The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-09-23
WASHINGTON. D. c. Sept. IS, 1882.


impressed with the residence of the
President. For some time past, in
fact ever since the President left for
his summer vacation, the place has
been undergoing thorough repair, and
is by no means an inviting looking
place. Inside every room has been
renovated. The grand parlor has been
turned upside down, even the three
great chandeliers having been taken
entirely apart, and each set of glass
pendants FURNISHED. This was work
of vexation and time, it all having to
be done by hand. Each one was taken
apart and the bits of glass cleaned
singly. One week was spent on each
chandelier. All the pictures and
statues were either packed in the
cellar or so covered up that nothing
of them could be seen. Outside, the
sewers have all been refitted. The
carriage way IN front has been torn
up, and concrete pavement is being
laid. The ceiling of the front pOrtico
is also being re-plastered, and every
thing being done to have everything
in repair and order by the time the
President returns. He is now in New
York, and is expected here sometime
next week. Whether to remain or
only for short time, is not known.
The great Star Route trial, is for
the present at least, thing of the
past, and nothing to show for it eX-
cept a bill of$2OO,000. was down at
the court room the other day and saw
Brady, Dorsey & Co., and also Col.
Bob" IngersoIl. Charges of bribery
have been made by Foreman Dick
son. against parties in the State De-
partment, and one of them whom he
names has been summoned by tele-
graph here from San Francisco.
Counter charges have also been made
by the prosecution and affairs in re-
gard to it are somewhat muddled.
A new trial has also been granted
those convicted, which is set for De-
cember.
| attended the closing scenes of the
Oriole at Baltimore on Thursday
night. l will attempt no description,
for | feel inadequate, and besides you
probably have it. | was a little sur
prised that the Garrett Guards did
not attend. | heard several in Balti-
more speak in complimentary terms
of them. Our train left at midnight,
but we did not arrive here until after
P. NJ, consequently everyone had
to walk from the depot to their
homes. The train was composed of
eleven cars, filled to OVERLOOKING with
men, women and children, some
drunk, some sober, but all in a good
humor and well pleased with the
good time thew had.
One of Washington's attractions is
about over, refer to the bi-weekly
concerts of the marine band. This
band probably the finest in the Uni
ted States, has all summer been
giving two outdoor concerts a week.
On Wednesday evening they play at
the Capitol and on Saturday evenings
on the White House lawn. They
draw great crowds, particularly on
Saturdays, and it is sometimes diff
cut to move through the people that
are present. The last concert of the
season is next Saturday evening.
Though comparatively an orderly
city, the last two weeks has been
somewhat of an exception, there
having been tW murders, one suicide
and one death from assault. A color
ed man shot another, who died from
the effects of the wound, and before
he could be arrested, killed himself.
In a disagreeable street fight in
Georgetown recently three persons
were shot and others injured, and
but one arrest made and that only a
day or two since.
The legue baseball players of the
War, Interior, Post Office and Gov
eminent Printing Departments, have
been playing nearly every evening
this summer, and Of the games would
do credit to professional players. Fri
day evening game was played be-
tween the Post Office and Printing
office mines, the score being l to 0.
The weather here is pleasant. DC.
casionally hot wave comes, but
generally it has been pleasant. The
mild avenue and streets affords q
breeze chance to make itself felt
The nights are not so comfortable.
Work has not yet been commenced
on the Potomac flats. When they arc
"reclaimed," there will not be 81
much chance to plead "malarial
fever" as there is at present,
Yours, truly,
"CHARLIE."