Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-02-19

Letter from Warrington.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. /:

500 ouS ucmsspB 1so s''he suu
occasion. you should have, but whereof
shall it be fourds
Hearts and darts are entirely out Of
vogue. ana who minds Cupid now. since
he flies on diamond studded wings, and
carries money bag in place of bow and
arrow? A very practical, prosaic deity has
the rosy god become, and forgets the
pranks he used TO play in the by-gone
days. when lite was young. and men and
msidens believed In the pairing time
and swore by Sweet Saint Valentine :" no
more of that for us. since the DAYS of
romance passed, and the loye-fraught
epistles OF other times degenerated into
the Valentines our eyes behold to-day. for
the most part csricatures, or else tame
best knows what, and what idea he in-
tended to convey. So the old supsrstitions
fade away, and one by one are absorbed
into the fathomless Past, until In time
and some future relic hunter will vainly
attempt TO discover the origin OF the word
Valentine, no doubt going wide Of the
truth as we fancy many Of our wise-acres
do in their researches. so sagely carried
on; but credit should be given for their
ingenuity in inyenting wisdom, which may
descend TO those of the coming time, with
even more added thereunto.
But the chief outlet for ingenuity just
now with our legislators. appears 10 be to
find out how and where to economic and
lessen the expenditures Of the govern
ment, which must be brought back to the
simplicity of the early days in some way
yet TO be discovered. and they grope in the
dark. Topping here twig and there leaf.
under which judicious system OF pruning
the country Is sure TO prosper, and thrive
a. never country did yet. Mr.. Dawes.
financially the mouth-piece of the House,
gave a long exposit ion of his ideas OH the
sively proved that something must be
dose-the country was in a poor condition,
but there is reason to hope for improve
meBt. provided the expenses are reduced,
and this must be done directly; 10 other
brain than his could contain the amount of
statistics uttered by him in this speech.
but they are very convincing. and every
unprejudiced mind must conclude with him
that there must be retrenchment or bank
rnptcy, or some dreadful thing, and there
must be a change and tina; soon. or else
be ruined beyond hope OF restoration. and
everything and everybody so TO smash To-
ceiher. For this fearful state OF things
the remedy IL. In his opinion. for the Gov
crnment 10 reduce the number OF it, en-
ploye.. aud the Philosopher, stone is at
once discovered. which will tran.mute all
to gold, and save the nation from desirric-
ton. Some other gentlemen may find
another remedy for tho existing evils, but
he can see no better one. and so he wars
the issue OF their deliberations, giving
economy and reduction for the watchword
OF this Congress.
The speech WAS listened To with great
interest. and the Hon. Gentleman listened
TO A. an oracle, or a. if his words were
must catch before they fell to the ground.
In the Senate. Nr. Sargent think. the
from China 20 our shores
quite too great, and these Mongolians.
who being nothing to us, aud will not even
leave their bones in our soil. should be
declared from coming. else we shall lose
too much. and the time will come when
the nation will regret their coming. and
wish 10 close the doors amer il is too late.
Many citizens of the Pacific coast Joined
in the petition to stop this influx @.
Chinese. which was referred to the proper
Committee for action.
The Senate also had 10 20 into the
privste history OF the Modocs. and fight
over the war 10 connection with the pres
ent Indian troubles. discussing the anna
bic characteristics of the gentle Capt.
Jack. and doing honor 10 his memory in 4
strain rather the reverse OF eulogistic, but
doing tardy justice to the poor savage in
acknowledging that he had some provoca-
ton TO his acts In the treatment OF the
white people towards him and his race.
SO much is due him. and should have beer
considered before.
And Senator Sumner wishes the statue
OF jefferson so lon. an appendage of the
grounds of the White House. 10 be pre-
served in the old Hall of Representatives.
a. one of the best works OF art in the pos
session 81 the Government. Another
ghost added TO those already there; only
this will relieve the Others in their deaf bly,
whiteness, and suggest the civil rights
question by its color. Why not have some
body done in black marble 10 remind u
of the vexed question: Some hero OF the
colored race could be found for a subject
10 do honor TO the sculptor's chisel; no
doubt. and give variety to the group.
Poor General Howard has to be imyesti-
gated again, aud tell what he knows about
the use OF money for improper purposes !:
ne may nave Uecu unNlse. as VINO has mol {.
but no one can look in the honest face of
the man, and think that he has willfully
done wrong, or sinnsd knowingly. The
counsenance tells no such story, but is that
OF true, upright man, who would not SO
wrong his better nature. as to ba dis
honest. and play the hypocrite.
A much needed reform is projected in
the District in the establishment Of Re-
form School tor girls, for which the aid of
Congress is asked. and il is hoped the
much Landed economy may not prevent
giving TO so useful an object; but in the
discussion of District matters where so
much is asked. this worthy Institution
may be overlooked As Of no Importance,
but il has strong supporters and defenders.
who may bring strong success to it.
The eloquent blind man, Rev. W. II.
Milburn, gave his lecture on the sights Of
Europe to a large audience on Tuesday
which was u mastery effort. and
shows how even without sight one may
find many objects Of interest. Opera and