The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-01

Lrospects-Hdfmony an the Republican
Party-Fedrs Of the Democrats Greezy-
asm 10 oe rspeGted-C Connecticut Election
Centennial Jubilee, &c., &c.
WASHINGTON, MARCH a9th, 1875.
Now, that Congress has adjourned and the chic,
men wo frequent at other times are thinning oft
nd the legitimate citizens of WASHINGTON alopa arc
left but it does not follow that we are du and n
sipid Around the hotels the crowds are not SO LARGE
but otherwise one would miss Congress or ire
hangerson Washington is steadily growing in nons
ulation, and the style and finish of its business
houses and private dwellings,, compare favorably
with those of other cities OF Its size True, have
very large manufacturing establishments or ex-
tensive importing houses, but still we are in good
and healthy condition financially and it is generally
believed that on the OF a greater pro-
gress than we have ever known. One thing we
know, central location, great water power, and
the world attracting the attention of capitalists
here and elsewhere. This is healthy sign.
Many of the Senators and Representatives are
still here, and there to be political talk
than VIXEN Congress was in session. The action of
Louisiana, gives universal satisfaction to all true
Repu bcans, and is believed to be the harbinger of
entire harmony in our ranks in the next general
contest. This is what Democr: tic opponents
have 50 seduously endeavored to prevent. So sau-
tory hfs et9n 81 IT see that alt
of the Democrats to repeat the Greeley experiment
and it is not uncommon to hear the declaration that
out and out democratic ticket in 1876 will certain
ly elect the Republican nominees. Consequently.
such men as Charles Francis Adams. Judge David
Davis, and Poland, OF Vermont, frequently spo-
ken of possible candidates for the presidency in
opposition to the regular Republican nominee, hop
ing thereby to secure some OF the dissatisfied rank
and file OF our party And at the time consid-
cradle dissatisfaction is expressed at the unceremo-
NOUS shelving of the two liberals, Fenton of New
York, and Schurz of Mo, and the election OF such
Bourbons as Herman and CockereI, to the Senate in
their place. This opinion OF the necessities of the
party in the ure, grows out of the New Hamp-
shire election. This State which had been carried
last election wheeled into the Republican lines and
has entirely upset democratic hopes.
Another source OF uneasiLess to these Bourbons
O n
See who does not to be head heels in love
to look out for him self and to avoid ali enfangnr
alliances politically.
Tnis state OF affairs may possibly floor Randall of
the copI erhead democracy, and seat Banks. of Mas
sachusetts in the Speakers chair of the 44th Con-
gress' Stranger things than this have happened
We will see what We will see
The Connecticut Republicans resident temporari-
ly here are sanguIne OF success i'll the approaching
election in that State and preparing to leave for
home to vote Gov. Hawley, whono doubt will be
and is fighting the contest upon the true platform
that OF the imminent danger to the government OF,
upon this platform he will win. The wave that car
ried the Bourbons into power year. its recess
The desire which has beeu expressed to have
grand musical centennial jubilee here in 1875, has
sign of its projectors to make it superior to Gil
more's famous Boston Jubilee. Washington can
portions OF the country will to assistance.
IL can be made grand success Many foreigners
III NlS1ttfS dafIi1g UHo Centenn1al
will naturally desire to visit the Capitol of
try Every American therefore, should en-
deavor to make it as attractive possible. Give
US your assistance, and perhaps some of your fine
musicians viii take part in it, 1t deserves your ap
prevail
!. Sunday beautiful day, and immense crowds
thronged the churches to hear the Easter services
Many OF the churches deliberately and beaut-
fully decorated, and many eloquent sermons were
delivered upon the resurrection of the Saviour
DR.. Newmaus 1.-THE Metropolitan,) thronged
morning and evening, and the vsst audiences were
charmed by his brilliant rhetoric and fervent chris
tian utterances.
On Monday, our little folks these darlngs of the
heart, made their annual visit to the West capitol
coIored eaos and themssslyes dnn ne @
slopes It seems to me that every bachelor who
witnessed these innocent sports OF the children and
observed the happy mothers and fathers who were
looking on, will at once t.ke Wife apiece. q.