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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

Gen. HoratIo c. King, at the meeting OF Doane
Post, @. A. r. in Brooklyn, on the 9stn u!mo, read
paper on Gen. Mcclellan, from which we make the
following extracts
Some brilliant soldiers failed In tnclr rst efforts,
who. had they been summoned later 10 command,
wouid have won unfading iaurels II Is not peces-
sary to name them. They are known to all who are
familiar With the history OF the war and McCiean @
which has been dilated upon more than any other
was McCellans dependence upon the pick and spade,
and sKill as an engineer aud digger when Earys en-
trance into Washington was barred only by the mag
ninccnt line of fortiicaons which were built by Nc
Cellans orders and under his supervision, and later
armies pronted In every engagement by improvtsed
works OF EARTH stone rails and trees and never lost
an ,S ~ wy ahn ena
powerful foe. A great marshal OF France once said
that whoever has committed no faults mas never
Clellan was nfable; but subsequent history proved
that his plans, in their general characteristcs were
the best and especially the plane which made .ne
great commander chose the land route, but his
brought him 10 the the loss OF 90 900 men
"a greater number than Gen. Mcclellan had under
his command at any time on the Peninsula. Grant
had the men, and the hammering process was con-
sidered sufficiently disastrous to the Confederate
army, which at that time. II Is said, mad already
robbed the cradle and the grave to fill It's depleted
ranks.
At the meeting in New York in 1859 forming the
Society OF the Army Of the Potomac 1t was
the intention to select as president the comman-
ders IN the order OF their command and rank, an un.
written law which has been followed almest without
exception since. But political feeling ran high and
Mcclellan was defeated. Although no complaint
ever escaped his lips, he steadily refused all entrea-
ties on the part OF his intimate friends TO attend any
subsequent anniversary meetings. Buta, last, at the
meeting In Washington IN May, 1858, he promised
to be present at the banquet More than tonr hun.
dred OF his old ccmpanons.in-arms crowded the
tables and the galleries were filled with ladies and
friends OF the banqueters. Sherman was there, and
Humphreys, and Wright, and Emory, and Rose.
Grams, and Ayres. and others, who were received
with enthusiastic shouts and hurrahs. Mcclellan
who had been unavoidaby detained. came In little
late. As soon as he entered the boys caught sigh!
OF him, and such q pandemonium OF wild huzzas
have never heard at any similar meeting. For sew
eral minutes 1t continued and ceased, apparently
only from sheer exhaustion. II tspoke volumes. Hi'
address which followed was constantly interrupted
by the applause and cheers for the first commander
OF the Army OF the Potomac, and his reception on
that occasion left no doubt In the minds Of the oh
servers as to theposition which Little Mac, beloved
and lamented, held in the hearts Of the rank and ILL
fully represented at this feast There can be nj
| prouder boast than this: 81 served In the Gran'
| Army OF the Potomac under Mcclellan"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

Il were some lady Of their own family.
Yet the rustlins silk painted with so much skill
would be very sure to lie mostly in the skirt, ms they
say with their cruel sarcasm of the silks nov. The
graceful beauty whom we are all proud to chin re-
lationsnip to inevitably sat down TO have nerporrait
painted in low-necked dress. The serere com.
rosure OF the painted body as she still sits E must
be an example to the ladies not painted let rs hope
TO enable them to bear with fortitude the ssorchne
and whitening things which the New YORK reporters
write about their "full DRESS
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

IN the opinion Of the New York Trtosre, Mt. Ran
dali is between the devil and the deep sea on the
tari question. IT, says the Trtorre, ne sdheres to
his protective tariff ideas he Will he read out OF the
Democratic party, and II he does not so adhere then
Pennsylvania will no longer send him to Congress.
The tribune need not fear either dilemma for Mr.
Randall His tarf ideas, we are sorry TO say, are as
highly protective as ever, but he Is recognized as
Democrat Notwithstanding, and his constituents
know too much to lose his services.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

