The New York herald., 1879-07-03
AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT.

WASHINGTON MAGNArEs ON THE wING-THE
CAMPAIGN IN OHIO AND THE NEXT PREsI-
DENTAL ELECTION.
The members OF the two houses Of Congress de-
parted from Washington yesterday in variety Of
directions. few. it is understood. stayed behind
but the great majority took wings to themselves and
left just quick steam could take them from the
national capital Many Of them came this way to
see the elephant. aud, having seen it. went home
ward it is to be hoped. They were in mind for
being interviewed. and the moment they deposited
their bags and olher impedments in the hotel they
started abroad to Investigate the animie. HERALD
reporter caught hold Of ex-senator Stanley Matthews
At the Windsor Hotel. and the following colloquy
ensued:-
'what chance has Ewing for carrying Ohio?"
"No chance at ALL"
'You mean to say Foster is going to sweep the
deckY"
II do. Foster IL the most popular man in Ohio
Ewing is . cold. impassive man. and don't shake
hands with the people. Charley Foster is just the
other way"
''Then it is . sure thing for the republican
tcket?'
..No; wouldn't say it's cock sure. because it's
going to be close fight But believe Charley
Foster is to win. and the republican party is
determined that he shall
"How will John Sherman run for President?"
THAT'S too much for me to answer. but 1 think he
will well if he be put in the Aeld You see am
out Of politics nov. and it don't do for me to say
much"
..On the fenceg"
s.Not by a long shot. am right into the Aght.
and stand In the republican ranks to fight through
thick and thin. No fence for me- We're going to
win.".
Precisely at two o'clock Z. NJ. the centre door of
the Astor House rotunda was thrown violently open
sumer in the restaurant looked up and eazed admir-
ingly at the stalwart figure that approached the
counter.
you're right" said another.
The gentleman dressed in new shiny silk hat
that sst Tar back his head His long silver gray
hair fell in copious folds upon his shoulders. and
full suit OF black preiy and pleasantly terminated
in soiled fawn solored gloves on his hands aud
''Cfive me GlomonodU. suid he.
He was obeyed and the Lemonade was drunk.
He turned to depart.
Instantly four keen visaged men pounced upon
him.
'Is this Mr.. washburne?" said one,
''How are you, Mr.. washburne?" said another.
'Hello Wash.- calculated third and who'd
have thought to see you herey. said the fourth.
Mr.. 4. b. Washburne struggled with his emotions
and his friends for . brief moment Then. raising
his gloved hand TO heaven. he protested that he
was mere countryman. know nothing whatever OF
the Ohio compaign and having had u partial lemon
ade would be heartily glad his friends would allow
him to depart in peace.
hat and au recoired through the Brosdway door.
The names recorded 1t the Fifth Avenue Hotel
were Senators Burnside, of Rhode Island; Morrill,,
of Vermont; Anthony. OF Rhode Island. and, Herman.
of New York. All OF these except Morrill, let early
In the evening. and the Vermont Senator felt too
hausted after his journey indulge in
or members OF the House OF Representatives
there were Hill. of Colorado and Van Voorhees, and
Hammond, OK New York. and these had gone
abroad to see the elephant SO that the cote
ries of politicians discussing the affairs o; the
nation that one might otherwise expect to have
were nowhere to be found, and chapter OF wisdom
Is thus lost the prevailing generation. Secretary
William NJ. Evarts put up ut the Brevoort House.
but WAS just as hard to find any common Con-
gressman and was said to be engaged for half
dozen suppers with the prospect OF twice many
more during tho remainder OF the week.
Senator George II. Pendleton, who was stopping
yesterday at the New York Hotel. said no not
inclined to give expression to his political views for
the reason that in and out of Congress they had
been misconstrued He willing to say that he
thought General Grant would allow himself to
be candidate for the Presidency, and the public
thought little about his coming reception in u
Presidential point OF view. In his opinion the next
Presidential election is only matter of speculation
Mt present. and no one predict with certainty
which party will win in the coming contest.