The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-21

of Senator Harlan are freely canvassed.
The opinion is very generally expressed
that Senator Harlan is not only O states
man Of long experience, but of unimpeach-
able integrity. Ex-Representatives Wilson
and Allison arc also excellent men, but it
will take either Of them some years of
Senatorial service before they could COM
mand the influence of the present incum-
bent. A close observer will come to the
conclusion that so far as the sympathy and
good of the administration may go, unac-
companied by unfriendly acts towards
either Wilson or Allison, they are exerted
towards Harlan's reelection. {.
A bill was introduced yesterday extend
ing the Capitol Park grounds to b street,
north and south from the present ground,
east to First street. This extension has
been long since decided upon as a necessity,
and should be carried out without further
delay. yre a ~
Secretary Robson will next month mar
ry Mrs. Anlick, widow OF the late Commo-
dore Anlick.
RAILROAD PURCHASE.
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad COM
pany have purchased the Richmond, Poto-
mac and Fredericksburg road. This, it is
thought, will prevent the guarantee of $751;
600 per mile for the superstructure of the
Potomac and Piedmont road, for which a
subscription of 5000 900 was authorized by
vote of this District. 1t is difficult to
see why this obligation should be affected
by the transfer, but il it is intended as a
feeder for the Baltimore and Ohio road, the
Potomac and Piedmont will, probably, be
wiped out, as these large corporations
when they get power seldom fail to use it,
law or no law.
All the Democrats in the Senate last
evening, excepting Blair, voted to arm the
standing Committee on Investigation and
Retrenchment with power to send for per-
sons and papers, and to report at any time
by bill or otherwise. 1t is possible that
they may get investigation enough before
the end Of the session.
CIVIL SERVICE.
The report OF the Commission has been
completed and is now in the hands of the
printer. The Commission made a call on
the President yesterday and submitted
their report to him. Various rumors as to
its contents are in circulation, but it is bet
ter to wait till it appears before comment
ing on it.
IMPEACHMENT.
Yesterday in the South Carolina House
of Representatives, Mr.. 9. G. Bowen
whose Committee Of Investigation reported
an oyer issue of State bonds, introduced 9
resolution that r. X. Scott, Governor, ant
State Treasurer Parker be impeached o
high crimes, and misdemeanors. Great
excitement exists.
Gen. Butler introduced a woman's suf
frage bill into the House last night pro-
viding that there shall hereafter be no dis
tinction of sex regarding the right of any
citizen to vote in any State or Territory.
The President to-day sent q message t.
the Senate transmitting the report of thu
Civil Service Commission.
He announces that tho rules recon-
mended by the Commission have beef
adopted, and will go into effect on the Is
of January. He asks for the aid of Con
gress in carrying out the reforms in the Civ
Service recommended and adopted, AM
asks for an appropriation to organize am
continue Primary Board for examination
of applicants. i..r y. M.