Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-01-07
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

THE BRAZILIAN CHARGE D. AFFAIREs
WANTS LIGHT-THE OHIO MARSHAL
wRIGHT-THE INAUGURATION BALL
CABINET RUMOEs-THE SPANISH TREATY
SENATOR MALONE ILL-SoCIETY NOTES
FOREIGN UNSATISFACTORY H E
EvANGELIST-&c. sc.
From our regular correspondent.
WASHINGTON, January 5, 1885.
On New Years day the custom of call
ing was observed with even increased inter-
est oyer former years in Washington, al
though we are told it is declining in other
cities Ono fashionable young lady re-
marked at the White House reception that
President Arthur should observe the re-
quiz ements of polite society and wear full
dress costume during such grand recep-
tions. The remark may not be out OF
place, because the chief executive did ap.
pear severely plain among all the gorgeous
guests. All the ladies whom he invited to
assist him in receiving on New Years day
were attired in magnificent full evening
costume and out of Difference to their elab-
crate toilets, at least, Mr.. Arthur would
have looked more in keeping with the &C.
casion to don his swallow-tail.
J. G.. de Amaral Valente, charge d. af-
flares of Brazil, by order of the imperial
government, writes proposals for the illu-
mination of the city of Rio de Janeiro by
gas. Here is chance for American en-
terprise and fat contract.
The subcommittee of the House to in
vestigate the Southern Ohio elections, un-
der Representative Follett's resolutions,
meets in Cincicinnati on the 9Th inst, g.
S. Marshal Lot Wright will be hauled
over the Goals.
Tickets for the Inauguration ball are sell
ing freely at SIS each, admitting only one
person. 1t is expected that $50, 900 will be
realized from the ball, all of which amount
will be expended during the Inauguration
of President Cleveland in decorating the
city and in various ways to make the affair
a grand success.
The latest cabinet slate is as follows
For secretary Of State, Bayard of Della
ware; for secretary of the Treasury, Ran
dali of Pennsylvania; for secretary of War,
Garland of Arkansas; for secretary of the
Interior, Colonel Villas of Wisconsin; for
secretary OF the Navy, Thurman of Ohio;
for Attorney General, Gov. Waller of
Conn; for Postmaster General, Daniel
Manning of New York. A Democratic
caucus was held here last week and this
list was practically agreed upon and is said
to meet Mr.. Cleveland's views on the sub
ject. The final Democratic conference
previous to the Inauguration is set for Feb
ruary 30, and will be attended by Daniel
Manning, Colonel Lamont, private secre-
tary of Mr.. Cleveland, and large number
of party leaders Mr.. Cleveland's views
on several matters will then be made
known in an authoritive manner.
A large number of petitioners are pour
ing in praying the Senate to reject the
Spanish treaty. These urgent requests
come principally from cities where it may
be readily supposed that either the sugar,
tobacco, or flour interests are paramount,
Senator Malone is recovering from So
we're attack ofsrigors which caused him
much pain and uneasiness on Friday. 1t
was similar to his complaint of last session
and is said to have been superiuduced by
late hours and excessive indulgence in very
strong cigars. DR.. j. Fred Thompson is
treating him for the malady.
Miss Rachael Sherman, a daughter of
the General, will visit Washington next
week, and will divide her time between her
aunt, Mrs. Senator Sherman, and her
cousin, Mrs Senator Cameron.
Mrs. Andrew Johnson, daughter-in-law
of the late President, will be the guest
this season of Miss FAINT, of 1,403 K street
northwest.
Mr.. Blaine's sister, Mother Scholastica,
Mother Superior of the convent at Wilkes
Barre, Pa, has lately visited the convent
here on Connecticut Avenue, and during
her stay, Mr.. Blaine has called to see his
sister several times.
, The Chinese Minister, Mr.. Cheng Tsao
Ju, Who is also accredited to Peru, does
not expect to return to the United States
from nina before next spring.
During the absence of Mr.. Preston, the
Haytian minister, and with the departure
of Count Lemenhaupt, Vlscount das Nog-
neiras, the Portuguese minister becomes
the deail of the diplomatic corps, and will
lead the line of ENJOYS and ministers con-
graduating the President on New Years
day.
Ministe r Fosters daughters have many
pleasant souvenirs of their residence at
Madrid, and these two American girls wei e
the objects of sincere attachment ON the
part of the kings sister, Princess EulaIie
de Bourbop, who sent them many of the
portraits and autographs of the royal fami-
ly, which they possess.
Mr.. Moody, the evangelist, will conduct
a convention of Christian workers in this
city on the 18th, 18th, 18th, and 10Th of
January lie comes at the invitation and
urgent request Of the Washington pastors.
Several congAessmen have promised to aid
the movements.
GENERAL eRl lNT's coNDITIoN-sA1D TO BE
RAPIDLY d. cLINING FROM cANCER-THE
WASHINGTCG OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
oRGANIZAT IN, &C., &C.
From oul Regular correspondent
Il WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.
Mrs. Robeso n who is inuustriously So
letting aid for General Grant, stated yes
erday that the General was entirely bro
zen in health atv us home in New York
ind very desponJ 9nt. She also impaired
he startling int ,ligence that the General
vas suffering untald agony from a cancer
IN the tongue ndAwas surely not long for
his world. The fact of this terrible mala-
ly gradually killing the brave man has
,een kept strict fafnily secret until this mo-
nent and is now first given to the public
The picture which j. drawn of Grants con-
lition is distressing in the extreme and
measures are now Gilletly being instituted
ere by General She, man and others to af-
ord at least a tenn oOrary relief for the
,reat bankrupt soldie unfortunate inan-
ial condition.
A we'll known engineer has examined
he Washington MONUMENT since the slight
arthquake shock felt here on the evening
f the I'd inst, and st;etes his belief that
he foundation stones have been percepti-
ly dist urbed. No fears are; however, en-
ertained by thN authorities that the great
luz p Will tie, over for they had made
thing of the foun-
country are now
z lists of soften
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hese lists will be
and The cry is
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