The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-11
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON. d. G.. Oct. 6, 1877.

THE ANTI-CoNKLING CONVENTION,
about to be called in New York to de-
nounce Senator Conkling and his sup
porters for alleged misrepresentation
of the Republican party of that State,
has neither the approval or sympathy
of Mr.. Hayes, because he contends it
will widen the breach now existing in
Republican ranks as well as intensity
the party leaders, with perhaps seri-
GUS detrimental effect upon Republi.
can success in Ohio. Mr.. Hayes OBJ
ject is to try his peace policy in the
North, since it has been go successful
with his political opponents in the
South, at the same time treating Mr..
ConkliRg's vindictiveness with silent
contempt, leaving the future to show
him the error of his way.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
will be quite as exciting over the con-
tested seats from the South, as the
House will be over the contest for the
Speakership and other offices. Kel-
logg will not bring his case to the at
tention of the Senate before December
and not then unless Old Paralytlc
Morton is able 10 be present. which is
not at all likely, and advocate his
cause. Judge Spoford, of louisiana,
will present his credentials immedi-
ateiy upon the convcning of the Extra
Session and ask to be sworn in, which
will open the ball for contention. Eus-
tiss, Of La. Pinchback's competitor,
will also be on hand. demanding to be
admitted Immediately, and the fight
over Pinch and Eustiss will be exceed
ingly warm. Altogether we are
doomed to have a long and protracted
session of heated politics, it being al
legged that some serious investigation
as to the title to the White House, of
Mr.. Hayes, will be instituted by the
House.
THE CONTEST OVER THE sPEAkERsHIP
is becoming extremely exciting, and
will be the hardest fought battle over
the position eyer witnessed. All par
ties interested have their wire pullers
here canvassing every new arrival who
may in the most remote degree have
any influence whatever. Both Cox
and Randall have put in their appear
ance and commenced working up their
case. The Pennsylvania delegation is
reported to have spit on Randall,
through the efforts of Senator Wallace
who seems to be determined to beat
Rundall at all hazards, although Ran
dan's friends claim they will be q unit
for him, with but single exception.
The candidates for the other positions
under the House have also arrived in
strong force, and are actively at work
canvassing for tho various offices. The
Southern members claim that if the
South gives the Speakership away, she
is entitled to the door-keeper, who has
the disposal of the most of the minor
officers. That this programme will be
carried ont we are confident, which
will thereby put Randall in the chair.
THE MOTH SCANDAL
which was Investigated by Congress
last session, has been revived by Don
Piatt, of "The Capital" who calls upon
the War Department as we'll as our
Grand Jury to investigate the serious
charges made in his paper against Col.
Ingalls,, U. S. A, acting Quarter Mas
ter General ut the time Of the alleged
swinGle, giving as his reasons, the pos
session nOw Of positive proof that In
gals received a money consideration,
and Ingalls, has asked for court of
inquiry into the charges.
THE POST OFFICE DEFALCATIoN.
Notwithstanding the relicence of the
Postoffice officials. the collnsioM be-
tween the clerks and the mail contract
ors, whereby the Government was
robbed of some S2OGO0 or more would
leak out, and whilst the contractors
have refunded most ell Of the money,
our worthy Post Master General will
not allow the culprits to go unpunish
ed, on account OF any sickly sentiment
tality ofrespoctable family connection,
but intends to place all the guilty ones
in the hands of the law.
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE
changes and reductions proposed by
the Jay commission will be postponed
for the present, to await the appoint-
ment of new collector, which officer
will not lie decided upon until some
time after Congress meets.
THE RAIDS
are so worried over the charges made
against one Elias Griswold, clerk in
the Solicitors Office of the Treasury.
by the Democratic press, that Secreta-
ry Sherman has requested the Attor-
ney General to remove Griswold, that
the Democratic press of Ohio may
thereby be induced to stop their at
tacks. which are damaging the Radical
cause in that State no little. Our
latest information from Ohio is cX-
ceedingly encouraging, and we have
less doub, now of our democratic abil-
i,y TO carry OHIO, than at any time
during the campaign. The safety OIL
Ohio among Republicans here hangs
OH the "ragged edge" so much so that
the majority have not up to this writ
ing. gone home to vote, which locks
like giving it up.
THE INCREASE OF THE ARMY,
as we'll. as the Ingenious manner by
which it is to be accomplished pro-
yokes considerable comment here
The last dodge is for the Secretary of
War to avoid asking for an increase
of the number of regiments, but that
he be allowed to fill up the existing