SENATOR VOORHEES, thinks that while we are about
20 provide a statue OF Christopher Columbus II IL
about time that William Penn should have monu-
inent. As William was really the frst "firsi IN
"Peace,n he should not be forgotten, and no more
appropriate place could be selected for his statue
than ihe site now occupied by Admiral porer's
Muse Of History listening 10 the story of the Red
River campaign, which now adoIns the western ap-
pTOacn 70 the Capitol grounds
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

TIE snow which has brought discomfort to all, has
added the proverblal last straw to the terrible dis
tress among the poor. For weeks there has been
great want in the outlying districts from Southeast
Washington round to the northwestern district, on
the river aud Rock Greek, all through "Swampoo-
idle" and Ninth and Seventh streets extended. And
now this storm will keep ont OF work all the stone
cutters, brickayers etc. There is absolute want to-
day in houses where assistance has been asked
for before The quickest way to meet this distress
is for all to send their mite to the police who know
none better, the distress about them.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

An esteemed contemporary last sunday printed
the following extraordinary statement about the
ladies in attendance at the Hebrew Charities fair:
The many beautiful young Jewesses who are so.
oiting votes for friends seem TO ind no difficulty In
emptylng the pockets of those who attend. "Those
dark, pleading eyes are irresistible" said a young
man TO me Of the female solicitors last erent'p dir
mo doom into his pocket
on behalf of the persons concerned We are au-
thorlEed to state that nothing Of the kind Indicated
in the words italicized took place during the fair.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

THE State Of New Hampshire is having some trouble
arising out of recent act of the Legislature, which
provides that any honorably discharged United
States soldier or sailor, who has not the means TO
support himself and family, should, with his family
be supported by the town or city in which he or
they resided, and at his own home. Taking advan-
age Of this generous legislation, nonresident vet
eran moved into the State from New Jersey, and
boldly demanded to be supported. The State au
thorties declined this, on the ground that the intent
of the law was that the benefits should go only to
bona ide residents. A test case has been made by
the city of Dover, which claims that the act is un-
constitutional" but upon what ground the city does
not alece.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

House committees interested. and viii probably pass
the House. The Senate however, stands in the way
OF action now, as heretofore. Agriculture IL an In
terest the Senate scarcely deems worthy OF attention.
Perhaps that dienned body may be willing to pass
measure for the benefit of the agrculturist now that
the House has added the labor interest as make
wa
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07
A Flemish Picture.

Il is no uncommon sight to sec one OF these two
young women towing large two-inasted barge up
or father stands contemplatlvey al the tller, and
smokes his big china Pipe with great enjoyment
One day indeed, as was sitting eketching outside
with the whole female side OF the family for three
generations engaged In towlngii. The grandmother,
the mother, two daughters and nth woman, who
must, think, nave been the Dutch substitute for a
general servant all barnessed FIVE abreast, all bent
double with the strain OF the r0pes-whle behind
them the great boat deeply laden with coal moved
gently forward, and the big father smoked his pipe
n diRDl1ed ease, steering indolenty win his foot
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

TUE Washington correspondent Of the New YORK
Tunes draws a little upon his imagination when he
writes that there Is settled purpose on the part Of
the "whlte Housep 70 get rid OF General hazen and
his Weather Bureau, because OF General HaSens
family connection with Mr. John X. Mclean, OF tue
Cincinnati E,pqUh'er. The movement for the trans
fer OF the Weather Bureau began several years
since and has been for more than two years before
distinguished Joint Congressional committee.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07
rnk lights and shadows OF life have seen strangely

IRE lights and shadows OF life have been strangely
mingled in the case of Secretary Bayard. he has
not only been raised to the highest place the Cabi'
net, but Congress has fastened to vest in him the
succession to the Presidency, by changing law
which has stood since the FIRST years OF the Republic.
At the same time he has been made the target for
the btterest personal abuse, and has been SUBJ
iected to the most crushing bereavement by the
death of his beloved wife following that Of the
daughter who might have taken her mothers place
in the household. The simple dignity and manliness
with which he has borne all this and the absence OF
parade in his grief, become him more, II possible,
than his public honors.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

