The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-12-27

o foot which they see fit to come here
and advocate before committees and
members.
There has been some difference OF
opinion among those who are in the hab.
1t Of participating actively in society
here whether this will be lively or dull
season, and some have predicted that il
all depends upon one or two contiugen-
cies whether ii will be unusually gay or
exactly the opposite The chief question
is whether in view of the prospective
sure change in tho administration those
now prominent in official circles will be-
come Indifferent to social affairs. There
is also much question as to whether Mr.,
Cleveland will a. once take up the thread
of social affairs where Mr.. Arthur must
necessarily leave it, and the general i'm
preston is that he will not He is un-
doCbtedly preparing himself for bis ne y
duties, and is likely to satprise his
friends by bis readiness to proceed with
out delay with the affairs of state, but
the general impression is that neither be
nor bis cabinet will make any social dis
play in the few remaining weeks of the
season ensuing after his Inauguration.
So far as the present social circle is con-
cerned, it must be remembered that it is
the growth of years, and those in il are
well established and fixed in Washing
ton, and no change of administration is
likely to haYe any immediate effect, either
on their material or social relations. 1t
is safe to predict therefore that the ladies
of the cabinet, of the Senate and of the
political circle in general will continue
to entertain and contribute towards the
gayeties Of social life as usual Time
was when few government officials owned
their residences in Washington. and the
close of congressional term was like the
FIRST frost at a summer resort in it blight
Ing effects on society. Now, however, it
is quite different, and change of ad-
administration seldom deprives the
capital of those who have been more or
less prominent in society. Aside from
this consideration, it is certain that
many Of the non-political residents in
tend to continue their entertainments on
the usual scale, and already there is con.
siderable quiet talk Of the receptions,
germans and parties which this or that
ono will give during the winter. 1t must
also be remembered that although Con-
gress will adjourn March Ord, the Senate
VIII be called immediately thereafter, in
extra session to consider the row presi-
dental appointments. and that will in
measure, leave society undisturbed by
the adjournment of this Congress, as the
wives OF Senators, as rule, engage |
much more largely in entertaining than
the wives of the members of the Lower
House.
An addition to the bronze monstrosi-
ties with which Washington already
abounds,is to be unveiled in the presence
Of the public dignltaries at the Capital
next Saturday. 1t is the figure of Ad-
miral Dupont, the hero of Port Royal,
out it bears more striking resemblance
% Robinson Crusoe in his best state of
despair. The Admiral was fine look
ng man, and an officer of such consum-
'te courage and thorough ability as to
ump from captaincy to the Admiralty
1t one bound. Therefore his memory
deserves something better than this
amateur botch-work. I have been for
'ears pegging away at Congress aud pro.
esting against this squandering of the
2eople's money upon the unartistic
.bortions in the similitude of statues
hat one meets at every street intersec-
ion. They have cost the Government
III the way from ten thousand dollars to
ne hundred and ten thousand each, and
.tter all are nothing but public eye
ore. They are derided by foreigners,
Ietested by ourselves, and must defy the
nerciless criticism of the spirits of those
'bom they are intended to commemor-
te-'if said spirits do condescend to re.
isit the Capital.
The outlook for the conviction of Gen
raj Swain is not so encouraging as it
ught to be. / should think that an Or
lnary court martial would hardly need
ny stronger proof Of guilt than the mis-
rable pettyfogging that has characterized
he defence from the outset. When
vain was first brought face TO face
nth these charges, he declined the in
erference of military commission to
nyestlgale them, and when that commits
ion was ordered by the Secretary of War
hd found basis for the charges, he ,
esisted the court martial that the Presi.
ent was compelled to order to try him.
nd here he has interposed every posi-.
!e obstacle in the shape of demurrers,
surrebuttals, and what not,
ntil his counsel have succeeded in
citing the court into confusion worse
onfounded. Swain, however, should !,
c hustled out of the army anyhow, on 9
eneral principles.
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