Year: 1867




Croakers and prophets Of evil surrnis-
ings exist in all communities, and what
wonder therefore that people Of this genus
infest this goodly cityf There are those,
for instance, who are always accustomed,
when Congress adjourns, to predict hard
times. falling off Of business, and who
fold their arms and say that nothing car
be done; Washington must consent 10
remain in condition Of inactivity during
the recess The acceptance Of such q
view Of the inevitable condition Of things
here contributes in no inconsiderahle de-
gree to produce it. We have always OBJ
served that an industrious man who will
work and make the most he can Of his op.
portunities Is bound to succeed, and TO be
blessed with prosperity in some degree
commensurate with his energy and activity.
"The laborer is worthy Of his hire" and
the man who will work and make the most
he can OF the advantages within his reach,
is certain to win success. What is true Of
an individual is true Of men in the aggre.
gate and Of communities Of men.


Washington is not dependent exclusive
ly upon Congress, SO that it must, as somt
say, wilt when recess comes. Let US dis
miss all fears Of stagnation in business
and address ourselves to the work Of build
ing up and strengthening all the depart
ments of industry and productive labor
Let us show that we merit success, ant
we shall win it. A superficial glance a
what is now going on here, will convince
the most unbelieving among us that vi
may soon become selEreliant people, ant
not only maintain our present status with
out any diminution, but make still create
attainments in all that goes to make I
prosperous and rich people.


Let us look for single moment at tn
improvements now being carried forward
and also to some projected and soon 70 b
undertaken. There are some six or sevel
new churches in process Of construction
and here is q demand for material and ais
for labor, which aids in the furnishing Q
bread to the poor man and his children
and gives capital to the mechanic and tn
merchant. Then, when we look to tn
projected improvements in respect to ou
hotels, we find works began which prom
ises fair return TO the productive indu
try Of our people. A company chartere
by Congress has purchased the site Of Ii
Old Capitol Prison, and the plan is
erect magnificent hotel upon that elig
BILE square. Mr.. SENEs, Of the Seato
House, is intending to enlarge his alread
commodious house, so that when his pla
is carried out, he will have one Of tb
finest hotel buildings in the country. Th
Kirkwood and Clarendon Hotels are III
dergoing thorough repairs, and are to !
refurnished and will soon be open for u
reception Of guests. So much for Of
churches and hotels; and besides the
works, already in progress, or soon to
commenced, quite q number Of priva
dwellings and stores are going up.


A plan is now on foot to purchase Il
site formerly occupied by the Centr
House, on the corner Of Sixth street, I
gether with several adjoining lots, exten
ing west to the store Of GEORGE PAREE
Esq, and to erect on this fine and ccntr
location splendid building.


With such list of improvements no
on the tapiS, and with a resident popul
tion of at least l25,0OO souls, who rnu
labor and must be fed, all Of whom mtt
hare the necessaries Of life, and many


whom will have the luxuries, why shoul
Washington wiltS Let us dismiss oil SUI
ideas, and address ourselves each to h
vocation, and we are bound to prosper.