The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-07

forward and sound. Public comment /
varied. Every one declares it . national dil
grace, but some ct the same time declare tina
they had no doubt Of the existence Of such
state of affairs in this department as well Q
in others, even to-day, and that they are gla'
it has come to the surface. About the depart
ments there were many long faces, and it'll
groups Of chief clerks were to be seen carry
ing on low and solemn conversation at al
times, and members of the Cabinet and head
Of departments were calling on each othe-
During the day the President
| REFUSED TO SEE ANY ONE
save his most intimate friends
Tonight the hotel corridors are crowded.
The Democrats, by universal assent, posi-
poned the caucus set for tonight to discuss
the currency question. The question now,
they say, is not what kind of currency we are
to have, but if We are to have q government
atSall Politically, they are of opinion that
thfu development, and others that are to fol-
low, settles the election in New Hampshire,
and in the Presidential campaign as we'll.
The National Executive Committee will send
SO, 900 copies of to-day's proceedings in the
House into New Hampshire, and as many to
Connecticut The first Of the week q corps
of good stump-speakers will leave here for
New Hampshire, q number of them being
members Of the House.
THE DRY REPORT
of the committee dees but feeble justice to the
passionate scene when the wretched Mrs.
Bslknap, clinging to the hope of girlish
friendship for Mrs Blackburn, visited her, and
throwing herself upen her knees, refused to
move until security for her husband was
promised She is woman of fine presence.
She dressed in something like grandeur. Her
costumes were noted for extreme decollette.
The staid element of Washington society held
her little in reproof for this foreign taste,
when they remarked of her that they pre-
ferred to have other mems wives display their
charms so literally, rather than their own.
Mrs Belknap, as Miss Tomlinson, was bosom
friend Of Congressman Blackburn's wife. 70
her, laet night, she betook herself, when her
husband, coming home from the committee,
declared that all was lost. To work more
effectively upon Mrs. Blackburn.
THE wRETCHED WIFE
brought her baby to plead tor her. It was
one of the few cold, stormy nights expert
enced in Washington The ground was COW
cred with an inch of slush, the snow melting
Is it fell As she appeared at Mrs. Black
burns it was almost impossible to recognize
her. A plain cloak was thrown over her, and
her babe was pressed in her arms. Sac had
barely reached the inside door when she fell
IN faint. Recovering she fell upon Mrs.
Blackburn's neck. she raved piteously to
ave her husband and child. She would bear
Ill the blame. She alone was guilty. They
night hang or imprison her, but spare her
babe and her husband. During the scene
4r. Blackburn came in, and the two women
,lung to him, his wife almost as much moved
IS the wretched wife and mother. Blackburn
ays he was
NEVER SO MOVED IN HIS LIFE
~ an appeal, but he was powerless, if he had
,sen wiling to shield Belknap. He told the |
Unfortunate woman, gently but firmly, that |
ustice must be done, and that he was power |
ess. This was not the first time Mrs Belknap |
lad asked Blackburn's good Offices. She told |
lin some points of the story few weeks ago |
mt did not say how her husband was lmpli- |
ated Blackburn did not understand, and i
okingly promised to apprise her of any
PLOTS AGAINST HER HUSBAND.
A lady friend of Mrs. Belknap says of her |
appearance here. Mrs. Bowers cana here o.
ensibly to take charge of the Secretary's |
louise and of her sisters child. She spent |
wo winters in the Sscretary's house during |
Ter husbands life, and during this time she |
vas most intimate friend Of Mrs. Marsh. |
They spent summer in Europe, travelling |
nth no escort, but making themselves con-
picuous by their freedom Of manner. Mrs.
Sewers was married to Belknap in Harris
urg, KY, in 1873, with great eclat, as read
rs Of newspapers will remember. Geo. Fl.
'endleton gave the bride away. It was said
the time that, through the careful manage
lent of small inheritance by " Gentleman
ieorge," Mrs Bowers brought to the Secre-
Try
VERY SNUG FORTUNE.
ince this marriage there has been an
between Mrs. Bowers and Mrs
larsh. It is kn0 wn that they have not spoken
, each other only when little matters Of Ell
uette made recognition of each other
ecessary.
AS TO THE FEELING,
is hard to give an idea. Bewilderment sits
eavy upon the Republicans. They make no
efense. They simply exclaim dreadful !"
Jaime refuses abruptly to vouchsafe word.
Iarfeld declared that it was not altogether
onderful. If Gen. Grant will persist in ap-
ointing irresponsible men for high places, he
lust be prepared to have his confidence
etrayed. OF the details of the fraud,
lost Of the Republicans profess ignorance,
,ough letters are on file addressed to Gen.
oburn, former chairman Of the Military Com
littee, complaining of these post extortion-
to now brought home to Belknap. II he is
AADAAVNt
laints Of his misdoings have been pouring in
ON all directions. There was tendency
nong the rough-scuff class of Republicans to
leer at Belknap for breaking down. "He
lould have faced it as I did, =" said Bill King,
or should have gone to Canada" West, and Z
pencer, of the Senate, were hilarious over
HIS LACK OF GRIT. ii
hey saw no reason for his surrender to the
It was the sentiment, however,
at the Democrats have been working to
me purpose and the charge heretofore made
"do-nothing" will not be heard from the
epublican side again.
Beside the sin which the committee has :
ought to light the articles OF impeach-
ent will probably contain Q charge of cor
ption in the traffic in headstones There :
sre 400, 900 headstones for soldiers graves, Z
which Belknap went shares with fellow S
wnsman Of his own of Keokuk, Iowa, \
med Bridges.
This person bid 80 cents more for the
ones than one Patrick, of Missouri, and re-
ived the contract The committee had this
Eruption under examination, when the pub !,