Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-02-05

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not recognizable sage by her Iady's maid.
A member of Congress, dressed for
Presidential reception or Court" recep-
ton, should say, in some districts in
our State, would be considered rs in mas
queradc costume, and followed by the
copperas-breeches boys, Us first class
show. Yet you say, why do they Weld
to these absurd customs? He wants IA
vors for his district from the "Court. -
Its patronage is immense, and if he is so
''discourteous" as to disregard the ''reg-
ulation" suit, he cannot expect any IA
vors. When you are in Rome, you must
do as Romans do, but then Rome should
be purged of this informal disposition to
ape the etiquette Of the effete Courts of
Europe. The democratic majority in the
House will address itself to the elimina-
ton of some Of the extravagances Of the
republican administrations in these mat
tiers. They will attempt to cut down sal
aries, and insist upon the government be-
ing run more economically than hereto
fore. Gen. Atkins, from your district,
who is a member of the committee on ap-
preparations, will address himself espe-
cially to this work. He is not the chair
man Of the committee ii is true, but he is
the working member OF it, and with Sam
Randall and others of large experience,
they will cut their garments to suit the
cloth on hand. This committee is thor
oughly in earnest, and are not going TO
shrink one iota from the contraction poll
cy in expenses.
Mr.. Adams, the Clerk of the House, is
another official that recognizes the duty
of every officer in these hard times to
save every dollar in his department.
The man who has the few talents is re-
Warded for handling them economically,
as he who has many, and instead of per-
hitting the extravaganza and leaks in
the issuance of stores, he has put his foot
down upon it. He is sometimes remin-
ded that lie is stopping the spigOt while
the bung is open. His reply is that he
has charge only of the spigot, and will
see that there is no waste in that quarter.
am inclined to think that if the resO-
luton to commence specie payment, that
passed last Congress, is repealed, that it
will be by very small majority. Indeed
fear that it will not be repealed at all.
Democrats who represent wealthy con-
stituencies will not vote for it. The cap
ital of the country and the republican
party are opposed to the repeal, and if
they cannot defeat it in the House, they
will in the Senate. l see no practical re
lief for the people from this Congress, eX-
cept in cutting down expenses and ex-
pending the revenues honestly. As to
increasing the circulating medium there
is no hope for it. The Senate will not
consent, nor will the President approve.
The question of the I.csidency is not
much discussed. Mr.. Blaine is conceded
to be a candidate and is working like a
beaver for the nomination. He was
somewhat disappointed in the Republic
can National Convention being called to
meet at Cincinnati, as he was anxious for
it to go to Chicago, and was led to be-
| lieve that it would be-called there. He
was bitterly opposed to Washington, as
it was understood that it would be run
| by Grant in that event. Morton is not
considered as the coming man. His bloc
dy shirt policy is considered as danger
Gus. 1t is regarded as a good side show,
and will help pay expenses in catching
negroes and idiots, but as a part of the
main exhibition, it is like the Cardiff Gil
ant, too much played out. As for Grant
do not believe that he stands any
chance. Nobody doubts but what he
/ -Sgha g,
ton but what he Will accept. He is con,
coded to be the weakest man in the field
before the people. and will therefore bt
retired TO private life. Mr.. Bristow Il
regarded rs most likely to receive the re
publican banner, as a sort of compro
mise man. His record is unimpeacha
Bile, from a republican stand point. Hi
moral courage, political and private hon,
esty, his integrity as q citizen and official
are above reproach. The republicans ar,
going to make their main fight on ecOno
my, honesty and hard money, and Bris-
tow it is claimed is the practical expo
nent of all these ideas.
The democracy will make their fight OF
economy, rctrenchment, reform and ar
elastic currency that will adapt itself tC
the requirements of trade. After thest
ideas are embodied in their platform they
must have a candidate who can command
the entire confidence of the democracy
proper, and the liberal element in thu
northwest. A man who has no especia
sins to answer for in the Judgment o
either class.
Mr.. Thurman is acceptable in very ma
ny respects, but he threw cold water OF
Allen in his fight, and cannot command
the united support of Ohio democrats
Tilden will not do, for he is contraction
list and Popish in some OF his notions -
Bayard is personally very strong, and i
possibly acceptable to the South, but he j
from the East, and has currency recorC
that will not harmonic with the plat
form to win. Hendricks fills the bill a
far as locality and political views are con
cernsd, but has been such violent parti
IAN that the conservatives will no sooner
vote for him, than democrats would FOL
Greedy. Judge Davis. What of him ?
He is worth two or three millions that h
came by honestly, and will give satisfac
ton 10 the capitalists. He stood by tn,
grangers in their war against monopOlies
and is idolized by them in the West. HI
is the only man who can carry IllinOi!
against the republicans. He has been or
the Supreme bench since the war, and ha
no party or political record. 'He vii
sweep the country like prairie on fire.
These are the current notions about
the Presidential race that one picks VI
here and there among members and 9th
ers. l give them for what they arr
worth. B.
TELEGRAPHIC.
Eight Italians were indicted at Denver
Col, Saturday for murder.