Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-17
Correspondence.
Letter from Washington.
TAsUISarS nc Ian. 10

WARRINGTON, ID. G.. Jan. IL, 1873.
The recent appearance OF the Secretary Of
State in the New York Courts as an advocate
for the Erie Railroad Corporation, Is not re-
gaided here ~ in the direction Of "Civil Ser
vice Reform" His reported Acccptanc. Of n
large fee has. IL Is said. net,leJ and Inundated
the President; and. what is still more mpor-
tani. it is reported aud believed tina, Mr.
Hayes has determined 10 at once recognize the
Diaz Government. disregarding Mr.. Evarts'
advice to the contrary, but supported by the
balance of his Cabinet. According TO this
rumor the Pres has been convinced that
recognition has already been too long delayed.
by some Developments before Mr.. Conkling's
Committee. now looking into our Mexican
relations, and pretty closely scru,inizing
E,arts' relations herewith. In this conncc-
ton it NAV be stated that the testimony Of
Collector slade, at III Paso, OF Col. SKATER.
and Lieut.. Bulls. jus; from the Rio Grande, TO
testify before House Committee. convinees
about every one, save members Of the Mexican
ring. that Any cause Of complaint now existing
against MsTico can be much more ehcaply and
satisfactorily adjusted by peaceasle means,
than by war. From what the two latter have
seen. they think the sincerity OF Diax's pro-
fessed desire TO remove all just causes Of COM
plsint canno, BE- questioned; that the Mexican
military Officers on the Rio Grandc are honestly
and have oftet eo-operaied with our forces TO
suppress raidng.
Gen1 Butler has disavowed the intention
attributed TO HIN to call for Congressional
investigation OF Mr. Chambers charges agains,
the President; and the attempt OF certain
newspapers 10 identify senator Conkling with
any movement looking to the review Of the
verdict Of the Electoral Commission. find no
cr-dence among the well informed here. He
and sympathy now 80 largely his. Monigom.
cry BAir's effort, either to precipita,e rcvolu-
Ion. to keep .I1l,kn prominently to the front
with . view 10 his renominAtssn in Iss0. or
.mosi probable TO advance his chances for a
Senatorial nomination, BY the resolution he
has just introduced into the Maryland Legis-
lAiurc to investigate the title u President
Hayes, with . view 70 ousiins him from the
Presidency, viii oisx fuiiy G.a
Every State was Represented by delegate or
letter-mostly the former-at the Woms
Suffrage Convention held here this week. One
Of the Smith sisters Of GlAs;ernberry, Conn,
va, present, who. . few years since unfuried
the banner Of the revolutionary forefxth.rs,
inscribed. taxation without representation is
tyranny" And who resisted to the di.tr.ining
OF their COW. She ms,ie an excellent impress
sion, and holds . reception 1t the niss, uou~~,
to-nighi-the su6ragisis headquarters. Only
. few years ago advocates Of the cause could
only traverse our streets under police protec-
ton. The remarkable change in public senti-
mens since wrought, Is at,ested BY the atten-
ton and difference now accorded the delegate,
otdci.ls Of every grade from Senators down,
fastening to tender the Inequalities Of their
homes. Every session was crowded, the
culture and intellect congregAted here being
literally represented. II was the l0th,annual
meeting in this city, and every year the dele
gates have been able TO report progress. Much
enthusiasm was manifested; and to-day they
move on the enemy's works 10 the House and
Senate Chambers. Mr.. stanton, Is credited
with having made one Of the most cogent and
eloquent addresses ever heard in this city Of
orators. Although prayer meeting was a
part Of the programme. and the omniscienee Of
God was publicly acknowledged by ,hs
Speakers, the effort being aa.hettto have Him
iorinAiiv fecgnlked by the 10th, Constitutional
AI.en3ment, WAS disapproved in the resolu-
tions. No one seems TO question the truth Of
the findings OF Secretary schurz commission
appointed last May, 10 investigate the Affairs Of
the Indian Bureau. The report, just made,
charges or in; imzies almost universal fraud,
corruption or irregulsrity, and that each indi-
yidual head of subdivisions acted rs 4 law
unto himself in the transaction Of the public
business without much regard to any other,
and preserving very few records Of their work.
Such q record OF ineficiency, crookedness and
irrcgularity is rarely met. Chief Clerk Galpin
was found guilty on two OF the many specncs-
tons contained in the dozen charges made
against him; and he has been peremptorily
ordered to step down and out. But it Is
Claimed that the methods OF :he commission
were like Star CHAMBER proceedings through
out that the accused were never allowed to
see their accusers or 10 know the perport OF
their testimony, that ii could be met in re-
buttal; and = suspension Of judgment seems
fair in Mr.. Galpin's case, till he can be heard.
But what is most puzzling TO the public, is to
know how = Commissioner, whose inexcussble
ignorance aud credulty tno; positive guilt. it is
claimed) was such that he knew nothing Of
the shameful condition Of his Bureau. and WAS
so patent - to demand his immedi ate retire
ment. could have merited by his record Is =
blind Commissioner, the appointment Of Con-
sul General to Canada, which the seaste re-
fused to confirm.
trust you are not disturbed over the &C.
counts of the new party movement telegrsphed
hence. Its orisinstors are gentlemen who are
not sufficiently appreciated by existing parties
to insure them ofnces; ''hence these tears"
VOLUNTEER.