The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-05-20
NATIONAL CAPITAL

Over 200 New York State editors are at
Washington on an excursion. Senator War
her Miller, who is candidate for reelection
next winter, has given them reception.
Editor Wadsworth, of the Lawrence Mass.)
Eagle, is here as candidate for the postofllce
in that place.
The collector of customs at New York has
been authorized to allow the damage as es
tmated by the appraiser on the merchandise
imported per Egyptian Monarch on the 4th
of March last, which was damaged or de-
stroyed by fire at Jersey City, Marcus, when
the deck of the steamship was destroyed.
Gen. RoJecrans has sent to the Senate COM
mittee on finance an answer to the charge
that he was connected with alleged land
frauds in California. He does not deny tho
transaction, but says he did nothing which
was not according to the advice Of his law
yers, and that his action has been sustained
by the courts.
The acting secretary of the treasury has in
structed collectors and surveyors of customs
to make prompt payment Of necessary Incl
dental expenses.
Hon. John D. Long has left Washington for
Massachusetts, to be married
Secretary Manning continues to improve
slowly. He drives out every fair day.
The date of tie marriage of President
Cleveland to Miss Folsom is fixed at June II,
although circumstances will make necessary
apSs tponement of n few days. 1t will take
place in Buffalo, n. Y.
Maj. William A. Marco has been relieved
from command of the Augusta, Ga, arsenal
and ordered to the Springfield arsenal
The kirmess dances recently given at the
largest theatre in town wore grand success.
All the boxes and seats--the lowest prices
being Severe filed. Everybody was
there, from the President down through
the diplomatic corps members of the Cabi-
net, army and navy and a sprinkling of con-
grcSslnen, and pretty much all the fashion
able folk.
The resignation of Third As istant Post
ma terGcneraf Hazen has been in the hands
of the President since last .ummer. 1t is Il l.
derstool that it is now about to be accepted
The connection of Hazen wi h the envelope
contracts which Postmaster General Ores
ham amulet is said to he the cause of
llaZen's removal
The members of the special committee
which the house OF representatives ,ent out
West to investigate the strikes of labor tr,u-
bles on the railroads have returned to Wasl.-
ington.
Speaker Carlisle is quoted as saying that it
Is possible for Congress to adjourn by the
18th of June. The prevailing opinion, how :
ever, is that Congress will not get away
before August.
Tho exports of beef and pork products dur
Ing the six months ended April 80, 1856, were
s37, $50, 1871; for the six months ended April
30. 1885,. S41, 40, 1873 Exports of GARY pro-
ducts for the IL months ended April 30, 1856,
slO,2sl, lS5; for tie IL months ended April
30, 1885, sl4,6S6,0l9
Mr.. Horace A. Whitney. cashier, will be
ting a'sisant treasurer during the absence
of Mr.. Whelpley, who is in bad health.
Ex-Congressman Jlmes II. Hopkins o.
Pittsburg is the latest candidate for the 10
81 ton of assistant secre airy of the interior
made vacant by the retir ment of Mr.. jerks
His friends think he has chance of success
The House special committee to invcstigat,
the strike on the Gould system Of railroad
has returned. The committee had n splendi'
time, its members say, and collected a lnrg
quantity of information about tho recen
strike.
The news received at the war department
from Arizona is TO the effect that Genera
Miles is showing great efficiency in his effort
to protect that country against the blood
thirsty Apaches, who are still committing
murders over large extent Of territory. Hi
orders to his troops are characterized b.
originality, and are praised at the depart
ment on that account
The national house OF representatives ha
pa sed the bill TO establish sub-treasury |
Louisville, KY, and taken action on resoll
tons in memory of the late Michael Hahr
representative from Louisiana
1t is said TO be practically assured fac
that Roman Catholic university Is to be q
tablished in Washington.