The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-26
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WASHINGTON, February Is, 1869.
THE RoLL-CALL OF THE NEXT HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. MCPHERSON, Clerk of the House Of
Representatives, has made a roll-can for
the 4th Of March. After excluding repre-
sentatives from Georgia and Louisiana,
and several names whose seats are con-
tested, the number foots up 1877 Radicals
and 81 Democrats, thus giving the Repub-
lcans more than two-thirds. The Demo-
Gratis claim II members.
THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
ADJOURN SINE DIE.
The Ways and Means Committee, by
vote Of four to four, indefinitely postponed
the warehousing bill, and the committee
adjourned sine die. They found it would
be lost time to prepare further legislation
for the present Congress.
THE SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES,
CONFER TOGETHER.
The southern representatives had con-
ference to-day. All the States were repre-
aented. The affairs of the South were
generally discussed, and it was decided to
draw up document to present to General
Grant setting forth the condition of things,
and also suggesting that the South have q
member of the Cabinet. If General Grant
accedes to the question, another meeting
will be called, and name be selected to
be presented to General Grant.
CONVERSATIONS WITH GENERAL
GRANT RELATIVE TO HIS CABINET.
We have to-day several new items about
the future Cabinet. Of these there is very
little that can be relied upon, but it is well
authenticated that Alexander Mcclure, of
Pennsylvania, called upon General Grant
this morning, and after inquiry if it is true
that Pennsylvania is to have member of
the Cabinet, and receiving an affirmative
answer, he inquired if Governor Cur
tain is the man. General Grant very
promptly said, "No; he is not" Mr..
Mcclure then informed General Grant
that the Republican party would not be
satisfied with the nomination of any but
prominent Radical who had been identified
with the party. Such man as George II.
Stewart would not answer. General Grant
replied by saying, " would like to know
what loyal man can object to Mr.. Stewart,
or where there can be found better or
more worthy man."
4 party of New Workers. also made an
effort to draw from General Grant the
name OF the intended Cabinet officer to
come from New York, but he merely re-
piled that the nominee would be satisfac-
tory, no doubt.
Senator Wilson also had come talk with
the President elect about the composition Of
the Cabinet. Referring to the rumor that
he wanted or expected an appointment,
Senator Wilson said he neither wanted nor
would he accept a position if rendered him,
but he would cordially commend to him the
names of Sumner and Boutwell,. Either of
these gentlemen would be al honor to the
new administration, and the people of Mas
sachusetts would be we'll pleased should
either Of them be selected.
| GENERAL LEE MAKES APPLICATION
FOR ARTICLES TAKEN FROM THE
ARLINGTON HOUSE BY FEDERAL
TROOPS-HE GETS THEM.
General Robert E. Lee made application
few days ago, through gentleman in this
city, to the Secretary Of the Interior for a
number of articles once the property OF
George Washington which were taken from
the Arlington House General Lees estate
before the wary when that place fell into
the possession of the Federal army. The
articles were pieces of household furni-
ture, clothing, dishes, and papers, which
formerly belonged to General Washington,
Secretary Browning has decided to grant
the request, and on order has been given
to turn the articles over to the person
dcputed By General Lee to receive them.
GENERAL GRANT.
Tho rush Of visitors at army hcadquar-
tiers this morning was not SO great as du-
ring the former part Of the week. A large
portion of those who called to-day were
ladies. The Vice-Prcsident elect and some
senators had interviews with General
Grant.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
At the White House the crowd was over
whclming. The ante-room and halls were
filled from an early hour this morning
The President has done little else than
give audience to his visitors.
WALLACE.