The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-07-11
WASHINGTON.


WAshlSGrOS, ~. u, June ~, 1875.
EDITOR TINES In my former letters,
have been inclined to brag somewhat OF the
very comfortable temperature Of our
weather here; but the experience of the
last week in the temperature line, has to
some degree extracted the conceit from me
As regards that subject. The thermometer
has indicated an elevation of the mercury
to the proximity Of 80 degrees for nearly all
OF the week, and the prospect seems to be
good for its remaining at that point, if not
reaching beyond it. The effect of their su-
perabundance Of caloric, has been, to de-
termine those people who were hesitating
about leaving the city, Ton account of pc
cuniary embarassment) to take the chances
at all hazards, and look for more genial
climes at sea side resorts, or the healing
Springs. The famous Springs Of Virginia
are easily reached from here, and are very
extensively Patronized by the
are numerous points of resort near
the mouth of the Potomac, where the ben
efits of the salt water and air NAV be
obtained. A favorite resort for Washing
tonians, is cape May. Frequentexcursions
are made there from here during the hot
months, and the prices are usually within
the reach Of people of moderate means.
The writer was one Of party to visit that
place last simmer, on an excursion from
this city, and found it to be delightful
resort; but as the manager OF the excursion
had occasion to leave before the rest of the
party, and had inadvertently taken the con-
tract as to prices at the hotel, away with
him, We were left At the mercy of the man
in charge OF the house, and were compelled
to pay him nearly double the amount
agreed upon. This house was the famous
Stockton Hotel; 80 that if any of my
readers contemplate visiting Cape May at
any time, it would be we'll TO make
arrangements with some house where prom
ises are more sacred with the manager
J see by the TINES, that Leavenworth is to
have a royal celebration On the Fourth,
of July and judging from the programme, it
will certainly be superior to any former
demonstrations of the kind ever held in the
State. 1t will undoubtedly be valuable
advertisement for the city. We are to
have no celebration of a public nature in
this city. People usually make it a day
for leaving the city, and generally speaking
it is quiet day with US. The most try
ing and anxious period Of the year for
Government clerk has arrived. | refer to
the close Of the fiscal year. There are al
ways changes to be made at that time in
the clerical force OF each Department, and
for several days previous to the fatal day,
there is always an anxiety and excitement
which pervades the entire force, and which
increases in intensity as the time draws
near. No definite idea can be formed and
no information can be obtained as TO who
the victims are to be, and when at last the
closing hours of the final day are reached,
the NERVOUSNESS becomes general and pain
messenger approaching bearing in his hand
the envelopes which contain the orders of
dismissal, and which to many means pow
erty and distress. Thanks 10 an overruling
Providence, the designs of the Democratic
House upon the poor unfortunate clerks,
have been to great degree frustrated this
year, and the dismissals will not be very
numerous. The Acklin scandal seems to
be the favorite topic here s4hce the adjourn
ment. With the instant denial by the pro-
prietor of the restaurant that it did not oc-
cur there, together with the later testimony
Of the waiter of that very restaurant, thar
they waited upon the parties upon the
night in question, and the silence Of Gen
eral Rosser on the subject, makes the case
look little mired to say the least Mrs.
jerks is still making fuo for the Potter
gang, and makiag it lively for Butler, who
risks it to 60 one eye on her anyhow. The
new District Government goes into effect to-
morrow, and is much approved by the citi-
sens Major Twining has been selected as
the Engineer Commissioner. He is the
youngest engineer officer of his grade in the
army, and is said to be very superior man
in his profession. Tee position Of District
Commissioner, was objected to by several of |
the army engineers, for the reason that |
there were certain to be more or less |
charges, or insinuations OF corruption or |
unfair dealing constantly brought against |
them by disappointed or revengeful politi-
clans or office seekers, and which would |
place them in a very uncomfortable posi- |
tion, which their regular army life would |
avoid.
Senator Ingalls, has gone to the Springs
Of Virgins for short visit, for the pur-
pose Of recuperating. He has been suffer- |
ing very much from chills and fever for |
some time, and hopes to be benefited BY the |
change, He expects to return here before
leaving for Kansas.
Mr.. Haskell left here few days ago for
home. He is one of the few congressman
who do not allow politics, or the tempta-
lions and Excitement Of public life to en-
croach upon, or allure him from, the pleas
ures and duties of his domestic life, and the |
society of of his own home circle. He
brings his wife and children with
him, and lives as a man ought to live,
when it is possible for him to do 60.
Hotels and bar rooms have no charms
Tor him, fashionable society with its dis
play and foolishness is not courted by him,
but he is a practical, hsrd-working man,
and one whose integrity is beyond question.
these qualities are seldom combined In
any one Congressman, it would be we'll for
he people of his district to hold on to such
l man while they have him, with the full
that they can safely trust their
interests in his hands. A Kansas man is
seen on the street, but the ma
ority of them have left us; the others will
get back there by fall, if the walk
ng continues good. The subscriber pro-
'oses to leave here during the coming week
or New England watering place. to spend
! month. This sort of thing would seem to
Indicate ~euith, but such is not the case, and
his sort OF indulgence only occurs once a
'ear, in case q sufficient loan can be effect {.