Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

dence of Administration influence in
dismissing Mr.. Orth. Our Republi-
can friends were very prone to tell
how they had the State thoroughly
under their control. and could man;p-
ulate it as they thought fit; that they
could do what they pleased. and their
action would be ratified by the people.
In accordance with this idea they
withdrew Mr. Orth from his diplo-
matte mission in Austria, and placed
him at the head of the State ticket.
They did what they pleased in this
matter, but it is surmised that the
peoples method of ratification is not
SO pleasing to the party leaders or the
ex-candidate himself.
We had the pleasure of short visit
from Governor Hendricks a few days
ago. He was on his way home from
Albany, and was accompanied by his
lady, and Mr.. and Mrs. William III.
Henderson. Col w. Z. Pelton, the
Hon. Abram s. Hewitt, and several
other friends called upon them, and
some conversation was had upon the
political prospects. The Governor
and Mr.. Henderson were both greatly
impressed with the unanimity OF senti-
ment in favor of reform which pre-
vailed in all parts where they had
been. Each was in very good spirits
at the indications of success which
were visible on every side.
Senator Conkling's speech on the
reduction of employees in the Treasury
Department, has caused much COM
ment here. This may be taken as an
evidence, that he has not yet forgiven
the snubbing he received at Cincin-
; natl, and that in his desire for revenge
will not hesitate to sacrifice his party.
The fact that the Treasury was EN-
ploying much larger force than was
necessary was patent to all, but none
anticipated that the equable Conkling
would parade the truth before the
country, with the force of his authori-
ty; especially just at this time. No
wonder his fellow Senators said that
he was "unwise. A confession from
SO prominent member of the Admin
lstration party, that the abuses of
which the people are complaining, do
exist, and need correction, was not
expected; and in so far as it strength
ems the hands of those, who are work
ing for retrenchment, it is not APP
proved by the men who have an in
terest in maintaining the present sys-
tenn Of extravagances.
OTHER MATTERS.
The heat has somewhat abated, and
we can again resume our daily occu-
pations in comparative comfort and
without that feeling of utter exhaus-
ton which during the past few days
we have been experiencing. We still,
however, have ills to endure, which
give US reasonable excuse for grum-
bling the water that we drink is pro-
nounced impure; this does not have
a good moral effect upon US, as it tends
to drive us to the use Of stimulating
beverages, which causes great tribula-
ton to our temperance brethren, who
are earnestly endeavoring to save their
fellow men from the influences of the
intoxicating cup. The depression
among our working men continues,
and they see no immediate prospect of
amelioration of their unfortunate and
distressing situation. Mayor Wick
ham had another visit from them on
Thursday, but while he deplored the
condition to which they were reduced,
he was not able to offer them any en-
couragement that the City Govern
ment would be able to alleviate their
misfortunes.
There seems now to be some chance
that, before the expiration of TILDEN' S
term as President, we may be able to
cross to Brooklyn on foot, even though
the river be not blocked with ice +; the
cables of the bridge have been hoisted
into position, and the work will now
be rapidly pushed to completion.