The New York herald., 1871-12-21

privilege, wealth ana power. LABOR IN
America was ner only nobility. He de-
Tended protection as the creator OF American
industry and declared that inquiry would vindcare
us in every respect Mr.. Shanks. OF Indiana, spoke
briefly in favor OF his own easure, ana cited some
facts to show the unequal distribution Of The results
OF labor in Great Britain.
Mr.. Hoar then rose to close the debate, addressing
himself at once TO Mr. Campbel's substitute. The
proposed commission, ne SAID, must be 30 framed
as to secure two results -one to make q fair and
equal inquiry the other to obtain the confidence Of
the country. congressman who did their duty have
no time for the nrst and being elected as parisans
could not insure the second. He cited
the reports OF the Massachusetts Bureau OF LABOR
Statistics as to the employment OF children as proof
OF the good that might be DONE asking Mr. Biggs II
IL better to protect the children. That gen.
tleman responded by saying he was content, II
Massachusetts, would pay the expense. Quite
little sparrlng ensued between them, during which
Mr.. Perce. OF Mississippi suggested to Mr. Hoar to
inquire II Mr.. Biggs sustained the whipping post.
The Representative OF the State Of Delaware heard
the remark and at once leaped into the breach by
declar ng that Delaware was proud OF the whipping
post. 1t was applied only o thieves and rascals,
and he had never known of man
needing II the second time. Mr.. Hoar
inquired II he had ever known Of a woman being
whipped the second time, to which Mr.. Bggs re.
spoHded CALAMITY that he d.d not, but thought it
likely, as there had been large immigration from
Massachusetts, to Delaware. roar OF laughter fol-
lowed this remark, upon the subslding OF which
Mr.. Hoar suggested II gentlemen found cause for
approving laughter In the contrast between Della
ware ana Massachusetts they were welcome to 1t.
He then closed the debate.
FIRST Mr.. Campbens substitute was voted upon
and lost, as also was Mr. AmDler's, providing that
the Bureau OF Statistics be required to do the work
OF the Commission, which was lost. Mr.. Killinger's
amendments, providing that one OF the Commission
be man who shall represent the practical
interests OF the workingman and limiting the
term Of the Commission to one year. were carried,
The bill was then passed by q large maJority-1s4
voting for 1t, to SO against 1t. The BILL as passed.
provides for commission Of three men to be ap-
pointed by the President, whose duty 1t shall be 10
inquire into the relations OF capital ana labor the
hours OF labor and the wages paid, the division Of
profits, and generally all matters pertaining to the
economic, educational and sanitary relations Of the
working classes The Commissioners are to hold
office for one year and to receive $1,000 each as
salary, with power to appoint sccretary the ap-
pointmentS to be made from civil life OF persons
known to be Interested In the subject NATTER and
one OF them shall be practically identified with the
laboring interests OF the country.
Marriage Of CONGRESSMAN Hale to Senator
Chundler's Daughter-Eriilant Reception.
The first great wedding OF the season took place
this evening at the residence OF Senator Chandler,
the occasion being the marriage OF Mr. Eugene
Hale, Representative in Congress from the Sixth
district OF Maine, to Miss Minnie Chandler, only
daughter or the senator ana helress to his immense
wealth. Mr.. Hale is the youngest member or tho
House. but has already taken very high position
as an able working member The wedding has
been the chief topic OF conversation in fashion
able Washington society for weeks, but 1t
was essentially private, though the reception
which took place this evening was very grand
affair." The par.ors OF Mr.. Cnandler's house, In Il
street, were decorated with profusion OF flowers,
which only wealth could buy, the arch between the
first and second parlOrs being adorned by large
bell madc entirely or japonicas and lilies OF the
valley, while In the arch between the second and
third parors large ball of the same flowers was
the adornment These were much admired by the
immense assemblage gathered in the rooms during
the evening The assemblnge irseyf was OF the most
distinguished character. Among the gentlemen
present were the Senator's as well as Mr. Hales
many personal and political friends, and the most
beautiful and accomplished women OF the capital.
At the wedding the only persons present we're the
President and Mrs. Grant, the Vice President and
Mrs. Coilax and Speaker Blaine, besides the rela-
tives and personal friends OF the family.
At the reception everybody who is anybody was
invited, including Secretary Belknap, Secretary
Robeson and his aHlanced, Mrs. Aulick; Sir Edward
Thornton, the British Minister; Senator and Mrs.
Sherman, Senator and Mrs. Scott Senator and Mrs.
Logan, Senator and Mrs. Morrill,, Senator and Mrs.
Ames. and Senators Wilson, Fenton, Frelinghuysen,
Conkling, Harlan, Edmunds and Sawyer, besides
many Representatives and other welLknown
people. The bride wore q rich, heavy
silk dress, with overskirt and panicr. trimmed
with folds OF white satin. The edge OF the over
shirt was finished with Deep white chenille fringe,
ana the underskirt, en- train, was trimmed round
the bottom with deep nounce OF point lace, headed
with box plating OF silk. she wore high corsets
ana long sleeves, trimmed with point lace md
satin folds, but very sparing In her display Of
Jewels her only ornaments being necklace OF dia-
monds ana pearls, with earrings 10 MATCH The
ven was OF tue, flowing to the train OF her dress
and covering her face IL was fastened
with orange blossoms. Her hair was dressed
a la PompadoD'. There were no bridesmaids or
groomsmen, the bride and groom thinking them
selves able to take care Of themselves. How Mr..
Hale was dressed don't make any difference to any
body as store clothes for have few points OF In
trcate and nice description. Senator and mrs.
Chandler seemed particularly happy, and received
their friends with the hospitality for which they are
So remarkable.
The Daughters Of Cuba md the President.
The delegation Of tho Daughters Of Cuba, from
New York, again called upon PRESIDENT Grant this
afternoon, by appointment, and had an interview
with him and secretary Fish. Tho conversation
was on Cuban affairs, and they left the Executive
Mansion well satisfied tnat the object OF their visi,
would be accomplished. The delegation next called
upon Senator Sumner, at the Capitol. and also paid
visi, to General Banks to whom they expressed
their heartfelt thanks for his sympathy in behalf
the Cupan cause. General Banks informed then
that after the holidays the question would receive In
the Committee on Foreign Affairs all the considera
ton to which It Is entitled. The delegation repre-
senlcd to all these gentlemeDthat outrages COM
mitcd in cuba by the Spaniards would cease as
soon rs the American government shall acknowl
edge the bcnigerent rights OF the patriots in arms.