Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-05-04
WASHINGTON Letter.
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The hotels Of Wa,hpptsn are very
tnIl for the season, aud considering the
ibsence Of Congress Tia number Of
strangers in the city is vcr large -
Among these birds Of passae. that may
be seen fitting about the Capitol the
National Museum, Corcorap. Art cal
lery, aud the Department buildings,
bridal couples are the prsouiuatug
species. At all seasons Of me year this
city Is favorite resort for the honey
mooners. They may always be seen
lettering among the sights Ii the city,
aud are distinguishable from ordinary
people for, besides looking at the sights,
they look at each other during ungari-
ed moments, notwithstanding their IN
ientlon to appear like matrimonial We
'erans. By their freshness. air,
and manner the rural bride apl groom,
and even those who would resent the i'm
putation of rusticity if they are from the
smaller towns, are most easily identified
The careless observer may Zee through
their studied indifference aud assumed
ease, and it other means Of identification
are waiting, newly married pairs may
be known by their faultlessn, IS in the
matter Of gloves. shoes, hats and ties
TO study them as class no better op-
portunity can be found tIhn stroll
through the public buildings of the Ma
tional Capitol
The President has appointed Mr..
Randolph keim, of Pennsylvania, Chief
Examiner Of the Civil Service Commls-
sion. The disappointees at this appoint
ment say, Mr.. Keim could not himself
pass the examination prescribed by the
rules Of the commission. Perhaps be
could not. But it must be remembered
his business is not to be ex-
amiued, but to examine others. 49,
Have not many men made gsod Presi.
dents WHO could not have passed exam
nation for Government clerk,hip!
The next appointment to be made by
The President will be commissioner Of
internal revenue. The vacancy was
caused by the resignation Of General
Raum, which was handed to the Prcsi-
dent Saturday. The reason Mr. Ram
assigns for his step is that his salary Of
So 900 per year is insufficient for the
needs of his family, and he withdraws
from the public service to resume the
practice Of his profession, the law lie
held the position for more than SIX years
and was a remarkably eficientoi officer
1t is said the President received six APP
plicaiions for the vacant place from ex-
members Of Congress within three hours
after he had accepted Gen. Raum's res
ignation.
There has been some complaint re-
Gently among young aspirahts for office
that the Departments are supporting
many superannuated employees. There
are more grey heads to be met in the
Post Office Department than any other
Judge Iawrenson, the Notary Of the
department is about as well known as
the Post Office building itself. He be-
gan service during Jackson's admins
tration. ne rly sixty four years ago. But
Mr. james Mari has served tn the De
partment the longest consecutive period
lie was appointed in 1881, aud las to-
day salary Of 81 800 per year guaran-
teed to him for life by act of Congress-.
He may be found in his rOon at the
Department every day with fcwesigns Of
approximation than many yong men.
Since the war the Post Office Depart
ment has been more of political De-
partment than any other, except, per
haps. the Treasury. There are several
empty sleeves among the clerks, and
here and there pair of crutches and
a wooden leg, but, considering the fact
that of the five hundred aud thirty one
employees in the Depa tment only one
hundred and thirty claim ohave rem
dered war service either in the Army OF
Navy, it would seem that the old sold
iers had not unduly pushed their claims
upon the appointing power. This
week, at meeting held for the cree
ton of a Presbyterian church in the city
james G Blaine was the most conspic-
uous member on the committee appoint.
ed to solicit subscriptions and secure a
lot Mr. Blaine has eudeayored tC
maintain strictly non-commital att
tode on the religious question but somC
weeks ago his new residence was christ
enel with much eclat by a Catholic
marriage ceremony. Now follows this
concession to Professionalism in his CON
initial to Presbyterian interests, which
in the light of his Presidential aspira
tons is significant