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Washington contrasts beggars who wave held high official positions
Special correspondence from Wassroctos on February 11 describes Washington as a place where ex-congressmen, ex-judges, and once-prominent figures drift into poverty while former colleagues rise. The piece cites cases of ex-members in government offices, police service, and clerical posts, illustrating the financial and social volatility of political life. It highlights Morse, Farwell, Gear, and others as examples of how politics shapes fortunes and misfortunes in the capital.
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Congressional
Rising Sun
Morse
Wassroctos
Capitol
Washington
Rotunda
Westowan
Hin
Senate
Iowa
Conkling
Chase
State Department
Seward
Henry O'Connor
Allison
Senator Allison
Joan
Dubuque
Friess
Rom Jvant
Clarkson
Jones
Nator Spencer
Alabama
Adams
Hine
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Te Moore
Secretary of War
Congress
Judge Peters
Kansas
Ben Butterworth
Ohio
Donliver
Gear
Burlington
Representative Morse
Massachusetts
Lowdermilk
Rising Sun” Statesman
Tuff
Senator Farwell
Ilinois
Chicago
Farwell
John V
Treasury Department
William Windom
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Badlek
Canality
Robert Unavex