The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-31


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ASSOCIATION in SESSION AT DANyILbE-
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~, y, ,.; :" TIE REPUBtIGASs oPiVIRGtNIA. III l..
;. .WasH1NaToN,,, May 3O.-1n times past Re-
publieans, in,Virginia have not been painted
in attractive eolors, and the characters of
many OF. them were said to be not as pure
AS that of the late Iamented Washington.
Indeed, there were many people who, be-
lieyed and even, said the party was; con-.
trolled by bold and, INSCRIPTIONS 'adven-.
turers.I But It, turns out to- have been a
huge iokeTa.a successful hoax perpetrated
,by designing Democrats ut the expense Of
honest and long-sufering patriots. During
the last lew months nearly eyery. Rep9ub'
lican Of lanyoprominence {and1 many OBJ
scure ones, too, T., nave ri come up to
the national capital with certificates OF
character that should entitle them to con-
sideration in any ecclesiastical body in be
land. And / haye.b particularly struck
with the fact that their best endorsements
emanate from Democrats, and that'rsome
distinguished men OF Democratic faith gen
erously bestow their praise upon several
Republican offiee-seekers at the same time,
and often upon, two. or more men who are
,aspirants for the same Office. Doubtless
these letters OF. common dation always tell
the exact truth, and the President must be
grateful for the valuable assistance they
render him in deciding whom to appoint,
but it does look like spreading it out
rather too thin. sea-
Now, il some enterprisipg Republican
would immortalize himself, turn an honest
penny Qor change), and confound the Viz
ginia Democracy, let him III =. sMals IT,
GATHER THESE GEOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. ;.
these gems OF public opinion. and publish
them in neat volume bound in sheepskin;
and let it be entitled "Why we laugh; or,
eulogies upon the managers and leaders OF
the Republican party, pronounced by gen..
tlemen who knew them well for twelve
eyentiul years, the Democrats Of the Old
Dominion" That book is guaranteed an
immense sale, and to play the mischief at.
the next State elections. Republicans who
have not provided themselves wish similar
certificates chad OUGHT to obuain them
before the next political campaigns begins.
Virginia oftice-seekers and their friends
have arrived day too soon, asrthe Depart
ments are closed and the President and his
Cabinet are wandering among the soldiers
graves to-day. But they are eager for the
fray, and there will be skir1nishing all along
the lines tomorrow. Colonel Popham is
here, and it is understood that he will call
upon the President Il -
''i,[@;o on BEHALF OF YANKEE ALLAN, .
the wouldsbe consul and Popham will put
in good word for -Anable, too, whenever
opportunity occurs J. v: Reddy brings
the documents that tell why Murphy should
be collector at Richmond. Yankee Allan is
in town, dressed in his best broadcloth suit
and beaver hat, and armed with budget
of impregnable endorsements Tomorrow
his oily tongde, will wag ipq the White
House, and his reserves will be brought
UP at the right time to infict. the
coap de grace upon William F. Gordon,
the Louisa statesman, who has entered the
list for the consulate at Bradford, England.
Both of these rivals are supposed to have
at Least one requisite for the office: that
they speak the language used at Bradford.
Richards and his forlorn hope are on the
ground, still hoping to pset'Brady., Van
Auken, too, is on hand locking more cheer:
full than his melanc holy chief. Richards. BY
the way, I should note here that it was not
Van: Aukenwho asked that. Brady 's4commis-
sion5b withheld, but the same tVoP eters-,
burgers, who preferred Charges against
!! Waterman, }; the comely = =. ..,i !. ~;
:. iREGIsrER IN BANKRUPTCY At PETERSBURG,
putin an appearance to-day. After exam
lining his papers with judicial eye, am
prepared to- say he has endorsements Of
which he may well be proud. ii letters OF
recommendation are orth anything. "
: Considering herr size Petersburg pro
duces a larger crop Of" ofice- seekers. than
Lynchburg, and can raise as lively politi-
cal scrambleas, Richmond.
- Like Ben. Butler John Amber Smith,
.District-AttornieSy Lewis, and other promi-
tnent gentlemen, jacob Cohn, Of Rich
Emond, visits the city only to attend to HbuSi-
mess with the, Departments, "1and Mr.. Fleg-
lgenheimer's anticipated visit has no other
obieet.ss !. ..a@ ~, ~ -. .r..-,
~ MISS YAM LEw'ANDTHE PENSION AGENCY.
i 1t is understood that Miss Van Lew has
filed an application for appointment to the
pension agency, ~ But 1T is feared she may
be considered ineligible, as she has never
been p soldier nor wounded, both Of which,
I am informed, are prerequisites to secure
the appointment ~ >'- i':'t}. =
b Richards and Van iAuken had a brief con-
Terence to-day with Rogers, First Deputy
Commissioners Of Internal Revenue.
The statement that ,a
MARSHAL. sMYTHE, OF GEORGIA, !;
is to be continued in office was mistake.
The President said to party Of Georgians
B who called I'd inquire about it that smythe
was merely filling tho !unexpired term OF q
former. marshal Ehy. q nIlhintment Of the