The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-06

tno 00vermm en- OF the
Army-T he supreme Court The
Pacific Rsiirosds--Ths Mississippi
Rfver-Rland's BfIl- Wells and the
Prestdens.
Especial Correspondence Of the Bulstinl
wAsHNoroN, d. c., Feb. 3. rs,
The most cheering indication on the
face OF public affairs here is the decided
tendency OF the Democrats in congress to
stand together In struggle for economy |
and retrenchmcnt. Until quite lately 1t
has seemed almost certain there would |
be lack Of harmony on these subjects
and that the Republican leaders, with an
experience in leadership of nearlya score
OF years, and used to the excuses and
oorruptions Of war times and the unset
tied period Immediately following the
war. would succeed In keeping the gov
ernment In the old road to bankruptcy.
But there Is a good hope of better things.
Expenses will be reduced in all branches
OF the government. The army will b.
reduced in numbers, and the excessive
expenditures tor the force decided upon.
will be cut. of. Tbs navy, which has
cost since the war filth as much as the
whole amount Of our public debt, will
become tar less expensive. Our relations
with fore gn countries will be made to
cost less. The revenues will be collected
for less money. In short, unless there
should be an unexpected lapse from
virtue on the part Of Democrats, the cost
OF carrying on the government will be
very materially reduced. 1t Ii time, Tor
the general government is not only ex
hausting the people by burdensome taxes,
but Is setting Q fearful example Of ex.
trsvagance to states, cities and In
divi1uals.
NEAT JOB
was killed by the supreme court lately.
Under the law the salaries OF certain
grades Of postmasters are fixed upon the
basis OF the business at their offices in a
given preceding period. The wording
Of the law was such that various post
masters thought they could get increased
pay under II for time prior to the date
when the readjustments were officially
made. Test cases were tried in The court
Of claims, and on appeal, in the supreme
court, and this latter court decides
against the application.
This court also decided the other day
that the sale by the Confederate govern,
ment Of certain stocks contlscatcd by 1t
In Charleston, 8. c.. did not take away
the title OF the owners or give title TO the.
purchasers.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD
men are now here In torce. All the roads
from Duluth to the Gulf OF Mexico are
represented. The chief interest, OF course
Is In the rival southern roads. The anti
subsidy resolution passed by the house
few days since Is not considered danger.
ous blow to any road that asks governs
ment aid. The resolution docs not pros
hibit assistance to works OF
NATIONAL NECESSITY,
and every man interested In Pacific
railroad feels that his particular road 10
excepted from the prohibition. A lcvee
system for the
AfssissrPrr RIVER
and some of its tributaries IL, however,
not to be classed with the railroad
schemes, and government aid to 1t would
meet comparatively little objection.
Capt. Eads has been paid, with little
grumbling from any quarter. a liberal
sum for his jetties At the mouth Of the
great river, and will yet receive much
more. IL Is Idle to make distinction
between payment Of money for this pur
pose and payment for the construction
and preservation Of levees.
Il y very generally conceded now thai
TEE SILVER ELL
Of Mr.. Beard will In some shape p,ss the
i.v..S~ - ---asA even over vet. I
cOnfess cannot yet nx~.. out tr.
thirds majority 10 the senate, btu tn
uiendsof the bill. End no difficulty Il
oo'ss ~
wHILs 1xD TEE PRECEDENT.
IL rumor Is correct, the "boss" of tn,
Loulsisna returning board, Wells, 1. O,
n"ssy hereto consult the president o
nus creation ~ to probable means o, d..
6Aafin~ s.-.s- --~-.s..iia. Tile othe
Dsmbers Of the board remain At New
Orleans 70 stand trial. The coming in,
tsrvisv between Wells and Hayes should
b made the subjsct Of \ great painting
A The event will
/ 1aS laws IN HISTORY,
WHISTLER or not The artist Of this eener.
sasa puts Il On canvass. The local rob.
Der, undsr Indictment ct home tor crime.
eounss to ths man benefited and made
powerful By that crime. 10 ask for pro.
tectioo, The great man has no power
= grant Il; bis own position would be
l0pehIed n ~ should attempt It. There
= bat 80 thang for Wells u do. lie
1000 - bo0e and % the peuitsntla nv.
H. IL y a. example for all timcs 70
Duoocoinota 1necals and teaches them
ut - mo1o IT, rUcslver secure In
~ poo01of Until they. too. arc occurred