The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-11-22
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OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.



WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov 10, 1881.
Since the elections and the Presldcnt's ylsIt
to New York a fresh batch OF gossip and Cab
inet rumors have started. One Of these IL a
revival of the report that Mr.. Arthur seriously
contemplates bringing wife to preside over
the White House. This ls denied by those
who profess to know, yet everybody admits
that 1t would be q very nice thing for such a
handsome wldower to do. Those writer's who
speak of President Arthur as bachelor ara
mistaken.
His wife, who was lady wel-known in
Washington, died but short time previous TO
his election to the vlce-Presldency. She was
an intimate friend of Mrs. General Sherman
and was so much attached to her that the
President recently expressed to General sher-
man an intntlon TO call and pay his respects
II was suggested, however, that court etlquet
made II proper for Mrs. Sherman to call at the
Presidents house instead, which she did day
or two ago accompanied by her little daughter.
President Arthur was very deeply attached to
his wife II is said and has lately taken the same
pew In st. Johns Episcopal church which she
formerly occupied. The correspondent of a
Is the third bachelor President within twenty
five years. This is wrong again. James Bu-
chanan Is the only bachelor occupying the
office during that time.
The latest gossip briefly stated is to the ef-
feet that Secretary Lincoln will not remain in
the Cabinet, having no particular desire for
the place, especially as there Is considerable
feeling between him and Gen. Sherman. II Is
also alleged that Frellnghuysen will not now
be Secretary of State, having lost heavily in
the bursted Newark bank, and, feeling unable
to keep up $4,000 establishment here on
$4,000. Postmaster General James, II is said,
has arranged to take care of Vanderbilt's
bank on the 1st of next January. Notwlth-
standing all statements to the contrary, Mr..
Fllley is on hot trail after Mr.. James, port
folio. Some very interesting reading is prom
ised when Secretary Blaine leaves the Cabinet
and, with Bill Chandler, gets chance to re-
lieve his mind concerning Macveagh. Ex-
Senator Howe's name is not as prominently
mentioned as is Emory storr's as Macveagh's
successor. 1t is stated upon pretty good au-
thorlty that George 9. Gorham will succeed
Mr.. Upton us Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury. George stands no chance to ever again
be Secretary of the Senate Notwithstanding
his instrumentallty in bringing Mahone's vote
over to the Republicans for that purpose.
In view of Mahone's successful generalship
in Virginia he will be greater lion than ever
in political circles here. He is now talked of
for Cabinet position and as possible can
didate for the Vce-Presidency. Virginia is
too small for him hereafter, and he proposes
carrying war into other Southern States. One
drawback to this programme is the fact that
none of the other States have a big debt to re-
pudate, or "readjust." Malone has taken a
suite of rooms on the new Portland Flat on
Fourteenth street--a fine institution and the
first of the kind in Washington. Each suit is
entirely distinct and separate from the Others
and embraces every convenience. The seven
rooms, lncludlnga parlor, In Mahone's suite,
are being handsomely furnished and will be
occupied In few days. The rent is 81, 800
Meals, which of course are extra, are furnished
by the celebrated caterer Gray who is the ca
terer for the whole house. The General at
the last session of Congress, occupied suit of
rooms at the Arlington Hotel, at the cost of
81 900 q month. This suite was the one oc-
cuped by the Grand Duke Alexis, and Senator
Sharon, of Nevada.
Since autumn has cast her rich halo of glory
about this beautiful city, environed by forest
hills and winding river, 1t is apparent that the
grand Capital of state palaces, broad avenues,
long smooth streets and lovely parks and
grounds, has been much improved during the
season. The enchanting Capitol grounds have
grown In beauty a new park has been made
have been built by many Statesmen and
wealthy men for winter houses In the city,
where banks of flowers yet bloom in the gold
en- autumn sunlight, and scarlet vines swing
In the soft winds of its gentle cline.