The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-11-17
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, d. C.. Nov IL 1882
FRIEND HENRY-The Illustrated FREE
MAN, with its pictures of successful candi-
dates rooster en- rampant bear ditto burst
ing bomb, etc. Is at hand. Mac, ain't YOU
little afraid tnat the big majority in the next
House will take some of the courage out of
your game cock in the Presidential campaign
of 1884? During residence of many years
in this political Mecca l have seen some
high old times in the Clover house" 1t will
take Clear, cool headed, brilliant minded
man 20 manage a party with a majority of
seventy in that bra Hch of Congress. OF all
the candidates mentioned for Speaker of the
next House. 1 think Carlisle, of Kentucky
Is the best man, although Randall undoubt-
edly has the inside track. With Mr.. r. in the
chair and the committees fixed as they were
several years ago, / would not he surprised
if that "weil fed bird - as the Post here stvIed
its rooster, does not suffer with severe at
tack of gOut or Cispe psia from its first square
meal in thirty-two years IL is an old saving
here that 4" the Republicans never make q
blunder but the Democrats follow it up with
a worse one
The election OF Gen Butler gives general
satisfaction among all classes IN our city,
where his goodness of heart is well known.
Even the most radical of radicals were heard
to mutter, "D-n glad of it - when Ben's
election was assured. Radicals are the OniV
ones here who swear since the election.
They have a monopoly Of it. The Demo
Gratis and Conservatives have Joined church.
and never cease giving thanks.
/ have no doubt you feel little sore over
the loss of your Congressman hut vet you
have good reason TO be thankful that YOU
have an old and experienced member like
Gen. Campbell I have no axe 10 grind
nor does Gen. {. even know me-, not having
seen me since ! was lad ''at the case - vet
from his course here and past record as
patriotic citizen. y1ur interests will not suf-
fer at his hands. The great secret of the
success of the South IN political affairs is
that when they get a good man IN Congress
they Keep him there. Gen. G. has made no
nice, flowing speeches. but has good record
as committeeman, and in the committees is
where the WORK is done after all ! have
not spoken this good word for Gen C.. 70
TdSp your feelings but hope that YOU will file
them away in your memory, and am sure
when you come down here 70 paw me that
promised visit you will find out that what
have said is true.
The Garfield National Art and Industrial
Exposition opens here on the 25th inst and
promises to be a unique thing, inasmuch as
it will be the first time the Capitol has ever
been turned into an exposition building of
that kind although there has been many an
expose in it. II will be fine affair, and Is it
closes December 4d. visitors will have a
chance to remain and witness the converting
of the second session of the 48th Congress-
on Monday, Dec. 4th. There viii be reduced
rates on all railroads.
The JuHiata Valley Editorial Association
may be able to IVORY along without its
McPike, but 1 am afraid the Garfield Expo
sitiOn cannot So come down and see me
Henry, and bring Mrs. Mac with YOU We
will make it pleasant for you both. More
anon. EMafET