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and that the rights OF the House should be pro-
tected at every hazard. In the last sentence
tho reason of his choice by Tilden seemed to be
given.
is probable that the South Carolina ques-
ton may be precipitated upon the House on
Monday. Differences may arise as to South
Carolina BY the presentation Of the credentials
OF Buttz, who has been elected to fill vacancy.
Buttz will have certificate from the Returning
Board, which the Democrats assail.
The Colorado question will be raised upon the
Of Belford's certificate as Con-
gresham. Patterson, present delegate, will
contest on the ground that his term cannot be
curtailed.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
with regard to the appointment Of Commission
ers to visit the three disputed States. A resolu-
tion for that purpose had been prepared, but
after q protracted conference was not presented.
It possibly may now be withheld until after the
voting in the Electoral Colleges Wednesday.
Meanwhile the leading men OF the party have
the subject under consideration.
THE CAUCUS.
TO &hs Western Associated Press
WAsH1SG1oS, u. T., Dec. 2-The Democratic
caucus was held tonight at the Capitol, when Mr..
Lamar, calling the members to order, said they
had assembled to nominate candidate for
Speaker for the remainder of the present Con-
grcss to supply the vacancy causcd by the
lanented death Of Speaker Kerr, and to transact
such other business as might be brought before
them. Four candidates were suggested, viz.
Sayler, Morrison, Randall, and Cox.
Mr. ClYIncr nominated Alr. Randall, Mr. Scott
Lord nominated Mr. Cox. Morrison withdrew
before lie was formally nominated, counseline
harmony.
Mr. Banning nominated Mr.. Saylcr, whereupon
Mr.. Saylcr said he had already been honored by
the Representatives OF the Forty-fourth Cou-
gress as Speaker OF the House, but now, in the
interest Of peace and harmony Of the party,
and i'll orller to prevent personal alterations
which might arise in this contest, he begged
leave to decline the nomination.
A ballot was then taken, and resultel-Ran-
dali, 73 votes; Cox, Us:
On motion Of Mr. LORD the election OF Mr..
Randall WAS
DECLARED UNANIMOUS,
and Messrs. Clymer aud Blackburn Waited upon
him and acquainted him with the result.
When Mr.. Randall entered the hall he was
received with applause, and spoke as follows:
REPRESENTATIVES, thank you for the high
mark of confidence which your action indicates. l
shall endcayor to discharge the duties OF the po-
dIelity protecting indis idual members In all their
privileges aud maintaining. all the rights OF the
House with which the constitution and the laws
clothc it, having always i'll view the peace anu
prosperity Of the country.
His remarks were received with prolonged
applause. uo.o,o. =, ,,,on,s oonoor,;n,
the political situation in Louisiana, South Caro-.
| committees should be appointed to visit these
States to ascertain facts attending the Electoral
| votes. 4 resolution for that purpose Will DC
| introduced in the House on Monday. and aftel
the adjournment Of the caucus Nr. Randall re-
| ceircd the congratulations OF the memuers.
I cox
was not at the caucus, being in the
room OF the Committee on Banking ane
| Currency, Of which he is Chairman. Whet
| the result of the ballot was announced, hi
| ceived BY the members standing. Mr. Cox I'm
| mcdiateiy congratulated Mr. Randall, who cor
| daily rccprocated and saiu
Whenever in future can be Of use to you IN an.
possible way shall be very glad to do 30
Cox replied:
Ny public career Is nearly ended: but mus
Nevertheless l feel grateful for your klnd e-2res
sions, and shall be most happy If l can be OF an
assistance to you in the performance OF your afan
| ous md responsible duties.
| IMPORTANT DECISION.
Tn the case Of the bondhoidcrs Of the Fo.
River Valley Railroad, in Illinois, vs. the coun
ties aud towns along that road which subscribe
which have been SO long. pending, the Unite
States Supreme Court has given decision
favor of the bondholders as against the toWn
and counties resisting the payment OF the bond
in question The suits invoIVing the validity
these bonds were originally. commenced IN tn
Circuit Court Of Illinois, whose Judgment wo
appealed from by the. towns to the lllinol
State Supreme Court, which held them Vole
Thence the suits were taken to Judge bloaget
| Of the United States District Court, at Chicast
Court, deciding in favor Of the bondholderi
Then The towns appealed to Judge Drummont