Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-18
WASHIVGT Oy CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IA, 1871.

W4SHIIGT TOY CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. "a, 1871.
To he Editor Of Kenae5,e journal:
The great Presidcnto-Senaorial contest, IN
which Copkling has come off victor, is over, and
the comments on every side seem 10 shew that
public sentiment greatly the side of the victor
President Hayes and his Cabinet evidently
much chagrined at this defeat, and there is much
Curiosity and even anxiety, to know what will be
the result Of the defeat. 1t is stated that more
nominations OF any kind will be sent 10 hereafter
except where there are actual vacancies; that the
| President don't propose to send IN nominations
only to have them rejected on, the other hand it
is rumored that another effort will be made to har
monte the President and Congress, aud form
basis upon which both sides can be agreed. This
latter would seem to have the most foundation of
truth, a Is now evident 10 the President that he
can r,ly neither party, IN the present coalition
of affairs 10 sustain position. Many democratic
Senators are honorable and patriotic enough TO
sustain what would seem the wiser and safer poll
| cy; aud thi- New York Custom House affair, was
80 bar elaced relutaton of the called Civil ser
vice policy of the administration that it Wa nee
ssaiy for the Senate, without regard to politics, to
rebuke it. Personal interests Of course entered
into the controversy; but the personal part was
mostly on the side Of Eyarts, who was wiling to
thrust aside for the time his and the Presidents re-
| form policv 10 order to head off senator Conklng
| There need be no hanging back relative 10 uomi-
nations as but very few OF those sent in by the
President have been rejected But one fact seems
TO have been decided in this contest, and that is,
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rogative and interest in the method and class of
appointments that are to come before it for sac
ton.
The SILVER QUESTION.
| The probable favorable action of the Senate on
the Silver Bill now before il, together with the
somewhat excited meetings in the West against
the demOnetz alton oil silver, creates doubts IN the
minds OF very many whether the President " III
stand firm in the position he has taken, aud wheth-
er be will veto the act if passed. mighty intlu-
eucc from the west is brought to bear on both
Congress aud the adm nistration, relative to this
question, especially upon the President. The de-
mocracy OF the country, except in portions OF the
New England AMI Middle States, seem com
miited to the anti-re.umption policy,
besides numerous following of republic
cans so that a! present, this is patty question;
but if Hayes continues strongly IN favor of hard
money, the next Presidential issue may fhd the
two parties arrayed-the democracy on the side of
the "Sots' and the republicans on the side OF the
"Hards." Or possibly third party may grow
which will contain the elements of both parties
which are in favor Of ant-Iesumption. Already
there is strong band formed in Congress. which
| in
Jones Of Nevada, Ben Butler Kelley of Pa.
Ewing, Baad and many other leading men OF
both parties, and the object and aim of which j.,
to carry through their policy if they have to
break up their parties to do 1t. If they stick to
| their programme, and the issue is not taken up by
the two great parties, there is doubt that these
men can create deal Of trouble in the way Of a
third party.
THE CuRTsTMAs HOLIDAYS.
Congress- adjourns tomorrow until the lst of
January, aad already there is scarcely quorum
IN either House. Very many members and Sens-
tors have already left for their homes. The city
IS dressed out in holiday attire, the streets are
crowded, the weather is fine and quite general
feeling Of cheeriulness is apparent. The passage
Of the Army and Navy Bills has caused consid-
cradle money to be paid out in this city; 50 that
the merchants and other tradesmen to be
doing thriving business. Several marriages in
nigh life have given the confecioners and caterers
| a chance to live, and the chances are that there
are more to follow with like effect.
The hotels. especially the new Riggs House aud
! the "Ebbett" are very full and are making money.
The Southern Senators and Representatives, gen
and Western, especially the latter economic by
enting or owning houses Of their own; aud the
return of this Southern element in force, has
frightened the prospect of the landlords.
GENERAL HOWARD.
A letter received by party in this city, from J.
w. Redngton Of San Francisco who was con-
nected With the scouts that acted with the G neral
during his march, so long and tedious, says
"IIave regard for the newspaper ratings
against General Howard We who were with
nim in the late campaign, know him 10 be good
man; and no one could have handled the outfit
better than be did. You folks in the States have
10 idea of the difficulties this brave man had to
contend with. To him belongs the greater honor
Of this memorable and successful campaign"
Somehow, there has for years existed strong
prejudice amongst army officers against General
Howard, probably because of his straightforward
temperance aud religious principles both OF
which are generally wanting in the army; but it
seems decidedly venomous for the newspapers and
vicious correspondents TO take up this persecution
and make hobby of it. Gen. Howard will come
out all right one of these days. 4. J. Il.
For the Kennebec journal.
\ Change of Policy Advised,
"Yes, the battle is lost. but il is only thIee