Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-02-25
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
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WAsHINGToN, d. c., Feb. 20, rs.
Editor Chronicle Our member, Mr..
Danford, in his speech to-day upon the
Tariff Bill paid quite a strong compli-
ment to the nail manufacturers OF
w heeling and of his District. He
claimed they made the finest nails in
the world, and which commanded al
ways the highest price i'm the market;
he further stated that under the policy
Of protection this industry had grown
to be enormous, and nails were manu-
factured and sold at less price now
than was done prior to our protective
legislation notwithstanding the pre-
MUM on gold. He further claimed
that Ohio, Indiana and other western
States, as well as the South, were more
interested in the policy of protection
than New England, that their manu-
featuring industries had quadrupled
within the last twelve years while
those of New England's had increased
comparatively little, that these indus
tries are not yet established West and
South, as in the East, and abandon
ment of protection would strike them
down at a single blow, and that en-
couragement OF the industry, ingenui-
ty, skill and enterprise of the people OF
this country will necessarily secure
home competition and give us cheaper
commodities than we can get from
abroad under a system of free trade.
He asked for restoration of the law as
It was prior to the 10 per cent reduc-
ton. His effort must commend itself
to his constituents. Take away that
impulse to business given by protec-
ton to our district and who would not
go down in the consequent financial
ruin:
The House passed the Army Appro-
priation Bill, on Friday, without oppo-
sltlon. Contrary to universal eXpecta-
ton aud to their past threats the DEM
ocrats permitted passage without dis
cuSsiOn. Sam Cox in the outstart Of
fered an amendment requiring with
drawal of the United States troops
from Louisiana. But did not press
it. We have only conjecture as to this
sudden change of front by the Demo
Gratis Upon this bill. They have blus-
tered and threatened without stint
during all the late discussions upon
Louisiana, and led us all to believe
they would endeavor to force an extra
session rather than furnish money for
the army. Yet the sequel showed an
entire abandonment of their past posi-
ton and the bill passed with less
amendment and debate than any as
yet offered the House.
The President has called an extra
session of the Senate to convene March
4th, for treaty and confirmation pur-
poses.
Pinchbeck was not admitted as Sen.
ator from Louisiana, his application
therefor being tabled by decision
vote. Morton made an effort in Pinch.
beck's behalf, hut with COnklin and
Sherman and other leading Republi-
cans opposed, he cOnld not carry ii
through the Senate. The evidence upon
the matter of political outrages in Lou
isiana, obtained by the committee late
ly sent there by the House to investi-
gate shows a terrible state of affairs,
and that Sheridan's statements have
fullest verification and corrObUration.
The life of negro, Republican or politi-
cal opponent is shown to have been
treated of no value whatever, and that
the assassin singly or in body had per-
mission from the conservative people
to shoot, stab or murder in any posi-.
BILE manner with full immunity from
arrest or trial so long as his murderous
efforts were confined to the political Op-
ponent. 1t is no wonder that Sheridan
felt that short shrift would be given
these desperadoes. An honorable SOL
L m
give fair battle to his enemy, he could
not comprehend why protection and
commendation should be extended the
midnight assassin and cut throat OF
Louisiana. Perhaps the Democrats
realized that the people of the North
would not permit the Presidents hands
to be tied for lack of means, hence
their unexpected permission of passage
of the Army Appropriation Bill.
The House has accepted Capt. Eads'
proposal for improvement OF the mouth
of the Mississippi river by hisjetty sys-
tenn. 1t involves no present cost to the
Government, and is to be paid for only
if successful. The contractor assumes
all risks of loss through impracticabil-
ity.
The Postmaster General advises con-
tinuance of present regulations concern.
ing transmission of merchandise
through the mails but favors uniform
rate of one cent for two ounces as at
present. The Express Companies are
working hard to secure repeal OF this
merchandise mail matter and offer
many specious pleas to show that the
government should in such manner
serve the best interests of the people.
The Equalization Bounty Bill has
passed the House only, but from pres
ent appearances will not reach vote
in the Senate. Mr.. Logan, on Friday,
gave notice that he would next week,
try to force q conclusion, but it is not
likely he can secure suspension OF the
rules. One objection is sufficient to
put the bill upon the calendar from
which it can OF ly be taken by two
thirds vote, hence in view Of the oppo-
sition we see no hope for its passage
this Congress. 1t is hardly likely that
the next will take different view OF
the matter. Interested parties have
industriously circulated the report thai
the bill has become law and many an
ex-soldier fleeced of preliminary fees
for securing his bounty by these un-
scrupulous part. l..
THE SUNNY SOUTH.
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