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WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Jan. 6, le5S.
The Senate in secret session discussed the nom-
nation of Sedgwick without reaching any concu-
sion. The matter excites great interest among the
Senators. and seems likely to lead to important
political results.
Tn the House Mr.. Sckles made u very good
sp@ech against fllibusterhg, indicating Com.
PauldpS, replying with much tact and ability TO
the fallacies of the Southern Democrats Ills
sre.eh Mas well delivered, aud attracted much
attention.
Mr.. Haskin of New-York took similar ground.
Mr.. Glmer Of North Carons denounced fllibus-
terine Nth much force, and warmly defended CON-
Psuding. and attacked the Democratic party with
spirit and success His speech was very effective,
and made sensation.
Mr. Eli Thayer has the floor, and Will speak
sganst fillibustersm tomorrow.
There was An Odd Fellows leyee this evening,
at which Mr.. Colfax of Indiana delivered an elo-
quent address before large assembly OF ladies and
gentlemen. Nr. Billlnghurst his cousin, also made
a speech.
Fes.s .fno,her Corre,psndent.
WAsHINGrOS, "Wednesday, Jan. b, lcJc
The Senate to. day had most exciting discussion
Of over three hours on the nomination OF MI.
Sedgwich. 1t was by far the richest debate of the
session. Mr.. Crittenden I'D of with moderate
speech, deprecating the grounds of Mr.. Mckeons
removal, il being shown that he was faithful
officer, and mad only exercised the right OF every
citizen in a municipal election.
Mr. Clark and Mr.. Foster made considerable I'M
preston BY their earnest and able exposition OF the
tendency of such abuses of Executiv" powell
MI Dougras reviewed the case as one IN which
the Senate clearly ought to nterpose to assert its
own right as branch of the appointing power and
to yndicate its dignity in preventing gross wrong.
Mr. Bayard defended the President, maintaining
that be had the whole power of removal and the
Senate could only inquire INFO the competency aud
character of the nominee.
Mr. Slidell supported this view, alleging that no
objection was taken TO tho exercise of Independent
opinion by Mr. McKeon, but he had implicated the
Administration.
Mr. Davis made most significant speech, en-
phatically denOuncng the reasons assigned for the
removal, but ntmating that they were not cOmpe
tent for the Senate to predicate the rejection of Mr..
Sedgwick upon.
Mr. BrOderick held that the power belonged to
them to investigate all considerations involved and
decide accordingly.
Mr. Pugh spoke forcbly against the eOnfrma-
ton, and others On the Administration side an
swered.
Ia the course of the debate, proof was exhibited
that though Mr.. Sedgwick had headed the Texas
Circular, he still sustained Mr.. Folks nomination
and 1.-The regular party discipline by speeches and other
efforts. As one assigned cause Of the removal Of
Mr.. McKeOn was his opposition to party nomna-
ton, copy of the Indictment against Fernando
Wood was furnished, to show his character. The
letter from Mr.. McKeon and Lis speech were pro-
duced to prove that the charge OF involving the
Presidents sanction to his opposition are IN
founded. On all sides it was conceded that if the
discussion had occurred publicly it must have seri
ousy damaged the Administration.
1t is believed that the removal Of Mr.. McKeOn
was intended as warning to officials Of the pen
atty of separating from the Presidents Indicated
policy.
Mr. Toombs was silent spectator. Mr.. Stuart
will support Mr.. Sedgwck. Messrs. Pugh, Doug
las Broderick and Pearee are the Oaly Democrats
thus fsr who have demonstrated adversely. Adding
them 10 the twenty FIVE Republican and American
Opposition, the result is extremely doubtful. The
debate will be resumed tomorrow, and with On
effort toremOve the injunction of secrecy and open
the doors, ss the question is one of large public
interest.
Mr. Bright has hurried to Indiana under the APP
prehension that the Democratic Convention there
was about to indorse Mr.. Douglass course, and in
the hope of arresting it.
Mr. Badger Of North Carolina, who voted for the
Nebraska bill, openly denounces the LecomptOn
Dougks for indicating the principle that he and
the Southern Senators asserted IN a.
Alr. Sichlcss speech against the falbusterr made
q favorable impression on the House.
To .he Associated PFs,-.
W.sHISGToN Wednesday, Jan. D. 1888.
The Senate in Executive 81 3sion to-day, en-
yaret nearly three hours in discussing matters con-
nected with the nomination Of Mr.. Sedgwlck q
Distret-Attorney of New York IN place of John
McKeon. While it j. probable that the former will
be confirmed, rome of those who intend voting IN
thf affirmative will deine their position, beiey hng
that the President has the right or power to change
,hf officer bat not justify1ng hr removal for the
-ons alleged.
The nomination of Mr. Clifford TO fll the vacancy
in the Supreme COsrt is still pending in the Senate
The debate in the House, to-day. covering a de-
feu,e Of Commodore Padding strengthens the belief
that that officer will not be recalled
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