That he has any trace of sectionalism
about him is denied by the fact that he
has promoted his men here strictly
on merit, and of these promotions
saeb a number of them have beef west
ern and southern men as to caiise the
men from both sections to feel proud
of his recognition of their work.
That he would or has intentionally
discriminated against New Orleans in
anything seems rather improbable.
* * * * * * * * * * *
I am a canal employee in a subordi
nate position. I am giving you what
I believe to be cold facts. I have
nothing to gain from the incomid~
oficers of the commission by a defense
of Mr. Stevens, and, as I probably
will never see him after he leaves here,
nothing to gain from him. I only
write this because I take your paper,
am interested in the city of New Or
leans, and her people, and want their
good opinion for, the men who are
here, and who are trying conselen.
triou.y to daotheb duty.
Mr. Stevens has done this along
with the rest. The feeling among the
employees hba generally is that if he
feels he has good reason for going he
is probably right in going, so,' and we
will reluctantly cish him_ Gcil-speed,
with the full muse that .ye are losing
a fair, able and kind superior officer
-one whose chief charm to the men is
that he is essentially American in his
ways, and-neither pose as more nor
bslie,.bsel awgt lees than a mn.i
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CIVIL SERVICE EiAILRATIONS.
Opportunities Offered for Obtaining Em
ployment Under the Federal
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