Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10
Our Washington Letter.

strongest reminder Of the dullness Of the present
season the
DEsoLATIoN AT wIrTARD's,
which ,oted hostelrie has succumbed to the inev-
table and closed up. Having been the head
quarters of large numbers OF Congressman from
"time memorial" as 1t were, and great IA
vorite With the travelling public at all seasons of
the YER, It's present deserted appearance Is a
source Of mingled wonder and regret to every
passerby. Wizards was the great resort for
both members Of Congress and army officers
during the war, while previous to that 1t was the
only hotel here that treated Northern sympa-
thizeri civilly The latter fact might perhaps be
for the reason that the willards, who were its
origiml proprietors were Vermont men. OF one
Of these brothers that story, good, though some
what old, Is still rehearsed. A guest, preparing
to leave sent down for his bill, and, running over
the items, was surprised to find charge for
quart Of champagne, when he had only called for
pint. He spoke to Mr. Willard about It, but
the host was positive that he had had a quart,
and said he gave 1t to the waiter himself So the
guest paid the bill and said no more Presently
there was tremendous pull at his bell, and the
servant ran up breathless to zee what he wanted.
az want Mr. willard; want the proprietor Of
this house." said he. The clerk came up saying
NJ wi,lard ,vos enoacod bnt that wouId not do
NJ yy,,,ara h,,,so,t nina, Gonna 60 Mr. willard
oo,,,o 10 TO-, ,,in,,,os ond ,orna his hoordor
with gaping, swollen valise at his feet, In which
I, ,ro,,5 ho ,n,r,ssi,Io 70 e,a roo,, Gov 10th
pick, and pair of boots lying on the floor. Mr..
Willard inquired with some dignity what was
wanted with him. 81 should like to have you
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mere IN consultation Win the PRESIDENT, secretary
Evarts, Secretary McCrary and General sherman.
me gossip about town now Is That the subjects OF
Diaz are becoming restive' under the frequent in
Vasions OF Mexican territory by our troops, ana
that Diaz has informed the United States, in a
diplomatic way, that he apprehends an internal
movement against his own government II he does
not make some demonstration to check the ad-
vance of the United States troops. That the Mex
lean problem is one which excites lively interest
with the administration is shown by the fact that
already several Cabinet discussions have been
held, touching the unfriendly action of the
"greasers, and it is announced that the subject
will again be the principal topic at the next Cab
net meeting. The matter seems now to be about
in this shape: II the orders, which are now in
force to follow the Mexican thieves across the Ric
Grande, are allowed to remain, Diaz will be com
PEELED to take one Of two alternatives-either tc
meet our troops with force or failing in that pur
pose, to have the existence of his own government
thico'ohV", Poih"'P' "oo'iosN"' 80" f"N'N'"'
seems to be whether or not our government shai
plainly tell Diaz that 1t proposes TO protect Its owl
interests, even at the expense oil war, winch Is
contingency not so remote, perhaps, as 1t may now
appear.
THE INDIAN rASio
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'pous wno'i, 'n' papers nave o'on n"eu w. VI
past fortnight A'neric' oanno, o'"''i ''e "o"o
1 VI producing tHis Noihhui as suo wac WIN ~