New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-29
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.
RECALLING THE DEATH OF GARFIELD.
COLONEL MosBYs LITTER PROM GsAST-soME
STORIES ABorT AN ENGLIsHMAS

STORIES AB0VT AN ENGLfsHMAN.
rsox THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE tribune.
WASHINGTON. Nov. PA Washington friend of THE
TRIBUNE has rcsuscated interesting relic Of the
element prevailing at the Capital at the time
Of President Garfelds death. When II be-
came apparent that President Garhed's death
was but question OF few hours, an admirer
and stanch follower Of the late ex-Presdent con-
suited with friend then Treasury clerk to the best
that could be adopted protect the life Of General
Arthur who not TO know that he was 10 be
surrounded by faithful guardians Besides. he not
10 consider himself under any moral obligations to his
seconstitued protectors who we're 10 resort to every
possible expedent and preteDce to be within reach OF
him wherever he should go. OF course. this was only
possible If some person of high social or political
standing could be prevailed upon to assist In the PLAN
Both enthusiastic and energetic and they soon
succeeded in securing the verbal consent Of several prom
nent officials in the Treasury the Interior Department
and others The Treasury clerk. however, in a spirit OF
mistaken zeal and without the knowledge OF his confeder
constituted himself the secretary" Of organiza
ton which he styled the National Minute Men OF Amer
ica," and such had the following pompOus circular
printed in the dead of the night and distributed broadcast
Washington the next day:
THE PRESIDENT IS DEAD.
LONG LIVE THE NaroSl
WASHINGTON. d. c., September 10. 1881
FELIow-CfrIzENs: In the name of the headless
trunk Of the Republic you are called upon to
n.
ans. in order 10 shield and guard. until Congress pro
des, the and only life that stands at this hour under
il that peace be the ashes OF him canonized in
the hearts of his counrymen and that his sacred dust
shall not be scattered to the four winds by factions or
revolution.
God regns. and the Government at Washington still
Address Secretary National Minute Men of America.
2Osl2 1hirteenthst.. 5. ".
The object OF the scheme being defeated by
this untinely and preposterous circular, the
lied as
had been organized It may be said however in jus
tce to the originator Of the plan that 1t had at least the
good effect of putting those the immediate surround
ings OF the newyinstaed President upon their guard
until the excitement had largely subsidized and the army
of cranks which always nest Washington had been con-
siderably reduced by vigorous police measures. The
projectors asked obtained any recognition from
President Arthur, and among their friends the subject
afterward became a prolific source OF good-natured
jokes and tauns The Treasury clerk has been permitted
by the present Administration to apply his talents In
crcmscrbed atmosphere than that disastrous to
offensive partsans." while his friend has completely
lost his identity the thousands Of Government EN-
plOyes.
Another incident Of those roublous times is recalled
through the filing in the courts here the other day OF
bill ia equity against william Jones, better known as
Bill Jones. the Avenger by Catherine, his wife, pray
ing for a separation. Bill" Jones, it will be remem
bered. the who hred through the prison van at
Charles j. when the latter beng conveyed
back jail from the house the time his trial was
charge OF assault since then he has become utterly
worthless, ana tor eish years # the statements OF his
wife are 10 be credited has been drunkaId ana has
treated her with extreme cruelty Indeed by means OF
threats be has for the last three years forced from her
large sums OF money Which were spent by nm III floos
living and debauchery.
Strange stories affecting q young Enylishman of
FAM and considerable means. who carried away
one of wash nsOn's leading bellies his wife last
winter, have been current here OF late. The young
ady was zen ariably pretty, AMI one OF the most
opular leaders IN society. She was fine singer,
md at many charitable entertainments and private |
theatrcsls figured leading roles. Her father was
i lie Army officer. guarded her with jealous care
and 70 have haG some reason for DONG so. Tor
he was always surrounded by large circle Of AL |
mrers. While hot Maynard, she appears 10 have |
been. say the least nnprudent in her conduct. An
Iade at of the leading resorts Of the
south narrowly esaped involving her name in "A |
very uni leasant scandal Ii under such clrcum-
stances thst the young EagIishman already men
toned made heI acquaintance. His name. fortune.
Anu idrt IS oaptvated the girl Before many weeks
nsd e.apsed uLey became engaged. 1t was then the |
ight of the The gIr, dropped her former |
admirers, and seemed to live only for him. He at
hr,t appeared return her affection with equal aror
but by degrees 1t noticed that his attachment " |
her became less marked and tkat his visits TO the
louise OF his 1ancee from being at first made daily,
he, J. IS frequent with every week, and then al |
NOS ceased altogether. Spring had come by this /
eny 10 chatter ABOUT. 1t began to whisper strange
things about tie young par. ana before announcer week
bad pa~-ed-there are always KIND friends who VIII |
car such tale=-these had reached the father
Df the young Lady. 1t noary DrOLe his heart
but beng praC teal turn OF mind he Wa equal 70
the occasion. -,
Putting pistol in his coat pocket be narchedto the
Riggs House, where the young man was staying
Veel I tel the re-t7 The Englishman found the |
argument adopted by the Infatuated and disappointed
,aIrnt unansNe cradle. He packed his trunks ana |
together with the old man repaired to the home OF
ne latter Less than twenty four hours afterWard
uxita wedding
tself took place a week later But until that time
he cautious father lost sight Of the slippery
Young EnglishMan nor. Indeed. did the latter ST. |
outside the house without the father OF his bride
eng at his side-and this Is what has recently come
10 light and which sets Washington society gunaw-
ng in these day- of dullncss. Names Tor obvious
reasons. omitted.
Colonel John 5. Mosby. Of guerilla fame has been In
own for the last few DAYS engaged in settling ms ac-
counts with the Government Consul 10 Hong Kong
Boston shortly TO deliver. IN accordance
with an Invitation Of the Grand Army OF the Republic or
,anizafion Of city, his lecture btuarts Cavalry
e saws he has made his home in Francsco and Will
efurn there He the proud OF what be can
ders the last letter written by General Grant III
vas dictated the day before General Grant died and wa
addressed Governor Stanford asking his influence 10
secure Colonel Mosby position in California which
would help him to enter the practice OF law The letter
ecred Colonel MOsby the appointment counsel for the
southern Pacific Railroad which he still holds General
rant il said TO have considered Colonel Mosby OF the
,es officers the Southern side during the while
oonel Mosby expresses himself nowadays In terms OF
arm love aud esteem for his former antagonist