The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-09-24
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. II, 1880.

Il
familiarly known as "Old Probabili-
ties," the weather in this part of the
country seems to be running wild.
First, we almost melted with the Their
mometer up to 100 degrees in the
shade, for nearly two weeks, and now
the blasts Of winter are around us and
overcoats are in great demand. If
Captain HOwgate intends to take
charge of the weather bureau. it is
time he began. Perhaps as there has
been some opposition to his promotion
to the vacancy caused by the death of
General Myer, he is letting the wealth
er 60 at odds and ends as a punishment
to his opponents. That he is in every
respect competent to fill this vacancy
we have no doubt, and it is matter
Of regret that any opposition should be
made to his prompt promotion. After
Captain Howgate there is but one man
who should be called to the position,
and his name we have not seen men,
toned as yet. We refer to Col. Gar
rick Mallory, who for some years was
connected with the Signal Service of
the army, second in rank only to Gen.
Myer. Col. Mallory is a man of high
attachments as a scholar, and is most
diligent student. He is now and has
been for three or four years engaged
in the study of the language and hab-
its of the Indian tribes, and by his dill
igeEt research has given to the world
many curious facts in relation to our
red brethren Of the west. AT some
future time we shall give you some
facts in relation to this subject which
will no doubt be of great interest to
Iy0ur readers. While it would be a
great pity to take Col. Mallery from
his present work, yet he is deserving
of the promotion to the head Of the
Signal Service.
| If any doubt exists in the minds Of
the intelligent voters as to the amount
of rebel war claims that will be pre-
sented and allowed in the event of the
success of the Democratic ticket, in
the light of the fact that history re-
peats itself" it is well to refer to old
records Of the Democratic regime and
deduce therefrom lessons of instruc-
ton for the present and future.
+ The archives of the Treasury Depart
ment contain claims to the amount of
sixty millions of dollars paid to the
inhabitants of Georgia and Florida for
losses alleged to have been sustained
during the war with the Seminole and
Creek Indians DIETER known as the
Florida war; which occurred during
the years 1884 to 1888. The field Of
military operations was principally in
the Everglades Of Florida, the hunting
grounds of "Billy Bowlegs" and his
savage warriors. AT that early period
in the history Of the peninsula state -
it cannot be supposed that many white
settlers had established their homes in
such an almost impenetrable morass,
constructed costly dwellings and sur
rounded themselves with all the luxu-
ries of life, yet a perusal of these rec.
Ords discloSeS the astounding fact,
that nearly half century ago that
portion Of the solid south now inhabit-
ed principally by alligators and wild
hogs was as thickly populated as q
county in Massachusetts, covered with
costly buildings, Astounding in choice
cattle, and rich in general products of
the soil. All of which were lost or
destroyed by the cruel ravages Of war.
A Democratic administration allowed
these claims on the afidavits of the
honest and honorable members of the
party. And the good people Of the
whole country were taxed to pay them.
The facts are at hand and cannot be
gainsayed to prove that more money
was paid on the fraudulent claims Of
these ancestors of southern rebels than
would be required to purchase at a
fair value all the property, real and
personal, belonging to the residents Of
the whole state of Florida. Ways
that are darker and tricks that were
meaner than were ever used by the
heather Chlnee we're employed by
these people to defraud the Govern
ment. have no doubt that after
having become enriched by such a
steal. these claimants were willing to
be forgiven, wanted to shake hands
across the bloody chasm with those
who accused them of dishonesty and
perjury, and were extremely anxious
to have peace. Is it not extremely
suggestive of what we may expect Of
their descendants should an Opportu-
nifty be given.
The Democratic party is the party
| of the South; all rebels were Demo
Gratis during the war and nearly all
Democrats were rebels. We will adj
NIT there were many Democrats who
entered the Union ranks, but nearly
all graduated from the war Republic
cans, in fact only one man of any i'm
portance remained in the Democratic
party and he is now their candidate
for President. If Gen. Hancock should
be elected he would be forced to rec
ognize the solidity of the southern De-
mocracy by placing in his cabinet and
in positions of trust and power rebel
Brigadiers, Colonies, ETC., as fair rep
resentation from the masses who placed
him in Office, and God knows in the
light of history what would be the
result. PHAKs.