Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05
Our Washington Letter.

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done IN tho o,oa,izo,ion n, tho por,hIoa,
for un,ess onr marty will stand he IA hannora
and assist It's nominees there is an end tn tbe
party and an end to the greatest and brightest
hopes which this country enjoys to-day Il was
in consideration OF that wrong TO the organization
Of the party that was elected and sent back
here at this time. We all believe In the glorious
future Of that party We all believe in its broad,
general doctrines, and you came here tonight in
the belief, and you are not mistaken. that will
support them to the utmost Of my ability as long
as have seat in the Senate and as long ~
shall draw the breath OF life" Continuing, the
ing before the nations to-day in position of con-
spicuous eminence; as the great pioneer of the
principles of individual liberty and equal rights.
without respect to nation, race, sect or color
Whether white, or red, or blue. whether born
with gold spoon in his mouth or under the lash
Of a MASTER between our oceans or abroad far
over the seas a man is recognized as one Of Gods
productions and as such is accorded equal rights
This was what WAS meant by Republican party.
The speaker often interrupted by cheers and
applause, and at the conclusion OF his speech
the party assembled in the parlors of the hotel
and gave their honored guest an od-fashioned
welcome.
The topic OF the most interest at the Capitol
Just now IL what may be rghtfully termed as
coNx,,So,s r,our
AGAINST the New York Custom Uouse anno;n,.
ments The executive sessinp of tho sa,ata vas
terdav afternoon lasted from one oclock IN half.
mast four II was exnected that defnite notion
,,ouId tho, be taLep unon ,beso ,nnoi,,,,on,s
lint much IN the surnrise NJ all tho nro,osit;on
ot Copk,;ng and bis adbererts IN .,ke g., vote n,
once was rejected Inv n vote NJ ,birtv.six 10
txentv seven and the resolution ~ Stanley Mat
thevs IN pos,,one action on Nondav nov, was
carr;ed Th;s vote may mn, recess,r;,v ho oo,.
ihis Nolc may hot necessarily Dt COn-
sdered test vote on the question of confirma-
ton, yet it has given the friends Of the admins
tration much cause for encouragement. The
message of the President on the subject, and the
answer OF Secretary Sherman to Collector Ar
thurs reply, were read. The Presidents mes
sage must be acknowledged to bear unmistakable
evidence that the writer has sufficient "back-
bone" for even "stalwart" Republican He
states that the New York Custom House has for "A
long period Of time been used to manage and
control political affairs. The suspended officers
have regarded the offices held by them as subor-
dinate in Importance to their partisan work
" Convinced" says the President, 4" that the peo-
pie OF New York and the country generally, wish
the New York Custom House to be administered
solely with a view to the public interest, it is nv
purpose to do all within nv power to introduce
into this great office the reforms which the country
desire. | regard it as my plain duty to suspend
the officers in question and to make nominations
now before the Senate, in order that this i'm
portant office may be honestly and efficiently adj
ministered." The htter of Secretary Sherman
saws that all the allegations made heretofore are
susceptible of proof. Bribery. illegal fees and
neglect Of duty have been proved to exist in the