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WASHINGTON, D. c., February s, 1876.
Republicans Still eau eusing on South
ern Affairs.
The Republican congressman are still eau
cusing upon their pans for the South, but
have not yet agreed upon any plan for per
manent adoption. While the President
seems anxious to avoid responsibility in the
matter, the Radicals are distrustfu of what.
ever action they may take, and it is hardly
probable that they will define their pro-
gramme this session.
Senator Morton mlde report to-day from
the Committee on Privileges and Elections
I'm Favorof Seating Plncbbac7t.
the Louisiana negro, on his old credentials of
january, 1873. The report declares that
Kellogg Was then aud is now Governor Of
Louisiana, and upon those credentials Pinch
back has a prima Jacte title to seat in the
Senate, any question concerning the charac-
ter Of the manner Of his election TO be de-
cided afterwards. -r'i
The report closes with resolution for
Pinchback's admission, to date from March
4, 1878. Morton will call up the resolution
for the action of the Senate at an early.date.
There has been u rumor in circulation for
two or three days that in consequence OF
Disagreement between the Preside mt
-and POstmaster.Generai Jewell
as to matters of the Post-Office Department
the latter will retire, and that Mr.. Chandler
will take that position after the 4th of March.
The rumor cannot be verified, and is proba-
bly, false. Jewell is now in Connecticut to
attend the funeral ceremonies of the late
Senator Buckingham. s
The Presidents Message On Arkansa
There is considerable comment here to-
night over the Presidents message on Ar
kansas matters. 1t is freely limited that it
will cause serious disturbances in the Cabinet,
the impression being that at least two, if not
three, Cabinet officers are not willing to SUBJ
scribe thereto. The rumors, however, cam
not now be traced to good foundation.
Representative Beck, of Kentucky, speak
ing of the Presidents message tonight, said
it was the most remarkable document that
has emanated from the White House during
his years of service. 1t has the true ring of
military order about it.
1t is not probable that the House will do
ANYTHING outside of the recommendations
contained in the Poland report. TIMoS.
xLIII, CONGREss-second Session.
WAsHNeToN, February 8, 1875.
SENATE.
Mr.. CosKL1sG, from the Judiciary Com.
mittee. reported adversely on the bill to
give jurisdiction to the Court Of Claims to
hear the claim of G. w. Gusts Lee for Ar
Iington, and it was indefinitely postponed.
4 number of bills reported by the Com.
mittee on Patents were passed; but one to
extend the patent for trimming.attacbment
for machines used only in the manufacture OF
boots and shoes was rejected-yeas, 49,;
nays, %.
to extending any sewing-u1achine patent.
The bill to amend the steamboat laws vas
debated at some length but final vote was
not reached.
Mr.. MORTON, from the Committee on Pri-
vileges and Elections, made report recog-
nizing the kellogg Government of Louisiana
and declaring Pinchback entitled to seat
as limited States. senator for that State from
March 4th, 1878. Ordered to be printed and
lie on the table.
Mr.. HAMILTON raised the point Of order
that the report was signed by only four
members of the committee, which was not
majority, the committee being composed OF
nine members.
Mr.. MORTON argued that there were seven
members present when the report was made,
and five constituted a-quorum and that the
report was signed by majority Of those
present.
MIR. HAM1LToS's point was oyerruled. He
gave notice that he would submit minor
ity report.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A large number of bills were introduced
and referred. Among them were tie fol-
loving: M,
By Sir. SEsER, OF Virginia: Bills for
breokwater at Smith's Point, Potomac river; ;
for lighthouse at The mouth OF the Great
Wicomico river, Virginia; also, to make
w est 1OlNt, va, poit W ShhJ@
By Mr. SHEATs, OF Alabama: a bill to ap-
portion the representative districts OF Ala
bama.
By Mr.. GRASSLAND, of Kentucky: A bill
for an income.tax Of q per cent. on incomes
exceeding $4,000.
MIR. MoREY, of Louisiana, moved to sus-
pend the rules so as to make it in order TO
add TO the river and harbor appropriation
bill. proposition for au appropriation 10
close the existing crevasses or breaks In the
Mississippi leyees, DC. Rejected-yeas, IL
NAYS. 73-not two.thrds IN the Affirmative
Sir. SPEER, Of PENNSYLVANIA, moved TO
suspend the rules and adopt resolution dc-
clarng that in the opinion OF the House the
election OF President for third term Is
against the traditions Of the republic, Is III
violation of the example of Washington
now sacred as law itself-and would be ha-
zardous alike for the liberties OF the people
and the free institutions of the country.
The notion was lost, the previous ques-
ton not being seconded--yeaS, o.; nays,
lO2. All who voted for it, with thaexcep-
ton of Mr.. SMITH. OF North Caroline, were
Democrats, and all who voted against II
were Republicans.
Mr.. DAWES, of Massachusetts, moved TO
suspend the rules to make in order III Tue
appropriation bill an amendment Tor the
modification, suspension, or repeal OF secllon
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