Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-30
From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 20. 1856.


If there should have come dangerous
political crisis, during the summer. tha, re-
qured immediate action, the country would
rsve suffered. All those Who hold the
reins Of Government. the President End the
Cabinet with one exeep'on), have been
scattered all over the country. Two of the
Cabinet officers. Secretaries Whitney ard
Endicot,. are in Massachusetts The Pre.i-
den, and Secretary Manning are in New
York. Mr.. Lamar has been summerins IN
New Hampshire. Mr.. Villas is spending his
vacation at his home in Wisconsin Attor-
ney General Garland has taken re-
fuge in little town in Arkansas. where
telephones are never heard Of. Mr Bays
alone has stayed at his post
Now that the gns.ips have finally de-
cided that Mr.. Manning's resignation will be
rendered the President again, and will have
10 be accepted, every one asks who xil be
his successor. The most general, accepted
rumor is that in favor of Mr. Fauchild,
who has been the acting secretary of the
| Treasury since Mr.. Manning has been un-
able TO be at his desk. He is A iireless
worker, has a good constitution, some
| thing that should certainly be considered in
the exacting duties which killed the late
| Secretary Folger. and have wrecked the
health of Mr.. Manning. He is a stocky
we'll built man, ~ith dark hair, eyes and
moustaehe. He has mastered all the de-
tails Of this great financial bureau, and with
assistance Of those so well trained under
Republican sscendency, has kept the wneel.
of national currency well oiled. 1t is
probable that Mr. Fairchld will ultimately
assume the Treasury portfolio.
/ As 10 what will become Of Mr.. Manning.
there has been rumor current during the
last few days, 10 the effect tha, he would
be offered the Austrian Mission. But
this is now though, TO be unfounded, and
IT is generally believed that Congressman
Tucker Of Virginia will receive the appoint
ment. The President has long wished 10
ious to have place on the Supreme Bench.
| But this is not practicable, as all Of the
members are in good health, and il is no,
likely that any one OF them will resign. The
appointment would be pleasing to Secretary
Bayard. as he and Mr. Tucker are very good
friends, and Mr.. Cleveland NAV think
this favorable opportunity of honorng
him.
/ Much interest is manifested in the great
fair that will be opened here today by the
colored people Of the District, The obiec,
is to show the progress made BY their race
during twenty odd years of freedom. The
exhibition will include samples Of the work
of colored artisans ard mechanics. in many
different trades and industries, and it is ex-
pected tina, a most creditable display will be
made
There still exists considerable prejudice
against the negroes. and their abilities and
| a'talnments are very much underrated. This
| is because of the almost universal ignorance
Of the fair will be to remove this ignorance,
and enlighten the white people as to their
achievements. The object of the fair is adj
mirable, and il deserves much success
1t should be mentioned that the colored
managers have neither asked nor accepted
help from outsiders
| Geronimo has become so desirable. and so
many bids have been made for him, that
1t would seem good idea to put him up at
auction, and let the proceeds go to the fam
| lilies of his victims. Barnum has offered
$4,000 for him. The towns of Pensacola
and Jacksonville, Fla. are contendiny for the
honor of his presence as a great summer
attraction; and the people of Arizona also
want him. 1t would be pity to waste him.
Cleveland might make him Secretary of the
Interior or Commissioner of Indian Affairs
He is not greater rebel than those he has
already appointed.
A head and bust in clay Of the noted
| Apache chief has been added to the numer-
Gus cuIiosities in the National Museum Of
this city. The rest Of the figure will soon
be finished, and it will be dressed in Apache
clothing. The face and head are typically
Indian. and were modelled from photograph
taken years ago. when Geronimo was
peaceful "ward of the nation" and before he
began bis record of crime. The figure when
completed will be life-like enough to fright
en- any Arizona rancher who may straggle
into the National Museum.
| General w. L. Sherman, his wife,
| dau1hfe and a ynun1 snn hare cnma To