The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-23
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, D. G, Feb. %, 1878.

Governor Nicholas, of Louisiana ,un-
lore'ands that he is pledged to pardon
Anderson and Wells, he ought to par
don them. Bpt he has no power nor
right to prevent tho conviction Of
Wells. His power to pardon comes
only after conviction, and If he inter.
fercs with tho trial he not only travels
out Of tue line Of his duty bu. dces
"hat be could got have been uadcr.
stood as promising to do. For the hen
Gift Of un administration that has no
claim /" Office except such claim as IL
based on tho frauds Of Wells md his
gruS, l wish to sea tho guilt Of these
men made Of record. We ought Got to
leave possibility that any man shall
say hereafter there was any doubt in
the matter. There is said to be abun-
dance q proof 10 the case of Wells
Governor NiohQ!e should 4Ot prevent
its going on lilc.
The vote of ~ to q in tho SOr. ate
on the silver bill vas q surprise, even
to the friends Of the mcasr.re. The
ouly change Of importance from the
bill as introduced by Representative
Bland vas tho strikiU 6 out of the free
coinage provision. Whether we like it
or not, this largo vote probably marks
the commencement OF . new financial
policy It preccdes. a repeal Of the re-
sumption act aHa the adoption Of Sen
at0r B:cE'ss proposal 10 prevent any
greo'.f increase than is absolutely noe.
gsSary under tho law, Of tho sinking
fund. What effect these and other
measures may have upon the lanouta'
bio condition Of the people remains to
be seen; but tue peoples necessity was
the one plea which made the silver bill
successful, and which will, most likely,
carry through the other measures. II
the House shall still iusist, notwith'
standing this " cheapeniDg Of money, u
on rigid economy in Government ex.
penscs, and business shall revive to
Anything like thp extent p!opkcsied by
the silver men, the country will soon
be out of tho startling condition OIL
beggaZy and bankruptcy in which i
now is, New England was solid in its
opposition. Senator Blainc lid, indeed
create sensation BY arguing in invol
Of a half way measure, but it was vel
understood to be one Of his efforts Il
obtain attention to himself, lie re-
minds oao Of that citizen Of Arastool
county, in Mr.. Dlaiuc's own State o
Maine, who painted his cottage white,
as all bis neighbO:s did, and thet
painted the trimmings blnck. HI
was bound to have his house look
cdat whether it was handsome or not
! aR honestly glad to chronicle
BaSard TaylOr's appointment to til
German Mission. By what happy &c
eidcnt Mr.. Hayes selected tho RICH
man for n place so important 90 no
know, but 10 has at .ousc grsIife'
nearly every good American aqd DOT
honor to Qua entirely it and worthy
Mr.. Taylor will be confirmed BY
unsuimous vote in tho Senate, aal BIZ
greeting in Germany will be hardl.
less warn. than our manifestations o
feeling at parting with him. fh
biOgraphcr Of Gothic and the fines
translator cf Goth's mobiles. work cal
hardly fail to create for',he country h.
5 will reprcsen, the liyelicst sentiment
s Of regard among oil classes OF Germans
Representative Hale, Of Maine, ha
. thought it worth while to announces +
, the public that he cannot longer sup
D port tho administration, and that b.
will speak on that subject. The plac
, for Hale, since March 4. 1877, il hi
place 10 Of any consequence, has beer
in the opposition. There was nothing
in bis record or bis connections
aud the connections" in this cast
, are as the cart wheel to the ay-whicl
. should have made him follOE t4'
! Administration.
! The bill to pension survivors Of TIL
late Mexican War was up the othc
day, aud tho indications arc that if i
can be kept out of politics, it will pass
Mr.. Powers, Of Maize, is the ouIy
member Of the House who has SO fa
made dpy opposition. IIo snid all tia
could DO said against tho bill and suit
il well. Huron.
The Bland siiTor. Gil.