The great "Negro University Swindle" became the one absorbing topic of conversation throughout the Union.

Individuals denounced it, journals denounced it, public meetings denounced it, the pictorial papers caricatured its friends, the whole nation seemed to be growing frantic over it.

Meantime the Washington correspondents were sending such telegrams as these abroad in the land; Under date of-- SATURDAY.

"Congressmen Jex and Fluke are wavering; it is believed they will desert the execrable bill." MONDAY.

"Jex and Fluke have deserted!" THURSDAY.