Ellsworth American., 1877-08-02
Correspondence.
Letter From Washington.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July -,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July es. 1877.
The sense OF relief from great disaster is
very marked here this morning: The latest
dispatches from all points where violence was
threatened or actually existed, indicate that
the tide is ebbing, aud we may reasonably
count upon the speedy re-dstablshment OF law
and order. The very excess by which the
demagogue leaders hoped to imtimidate all op-
position and to exact compliance with their
absurd demands not only aliensted those dis
posed to favor the strikers so long a. they con-
fine their efforts to lawful means for redressng
their alleged wrongs. but they hasiened re-
action against the mobs among the strikers
themselves; and the ruffianly loafers and
bulles from the slums who crowded their
WAY to the front on the lying pretense Of being
the special champions OF labor. like so many
Simon Tapperlites, and enjoyed the destruction
Of few brief hour, VIII likely repent their pre-
cipita ncy and brutality for many weary years in
the retirement OF our penal retreats. II. indeed,
they escape the hangman's knot. The troops
and war vessels brought to reinforce those
already here, and the close police surseillaneg
established at the very first. probably saved
US from the seeues OF violence that have dis
graced so many Of our cities, and ssved the
vast accumulations Of the United States
Treasury from an aRrarian raid and distribu-
ton, and millions OF dollars worth OF other
public property from the torch OF the incen-
diary. There were some impo rtalions OF Bal
;imo-e roughs and yill.anous tramps who
fiocked in from the adjacent county. up for
schemes OF arson. rillrge and murder; but
their reception was not cordial, even by tie
lsboring clas>es, they quietly left
Passenger trains are running on schedule
time over all roads leading out of the city. a,
are also freight trains except on the Il. and o.
road There has been no sign Of fdissaii.faction
on any OF the roSd> running southwark from
this city. and no strike spon the II. X l.. many
times rumorcd about to take place, and gen
orally apprchcndcJ. Through intimidation
some of it, train hands protested asalns, send
ing troops by their road. but sll that were
thought necessary has been moved over il
without any attack. Employees OF the freight
trains OF the B & y. road has been furlouglred
10 such time A. their services are again needed
ind dlcating that there Is to b. no resumption OF
freight traffic until its projections is assured by
= return to the normal condition. The feeling
10 generally sgainst any compromise or negota-
lions with a mob. The fret demand j. that
the rioters shall disaim; then IL those concern
ed. the real employees. can establish any griev-
ances. Il would be regarded As reasonable
concession on the part OF the road. TO redress
such. and nothing more than the men have
right 10 ask. II done In 4 pesceable snd lcgiti-
mate way. The national authorities are con
fideni that public property Is all amply guard
ed and that the instructions already issued "a
commanding officer. to AID civil officials ia the
preservation Of the peace viii speedily rrsul;
in the supremacy Of law. There is gradual
return TO usual business vacations hich have
been more or less interrupted during Ia" week
Of excitement and Decentralization. Natter.
that were OF absorbing interest at the time ot
general outbreak have been almost forgotten.
but we are picking up the broken threads, and
the Mexico matter. the Indian wsI. he South
ern policy and the civil service and other
matters OF moment will soou resume their pro
per places in public estimation. 80 far IS pub
lic attention has been called 10 the matter. the
recent movement OF British troops 4. regarded
A. Alt NlhA rAfF WIN hFN ~ Aat3i'Ai
Intervention in TURKEYS behalf The ministry
appears 10 bave laid itself open to changes Of
dupiciiy aid preyAric alton. in trying TO explain
that movement without awakening suspicion.
Of \ hostile intent. Even the Tory and Anji-
Russise s<pnssSers OF Di.raeli's Government
admit az tAhth. The interest awakened in
gov erument and especially in diplomatic cir
Giles il increasing, and startling deyelopemeni,
are soon expected.
General Howard while fighting Joseph aud
his braves 81 the front, ieft many and bitter
Bourbon enemies here who determined upon
disgrace wherever Il can be efscted. Because
he did not Annihilste Joseph In the first fight,
the old intrigues have been renewed TO effect
his removal. and every blunder aud misfortune,
whether justly chargeable 10 Howard or 10
others will be laid At the formers door. mag
nifed and made TO contribute TO the one pur-
pose in view. II Is comparatively sale. If
not very honorable enterprise; because
when called TO answer st the bar OF public
opinion for their trayestics and mi.ropresenta.
ton on hi. course, they can plead their grea,
anxiety for the public good in extenuation.
We had many assurances from Mr..
Evafts friends that Il rigorous foreign policy
was TO mark his incumbency Of the State De-
partment, that there is considerable I'M
patience manifested 10 know what he is GO
ing 20 do about IL" In the cases Of the tw o
whaling schooner Ellen Rispdh and Rising
Sun. II strikes the public that sufficient time
has been allowed Spain In which to Indicate
her intentions In the premises.
MAXWELL.