Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Correspondence.
Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON, u. c..

The widespread movement of the mer-
chants, bankers. and other capitalists. re-
| presenting the business interests of the
country, to avert the pcris threatened by
| Tilden's election. has had more discour-
aging effect upon the "Reformer's' adher-
ents in this locality than any other one
event OF the campaign; and the large num-
her OF names of promiueut men. hereto
fore acting with the Democratic party,
which appeared in the call TO Mr.. Evars.
distressed them beyond measure. Not on
| ly is our national credit revivng prosper
| ty and the spirit of enterprise menaced.
| but all the most cherished institutions of
our advanced civilization as well, in the
estimation OF very large majori,y of the
tens of thousands of intelligent American
citizens who hsve visited Washington since
the 10th of last MAY. The unanimity of
| opinion In this direction of these represen-
tative "sovereigus" of the diversified cali
| ing>, trades and professions OF their res
pectve sections, has been a subject OF fire.
quent remark. and of modification and
griet 10 our Bourbon resident
All eyes are turned expectantly towards
the Empire State. 1t seems thar Tilden
has, by huiDiliating overtures. and prom
ises OF exemption from punishment for past
crimes, attached to himself the Infamous
members of the Canal Ring" upon whose
prosecutions in 1874 and 1875. his reputa-
tion as 'reiormer" Is almost entirely
based. His uucompromisng severity with
them Is now seen 10 have been a character
istic trick. even by his political opponents
who generously spplauded hi. make-be-
! lieve TO pnrge the State Treasury OF the
! lc,chcs who fattened and wsxed gross on
public pluud-r. But the evil designs OF
! his managers in their purposes to over
I come the honest preferences of the people
/ OF the Sta.c by fraudulent vote IN New
/ York city aud Brooklyn bid iair Ia be- frns-
/ tratcd: and It is doubsfui ii he can ,tay The
J Hood that now threatens 10 sweep him in
/ to hi political grave. by any OF the de-
/ vices ot ranmauy. formerly 80 eilicacious.
1 la Republican circles. the feeling of conh-
| d-ncc has been much more decided within
! the past few days, since the late reports
| from the West, Nj. Chambers assurances,
and since the Impetus given to the cause
( the reports of the army officers sent into
! the South 10 repiess the violence OF the
/ ku-klux Democracy. and to Insure TO every
/ legal voter the privilege of casting hi. bal
! lot unmolesled.
There appears 10 be concerted action be-
/ tween the gamblers OF New York city, un-
! der the lead pf Tildels right bower, Nor.
! ri,ey. and those in other sections. TO make
| i, appear that Tilden is the favorite In the
| pool room By large odds. As this class Of
useful aud industrious citizens are about
: all for "Tilden and Reform" and are vo.
/ ciicrous tor a change, they ply their vo-
| cation with great deal OF enthusiasm.
/ hoping thereby TO capture the large mum
! Der who stand halIns between two opin-
ions. awaiting more certain Indications Of
! the winning man.
1 II j. also hoped that their quotations of
/ the superior market value Of their candi-
/ date may - demoralize and dishearten
timid Republicans a. To render them indii-
! iercui 10, or obiivious OF their duty on the
7th int. But when it is known that mem-
be-, Of the fraternity have way OF oper-
I ating-'hclsing. it is designated, that In.
,ures them against all loss Whatever the
-.-..-- --.--s ~-- e.ic tsicA - III huIiest.
The near approach OF election day has
very seu-ibly diminished the number OF
our Centennial visitors, although they are
still with u in sufficient force TO fll our
hotel, aud the numerous private houses
about town, given up to their entertain
meut. aud 10 impart an appearance OF great
life aud activity 10 our streets: The salts
faction expected by nearly all who have
made their visit TO Philadelphia before
coming here, AT what they have seen and
| heard, must be gratifying 10 every Ameri-
can. The receipts are conclusive evidence
OF the attractiveness otthe Exposition. and
OF it, superiority 10 All those that have pre-
celed il. The decision to retain the Main
Building and continue the exhibition per-
manently is regarded with much favor
here.
Our courts have just conc. uded the trials
OF TWO female nrIrderers both guilty by
their own confession. The first murder
| that Of husband by the wife--was attend
ed by circumstances OF a very revolving
nature. After the man had been Knocked
| in the head till he was dead, his loving
/ partner chopped his head. arms aud leg.
of. aud attempted 70 slowly cremste the
mutllated remains IN a pile of lime aud
A~l lsf tod nf lar In, h.
| first degree, but was recommended To the
mercy OF the Court, and Is now serving
out life sentsuce. The jury in the other
case-that of an apparently half insane
mother indicted for the murder of her H.
Legitimate child-was unable TO agree and
was discharged.
Later developments In the case OF the
absconding broker, MOulton, prove him. il
not the wickedest almost the meanest man
in or out OF Washington. The number of
his victims are counted by scores. The
rich. the moderately well of. aud the alb.
solutely destitute. male and female. all
suffered from his repacity: and the most
intimate friendship of years continuance,
was no bar 10 the promptings of his avar-
ice. Many poor men with dependent fam
lilies were deliberately roped 10 to his
schemes and lost the last dollar in their
reach. And what aggravates his crimes is
the fact that his plan was patiently and
deliberately wrought out and executed
with a precision and cxactness that only
come with long study. At least that is the
almost universal opinion here. am sure
no Life Insurance Company. knowing the
circumstances, would insure him, were he
TO return to this community.
LOGAN.
Political Notes.