The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-25
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APR. q5, ISL.
Our Washington Letter.
Special to the REPuBIIcAN.

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but universal corruption exists here
at Washington, it is impossible that
any Of them could be- foui1 to deny
that the Lord has raned generally
hcreabouts without cessation for the
week past; and still it comes down
water water everywhere, and not a
street crossing but is submerged. Fig
uratively speaking, we have probably
Saken more water during the last six
days than at any time since the flood
and if it continues much longer we
will doubtless see the honorable Sen.
ate as one vast fleet of gAndoliers,
padding their way from the Capitol
TO the White House to the tune Of
"ThO Old Flag and an appropriation
forever"
Besides this uncomfortable descent
of the huidical had that flows, we are
given the privilege this week of stand
ing on the street corners, up to our
Knees in water, and many, wo note,
up to their necks in anothsr class Of
Aald, to gaze at the two Grand Jukes,
as they ride or paddle by. Yester.
day these. distinguished visitors called
at the White House. Secretary Ev.
arts assumed the role of Lord High
Chamberlain, and in his clawhammer
coat of faultless cut, and' necktie of
immaculate white, introduced them
with all the grace of circuit rider.
Bhe coming Car Of all the Russias.
aeide !rom his title, possesses a phv-
sique that would entitle him to consid.
Grafton anywhere, being over six feet
high. The younger Duck, Conslan.
tine, as of about eighteen Russian
summers, body short, limbs long aud
lean, hair close cut, and face as smooth
as billiard ball. It is not yet known
Just how long they will remain with
us, but they evidently intend to see
all that is 10 be seen while they are
here.
Not much has turued up in politi-
cal matters generally. The question
as to the time the extra session of
Congress will be called is still, prob
lemetical. The statement is credited
to Secretary McCrary that if the Lou
isisna question was not adjusted by
the end of the week, that the Presi-
dent would call Congress in session
by May 11th. To-day it is said to be
among the probabilities that no spec
ial session will be called at all. An
officer of the Appropriation Commit
tee Of the House of Representatives is
authority for The statement that the
President is again considering The
advisability Of not convening Congress
in special session, but to arrange for
the payment Of the army in accord,
ance with the plan suggested by Vice
President Wheeler. Clerk Adams, of
the House has also received vague in.
timations that it is quite possible there
will be no extra session. 1t is known
that President Hayes and Secretary
Eyarts are in favor of avoiding it ifl
pesible.
A If there is a man in the South de-
Ierving of the support and encourage
'ment of all loyal Republicans, that
man is Packard and this enthusiasm
comes after careful reading of his
last letter to the President, in which
no protests against the uprooting Of
"this scheme of energetic law" as
Mr.. Evarts styled Federal interven-
tion in Louisiana before the Electora!
He wants the instruc.
tions of tie Committee modified so
that they may inquire who has the
legal title TO the Governorship; and
in this he is certainly not unreasona-
bio. If he can sustain himself after
lll Federal support is withdrawn, his
claim 70 the chair certainly ought to
be recognized; if he cannot he will
probably have to retire anyway. This
5 the whole point in a nutshell.
Seven ship-loads Of American arms
ave gone from Connecticut to Tur-
Iey this week. War between that
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