The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-15

In the thirty-fifth Congress he was placed
by Mr.. Speaker Orr at the tail of the Com

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by Mr.. Speaker Orr at the tail of the COM
mittee OH Accounts.
Notwithstanding this intended degradation,
the Speaker soon after remarked that 'if Mr..
Spinner's constituents knew why he had placed
him on that Committee, they would feel proud
of their representative" and, in confidential
interview, asked of him to keep strict watch
over the actions OF his Committee on Accounts,
and also over the accounts of the disbursing
officers OF the House. Subsequent events prov
ed that his fears were well grounded.
In the thirty-sixth Congress he was placed
by Mr.. Speaker Pennington, as chairman OF
the Committee OF Accounts. At the close OF
the last session of this Congress, in March,
1861, he was invited by Governor Chase, the
then newly-appointed Secretary OF the Treas
ury, to take, the Office of Treasurer OF the
United States. His nomination to this posi-
ton by President Lincoln was the only one
whose confirmation was resisted by the Demo-
cratic majority of the Senate. but was, at
length, after the examination OF witnesses, and
after three-days session, confirmed by the
helping votes OF loyal Democratic Senators,
among whom were Andrew Johnson and Ste
phen A. Douglas. From March 22nd, 1861, to
this time, he has acted under such appoint
ment, and his conduct of the affairs Of that Of
flee is too we'll known to render comment nee
essary.
In all his long years OF public life no one has
ever been found who would charge him with
corruption, and he retires from the public uni
versally beloved and regretted, because OF the
great qualities which belong to him.
To mind yet clear and vigorous, he adds a
great heart. His enlightened Judgment, his
self-possession, his keen foresight. his love OF
truth, his independence, his unselfishness, his
modesty, all proclaim great and good man,
His whole character is admirably balanced,
displaying rare combination Of high endow-
ments.
No man who has ever served in public life IN
Washington has become so much endeared to
the people as Gen. Spinner, and the upllftcd
voice Of all who have been associated with him
will follow him into private life with blessing
and prayer, that the evening OF his life may
be calm and peaceful
In the retirement Of Gen. Spinner the en-
ployces Of his Redemption Division will con-
graduate themselves on their good fortune in
retaining as their chief Mr.. Edward 0. Graves,
a gentleman of superior culture and ability,
and whose urbane demeanor towards all with
whom he has official relations, have deservedly
won for him their respect and confidence.
Mr.. Graves is a gentleman Of Thorough edu-
cation and training...an possessed of the high
est order of business qualifications, and who
for some years past has acceptab}y and most
creditably performed duties of important pub.
lie trust i'll the service of the government.
1t is rumored that there will be important
and perhaps numerous changes in the Treasury
"a public calamity which occurs annually at the
end OF each fiscal Year, these, however, are
only conjcctural, as nothing will be known mn
til after the July broom will have made its
sweep. w.