Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-19
Washingtom Correspondence.
WAsHINGToN, ID. c., I
June II, 1917. \

WAsHINGToN, ID. c.,
June IL. 1871.
The heated term is now fairly upon Us
and appears TO be doing about the usuaI
amount OF clearing out among the deni-
zens of this city. Even tue iLilux OF
Office seekers fails TO give cur streets
their cool weather throngs. Altogether
we are fast assuming our usual summer
quiet, except at the departments. where
the effort TO make room tor men and
women from the South has created an
uneasiness and excitement amongst the
clerks, that put all weather 10 the back
ground. a circular was sent through the
Treasury Department a short time since,
making inquiry of each employed Us TO
relatives in thai department, which was
followed by the dismissal OF near and
dear relatives until but one of a family Is
left in the department.
Hon. Ben. +. B4ler's letters 10 Mar
shall Pitkin, the rtjoinder OF Wayne
McVeigh with Buffers 10 McVeigh have
been the subject that has received much
attention for two weeks past but had
somewhat subsidized. until Pitkin was re-
moved 10 make place Tor the notorious
Jack Wharton on Saturday, which he
friends OF the GENT claim goes so lar to
Prove that the Cents insiuuaiions were
not without foundation.
The refusal OF the governing race in
bo.h East and West Felicina Parishes in
Louisiana 10 allow the two co.ored men
who have been appointed posimas,ers
there. to take possession of their Offices
receives new interest, Gs Wharton's ap-
poiutment is known This however is an
act OF rebellion against the United States
Government that cannot be winhed at.
yet i, may be barely possible that the
people Of those parishes arc Going this
in the interest Of Cancellation. and the
government may conclude that i, is tesi
not to humiliate those who pay the taxes.
By attempting 10 force upon them obi c.
lionablo persons 20 hold these positions.
No one doubts tie Presidents honesty
and he has declared his purpose TO pro-
tect all alike, in their rights; the country
may rely upon this protection, and we
lean see no more Ieason for fJrci1g these
Objectionable postmasters upon these
communities than there would have been
in compelling the people OF the State to
submit to Packard.
Decoration day was observed very gen
orally here. Most places OF business
were closed and the city nearly deserted.
There is a growing tendencylo make the
day holiday, excursions and picnics
were started upin nerrly every direction.
The ceremonies were unusually interest
ing. Mrs. President Hayes and her
daughter took their baskets OF flowers
with them from the White House con-
servatory. and mingled with others in
strewing these precious memertoes. pay
ing special attention 10 the tomb of the
unknown. This spot is hallowed as
being the resting place OF two thousand
one hundred and eleven unknown L nion
soldiers. Here many q mother, vile,
and sister linger long, thinking perhaps
the husband, son, or brothers remains
may be housed there awaiting the final
rolling together OF all things. and the
sound OF the trumpet that shall call forth
every man to judgment.
Geo. w, c. Lee has commenced suit
in the Virginia Courts for the recovery OF
the entire Arlington estate. There is
little doubt but that he will succeed, as
the property is held by tax title against
his mother. Mrs. r. +. Lse, and hers
was only life interest. The cemetery
of the Gusts family is situated in the
midst OF National Cemetery, and there is
no doubt that on his obtaining possession,
all that rebel hate can do will be done,
and there is a prospect that those 10 800
soldiers graves will be desecrated.
Grea. preparations are being made
here to attend the grand rebel demonstra.
ton TO take place at Hagerstown, Nd,
this week, at the unwilling OF the Con-
federate monument being erected. That
distinguished patriot, Jerry Black, is 10
deliver the Grafton. As this is the year
Of guSh. it is probable that this occasion
will afford the immaculate Jerry fine
opportunity 10 gush his gush
The Naval monument being erected at
the west entrance OF the capitol grounds
is nearly finished, and will be line addi-
ton to the already large number OF
monuments in this city.
Ramors are plenty of changes in the
Cabine,. The week past has furnished
the following: That Atty Genn Devens
will go as Minister TO Russia, Sec'y OF
War will succeed him rs Atty Gcn'l, and
G nj Banks become Secretary Of War.
Aro her is that Postmaster GEM Key is
to be appointed 10 the Judgeship made