Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-02-26
From our regular Correspondent. !
Washington Letter.

deepest grief for these two men-men
whose like we shall not soon see again =
men whose careers have shed immortal
lustre upon America; whose glory will fll
inches high up in the worlds temple Of
fame. and whose brave exploits will live
as long as brave deeds hy brave men are
revered hy men and women.
But to Washington these men were more
than this. They were both our loved. per
each of us had lost member of our own
family. Aside from the parts acted by
these two Americans in the great tragedy
of '6l'63. both of these men possessed
traits that endeared them to all who knew
them. They were both Americans TO the
heart. Only few short months ago Ad-
miral Porter said 10 me: America is big
enough, strong enough and rich enough
to build around itself a wall a thousand
feet high and live independent of the rest
of the world without detriment to itself"
Admiral Porter will be buried to-mor-
row at Arlington cemetery, in spot Sc
lected by himself, not two years ago, in
close proximity to the last resting place
Of gallant Phil Sheridan. whose warm
friend he was. The President has issued
an order closing all Of the Government de-
partments on the day of the funeral, and
Congress will also adjourn. The funeral
cortege will consist of all the marines here
tillervmen from Fort Meyer and Washing
ton barracks the local G.. A. X Posts !;
The entire District of Columbia National
Guard and naval G. A. r. post from
Philadelphia of which the dead Admiral
was member All of the naval officers
in this city will attend in full uniform.
The pail bearers are To be Vice President
Morton, Maj Gen. Schoheld, Rear Admiral
Stevens, Rear Admiral Almy. Rear Adml-
raj Rodgers. Rear Admiral Jewett, Rear
Admiral Howell, Rear Admiral Crosby
Senator Hawley, Senator Henderson, Sen
ator Mcpherson, Representative Boutelle
and Gov. Pattson, of Pennsylvania.
Such commotion is seldom created in
the political world, As represented here.
as that caused by Mr.. Cleveland's letter
against the Vest free coinage bill now
pending in the House. 1t has greatly an
gered very large majority of the demo-
Gratis in Congress and they will never for
~, fnr IL h,t all .h ha
they are not likely TO bolt the ticket sh .ud
that gentleman be nominated next year.
1t has also destroyed the little chance that
the free coinage bill had of getting
through the house at this session, and
some very shrewd politicians are predict
ing that the democrats will not help the
Farmers Alliance to pass it at the next
session. And what makes this prediction
seem probable is the fact that the very
democrats who were a week ago secretly
scheIning to force an extra session of Con-
gress are now extremely anxious to avoid
one, all on account of this letter from
boss Cleveland; they hope for clearer po-
litical skies by next DeceTber
The President does not think that there
arrangements for a trip lasting about four
weeks to the Pacific coast in the spring.
Representative Morrow, of California,
has introduced new silver bill which pro-
vides tor the free coinage of American
silver only. This bill was Introduces at
the request of Mr.. Francis NewlandS, of
Nevada, who is understood to represent
the mining interests, which hope to get
the bill adopted as compromise.
Although the House is working on the
regular appropriation bills, the silver
question and Mr.. Clevelands letter have
been several times referred to in remarks
on the floor, and Representative Grosve-
nor, of Ohio, inserted the letter in the
Record as part of a few remarks, as he
laughingly said to put it where it could be
franked by members of Congress in the
next campaign, as it is certain to be in
large quantities.
Short but sharp debates have occurred
Indian appropriation. but no harm beyond
a little bad blood followed.
The Senate has passed a resolution au-
| thorizing the select committee on our re-
lations with Canada to continue its inves-
legations during the congressional recess.
Senator Hoar, chairman of the committee,
says he has almost completed report of
the work of the committee.
The copyright bill has been so amended
| by the Senate that its friends hardly know
whether they want it to become law or
not. Its chances are mighty slim any
way.
| Commissioner Raum has issued a circu-
lar letter to pension attorneys warning
them against making false statements in
their circulars soliciting business. and
calling their attention to the law requiring
all circulars to be approved by the interior
department before being sent out.