The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-02-11
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial telegrams to the Dispatch.J
WASHINGTON, February 10, 1873.


Oakes Ames made lis entree to-day, but
did not put in bis appearance in the House.
lie is said to be very angry mt intimations
that have been made concerning the pro-
priety of expelling him from Congress, and
it is hinted that his memory is frcshcr than
ever, and he means business just as soon as
Mr.. ColfaX's lawyer desires to examine him.
There is considerable speculation as to
what the course Of this examination will be.
The general belief is that if Colfax had evil
dence which would acquit him absolutely
from the charges surrounding him he would
have presented it before now, as there is no
good reason for delaying it. His lawyer is
one of great tact and ability, and many think
that the plan is to attempt to confuse ard be-
fog Ames. This will he Il failure, as Amcs is
prepared for a heavy attack, and will meet it
vigorously. The ball will open tomorrow,
aud it will likely be tield-day of sensations.
Pomeroy ExpE;sins-AsAs for and gets
a Committee TO Investigate.
Subsidy Pomeroy made bis defence in the
Senate to-day in the shape Of personal cX,
PLANTATION, in which he denied sail and sin
gular' the allegations made against him, and
wound up his denial by the call so common
of late for u special committee Of five to in
ye$tislte his case, asking at the same time
that the majority Of them be Democrats
The Vice-Prcsident appointed Frelinghuy.
SCH, buckingham, Acorn, Thurman, and
Yickers.
Poneroy'S explanation was very brief, and
WAS listened to with great attention. 1t can
not be said that public opinion here ha:
been changed any by the few remarks thai
were offered.
Night Sessions Of Congress.
The feeling in Congress is decidedly avcrst
to an extra session, and to prevent that ne
cessty night sessions will soon be com
mcnced. Many, however, think that it vii
be impossible to legislate upon all matters o
importance which are before Congress in thu
three weeks Of working time between now
and the day for adjournment. TIMoN.
ASSOCIATED Press tclesrsl'ns.I
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, February TO- Senate The
bill making an appropriation for public build
ings at Parkcrsburg, W. Va, was passed.
Mr.. Machen was seated as the successor 0
the late Senator Carrot Davis.
The bill extending the Southern Claim
Commission to 1876 was passed. Othel
amendments to the bill were offered, whel
the matter went over.
The distribution OF the Alabama awards
was resumed and passed.
Ho,ise.-A large number OF bills were in
| PRODUCED and referred.
The bill increasing the salary Of the Pre-
sidcnt and other officers was lost-yeas, 81
nays, 10. "...ta...- ....
| Tho Louisiana Observation-Disclosures
of The Committee.
WASHINGTON, February 10.-Thc Commit
| tee on Privileges and Elections have made
| report, as forcshadowed, regarding the cleo
| torai vote Of Louisiana. II contains con
dcnsed statements Of the facts elected
Messrs. Morton and Trumbull each presen
addenda, but they are merely different view
Of the courts.
-.-- Death OF Naval Officer.
| WAsn1SGTos, February 10.-Commandcl
James w. Shirk, of the United States navy
died here tonight.
miscellaneous.
WASHINGTON, February 10.-A dispatcs
| from Ottoway states that the Pacific railroad
charter has been duly signed.
The President has approved the bill fo
the construction Of eight sloops-cf-war.
A senatorial caucus to-day showed an in
disposition for an extra session Of Congress
A committee was appointed to arrange th'
| order of business. %
Il. T. Miluer was to-day nominated TO
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