The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-06
Adams, of Kentucky. Is Nominated
for the Clerkship.

Adams. of Kentucky. Is Nominated
for the Clerkship.
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Especial telegram to the Dispatch =
WASHINGTON. December A. Capitol, 8
p. A-With the exception OF recess late
this evening to give the tired Democrats a
chance to recreate after the nomination Of
Kerr, the caucus has been in full blast since
2 O'Clock this afternoon, aud at this hour the
contest inside is being waged for Clerk with
as much earnestness and far more variety
than characterized the voting for Speaker.
The nomination of Mr.. Kerr seems to
give very general satisfaction. and the other
candidates have no expression OF disappoint-
ment to make, and unite heartily in the con-
CALCULATIONS that are being showered upon
the gentleman from indiana. Mr. Kerr's
nomination was upon the third ballot, which
stood: Kerr, 90; Randall, Sc; and Cox, Z.
Adams is gradually developing strength In
the vote for the cle1kship, and his friends are
10 high feather.
Later.-Adams was nominated on the fifth
ballot, securing ninety flour votes.
The general comment among Democrats
to- gbt over the nomination for Speaker is
highly favorable, looked at in any way pos
sible as mere party measure alone. With
a look to the future it is not to be denied
that it will have telling strength, and is but
the precursor Of straight road 10 success in
the next presidential campaign.
The --latest. -WAsHlSeroN December A,
AndnigM.-The long agony closed, as indi-
Gated in previous dispatches, ct few mi
nutes before - o'clock tonight, and the
almost exhausted Democratic members of
Congress sought their homes with very
general feeling of consciousness Of having
WROUGHT A GOOD DAYS LABOR.
There was momentary suspense in the
crowded corridors when the nomination
Of Thompson on the first ballot, following
almost Immediately upon the announcement
of the nomination of Adams for clerk, was
made, as it was the opinion that some Other
section would have been complimented; but
this was the result of predetermined mat.
ter, as it has been felt throughout sill quar-.
tiers for some days that Thompson was to be
rewarded in the manner he has been for bis
very efficient services In the cause of the
Democratic party.
The nomination of .
sTEUART, OF VIRGINIA, FOR POSTMASTER,
was surprise Notwithstanding the fact that
he poled on the first ballot strength not
surpassed in the entire vote, thus indicating
popularity that is exceedingly gratifying to
his friends. 1t was felt that Virginia could
not be ignored In the selection of officers,
and the presentation of Mr.. Steuart's name
By the delegation was sufficient to
insure his election. He has been
one Of the most quiet workers in
the contest. ...... ..-.....
THE RESULT BENEFICIAL.
Great stress is laid by leading Demo-
cats upon the conduct of the South
10 this animated, but certainly dignified,
struggle for Office. That section has shown
no persistence whatever, has advanced no
Gains, or eynced any disposition to em5ar-
rass the Democrats of the North and West,
and the result will be truly beneficial to the
national organization. -
CONGRATULATIONS.
Mr.. Kerr Is tonight receiving a perfect
avalanche of kilograms congratuating him
upon his nomination. They come from BoS-
ton to San Francisco in such multitu dinous
array that this alone will tell the story of the
popularity of the first great move of the
Democrats upon the presidential chess
i, board. TIMoN.
TAssociated Press Telegrams.l
WASHINGTON, December 4.--The caucus
was called to order by Hon. Fernando Wood,
on whose motion j. Q. G. Lamar was chosen
presiding officer. On motion of Mr. Holt-
man, Of Indiana, Mr.. Banning, of Ohio, was
made secretary.
On taking the chair Colonel Lamar ad.
dressed the caucus as follows:
Colonel Lamar's Speech.
Gentlemen.-In calling me 10 this posi-
ton Of responsibility aud distinction you
, have conferred an honor which | appreciate
most highly, and for which I thank you
most cordially. We here are confronted
country which brings to our party grand
opportunities, but is atTtbe same time
freighted for US With solemn responsibilities :;
and if we do not improve these oppor-
tuui.ies and rise to the measure of
these responsibilities the fruits of the great
political revolution which has brought
us here to-day will be Tor US like the fruit
which grows upon the shores of the accursed
sea, The people of this country By over
whelming majorities of States. and majorities
in States, have placed the Democratic party,
after long period of exclusion from poWe-,
the Federal Government. When / say i'm.
, portan', l do not mean that the individual
members are invested with imposing pre-.
negatives or great personal distinction. The
departments Of patronagc--those which hold
and command the glittering prizes of gov.
, ornamental emoluments and honors--are the
coordinate branches of the Government,
which are still under the control of our politi.
: cal opponents. The members Of the House of
! Representatives have no patronage whatever
beyond that Of the appointment of mill.
!; tary or naval cadet, and their compensation
! is barely adequate to republican life of SIM
! plicity and prudential economy. There are
many Offices in the gift Of the Executive far
more profitable, and In the public esteem far
more distinguished, than that Of seat 10
the House of Representatives but this
branch is neverthe less, under our matches
system of government, the cornerstone of
our fabric OF liberty, because it is the only
department of the Federal Govern.
ment directly responsible to the PEG.
pie of the country and receiving its