The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-18
WASHINGTON.
Especial telegrans to the Dlgpatch.l
WASHINGTON, December II, 1872.
The Usual Cabinet 5geeti

Especial kilograms to the Digpatch.]
WAsH1NGToN, December II, 1872.
The Usual Cabinet Meeting
vas held to- day, but there was nothing of
unusual interest under consideration.
Fractional Currency Not n legal
Tender.
The United States Treasurer, in reply to
q question from national bank, says that
fractional currency is not legal tender for
any amount in payment of private debts. A
national bank, therefore, has the legal right
to refuse to accept it in payment of debts
owing it if the deposit intended is a deposit
to the credit Of the depositor's account for
the purpose of drawing against it. The re.
ccipt or refusal of such deposit is discrc-
tionary with the bank irrespective of the
kind of money rendered.
Opposition to the French spoIiation
Claims Bill.
Both of the Ohio senators made speeches
in the Senate to-day in opposition to the
French spoliation claims bill, and it seems
probable that the debate will 60 over the
holidays. The indications are that the Sen
ate will pass it, but it will be defeated in the
House.
About Ciyil-Seryice Reform.
Senator Logan is making preparations to
launch a few eloquent thundcrbolts against
ciyil-servcc reform, and will do his uttermost
to awaken the slumberng spirit of opposi-
ton to that pet policy of the Executive.
Other members in both Houses are expected
to follow Logan in attacking this policy.
Colorado Territory
Renewed efforts are to be made to admit
Colorado as a State during the present ses-
sion, but the bill will fail in the Senate owing
to the objection of senators to admitting ter
ritories with small populations to the sister
hood of States.
The Increase Of Ships.Of-War.
Secretary Robson feels confident that the
desires of the Navy Department respecting
an increase Of shps-of-war will be respected
by Congress, and that ten ships will be au-
thorized to be constructed. The Senate will
pass the bill authorizing that number, and
when it goes to the House it will be con-
Cured in without the necessity of commit
tee of conference.
The death of the late Senator Garret Davis
will be announced in the Senate tomorrow.
TIMoN.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, December 17.-HouSe.-Mr.
Young, of Georgia, offered his resolution re-
pardinr the" CrGdit-M Mobilicr," extending the
Investigations of the committee to losses SUI
fered by constituents from the Union Pacific
railroad. The resolution produced considera-
bic excitement in the House, and it was
chokcd off by a call for the regular order.
The "Credt- occupied the day.
.Seuate.-The special committee on in
terna improvements are MessrS. Window,
Sherman, Conkling, Ames, Lewis, Casserly,
and Norwood.
Mr.. Rice offered a resolution to investigate
the Arkansas election.
French spolation was argued till adjourn
ment. Sherman spoke adversely, and Nor
rill of Maine fayOrably.
The Atlantic and Great Western Canal.
WASHINGTON, December l7.--Thc House
Committee Of Commerce this morning heard
the argument on the Atlantic and Great
Western canal Much interest was mani
fested, and the committec-room was filled mt
an early hour by members from Alabama,
Georgia, and Virginia.
Colonel B. w. Frabel opened the case in
caretully-preparcd address, IN Whlch he
or nnl
and great need of this interior line; showed
pointedly and clearly the decline OF our
foreign trade, the evils under which our
home industries suffer, the causes when
force the manufacturer 10 seek protection
and the depressing influences operating:
against the South and West. lie pointed
out the cause of the evil and the remedy TO
be applied, which, be stated, was clearly set
forth in the Presidents message, ana closed
with glowing description of The future 10
this country, with every section reunited
again in the bonds OF peace and goodwin
toward each other.
The argument was listened to with marked
attention.
Colonel Price followed in an able argu'
ment ON the beneficial effect OF this 0utle'
in regulating the money market Oh INC
country. IN
The committee will report the bill at al
early day. ..u.,. ..
The views of these gentlemen attract at
tention as showing that the South Is taxing
deep interest in the material prosperity o
the country, and that she is looking closely
into the question of national trade an(
finance, with the object not Of throwing on
stacles In the way, but of herself taking stel
to the music of advancement.
Colonel Whitley, Generals Dupase ant
Young took part in the discussion. ana adj!
seconded the efforts of Colonies Price an(
Frabcl.
The British and American Claims
~ Comm iSsiOn.
WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE British
and American Mixed Commission have beer
at work vigorously for several days and set
tied number of claims, the larger part
which were disailowed. The most important
case adjudicated was the claim of Barron
Forbes & Co., an English commercial firn
in Mexico, who asked for compensation fol
quicksilver mines in Mexico taken possession
of by the United States Government in 1916
The amount OF the claim was about S23,
100000. The claim was diSailowed. The
commission has adjourned till the 9TH o'
January.
W.sH,sGToN, December 17.-Mr. Porter's
bill. prohibiting the collection OF double
e ,,o,t,ra uhere ft,li rntes are not Dre.