The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-05-18
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
From Our Special Correspondent.

Judging from the slim attendance in the
galleries of the Senate to-day, the interest of
the masses seems to be cooling in the im-
parchment of Belknap. Generally the
ladies have been out in full force but as
Belknap has daily been present with his
counsel, and has been seen by the curious,
they are satisfied. I noticed many of the
colored citizens sandwiched among the
white, and the aforesaid sable gents looked
as if Uncle Sam had donated to each small
amount of land from the color of their linen
and smirchedness of person. Their efforts
to keep awake during the long, dry legal ar
guments are very amusing. The Senate,
however is too select and aristocratic for the
average civil-righter, and therefore the more
place is the House of Representa-
tives. Belknap looks as if he felt the situa-
ton; that is, of being discovered in his
populations. He is fine looking man,
nearly or quite six feet, bulky in body,
rather handsome in face, sandy hair and
whiskers-the latter flowing over his ample
chest-slnall blue eyes. He gives close at
tcntion to the counsel, and often winces
under the home thrusts of the managers
OF course he is the cynosure of all eyes.
Opera glasses are leveled at him from all
quarters, and audible whispers are heard
asking which is Belknap. When men fall
from such positions of trust and honor they
"Fall like Lucifer
Never to rise again."
1t has been my observation that where q
great man falls, Tie Deum is sung through
out the land. 1t seems characteristic of
human nature to help every one down the
hill. Of course the strong arm of the law
must reach cases of dishonesty, and punish
ment must follow Us an example; but how
many are guiltlcss who fall under the con-
demnation of the public and conviction Of
the law?
Manager jerks made an able argument on
the question of jurisdiction of the Senate
over man not now in office, and so logical
and forcible is it regarded, the defendants
counsel will find it difficult to weaken its
force
Manager Hoar, of Massachusetts,, followed
Mr.. jerks, and clinched every nail the other
driven, closing with q scattering piece of in
vective at the grave yet mean offences of the
accused.
The Woman's Centennial Suffrage Bill
was presented to the House Committee on
District Affairs this morning at ten o'clock.
Mrs. Sara J. Spencer, wife of the Principal
of the Spencerian Business College, made q
forcible and elegant argument, placing the
question in new light; but the committee
fail to see it. Mrs. Spencer remarked that
S. S. Cox was progressive man, for he said
his wife did not believe in woman suffrage,
but he represented his mother-in-law, who
had enlarged views ON the subject Mr..
Stevens remarked that Cox was quite small
man to undertake such a responsibility.
The committee ordered Mrs. Spencer's argu-
ment to be printed and sent to the House
and Senate. Among the ladies was DR..
Mary Walker. When you first see the
upper half of her person you would exclaim,
''What funny little woman" and when
you drop your eyes to the other half you
will exclaim, "What a funny little man"
in other words, she wears pants, latest style,
cut on the bias, should judge; the skirt of
q mans coat, cape, and ladies' hat. She is
d monomaniac OIL that subject; says no one
should dictate her style of dress. She has
great courage to stand the jeers of the boys
who assail her whenever she appears on the
streets.
Don Pedro is expected here Sunday, and
it is very probable every time his Royal
Highness coughs or has occasion to use his
royal handkerchief the startling fact will be
throughout the length and
breadth of this Republic. August Brazil
has had the good sense to snub the snobbery
Of this country.
Vernon building, on Pennsylvania avenue
md Tenth Street, in its upper stories, is full
Of Artists, each having studio. To attract
.ercst, they have inaugurated periodical re-
,cptions. One of these it was my good for
tune to attend last week. Crowds of ladies
md gentlemen went from room to- room
viewing the works of the different exhibitors.
Thus the merits of each are judged accord
ing to the capacity of the beholders. 1t was
l charming affair to lovers of art. Although
not connoisscur of art, I was delighted
with the beautiful landscapes, ocean views,
md life-like portraits. Mr.. W. G. Browne,
well known in North and South Carolina,
contributed largely of his portraits. His
work is acknowledged to be the finest in the
city. He has painted portrait of Senator
Ransom, of North Carolina, which isso near
life in expression that when near you would
like to be presented.
HAMILTON.
- May 10th was the anniversary of the