Nebraska advertiser., 1868-02-06
our Washington Letter.
WAsHINeroN, January Is, Is

HAonlNOAOEl O0AANI ~ $500
EditOrs Advertiser: This city of corruption
great men, place hunters, and "fast" men and
women, as usual ct this season of the year, is full
to overaoving with people from all parts Of the
country. Nebraska is unusually well represented
DR.. Gross, Judge Briggs. Gen. Worthington, Col.
Taylor. and DR.. Peck, from Omaha McCann,
| Judge Mason, and Benn EFT, from Nebraska City ;
Col. Fnrnas and DR.. Mcpherson, from Brownville ;
Major Daily, from Peru Judge Dundy and holt,
from Falls City, and many others, whose names l
do not Just now remember.
The Nebraska Jadgeship ii just now a prominent
topic, especially among the "Nebraska Delega-
tion." You are aware that it was some time ago
considered a "foregons conclusion" that Judge
Lake, Of Omaha, was the man. The matter, how
ever, "hangs FIRE, and Judge Mason, who is con
the ground" is making a vigorous fight, and has
many friends enlisted in his behalf. So "you can't
always tell which way you bet, and rot always
then" This CUES ton viii, however, be decided in
a few days.
Major 1afo, your excellent Representative in
the House, has reaches here and takenhisseat. It
affords me pleasure to announce that his health is
greatly improved, and that he at once enters upon
the laborious duties of his position. Senators Tip
ton and Thaycr ale always to be found In their
seats during session hours, or responding to the
calls Of their numerous friends. Two more labor
ions and attentive Senators arc not to be found.
Speaking Of our Representatives il Congress, re-
minds ne OF complaints often heard that Senator
SO-and-sO does lot answer promptly letters ad-
dressed by his constituents. Could ycu see the
I faro I,fgIrTvo & Iotfare oDo,oJ - -. - - -. r.
your own delegation, Jon would not wonder they
fai led to answer as promptly as desired. This fea-
ture IN the "Ife and duties" Of a Congressman is
a "fesrful BORE
Senator DOolittle "spruug" the reconstruction.
question the other day rather unexpect div. 1t
was suppO ed that the Maryland Senator question
would have been disposed Of before any other i'm
pOrtant business vas presented. But Mr.. DooIittle
seemed impatient, and "opcned up" His speech
was the usual and stezeOtype& rehash of C5nssrra-,
tive argument. &c was followed by Senator Nor
ton, Of Indiana, in what is pronounced here by all
who heard Vim, the ablest effort Of his life. It
was, Of course, known the day before, that Mr..
Morton would reply to Mr.. Doolittle. At an early
hour the galleries were crowded-flIcd so that no
more could be admitted. After the usual form of
opening, duties Of Chaplain and reading of Jour
nAl, Mr.. Morton, being entitled to the floor, pro-
eeedod to address the Senate. The health of the
Senator, you are aware is poor. He was so feeble
yesterday that in making his speech he asked ami
obtained permission to remain seated. l will not
attempt to give you his tremendous refutation Of
Democratic falsehOcds and Misrepresentation, or
his Ov overwhelming vindieation Of the great Union
Congress. Suffice it to say, Gov. Morton's speech
surprised even his most sanguino admirers, AM re-
minded US Of the times when Clay ana Webster
spoke to eager and npplauding galleries. Gov.
Morton was followed By Senator Nyo, of Nevada.
whose style is different, but equally fervid and pa
tfiotic. He proceeded to examine the record Of
Senator DoOlittle, and to expose to contempt the
sdious history Of eopperheads ind rebols, COW
struggling for place and power. he would have
kept the Senators and galleries in a constant roar
Of laughter and cheers, had tLey not been checked
BY the presiding efieer. There need BE-. no fear
that the majority in Congress will "back down"
from any position taken upon the great PRINCIPLES
involved in present issues. On the contrary, there
is every Indication of renewed Republican vitality
and vigor.
Last night Professor Agassis delivered one OF
his famous scientific lectures The Suecession. Of
Organized Beings in Geological Times for the
benefit Of the Young Mems Christian Association.
1t WIS a huu cncrt, ard worthy this learned and
distinguished sarun. The house was crowded
with a brilliant audience Of distinguished men of
science and education.
"All is quiet" at tie War OGice. No inter.
course yet between Mr.. Stanton and tho Prisiaea.