Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-07
WASHING TON LETTER.
Washington, d. c.,
Nav 25. 1877.

May 20, 1871.
: There is a class Of men here
who desire war with Mexcio and
who hope to bring it about through
the not over peaceful minded Gen.
eral Sherman. Beyond rigid pro,
stection Of American citiEensto se-
euro which war is not necessary,
the Government ought not to 60.
There is something mean in these,
continual threats against a weak
power like Mexico. We hardly
treat her better than we have treat
ed South Carolina and Louisiana.
If she had the strength we have
we would be more circumspect.
Senator Blaine may have told
the truth when he lately denied
having had correspondence with
Packard, but he can no long make
the assertion. The following is
Packard's last message to Blaine,
lis of yesterdays date.
"The overthrow of the lawful
State Government was appropri-
ately celebrated to-day. Detach-
ments Of the Army and Navy Of
the United States participated
with the White League of Alabama
and Louisiana in this celebration
Of Democratic success. Did poetic
justice require that the ,henors Of
this achievement should be thus
equally divided in the absence Of
commission ? The gray was &c.
corded the post of honor to the
blue and asked no apology. The
custom house and post office are
closed in admiration of the event.
1t is probable that United States
interference will not be required
hereafter"
By all means let the Republican
br thren dwell togetherin harmony
s-f and cherish only kindly feelings
for each other. The reply for Mr.
Blaine will be anxiously look ed
for.
If the Administration is to hav,
atl,ick and thin organ here i
must establish a new paper. Tht
Republican for two days past has
protested against the postponemen
Of the extra SESSION Of Congress
This is significant, as that paper
has lived thu ough the last four ad
X ministrations, without having ex'
pressed disapprobation, ,fany ont
'-' executive act. The present pro
ject is TO establish paper to b.
owned partly by Democrats, partly
. by Republicans, and partly BY
business men and if arrange.
ments can be made, a very able
paper will be the result.
You will have seen the vigorous
but most unju attack Of Fred
Douglass on our city of Washing.
ton. Mr.. d., undoubtedly count.
ed the cost before he thus publish
his opinions. 1t is to the very
class reviled by Douglass that the
President is paying special court.
He has called several times on our
great banker and philanthropist,
Corcoran, and in many ways seeks
to induce conservative citizens to
call upon him.
Douglass must have known bis
bitter speech would cast him his
Office.
Just what place he looks for in
the Republican opposition toHayes
is uncertain, but his lot, must be
cast with them.
tits we'll understood that the late
story assigning to Genl, John B.
Gordon q place in the Cabinet was
pure invention, as he would not
accept the position if the Presi>
dent were to offer it to him. But
there is a part Of the story which
may have foundation-t that which
refers to the proposed withdrawal
Of Attorney General Devens. He
is known TO dislike the position.
It is possible he may be offered the
vacant bench in the Supreme Court
though the friends Of Bristow say
that the place is already promised.
RENO