The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-03-29

he wasn't there but, ofcourse, MIR. Fos-
ter had said II much better than he could,
etc. Somebody ought to teach Mr.. B.
that he Is not infalible. In the senate,
they have been talking about the Indian
commissioners, and also about counting
the electoral votes. This last topic In
wolves sharp discussion. Stevenson, of
Kentucky, who always talks sensibiy :;
Maxey, of Texas, who always talks OK
tremely; Thurman and Witllers, each
had his pet views TO present, and the vice
president pro tem., seems a nuisance
every wherc--complicating all meas
ures and puzzling the wise
ones about apparently simple matters. A
real vice-presilent Is quite another: the
present accidental incumbent Is only a
mar-plot. Behind the closed doors OF
committee rooms much more interest
centers than In the open session of either
house. Spencer Is in the hands of his
friends, POLITICALLY, mean, for socially
they would not know HIM, so he will
very likely escape the condemnation he
has so clearly earned. The ielknap case
still drags its slow length through Devil.
dering tangles OF twisted testimony. The
Marshes have returned. We prickcd up
our ears for astounding revelations and
no revelations come. Mr.. Marsh hesi-
tates and prevaricates about statements
he made most positively month ago
his memory seems badly affected by the
Canadian climate, and Mrs. Marsh doesn't
remember anything worth telling. oh
dear isn't 1t dreadful how lightly oaths
are uttered; how little the most solemn
assurance avails to convince the public
mind. In the face OF Gen. Belknap's
own statements and Mr.. Marsh's preyi-
Gus declarations 1t is impossible to be.
lieye in him now. 1t was announced
however. that the committee had gained
sufficient knowledge to proceed to i'm.
parchment. Gen. Babcock offers "A very
plausible story rs to how that famous let?
ter came into his possession, and every
one wants to think 1t true because the
gallant general has been such favoritc,
Then comes the attorney general with
another explanation. lsn'tit disgusting.
We wish we could just rub out all the
mistakes and begin over again. What a
spectacle we must present to the eyes Of
Europe! Gu. boosted America; the
memory OF the grand days of self-respect.
commanding the respect of all the
world. Where has it all gone
Another still comes to be investi-
gated. Gen. Schenk is here at Worm
ley's waiting his turn. The sea voyage
seems to have been very injurious, affect
ing his liver so that he requires constant
medical care. Meantime Mr.. Dana is
still tuning about the fancied insult to
his dignity; the. president has determin-
cd to sustain him, and the old Bay
State rullles her feathers to think so IA
vorite child should be attacked. There.
that will do for politics.
Hammond, that extremely muscular
advocate OF the gospel. is nearing the
close Of his sojourn. and he reports
believe amazing sheavcs. Clacan son
govt. II one can think Of anything spir-
itual while hearing him IT, must he from
u'o oice .with which oppositcs suggest
each other. lie has drawn immense
crowds, for the people love the physical
magnetism Of crowds and the singing
with its irrepressible enthusiasm was
stirring enough. Then. too, the pleas
ure was cheap one, costing nothing til
the hat come around. That ceremony
was never neglected for Brother Ham.
mond transposes the scriptures and de-
clares that man cannot live by the word
OF God alone, he must have bread-and
cake too. Let us hope amid the tumult
and excitement some hearts have been |
touched and elevated. At the theatre
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence having "Tbe
Mighty Dollar" Its irresistible tun. ia
initials for phrases. its palpable hits have
been enjoyed highly. The president
was there one night when the phrase
"Let no guilty man escape" was adroit.
~ introduced. At this he laughed heart
lily, but when some allusion was made N
third term" he was Enthusiastically an.
noyed. How funny some ofthese dramas
of to-day will seem to those who come
after us. Will their folly be equal to
ours: III leave you to think about it.
MRS. GUMAIIDGE.