own
death. aud then comes the wonder IT, for
him and his mates. our Country i to be
again dcluged with blood Heaven grant
that wiser councils may prevail. and no
war succeed 10 these vain rumor> and Idle
predictions We have known too much
OF its srtferings to desire more conflict
Still sounds the note of preparation tor
the winter, and the crowd of members and
satellites is approaching; the Capitol is
nearly ready for it, occupants, aud VIII
present various new features To them. In
the Representatives Hall, tina change, j.
great; the old desks aud chairs have been
removed, and in their stead smaller ones
are placed, looking more bu>inc, like.
and afording more space for the worthy
Legislators, but the ncwnc>> takes from the
traditionary interest OF the room. and the
Old desks. which have been occupied NV
our famous men: seem preferable To- The
new. On the >euate side. the elevator ior
weak Senators and documents OF equal
weight will soon be in position. and Tie
immense tube led from the pnrc>t air OF
the grounds To Ncutilat- the room j. ia
order. well arranged 10 hfin. c"olue-, 10
their brains and temper the feyeri-h heat
of their deliberations. If SO diguilcl an
a>>emh'ase can be conceived II a, in
excitement.
Already speculation i fi.e a Ia the
d"n@> Of the coming Congress. and every
new Iaper teens with advice concerriu.
the measures to be discussed. and the Jaws
tp be made. forgetting. seemingly, that
when the members were candidates. they
we're supposed completely To care Tor tie
Country in any and every emergency.
Claimants under the French ~po'ia;i.u
Bill are called for. by which II may ac H.
TERED that it J. not lost ,i-ht uf iu ih,
general rush. Shame tor our G,ycrn-
ment TO 30 neglect the interest, of H. own
citizens. and tor 80 long a time, who j.
il says republics are uugratcful"
Washington ran Wild over SaIviti. and
joined in the opinion Of our transatlantic
friends. that he j. The greatest Olh,iln the
world has eccn--hi> triumph j., like thai
Of Rachel. BY force OF acting alone. ior
Shakespeare ia Italian d, 40 longer >h4b -
peare. and the words are OF llrle moment
compared with the acting. which was iu
il style perlcct
From theatre 10 church is an abrupt
transition. bat our Met hodi>t friend, may
like 70 hear that new church Of that
denomination Is finished and tomorrow
viii be dedicated in due form \ hand
some building il i. and au ornament 90
the northern part ofihe city.
Winter comes To u gently, ana ,hc tale,
Of ice and snow at the North seem quite
fabulous. only when Sight touch OF il
comes to u. and some few snow flakes
fan quietly, reminding us Of what may
come Yet.
The financial crisis affect, this city les
than others. yet there is suffering amorg
the poorer classes, and prospects Of hard
winter for them; the different charitable
associations find their heart, and Aaid,
i"ll Of employment, and the good Sisters
are constantly ON begging expeditions Tor
their protege'>. God b.e>~ them tor tI,ir
>eit-sacriiicing lives, aud deeds Of good
ness; all Of u >AoIld be better Tor .u.n
examples of heroi-m in humble earb, al,I
rejoice that ia these degenerate days. puri-
y and goodness still exist in these women
We must admire them whether We are Of
their faith or not. aud commend tLcir
deeds of charity and love. Irrespective of
sect or creed. Your. Y