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buy the lines nom his company at their own vaua-

ceive more fr the actual services per-
formed In transmitting press despatches than
they do for private messages, and three times
as much as the government would receive If
they charged for the same number OF words at the
rate proposed the bill for private kilograms. The
Postmaster General Ia authorized, however, in case
the bill passes to greatly reduce the rates on press
dispatches from those for private kilograms, ana
the newspapers Of the country would probably pay
onesixth OF their present charges for their news
The statement that government telegraph would
become an engine OF political power Is next refuted
by the single argument that II would require all the
competent telegraphcrs in the country to work the
SYSTEM regardless OF their political opinions and
that the bill provides for regular promotions on ac-
count OF merit and allows no removal for political
reasons. On the contrary, 1t IL shown
that the condition OF the postal service
would be greatly aDelioraed by the CON-
\ binaton Of the two systems, under which
Post once employees would require some other
qualifications than political influence. 1t Is further
claimed that the work of both services could be done
more cheaply and efficiently ami the employees Of
both be better paid than at present. Since the
mittee began their labors the chairman General
Washburn, has been constantly receipt Of letters
from prominent parties all over the country, en-
dOrsng his project and expressing the hope that the
proposed system of government telegraph will be es-
tablished. As already ordered by the House, action
upon the bill will be postponed until next session.
The Kentucky Contested Election Cause.-The
Democratic Member to Rctnin His Sent.
The House to-day in the contested election OF
Barnes vs. Adams from the Eighth Kentucky dis
trict, made decision which Will have an important
effect as precedent upon elections hereafter the
Southern States Adams is democrat and the sit
ting member. Barnes, the contestant, Is republi
can, and claimed that Adams was illegally elected
because the Judges OF Elections were x-rebes and
received the votes Of ex-rebels. There was no
charge OF fraud In the conduct Of the election and
| the question rested SIMPLY the qualification of
the judges. The House sustained Mr.. Adams right
TO the seat by very large vote, the democrats
voting with the republicans. 1t was held
that the exercise OF the duties of Judge
OF Election, provided the election was
fairly conducted, did not nvalidae the votes OF citi-
zens cast for either candidate. As consolation to
the defeated republican the House voted him S. 900
for his trouble In contesting the seat. This was
brought about in the following manner-On Satur-
day, when the resolution giving the seat to Mr..
Adams was reported by the committee the amount
to be paid Mr.. Barnes was left plank. To-day, as
soon as the previous question was seconded, the
members OF the Committee Elections who had the
matter in charge, moved insert $1,000 TO I'LL up
the blank. The democrats were not on the alert
iuoeeu, were INC Otner members OF the House,
and the Speaker declared that there were no objec-
tions Points Of order were afterwards raised but
the previous question was operating and 1t was too
late.
The Asiatic Cable-A New Combination.
1t Is said that Mr.. Caesar Moreno, the famous
Asiattc traveller is to be invited to join his fortunes
with those or Cyrus Field In the Chinese cable enter
prise. Mr.. Moreno, from his vast experience in
Eastern matters, would be decided acquisition TO
Mr., Field.
The Currency Bill.
The conference committee on the Currency bill
had session To-day but did not come to any agree
ment They Will have another meeting tomorrow.
From what took place to-day 1t is inferred that no
agreement will be reached, at least than that
viii be anticipated by the two houses.
The Southern Pacific Railroad Bill.
The Committee on the Pacific Railroad OF the
House, at their meeting to-day agreed to amend the
Senate Southern Pacific Railroad bill by striking out
all that relates to branch roads, This restores the
original bill as first introduced, before the compro
mise between the Kellogg and Fremont factions.
The Arctic Expedition Appropriation.
The conference committee on the joint resolution
appropriating hundred thousand dollars to aid in
an Arctic expedition, met to-day and after much
discussion agreed to report in favor of $50, 900.
A Democratic Organ at the Capital.
The democrats in Congress and elsewhere are max
ing preparations for starting party newspaper In
Washington the first number to be issued on the 1st
Of September. A large amount OF capital has been
contributed. James E. Harvey ex-Minister to Portu-
gal, is reported as one of the editors.
The Assailant of COngressusn Porter
Pat Woods the Richmond policeman, who as
saulted Representative Porter is still In the custody
Of the Sergeantat-Ams awaiting action on the
recommendation OF the Committee or the Judiciary
that he be confined three months In jail. Woods Is
allowed full liberty Of the basement OF the Capitol
but Is always in charge Of policeman. He lodges
in the room heretofore especially fitted up for and
occupied by Woolley, the recusant witness In the
Johnson Impeachment case.
The Senate Not Ready to Adjourn.
Some Of the Senators are DESTROYS OF extending for
at least ten days the time fixed for adjournment
Of Congress-the 10th inst.-beng apprehensive that
the necessary public business cannot be transacted
by that time; but the House would not consent to
such an extension members who have expressed
their views upon the subject believing that with
less talking in the Senate there would be difficulty
in adjourning at the time already pamed.
The Army Bill.
Senator Wilson has repeated to several inaulrers
that he will call up the report OF the committee
OF conference on the Army BILL about which there is
much interest In army quarters, especially with
those whose pay is materially affected by its pro-
visions.
Personal.
Chief Justice Chase has accepted the invitation of
prominent personal and political friends to visit
Gettysburg Springs early in August, where be Will
probably remain several weeks.
Vice PRESIDENT C0lfax, who left Washington last
Thursday night a visit to Ohio and PENN yvania,
has returned to this city.
F0RTY-FIRST CONGRESS.