Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-06
NO.. ID.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Goth, is,


/ Inauguration gossip is prevalent
in Washington just now. Lnca
Democratic organizations have beer
quarrelling as to which shall hav.
the front seat in the band wagon
which shall blow the loudest horns
and which wear the reddest sashe,
and the biggest badges. Meeting
have been held for the purpose o
telling the jealous factions that ever,
man canuot be at the head of the
procession, and it will be necessar,
for some to bring up the rear, and
contribute money to the expense o
the jubilee. Such arrangement,
have failed, however, to produce an,
harmony, and the matter of arrange
ment has been turned over to tn,
National Democratic committee.
The other day citizen of bourbon
procliyities was asked why the Dis
trict Democrats were so enthusiasts
tically of1icious in regard to Mr.. Cleve
lands installation ceremonies. 1.-THE,
expect to get the District offices, 2
replied he. There are about thous
and of these that are worth having
and the national convention pledges
the candidates to fill these offices
with residents Of the District. s.
yon cannot wonder that we want t.
put on our best appearance, and
have front seats.
The House committee on apprO
priations met at the Capitol on Tues
day to map out the sessions work
Messrs. Keiffer, Holman and Forne,
were the only members of the com.
nittee who have not yet arrived il
the city, and they were represented
10y others. 1t is thought that one o.
more of these annual bills will be
ready for consideration by the com
mittee of the whole when Congress
opens next Monday.
The fact that the Republican Sen
ate can prevent any very extensiv,
dismissal of federal office holders il
giving office-hungry Democrats mucl
discomfort. That distinguished bod,
is receiving abuse in advance of it.,
possible action. 1t is CALLING to the
hungry, thirsty victors to reflect
that the Senate may yet bar then
back from the milk and honey OF
the promised land.
The Swain cOurt-martial is likely
to be here all winter. After weeks
session it is indulging in week.,
adjournment. The ostensible excuse
was that somebody had to go home
for few days, and that somebod,
else wanted to collect new evidence
that had developed since the tria
began. The truth is, Washington
being a pleasant place to live in, tn,
venerable body Of Generals aud
Colonies trying the case would lik,
to winter here. They are willing t.
concede anything to the defense.
looking to prolongation of the
time. The red parlor of the Ebbitl
House in which this distinguished
military tribunal sits, has histor,
in itself, being the same room il,
which Senator Morton, Postmaster
Generals Key and Tyner and later
ex-speaker Kelfer held brilliant re
ceptions. Very different from thu
laugh and chatter of social life art
the proceedings now to he heard in
the chamber. Eleven Generals and
Colonies in uniform sit stiff and sol
emn around the long table, while
the lawyers OF the prosecution and
the defense occupy other portions OF
the room. The accused is the Judge
advocate of the army, with the rank
of hrigadier general. He is we'll
known IN this city, having been here
a number of years. He came from
Ohio and was nominated for the
position he no " holds during the last
days of Mr.. Hayes administration.
He was an intimate friend of Presi-
dent Garfield through whose infiu-
ence his advancement was secured
The court attracts many visitors.
who drop in for few minutes to
look at the military men in their
uniforms.
Thanksgiving day being a legsi
holiday the Executive Departments
were all closed and fifteen thousand
employees enjoyed their freedom.
President Arthur spent the day at
Soldiers Home working on his mes.
sage to Congress. In order that a
Presidential message may not be
given to the public before it has been
submitted to Congress great pre-
caution Is necessary at the Govern
ment Printing Office. The message
is sent in sealed envelope to the
Public Printer personally. The lat.
ter sends it by special messenger to
another responsible official who
does not lose sight of COPY or print
until it is safely licked in the safe OF
the chief clerk.
Mr.. Blaine's many friends here
are much gratifiei that he iseoming
to Washington at an early day and
have planned demonstration in
his honor. Senator Logan will be
here tonight. A grand serenade
and reception are awaiting his ar
rival.
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