New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-24
Especial Correspondence Of tho Republican. !
FROM WASHINGTON,

FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1876.
IL is an undeniable fact that much disap-
pointment was felt here when the nomina-
ton of Governor Hayes was first announced.
The crowds had been waiting for two days
and one night to give expressions of satis-
faction or dissatisfaction, according a. the
favorite of this. that or tbs other faction
should prove the winning man. Mr.. Blaines
friends were in large majority, and his
name much oftener heard and applauded,
as the result of the balloting was from
time to time announced. Bat when the
selection of the convention was finally
made known hardly sign of appreciation
or disapprobation was manifested-only
blank surprise; but as soon as the first
wave Of ipcredulity and astonishment had
exhausted it's force there came q react ction
and unanimity of sentiment, approving
the decision of the convention, was de
veloped, even among the most vehement
and impetuous followers of the other can-
didates. 1t was felt that the ticket pre-
eented would not only unite every faction
of the great Republican party, but would
also secure the support of thousands who
have hitherto acted with the oppositi on,
but who have been converted from Democ-
racy by the insolent and arrogant demeanor
of Southern Democratic Representatives
during the present session, and the cowaldly
subserviercy of Northern and Western
Democrats to the spirit of Ku-Kiuxism and
enmity to the Union which has dictated the
course of the House majority since last De-
cember. The we'll known views Of Governor
Hayes upon the engrossing question of the
public schools and currency, with the plat
form adopted-outspoken rpon both topics
it is confidently predicted would bring
in many recruits from the more intelligent
members of the Democratic party who have
observed with alarm the coquetting and
dalliance Of their party with the avow ed
enemies of our public school system, both
in their own party and among the priest
hood, who demand the destruction of the
system as 3 condition precedent to their
political support, and who view the capture
of their organization by the infa tion ele
ment CT the West as destructive in the
highest degree to public and pri vate inter-
ests. Mr.. Blaine's prompt letter of congra-
tulation and offer of support assn res the
ticket the enthusiastic cooperation of his
legions of personal followers from Maine to
California, and from the Northern lakes to
Mexico; and the cheerful acquiescence of
geneous mass the hundreds of thousands of
voters constituting the Republican party
The almost wild enthusiasm with which
Mr.. Blaine was greeted when he appeared
on the etreets after the result of the nomi
nations were known showed how keenly
the reverse to their great leader had
touched the hearts of the masses of people
here; but they content themselves for the
time with the feeling that he was spared to
assist in the coming struggle with the rebel
Democracy. A ratifi sation meeting tonight
will include among the speakers all the
rival sspirants for the Cincinnati nomination
now here.
As test of the political preference of
our temporary and permanent residents,
may state that the action of the St. Louis
convention is regarded with feeling akin
to Indifference. except with the Democratic
leaders. But not much may be expected Of
Congress until after its close. The Senate
transacted very little business of importance
during the past wesk. Belknaps counsel
have proposed to the managers to postpone
further action in the case until November,
but the House declined to interfere when
the request was preferred by Mr.. Lord,
holding that the Senate should decide the
matter. The army bill is still before the
House and various amendments have been
proposed, among them one cutting down
the force to $4,000 men and non-commission-
ed officers. No progress has been made
with the appropriation bills of any moment,
and from present appearances there are no
prospects of any immediate compromise be-
tween the House and Senate. The Presi
dent has sent q message to Congress, call
ing attenten to the perils to governmental
interests from q failure to agree upon the
necessary appropriations, and suggesting
that Congress authorize the government to
anticipate them until an agreement shall
have been affected. Randall, Holman and
others characterized his action as imper-
tinent; but their own incompetency and
disregard of the rule requiring all appro-
priatiOn bills to be reported within thirty
days from the assembling of Congress, were
pointed out to them by Messrs. Hurlburt,
Kassor, Fort and Foster. The two gentle
men last named showed up the hypocritical
character of Democratic economy, by de-
string to know of Hereford. chairman Of the
Committee on River and Harbor sppropria-
tons, how much economy they had en-
forced in that swindle. No satisfactory re-
ply was attempted. It is admitted, even
by the oficial organs of the British govern,
ment, that Secretary Fish has by his great
ability displayed in the Winsow cores
popdence, puts that government in very
unenviable position; and as he was clearly
right in the position he assumed, our gov
ernment will be in no haste to take the ini
tiative in securing new extradition
treaty.
The Democratic leaders here are frantic
ally appealing to the delegates about to as
semble at st. Louis to sink all personal con-
alterations out of sight in selecting . can
didate, and assuring them that their most
available man will have no chances to
throw away if he expects to successfully
compete for the presidency with General