Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-08-11

kings, would be more than the country
could endure and live.
1t is believed the patriotism of the coun-
try viii assert itself in this centennial year,
and once more save the Union and perpet-
uate it as intended by the Fathers.
The Committee on Ways and Means in
the House reported resolution that Con-
gress shall adjourn sine de, on Monday
next. The resolution was adopted by the
House, but there is no probability of an ad-
journmeut at 50 early day. As much as
such result may be desired by the coun-
try, it is not probable that the 81 assembled
wisdom" will betake themselves to their
homes before the latter part of the coming
week.
Yesterdays proceedings in the House of
Representatives were marked by unusual ex-
citement. In reference to the charge made
against Hon. J. Proctor Knott, Chairman
of the Judiciary Committee, of his having,
for a sinister and dishonorable purpose, re-
tanned what is known as the Caldwell tele-
gram, exonerating Mr.Blaine from having
had anything to do with the Little Rock
and Fort Smith Bonds, the committee have
unanimously acquitted Mr.. Knott.
It was reasonably supposed that this would
have satisfied Mr.. Knott, but after the read
ing of the report the House was taken '' all
atack =" by Mr.. Knott's delivering one Of the
most vindictive and malicious harangueS
against the absent Mr.. Blaine, that was ever
heard upon the floor. For this there was
no justification. Even the Democrats were
disguised. The result was, that Knott re-
ceived whitening denunciations from Messrs
FRYE and Hall, the latter telling Mr.. Knott
that " il Mr.. Blaine were now member
and in his seat, he would have no more dar-
ed to make that speech than the mousing
owl dares to venture forth when the eagle
is abroad soaring in his pride.
The report was recommitted, and there
will probably be minority report. Inview
of the exhibition made by Mr.. Knott, the
House cannot acquit him of malice in fail
ing to exhibit the dispatch to the members
of the committee.
Illinois may well be proud Of the Reprt-
sentative from her Fourth District. Prae-
teal, prompt, efficient; he is a valuable leg
islator, with an intelligence and ability to
meet any question, and with an integrity to
meet it justly; he grasps them with a firm
hand and makes true issue. he has made
good record for himself in Congress.
Sound in judgment, prudent in council, he
has earned the confidence Of his Congress
sional associates, and full need is there
awarded him. His constituents may find
many such men in the District, but if SC, it
is made up of rare material. 1t is hoped he
may be retained in Congress for such ser
vices are needed both for Illinois and the
whole country. ls si-i
The Washington Monument. which has
loomed up in its unfinished condition for so
many years, and which has been the cause
of ehagrin to every well-wisher of the Cap
ital of the Nation, is about to start again un-
der the auspices of the General Government
towards completion.
The President having signed the Act ap-
propriating 5000, 900 for this work, and the
Washington Monument Association having
complied with the terms and requirments
of the law, there will De no further obstruc-
tions to the building of the monument.
q Better late than never"
We are in the happy expectation that, in
very few days we will be delighted with a
lively exhibition upon Pennsylvania avenue
afforded by men at work in repaving 1t with
a substantial pavement. In this eentenni-
al year, the many visitors from abroad have
expressed their astonishment that the finest
thoroughfare in the world should be per-
mitted to remain in an almost impossible
condition. The improvement will be in
charge of officers of skill ard integrity.
We predict that entire satisfaction will be
given by their management and success in
accomplishing the much desired end.
LIFE.
Washington, D, c., August 4, 1876.