There is proposition now before Congress
looking to the purchase Of the square ad-
joining the present Post Office Building on
r street, and constructing thereon suitable
building, which, together with the present
Post Office Building, shall be for the use of
the Interior Department. That this may be
the ultimate use to which the present Post
Office Building and its proposed addition
will DO put is probable. But it would be
we'll for those interested in the improvement
OF the Post Office facilities to let the distant
future take care Of itself and look out sharply
for the present. There is every reason
TO believe that Congress is ready to make
the necessary appropriation for the Post
ofhoe extension, il the subject is not colnpli-
Gated with quarels over sites.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The New York Herald fears the contin.
uance of the coinage of the Bland dollars,
worth 1880 CENTS while the New York
Times says there can be no silver legislation in
the direction of free coinage because the Pres
ident would interpose veto. Perhaps It
would be best to leave the matter to regu-
late itself for while. 1t seems to be doing
so at all events. The predicted crash has
not come, and the Bland dollar seems to be
more in favor than it was at the opening Of
Congress. But why deprive the people Of
their right to have paper money redeemable
in coin whenever they prefer
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

Will the Bell Telephone Company kindly
furnish the public with list of present and
former stockholders 1t is said that
goodly number of "high officials - are or
were of the number. Now, there is nothing
wrong in this, but one would think other
wise to hear the foolish comparison between
Credit Mobilier " and I" Pan Electrie.''
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

IL enforcing the Sunday laws Of the era of 1874
Mayor Smith, of Philadelphia, is not interfering
with the milkman or the newsvender. These two
"works of necessity and charity are to be permit
ted to violate the obsolete law. The penalty Of the
Philadelphia law is mild-only a fine and six days
confinement In the House of Correction. Our Wash.
ington sunday law as construed by a distinguished
ex-Solictor General was OF more savage nature.
Pounds upon pounds of tobacco, branding in the
forehead with red.hot iron, and boring the tongue
of the non.churchgoer were the cruel and unusual
punishments sanctioned by our Washington Blue
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

We hope the Military Committees Of the
two Houses will look carefully into the hard
case of the older first lieutenants in the
Army. The stagnation Of promotion in some
regiments, and especially in the artillery, is
disheartening and destructive of all spirit
and ambition in those who see themselves
thus cut of from all prospect Of rising in
the service. The ranking FIRST lieutenants
Of artillery average over forty-two years old.
The average age at which, as things now go,
they will attain oaptainoes is but little uu-
der fifty. Lieutenants of Engineers and
Ordnance, IL not promoted sooner, as they
generally are, become captains by the opera
tion of law after fourteen years service.
The act of Congress which secures this was
passed at a time when these lieutenants In
the ordinary course Of seniority would not
be promoted as soon as those Of the line.
But the hardship which this Just act was
meant to relieve was as nothing to that which
the senior lieutenants are now enduring.
When the case is properly brought to Its
notice IL is difficult to see how Congress can
refuse to provide means, already too long
delayed, for the promotion of these long suf-
fering and deserving officers.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

Would it be in order to ask Mr.. G. Frisbie
Hoar, of the Senate, II he ever acts as coun-
sel for the Washburn.Moen Barbed Wire
monopoly, or to put the same question to Mr..
Edmunds concerning number and variety
of suits pending in United States courts
wherever he has appeared as counsel for
either plaintiff or defendant, We do not
think it would be in order. But neither do
we think it the business Of the public to in
quire about the private investments of Sem
ators and members in enterprises upon
which in their official capacity they are not
called upon TO act.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The Hoar Electoral Count bill has been
recommitsed for further tinkering. When
it reappears it is hoped it will be SO shaped
as to be SO simple as to bear but one construc-
tion. This matter ought to be committed to
a joint committee Of the two Houses. aud thus
have an agreement arrived at speedily. 1t
will not do to put it of until after the next
election.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

