The Morning herald., 1877-12-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Special Correspondent,

From our Special Correspondent]
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 81, 1877.
Reports of the troubles at Ell Paso seems
now TO leave no doubt whatever that the
4exicans have kept on their side of the Rio
1rande. That they should have done so,
shows an excellent disposition on the part
of their rulers, for the population on both
sides of the river is of lawless character.
General Pope's last despatch makes it clear
that the disturbances were wholly among
our own people.
Mr.. Hayes, who leaves here for N. York
Jo-night, will be the guest of Mr.. Roosevelt
during the holidays. His visit to the South,
which was arranged for this time, will be
made in the Spring, if at all. Senator Blaine
and party of friends have gone to the
Hot Springs, in Arkansas. Senator Conk-
ling remains here with his special commit
ee on Mexican affairs. Most of the other
Senators and Representatives have gone to
their homes for the long holiday recess
The will re- assemble in January. It is be-
lieved that the session will be a long one, as
io will be impossible to keep party politics
ut of the proceedings.
Conservative peoplein South Carolina are
reported as determined that Senator Patter-
son, though he may escape punishment In
their Courts by staying here, shall have the
benefit of full exposure of his rascalities,
which they say are such that the Senate
oannot fail to expel him.
The officers who have been investigating
the loss Of the U. S. steamer Huron, made
report few days since, throwing the
blame of the loss on two officers of the
vessel. Yesterday they submitted an amend
neps to their report, in the frllowing words
In conclusion, the Court would state that
the evidence shows that many well-found
rlcrchsnt steamers, wooden and iron, COM
maDded by experienced navigators of our
coast, have been wrecked near the point on
which the Huron was lost.
Capt. Esds, whose jetty system, If suc>
cesSful, will do more than q network of
railroads for the Mississippi Valley, is COM
ing here to LOOK after the second instalment |
Of his Government gay. The Secretary of |
War, however, has decided to have the
work, as far as It is finished, inspected by
persons specially appointed for the putpose,
before further payment is made. Captain
Lads was delayed in like manner on the
occasion of his former payment. There are
any persons who still believe the jetties
IL be a failure, and for this reason, prob
a3ly, the Secretary wishes to pay out money
only upon most reliable proofs.
Christmas is always holiday here, and
observed by all. Unruly boys make kind
u All of July of it, with guns, fire crackers,
cannons, and every other conceivable noise
producing instrument. This style of cele-
bratory appears odd to some of our North
ern visitors, but they rapidly learn to do in
Rome as the Romans do.
The best worked lobby scheme, 80 far, is
that for the Brazilian line of steamships.
The Interested parties are from New York
and Philadelphia, and possess the skill of
veterans.
Our District Attorney, an able lawyer has
decided that women can be appointed Nota,
ries Public in this District. The question |
was referred to him by reason Of an al pill
cation for appointment by lady from
Maine. The appointing power, however,
declines to take action in the premises.
MCKAY.