The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-09-10
Our Washington Letter.
(FRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

Washington, p. c., August 2sth. 1856.
To-day has been exceedingly hct and
sultry. but the warm weather does not
stop politicians from talking, although it
,, does make them thirsty. Seated under a
large tree in front of an up tcwn hotel.
this evening, were party of gentlemen,
inclnding democratic Senator, an AK
member of Congress, and retired army
officer, "a welt-known claim agent and
several others Mr.. Blaine's recent spec
ches were discussed and pronounced
wanting in many respects as compared
with his previous public utterances. The
conversation finally turned upon the de-
mocratic conventions which arr bring
held daily in various parts Of the country.
The Senator was asked to explain why it
is that so many we!l-kaown democratic
congressman are being defeated for nom
count for it, unless il is that there are
more aspirants for Congressional honor
IN the field this year, than heretofore. In
some parts of the country certain people
believe that the longer mar remains in
Congress the more valuable he becomes
to his constituents. In many instances
this is corr ect. There are men who have
for years made their friends continuous
service III Congress goes hand-in- hand
with federal patronage. When 4 demo-
cratic President was elected these Cou-
gressmcn felt confident their experience
and long acquaintance with public affairs
would secure for them prompt and favor
able recognition nc the hands of the
present administration. They made nu-
mefous promises to their constituents
which they have not been able To fulfill. !
Those office seekers who have. not been TO |
Washington aud cooled their heels out
side the Presidents door cannot under !
stand why their Congressman has not
been mere successful in gathering up the
loaYes and fishes; hence they have been
determined 10 try n new deal, aud see
what the result will be. There are other
raasons for retiring the old YeteIans,
continued the Senator. There is Young
ind ambitious generation coming to the
Iront and they do not propose to be left
IN the background any longer. In many
districts u democratic
is eqniyeleat to an election.
several candidates will put in bids for
he nomination and before they are fully
lware Of it they are involved in general
ow among themselves, which finally le-
zones so bitter that acompromise has to
made on weaker OF less deserving man
ban eirhor of the leading aspirants
they carry their personal pre-
adicc SO far that u republican or an in-
dependent slips i'm and carries off the
'rize. There are cases where old and ;
rusty men have been forced to come out .
nd decline nomination to avoid re-
ec,ion in the nominating convention.
The announcement that Deputy Con-
roller. Thomas II. Benedict, OF Albany,
7. Y. has been appointed public printer
J sad disappointment to tie several
entlemcn whose names have been prom {
icntly mentioned III this connection. IL
generally supposen that such strong
ght was made hy the most prominent
the candidates for the place that the
compromised by not appoint
" any of them. The appointment is
of a surprise, rs the change
As not expected until after Tie Prezi-
cnt returned from his vacation nip. |
ublic Printer Benedict will not find !
uch to do in The way Of appointments 8
hen be takes charge. unless he removes |
right and left Mr.. Rounds,
that he was to be removed, {
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