InE President evidently intends TO adhere TO his
policy Of leaving Congress free 10 transact It's
business without interference on his part, aud ez-
poets ihat that body, including the all-powerful
United States Senate shall leave him free TO transact
the Executive business without giving "reasonsn at
The call Of committees Of that body.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

While providing for luxurious drives of
many consecutive miles over smooth pave
ments, Congress should not forgot the school
children, who are suffering from insufficient
school accommodations and lack of teachers.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
rG Th HEskaTh WEsE sTEE f AsR ssPImMsST
sbfkor MAaSJFlcESR JASEARY YF9RgRssST ~ isss
Trains leave Washington, from Station, corner Of
For rsSara saa he %es chsssS Limited E.
press OF Palace Sleeping Cars, at $50 q. m. daily;
Fast Lne 960 am daily 70 Cincinnati and st Louis,
and Hotel Car TO St. I.ouis daily, except Saturday,
70 Chicago, with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chicago.
with Sleeping Cars Washington to Chicago. connect
Ing AZ HarrlsbuIg with Western y Express, with
clnc Express, 10 m. daily, for Pittsburg and the
Vest, with through Sleeper Harrisburg TO Chicago
INV BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigra, Rochester, Buffalo, M.
sgars a. 70 p ~ daily except Saturday. with
For Williamsport, Lock Haven. and Elmirs. at $50
a. "a. %. daily, except Sunday; .., ,u ooo,.u .oo
.,ao, 70. and li.2op. n ON Sunday a. M, 3, 4.2o,
" Limited mi EXPRESS % of Pullman parlor Cars, go
IN. and $3.50 p m: daily, except sunday.
For Boston without change, 300 p. N. eyery day.
sG sssay y New @ 81 aiSS
anordng direct transfer Ito to Fulton street, avoiding
and il.ao p IN. On Sunday "a. NJ, . 4.2o, ., 10,
'd Limited i Express, s4O a. M and 800 p. IN. daily,
FSf BsliimSrs, y ess, TX. seO, S4Seso lism,,
NJ. On SUNDAY, 800, $50, and iiOd a. M, 2, aso,s,
X ESr Pores S creek @ 4 Line, lisa. m and 40 ,. m.
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 7.i6 and o. IN. and lG.06 and AsI
y. IN daily, except Sunday. Sundays, o a. nj. and
ALEXANDRIA, AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
WAY AND AND WASHINGTON
ForAexandrla 600, .2o .O and 30 q. M.
2Ob, A2b, a3b, ,601, sos, and 11.97 y. M On Sunday
at 600, 9.26, and 1f.0i q. m, and 500 p m.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1i.0l q. m.
daily, and 4. 10 p. IN. daily except sunday.
Trainsleaye Alexandria for washington, 900, 800,
p. m, and i2 10 midnight, Except Monday ON Sun:
day at 800 and 1910 a. m; TOO and iOa2 p. NJ, aud
1910 night
Tickets and information at the once northeast
corner OF Thirteenth street and
and az the station where orders can be left Tor tho
checking baggage TO destination from hotels AND
CHARLEs X. PUaH, General Manager.
j, II. WOOD, aeneEA Passenger Agent
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

There is no good reason for further delay
In providing some adequate system Of coast
defenses. The Fertilization Board has col.
lected the necessary information and formu.
lated comprehensive plans, which should be
considered by Congress now and acted upon at
once. The amount proposed, some $780,
100000, is very large sum, but it is not
expected to spend this all at once. The
first annual expenditure is estimated at
SCI, 100000. Considering the vast amount
Of property at the mercy of hostile fleets
this sum dwindles in comparison. Certain
it is that this country should enter upon
the neglected field of harbor defense, and at
least provide the plant for making large
guns and torpedo defenses, and begin the
construction Of guns and gun carriages of
the most effective pattern, even if it leaves
the question of extensive earthworks and
steel turrets for future consideration.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The New York Tribune is busily engaged in re.
organizing President cleyeland's Cabinet. OF course
the Tribune's special correspondent al Washington
is in the confidence of the President. When the
President wants to inform the public Of what he
thinks and wishes be always sends for the New York
Jirybltneis Eneclal
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

