The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-02-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial telegram to the DIspatcb I

Especial telegram to the DIspatch1
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 19.-The
House will take up the report and recon-
mendations Of the Credit-Mobilier Commit
tee on Tuesday next. OF course that will
be ticld-day and an opportunity for orato-
rial prefaceS to votes of members which has
not been known during the present session.
This will interfere very materially with the
legitimate business of the session, and the
prospect Of such an infringement upon the
rights Of the Government has called out a
very earnest appeal from the President and
Cabinet to Congress not to neglect the ap-
preparation bills. So important is this con-
sidered that Grant, Fish, Boutwell,, and
others were at the capitol in consultation
with members of both Houses, insisting that
the public business be not laid aside for dis
cussions which cannot avail any good to
either the Government or the Republican
party. 1t Is even said tonight that If
the appropriation bills are not disposed
of before next Tuesday there will be no more
legislative business during this session.
Butler intends to make speech in de-
fence of Ames, and Brooks, notwithstanding
his bad condition of health, will defend him
self; while Bingham, whose official life runs
out Oh March 4th, proposes to crown his
congressional career in the greatest effort of
his life in denouncing iobbers and corrup-
ton Of all kinds.
1t hourly becomes more evident that the
report of the Poland Committee will not be
adopted.
President Grant will; in defence of the ma
ton, be forced to call an extra session. With
that>e comes more elimination and recrmina-
ton than has been known since the halcyon
days Of more than decade ago.
The Democrats do not intend that Brooks
shall be ruthlcssly slaughtered and disgraced
as the single weak man encompassed in the
tolls of the willy Radical Ames.
1t is widely asserted tonight that articles
of impeachment will be presented against
Colfax, but as there are only ten working
DAYS, there would not be time for trial. This
fact may prevent such an indictment.
The House Committee on Public Build
ings have agreed to report in favor Of erect
ing new residence for the President, but
no location is yet decided on.
Among the callers on the President to-day
was Colonel John S. Mosby. He was favored,
az very few were admitted to an audience
to-day.
The hopeful feeling as to the permanence
of The republic in Spain entertained by
some of our leading public men is very
different from the opinion held in diplo-
matte circles here. In conversation yes
terday distinguished gentleman semi
officially connected with Que of the principal
European legations remarked that in Europe
republicanism means communism: He says
that all the most dangerous and daring Of the
Communists of Europe will now be attracted
to Madrid, as affording the most promising
theatre for their chimerical and rash schemes.
Their opportunity will be greater from the
intestine feuds and the jeal0usies and jar
rings of the republican leaders. IIMoN.
Associated Press telegrams.]
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, February 49, Senate
House bill removing the disabilities of ex-
Governor Smith of Virginia Extra Billy
was passed.
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee on
Finance, reported, without amendment,
hat al inn a.
| tions of sugar, molasses, pig iron, and rail
road iron the amount of bond required shall
only be in a penal sum of double the
| amount of duties on such articles, and that
| upon all other importations IL shall be
| in penal sum equal to the income value Of
| the merchandise imported, with the duties
added.
| MIR. wilson introduced bill authorizing
the President TO appoint three commissions
ers to revise the bankrupt law and report
amendments thereto. Referred to the Com
mittee OH Judiciary.
| Mr., Stewart, from the Committee on the
| Pacific Railroad, reported, with amendments
| the bill supplemental 10 the act incorporat
inr the Texas and Pacific Railroad Com
pany.
House. -Sundry appropriations were made
to-day. The Potomac river gets $4,000
for lighthouse at Pouyer's island, mid
way between Cape Henry and Body island
$4,000.
Joint resolution giving the printing OF de
bates to w. j. Murtagh was passed.
Military matters occupied the balance
the day. A bill was passed that no one sllal
be promoted who is addicted to intemperat
use of liquor or drugs.
p.stinguashed Visitors 60 the Senate
WAsHNaTos, February IS. -Presidea
/ Grant aud Secretaries Fish aud Boutwell,
/ visited the senate to-day. SPEAKER Blaiu
and Congressman Garfield interviewed them
Garfield Is the chairman OF tho COMMITTEE