The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-16

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CHAMPIONS sICKENED-PERsoNAL-A ANUS
ING SCENE, &C. ... .... 5n.. ...
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.} 80
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 1.-THE last
hours Of Congress were comparatively tame,
though an excited political speech-making
which lasted through last night, gave con-
siderable zest to the proceedings. The
Radicals in their attacks upon Tilden were
thoroughly worsted. ,Messrs. Cox and
Hewett, of New York, completely sickened
the Radical champions, who attempted to
r play heavy Radical campaign card by at
lacking the war record OF ;Tilden.
Many members OF Congress left Wash
ington tonight, and by tomorrow evening
the exodus will be almost complete.
Grant is expected to leave in a day or two
for Long Branch. Several members OF the
Cabinet intend to take brief trip of recre-
alton. 81"
There was considerable excitement at
tending the adjournment, and the message
from the Senate that it would adjourn at !
O'Clock was received with immense ap-
plause. Everybody was glad that the end
had come. -.'-..
Late in the afternoon Banks, Of Massachu-
sets, offered resolution complimentary to
Speaker Kerr, and regretting his absence.
This was adopted. with dignity and solem-
nifty, for it was felt that this good man was
very near to the grave.
A novel scene just before the adjourn
ment was the Speaker with his mace OF Of
flee compelling members to take their seats.
This was called for by every appearance OF
q disturbance resulting from the bad feeling
engendered in last nights debate. '
,9.t-a-,-'.. TIMoS.
Associated Press telegrams!1
THE COTTON CROP STATISTICAL RETURNS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WASHINGTON, August. 15.---The August
statistical returns Of the Department OF Ag-
riculture show an improvement IN the cot
ton crop during July, bringing its general
opdition nearly up to full average. ,usu-
ally there is decline from the July figures.
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas,
Arkansas, and Tennessee show an improve
ment, especially in Tennessee. Louisiana
maintains her July average; North Caro-
lima, Fl0Tlua, auu ,HulsotaSiEAt htA'osoH|has
in some eastern counties and along the MIS-
sissippi river local drought or excessive
rains have injured the plants. The cater
pillar has also appeared ut numerous points,
but it had done but little damage OF the date
of the returns. ~ Anticipation OF serious
rayages in August were expressed, :Dut
planters were preparing to resist them, ihe
average condition Of the cotton states was
as follows: North Carolina, So South caro-
lima, 81; ,Geogia,. 104; Florida, 80; Ala
bama, 1885, Mississippi, 9a;l Louisiana, 50;
Texas, JOG; Arkansas, 9SsS tennessee iso'
.,ti .nots BRIEFS. 81. li;5 80 =.
w s ia ING August 15.-The President
arrived at the capitol at noon to-day -. IA <
The postal committee, by party vote,
agreed to postpone the consideration OF last
mails and franking privileges. l j, ..
!, The Senate confirmed several nominations
to-day, among which was A. d.: Clapp TO be
public printer, ;.,,s .g,r4tjgs. ..,.,,s
The President, who was in hiss room at
the g Capitol this evening, signed MI bills
: Tie following was received by promi-
nent member OF the House - -. s.,i ,lg1
&; oCKRRiDGE ALUM, .SPRINGs --7 to'ctocle.--
NV condition is very feeble. lam weaken
ing hourly; Unless there is change my
time is short. As a last hope, to crafty my
good wife, and SON.. have sent LOT. Df.
Pope: Urge him, to come. 49,! LIZ u
!ait.r t.'i -" att 80 ~ W: l Eh NM
sSThe kson ,oi Mr. Kerr Telegram hs i from
Rockbridge Alum, Springs i'll Father is fall
ing very fast All expect the worst every
moment" ~ :.2as4 ,ise III 80 . ,..