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

WASHINGTON MAGNATEs 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, 1t is understood. stayed behind,
but the great majority took wings themselves and
left just quick steam could take them from the
national capital. Many OF them came this way to
see the elephant. and. 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 other impediments In the hotel they
started abroad to investigate the animie. AHERALD
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
deck?'
II do. Foster is 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
tcketY
"No; wouldn't say it's cock sure. because it's
going to be close fight. But I believe Charley
Foster is sure to win and the republican party is
determined that he SHALL
That's too much for me to answer. but think he
will run well if he be put in the field. You see am
out of politics nov. and it don't do for me to say
much"
..Not by long shot. I am right into the fight
and stand in the republican ranks to fght through
thick and thin. No fence for me. We're going to
wln."
"a MERE coUNrRYMAN''
Precisely at two O'Clock 2. NJ. the centre door OF
the Astor House rotunda was thrown violently open
AAIn oaA vvifb ali Eravv and IL
sumer in the restaurant looked up and gazed admir-
ingy. at the stalwart figure that approached the
"By George that's washburne!" said one.
"You're right" said another.
that sat far back his head. His long silver gray
hair fell in copious folds upon his shoulders. and
full suit OF black prettly and pleasantly terminated
"diys nae sismonsdu. said he
| He was obeyed and the lemonade was drunk
He turned to depart.
Instantly four keen visaged men pounced upon
els this Mr.. washburne?" said one.
''How are you. Mr. Washburne?" said another.
"Helio. wash.' calculated third. and Who'd
have thought to see you herey' said the fourth
Mr. f. b. Washburne struggled with his emotions
and his friends for brief moment. Then. raising
was mere countryman. knew nothing whatever of
the Ohio compaign and, having had partial lemon
ade, would be heartily glad IL his friends would allow
him to depart in peace.
Shaking hands all around, he gracefully raised his
hat and du recoired through the Broadway door.
The names recorded At 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
III the evening, and the Vermont Senator felt
haused after his journey to indulge in
OF members Of the House Of Representatives
there were Hill Of Colorado, and Van Voorhees, aud
Hammond OF New York. and these had gone
abroad to see the elephant, SO that the cote
ries Of politicians discussing the affairs OF the
nation that one might otherwise expect have met
were nowhere to be found and chapter OF wisdom
is thus lost the prevailing generation. Secretary
William NJ Evarts put up at the Brevoort House.
but was just us hard to find any common Con-
gressman. and was said to be engaged for haf
dozen suppers with the prospect OF twice many
more during the remainder OF the week.
Senator George II. Pendleton. who stopping
yesterday at the New York Hotel. said ho not
inclined to give expression to his political views
the reason that in aud ont 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 tho 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.