The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-27
from our Regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April 2G.-The city is COM
paratively quiet, but beneath the surface
great amount OF caucusing and wire-pull-
ing is going on among politicians in antici-
patton OF the meeting OF Congress. Office
seekers are making renewed efforts upon
the suppositioa that the President will have
more time to devote to them and their wants
now that he has composed the affairs OF
South Carolina and Louisiana. Politicians
are watching with deep interest the progress
OF events in those tcS-Conscrvatives, with
the hope that the wisdom of the Presidents
action may be abundantly evidenced by the
prevalence OF moderation, wisdom, and abb
solute fairness towards the colored people
by the Democratic governments OF the
rehablitated States; and Radicals. With
the positive belief that before week
shall clapsc they will be furnished
with practical proof OF the foolish
ness OF trusting the rights OF the ne
rrocs to the mercies OF Democratic rule.
And 1t is generally conceded that the sue
cess OF Mr.. Hayes in retaining the support
OF even the moderate men OF his party will
depend to very great degree upon the
peace, good order, and obedience to law that
shall exist in the South during the next
thirty days.
| ROW BREWING IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
An intimate friend OF Mr.. Blai nc-a
friend who enthusiastically advocated him
for the presidential nomination last sum-
mer, but is also warm personal friend
of President Hayes-sad 10 me to-day:
There is devil OF row brewing in the
Republican party, and it is liable to burst
out at any moment when 4 suitable oppor-
tunity presents itself. Blaine. Edmunds,
Morton, old Cameron, and other Republican
leaders are entirely opposed to the southern
policy OF Mr.. Hayes and believe the ten
dency OF his Administration is the worst
he could have adopted for the ultimate peace
of the country, or the welfare of the negroes,
or the preservation OF the Republican party.
But no good can be done By premature OPP
position. The Democrats OF the South will
themselves furnish the opportunity. They
will
MURDER. CYPRESS, or DISCRIMINATE AGAINST
TIE BLACKS,
and us public sentiment in the North will
not tolerate that, we shall easily force Mr..
HAYES to return to the strict line Of the
party which made shim ruler. He is one OF
the best and purcst men in this Union, and
though temporarily astray from mistaken
notions OF his duty under the Constitution,
he will abruptly change his course when
satisfied he is wrong.
The whole conversation with this gen.
tlcman made the impression that there Is
considerable clement OF opposition in the
Republican party-some impclled by honest
convictions, some by purely selfish pur-
poses, and many more by astonishing lgno-
rance of the real political condition OF the
South and the temper of the races towards
each other-which opposition is for the
present suppressed, because OF the appa-
rent approval by the mass OF the people at
the North OF the Presidents bold change
from Grantism to Hayesism.
One thing most Republicans appear to
agree to, and that is that the southern white
people owe an immense
"DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO MR.. HAYES
for his generous treatment" This scnti-
ment is repeated so often in hotels and on
the streets that it has become as tritc as it
is ANNOYING. Southern men are grateful
that the reign OF the carpet-baggers is at an
end, and thank God that 4 Republican Pre-
sidcnt has had the courage to take bold
step in the direction of constitutional gov
eminent.
United States Marshal Pitkin, one OF the
parties who conspircd with Wells, Ander-
son, and the rest OF the adventures at New
Orleans, to deprive Louisiana OF her vote
in the Electoral College, has returned to
Washington, and is begging to be retained
in office. 1t is reported that he will GER
tainly be removed during the summer.
Mr.. E. ?. Brooks, formerly managing
editor OF the National Republican, and still
resident of Washington, has been ap-
pointed clerk of the United States Circuit
and District Courts of Florida.
ASSOCIATED Press reports by telegraph to the
NO EARLY CHANGES EXPECTED IN FEDERAL
| OFFICES IN The SuUln.
Early changes Of anything like general
character in the Federal offices Of the South
are not expected. II is plainly announced
there will be aone until the termination OF
the regular tenure, except for personal
cause, which includes obstruction to pacif-
cation; or. as in the case OF the New Or
leans custom-housc, where paclhcatlon may
be materially promoted. In all changes, it
NAV be also accepted, other things being
equal, Republicans will be preferred.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
Russian Minister Barker is here on leave.
| Edward Mcpherson, formerly clerk OF
| the House, becomes Superintendent Of the
Buerau of Printing and Engraving.
General Phil. Sheridan is here consulting
with the President and General Sherman
regarding the Indians.
Edward p. Brooks, for long while editor
OF the National Republican, has been ap-
pointed by Judge Settle, United States dis
trict Judge for Florida, chief clerk OF the
United States District Court for that dis
trict, and by Judge Wood, United States
circuit Judge, chief clerk OF the United
States Circuit Court for that district.
McVeigh is spoken Of for the Russian
mission.
A delegation of workingmen called on the
President to-day. They stated that twenty
thousand men in the District were out OF
EMPLOYMENT. The President, in replying
to them, was non-committal on the subject
of restoration OF suffrage to the people OF
the District.
The Secretary of the Navy contemplatcs
asking Congress at the extra session for a
haIi-million to fit out eight vessels, should