Nebraska advertiser., 1877-05-17
FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
,ondence Nebraska Advertiser.

Correspondence Nebraska Advertiser.
WAsHINToN. May 10, 1877.
Washington, in her robes OF spring,
presents a lovely appearance, while
the delightful aroma arising from her
emerald fields perfumes the air and
serves as balm of Gilead to the anx-
ious office-seekers, who grow weary
in singing How tedious and taste
less the hour" In the hotels, in the
ante-rooms of the departments, in the
groupes standing around anxiously
awaiting their chances, watching
their opportunities, and interviewing
the door-keepers, may be found those
who hunger and thirst after employ
ment and position. Every State Is
represented; but the fiat has gone
forth-the official axe falls daily.
Over thousand dismissals have re-
Gently taken place, principally from
the Treasury department. Nearly all
vacant places are filled by promotion
and new men, but few are relnstated.
The rule now is-merit and especial
qualification of the applicant, rather
than political influence.
A number of Nebraskans are here,
and some of them have been made to
go on their way rejoicing. Senator
Saunders was here, also Frank Weloh,
NJ. c., Maj. Caffrey, and others. Col.
Irish assumed his new official duties
on the 1st inst, in the bureau of
printing and engraving.
While at the Department of Agri-
culture the other day, Commissioner
Watts Informed me that Senator A. 8.
Paddock, of lTebraska, was untlring
In his efforts to serve the people of his
State, and especially In superintend-
ing the forwarding of seeds from the
department 10 the different county
clerks, post offices, and individuals,
especially of the grasshopper regions;
that he had clerks engaged mailing
packages by the thousands. Senator
Paddock Is active and vigilant In
watching the interests of Nebraska.
He is truly representative man, and
seems devoted to his Senatorial du-
ties; and, in connection with his du-
ties as chairman of the Senate COM
mittee on agriculture, his time is fully
kellogg is here. When Congress
convenes, the Louisiana Senatorial
contest promises to lengthen the ses-
sion.
President Hayes, wife and family,
walk about four squares every Sun
day to the Foundry" NJ. E. Church,
where they have accepted a perma-
nent pew. They seem to be devout
and attAnfiUa wnrahipara ThAis
children attend the morning Sabbath
school of the same church. Mrs.
Hayes is a woman of noble appear
ance, possessing excellent traits of
character. Her noble example in
banishing all kinds ofliquor from the
White House is calling forth euiogies
of good and great, from all parts of
the country. All SOutherners are
thus far apparently well pleased with
the Presidents policy.
The hotels are not so throng now as
during congressional seasons, and |
many of them are being renovated |
and refurnished. Among these is the
st. James European plan), southeast |
corner Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th |
streets, just opposite B. & p. r. r. de-
pot. This is one of the most popular,
economical and home-like first class
hotels In Washington, and under the
able management of Messrs. Wood
bury and Duren, who are both con-
genial and obliging.
While In Baltimore we visited Capt.
I. w. Bedford and family, formerly
Of Brownville and more recently of
West Va. They are
situated and well pleased
with their new home. The Captain
Is building up a substantial trade in
the coal business.
In consequence of the Russo-Tur-
kish war the commercial trade of
Baltimore is on the increase. The
export business is lively. But more
anon. OCCASIONAL.