The New York herald., 1873-11-30
w a SHINC ON.
Speaker Blaine RenOminated With
out Serious Opposition.
DEMOCRATIC DISSENSION OVER BACK PAY.
Eessrs. Holman and Cox Retire from the
Democratic Caucus in a Hui.

Nessrs. Holman and Cox Retire from the
Democratic Caucus in Hui.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 90 1879
President Grant and tho ex Con fc rates
or Virginia.
Colonel John s. Mosby to-day called on the Presi-
dent, for the first time since the Virginia guberna-
toral canvass. He received most cordially by
the President and several members OF the Cabinet.
He offered his services In case OF war with Spain
and the President promised him q command and
said that there was no immediate danger OF war;
but In case there should be, he had perfect conf
dence In the late Confederate soldiers and In
tended TO give the commissions equally to the SOL
dierS OF the federal and Confederate armies. He
spoke OF Hon. Alexander H. Stephens most kindly
and was glad that he had been returned TO Con-
gress
The President said that in his forthcoming Mes
sage he intended to recommend universal
amnesty.
Colonel Mosby told the President that the vir-
gnia election was not q condemnation OF his
tGraDt's) administration and that he was stronger
than ever in that State. The President agreed
with him, and was not at all dissatisfied with the
result. He expressed himself gratilied at the tone
OF General Kempers speeches, and favored Mosby's
policy OF reconciliation between the administra
tion and the white people OF the South. The Pres.
dent said that as long as he was in 0tiice the
holders OF appointments made through Mosby's
influence, should not be turned out, no matter
who tried to oust them; that hereafter he in
tended to appoint to ofice from the South the
best men for the positions, and that he was very
much gratined at the good feeling manifested by
the Virginia conservatives towards his adminstra-
ton, and was ready to respond to it.
Ed q. Marshall, son OF the former Chief Justice,
James v Brooke, Colonel Chapman and Captain
Chapman, OF Fauquer county, Virginia. had also
pleasant interviews with President Grant to-day.
They also served with Mosby during the late war;
and are also anxious for brush with Spain.
Republican Congressional Caucus
Blaine, McPherson md Ordway Re-
nOmi ated.
The republican caucus to fill the elective onices
OF the House OF Representatives was held tonight
i'll the han OF the House, and attended by up
wards OF $50 republican members. Contrary to the
usual custom OF such meetings, 1t convened
at half-past seven O'Clock promptly. and Mr..
Maynard was called to the chair, which gave him
an opportunity TO fire OF some OF his oratorcal
bile. In his speech he waived all claim to any
preference as a candidate for Speaker on account
OF the geographical division OF the country OF
which he was a representative.
Alter he had concluded his remarks Speaker
Blame and Mr.. Mcpherson were both nominated
for the respective Offices OF Speaker and Clerk.
Thus tar everything passed of easy as ex-
pected. Then came the canvass for the next i'm
portant office, thai OF Sergeant-at-Arms, for which
several candidates have been canvassing
for the past two weeks. A long and
heated contest was anticipated The candidates
were Colonel 0rdway, the present incumbent. who
relied IN great measure what influence his
knowledge OF the amount OF back pay drawn by
each member ought to entitle him. J. w. Dwyer
came here two weeks ago, and was confident that
he could ride into the position he sought. Mum,
of Illinois, had the moral support OF the President
and his secretaries for the past few days.
Colonel Markland, who was also candidate.
vas championed by the Indiana delegation. The
tug OF war came, and three ballots necessary
10 reelect Ordway. The Indiana delegation stuck to
MarkIand on the first ballot, until, finding their
man had no outside strength they yielded, at his
request. for Ordway. Dwycr, who declared this
morning he could easily carry the day. received only
two votes, while Mum only received At. Ordway
got III.
The position of Doorkeeper was flled by the
election OF o. $. Buxton the present incumbent,
by acclamation.
The cannidates for the Postmastershp loomed
up in the persons OF Henry Sherwood, a one
legged soldier, OF Michigan; sam Bard, the timer.
ant journalist, from Georgia: lie Grand w. Perce
an ex-member oil Congress, and Southern
pet-bagger from Mississippi; James H. Clements,
OF Virginia and Andrew J. Larner. of Maryland.
Alter short speeches. INDUCED in by one or two
members, Sherwood was elected.
The grange element finds fitting representa-
tive, 80 far as his outward appearance would ind-
cate, in the person OF William Crutchfeld OF Ala
bama. He rather surprised the dapper Clarkson
N. Potter as he meandered past him in the lobby
his way TO the caucus. He wore his pantaoons
in his boots, and full suit of gray tweed,
which looked very much II it had
done service in covering his nakedness
while he was harvesting his crops. He has good
facet. e., an honest one, rather beefy-and will
doubt represent the agricultural interests OF nIs
state. Mr.. Blaine has been urged to make him
chairman OF the Agricultural Committee. The
unique appearance OF Mr.. Crutcnfeld upon pre-
senting himself at the door did not find for him
iavor in the eyes OF the Doorkeeper, who stopped
him at the threshold and refused to admit him
until by satisfactory reference and proof OF identity
it July set forth that he belonged to the elect.
Rev. J. G. Butler was reelected Chaplain and
after some sputtering about abolishing the Appro-
priations Committee the caucus adjourned.
The Democratic Caucus.
The democratic members OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives held caucus at eight O'Clock this even
ing in the room OF the Judiciary Committee. There
were present 10 members. Mr.. Niblack, OF In
diana, was elected chairman. He stated the OBJ
ject OF the meeting TO be the nomination OF candi
dates for the Speakership and the other officers OF
the House ofRepresentatives. That though the party
was in minority and could not hope 10 elect the
candidates, yet it was proper TO the organization
of the party 20 thus express their preferences.
Mr.. Young, OF Georgia, and Mr.. Parker, OF New
Hampshire, were elected secretaries
The Chairman announced the first business in
order 10 be the nomination or a candidate for
speaker. Mr.. Randall, OF Pennsylvania, nomi-
mated Mr.. Fernando Wood, OF New York. speak.
ing briefly OF his services TO the party and his
standing true TO IL in It's darkest hours.