TIE Paramount Park Association has established a
Mcclellan Memorial Fund, and has pledged 5000
on condition that al least $4,000 additional be
raised for the purpose OF erecting monument 10
the organizer and most beloved commander OF the
Army Of the Potomac.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

From all appearances it seems more likely
that the opulent Bell Telephone Company
has purchased a number ofnewspapers than
that the psnniless Pan-Electric has bought
Cabinet officers
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The argument that nominations should
be considered in secret session of the Senate
for the protection of the appointee from
frivolous charges is both unsound and cow
ardly. There is much more likelihood of
frivolous charges being made in secret ses-
sion than with open doors. Aud all the
world knows that, while such charges are
made in secret, they always leak out to
poison the mind of the public, and without
affording an opportunity for the injured in
dividual to say anything in his own behalf.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

EDUCATION at the National Capital should at least
keep pace with the improvement and adornment Of
the public thoroughfares 1t has now many miles
Of asphalt 10 travel before 1t catches up.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

THE Southern Maryland Railroad has been sod for
the third time. Al the Last sale $4,000 was the
highest bid, and the road was knocked down at that
price to Boston syndicate, who held 500 900 OF the
bonds OF the road, bought al eighty cents on the
do'iar
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

II the District Commissioners will secure from
Congress sufficient accommodations for our school
Children they will have less crime TO contend agains,
In the near future and more thrift and Industry "a
tax for street improvements
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

IF the banks refuse silver from depositors, the
United States can supply safe deposit for the saw
ings Of the poor in Postal Savings Banks, which will
be beyond the reach of the burglar or the confidence
man
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The amount Of tonnage through the Arthur
XIII in 1884 was 100000, valued at s4o,-
900, 600 and carried in $4,000 vessels. This
is the waterway the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road desires to obs,rnet with an antiqusted
drawbridRe.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

IN appointing Mr.. spoford secretary of the For
egn Affairs Committee MIR. Belmont has done well.
Mr.. sponord has the ability, culture, and experience
necessary for the place.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

TIE vote OF l6s to IS against recommittlng the
Bland resolution Of inquiry about the boarding OF
the silver dollar In the vaults Of the Treasury shows
that the silver men have control of the House "by
"large majority
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-02-07

The demands of the Senate in regard to
the Presidents reasons" for removals
from Office are new and more offensive as
sertion of the wrong doctrines of the Tenure
ofOfice act. The President has public sym
pathy in meeting these pretensions firmly
and determinedly. He represents the peo-
pie: the Millionaires' Club in the north wing
of the Capitol does not. This is very glar-
ing just now, from the fact that the Senate is
the last hold Of a party repeatedly in
minority in the lower House, and at least
twice in Presidential elections since the war.
No better time for resisting the would-be oil
garchy of the Senate could be selected, 80
far as interesting and rousing public senti-
ment is concerned. The Constitution pro-
yides that the President shall nominate
first and then "by and with the advice and
"consent of the Senate shall appoint"
Federal officers not otherwise provided for.
The attempt, by the way, to argue that
advice here means anything materially
different from consent" is as far
fetched as to argue that "by" means
something materially different from
with" II is simply old-fashioned
legal tautology. In the Tenure.of-ofice act
Congress virtually usurped the power OF
tacking an amendment to the Constitution,
and provided that the Senate must advise
and consent to rsmouals from Office, a subject
on which the original instrument is silent.
This assumption Of authority the Senate is
now seeking to extend to its logical outcome
of absurdity by making the Executive NOR
ally and legally accountable toits committees
for his exercise of the power of removal. Itis
asufficient answer TO say that the information
80 arrogantly demanded of him is withheld
in the exercise of his sound discretion in the
matter. II would be better If he would 20 a
step further, put the brand Of illegality ON
the Tenure of Office act, and cut short all
Senatorial inquisition into rsmopais from
Office by saying in effect, at ia none of your
"business. confne your attention TO the
nominations / send"