The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-10-20
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From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, d. C.,
Oct. 17.1SS1.

jlle attractive sue ana III is rarely
hat the dignified Senate presents
such an animated appearance. A
previously announced debate on some
question, or a set speech
by Blaine, Conkling, Voorhees,.
or Lamar are the occasions
heretofore have caused the
TO flock in that direction
But at this time there was a general
that something lively or
sensational would occur. The evenly
balanced condition of parties in the
body rendered the events of the day
uncertain, and the people of Wash
are so familiar with tie wiles
and plots. and eounterplots of politi-
clans that they know a circus is at
all times possible under such circum-
1t is all n squabble for
rover and the offices. But for the
G; erlasting greed of Office such an
occasion as the present would cot be
turned into a mere squabble oyer a
pres ding officer for the Senate. The
possibility that that officer might in
the course of events be called upon
to discharge the duties of President
OF. the United States, ard dispense
the entire patronage of the country,
accounts for the milk in the cocoa
cut. Senators Malone and David
Davis have been objects of consider
able interest by reason of their pc
culiar position. Senator Davis now
really holds the balance of power
which formerly rested with Malone;
and upon whichever side he elects
to throw his ponderous weight the
scale is sure to turn. It can not be
a very agreeable position to occupy
in these times.
Statements are going out concern
ing Army changes soon to be made
and it is true that several retire
ments and promotions are already
booked. Gen. Mcdowell, Major
General, will be one of the first of
fcers to be retired. He is over 50
years of age and would have been
retired in place of Gen. Ord, had il
not been for his personal relations
with the late President. Gen. Terry,
who is a brigadfer, will, An all prob
ability, be promoted to major gener-
al, to fill the vacancy caused by
McDowell's retirement. Gen. Terry
is not graduate of West Point
His promotion would be a compli
ment to the volunteer forces of the
Army during the late war. Quar-
termaster Gen. Mcigs will be retired
Col. Rucker, of that department, who
is father-in la Y to General Sheridan
will be his first successor, as the pro
gramme now runs, but shortly aftel
his appointment he will retire, to be
succeeded by Col. ingalls, who is thu
friend ofEx President Grant. Thi:
suggests a reference to the manJ
changes in personal fortunes wrough
by Guiteau's fatal bullet. Col. Rock
well, Gen. Garfield's faithful friend
T would have been make Quartermas
ter General had the late Presiden'
survived. But his prospects Will
those of many others, Cabinet of
ficers included, are now changed
1t is alleged that the papers fer Col
Rockwelfs promotion were all Tad'
i. out in August, ready to present fol
the Presidents signature should al
opportune moment occur, but Mr.
) Blaine-so the story goes-vetoet
the project. After Gen. Garfield
death Mrs. Garfield wrote to Presi
dent Arthur on behalf of Col. Rock
well. About the same time Gen
Grant also wrote, stating that h,
had long desired and now recon
mended the appointment of Col. In
) gals, and ingalls, will be appointed
{ In the medical department of tn,
!, Army, Surgeon-Genera Barnes vii
be retired and Col. Crane appointed
to the place. Medical surveyor Bax
3 ter has been seeking this position
4 for years ard President Hayes de
sired to appoint him. Gen. Garfield
also had the same purpose and di
, actually have the papers made GU
at one time.
Cabinet talk still prevails and i
;. is not improbable that by the tim
this reaches you the new Cabinet wi
be announced. Secretary Lincoln, i
is now positively stated, is to remail
e in charge of the War portfolio, an,
Frelinghuyson of New Jersey to b
4 Secretary of State. Jugde Folge
of New York has been as positivel,
named for Secretary Of the Treasury
but he denies that the President ha
communicated with him on the sui
# ject. Mr.. Conkling, who was her
some days, has now returned to Ne
York, suffering from his old malaris
: troubles and looking, as he was,
sick man. He had several interview
with the President and it is genel
ally believed here that he could hav
told who would constitute the ne
$ Cabinet if he had pleased, as b
e doubtless was consulted c%oncernin
it. Gen. Grant is understood to b
e very bitter against the anti stalwal
clement and to advocate a gener.
= slaugter. Mr.. Conkling is reporte
as equally bitter but more politic.-
1 give this current gossip for wha
it is worth, without undertaking t
d vouch for any of it. A little tin
e will bring tangible development
and eve shall see what we shall see,
/ One thing, however, may be set dow
as settled. President Arthur is
shrewd politician and he starts OF
with a purpose to be discreet and {
his best. PREBLE.
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