Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-22
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.,
May IL, 1877.

WUSHte0tOn COTTeSpOUucHCes
WASHINGTON. ID. c.,
May ~, 1877.
II we may believe the somewhat ford
accounts coming from Philadelphia, the
formal opening Of the permanent exhibit
ton yesterday was not so very far behind
that OF year ago in point OF numbers.
enthusiasm and the elaborate character
of the preparations made. The display
in the Main Building appears from all
accounts to outrival that OF last year,
both in variety and beauty of the exhib-
its and also Ia the facilities for inteli-
gently and leisurely examining them
aud in the other buildings they are quite
as interesting TO the general public
although not of the same specific char
acter. The President and number OF
the Cabinet were present and OF course
enhanced the attractions TO many OF the
10000 people who witnessed the open
Ing ceremonies. 1t is said that all the
space that could be spared to foreign ex
h;bitors was taken up in very short
time and that many applicants had to be
refused because the room was all taken.
Among the many unfortunate omissions
OF Congress at the last session was The
failure to make any provision for repre-
sentation of the Government ut the Paris
Eposition in 1873; and the postponement
OF the extra session TO date so late that
no time will remain III which to make the
necessary preparations makes it all the
more regretted by many who hold that
not only national interests but interna-
tional courtesy as well, demanded re-
turn in kind of the great interest France
manifested in our success last year.
Political matters are rather quiet.
nothing of special importance having
occurred TO disturb US since the announce
ment of the Extra Session. 1t is pretty
well settled that many Of The officers will
I
straits by this decision. and they will be
| forced into the hands of the scores OF
sharks who iniest Washington. always
on the lookout for Investments at five per
cent. month. The Secretary OF the
Navy has decided that he cannot use any
portion OF the appropriation for bis De-
partment which becomes available on
the first Of July. for the deficiencies OF
the present year and the three months
pay (which will be due the officers aud
men OF he naval service on the 3OIh OF
June and which cannot be paid because
the appropriations Tor the present year
are exhausted. will have 10 remain I'M
paid until such time as Congress specially
provides for ii. The Department OF Jus
lice is in like condition; and in some
instances the United States Msrshals
have been notified that the usual term OF
court will not be held. O,her bureaus OF
the Departments are similarly embar-
raised. and every day other awkward
consequences likely TO result from this
attempt 10 run the Government ION
tick" are being discovered by the re-
searches OF dismayed bureau officers. 1t
is also felt that by little wise Congress
sional action at this time. We could have
put ourselves in q position to have de-
rived many advantages from the war that
threatens to involve all Europe. and TO
have avoided at the outset many dangers
menacing US 10 our defenseless condition.
The appointment of Mr.. Kasson 10 sue
coed Gushing at Madrid 10 cited by Gu
ban sympathizers as a possible step
toward the recognition OF tho belligerent
rights oil the patriots. At less. The sp-
pointment Of man holding bis well.
known views 10 favor OF the patriot
cause will, i, is argued. be accepted as
protest on our part. to tbs continuation
OF the barbarlies OF Spanish rule 10 that
Island.
rlOW tue EepOttcu ucS'sIOu VI 'hc Nho-
met it appears that the Mexican Govern
ment is 10 be formally notified once more
to suppress her msraudiug cattls-stea!ers
and il there is no. prompt compliance,
General Ord will be instructed to pursue
and punish such as trespass on Texan
soil if the chase leads him to the very
gates OF the Mexican Capital.
Mr.. Eearts it appears, has sharp eye
on the contestants across the water, keen
ly noting every change likely to affect US
and 1t seems to be The prevailing opinion
about the War Department. that the sur
render OF Crazy Horse reduces Sitting
Bull TO the alternative of submission or
expatriation. LOGAN.
One is not always rewarded in this
world for performing charitable acts