Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
Special Dispatches to the Gazetf
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. -, 1876.


MIR. Mer1imon introduced Senate rule re-
uuir;ug the reference of all bills for the I'm
provemeut of rivers and harbors to the Secre'
tary of War for report. Referred to the Com
mittee on Rules.
Mr.. Bayard's resolution, asking the Presl
dent to communicate N the Senate the names
aud pumber of deputy y. S. marshals employ
ed at the recent election, was taken up.
Mr.. Ehmonds moved TO amend ty adding
! "and report what nccs ssity called for the Use
of such nlarshais, &c.; and the resolution was
amended aud passed.
Az act for the relief Of Capt. a. G. McGin-
mis-, releasing him from liability for Unlted
States money stolen at Fort Shaw 10 1867, was
passed.
AL act for the reIict of Logan i Patrick, to
pay them money advanced Tor the use oil the
army in Missouri 10 1861, was passed.
Mr. Mitchell, of Oregon, called up his reso--
utiou for az investigation OF the action OF
Gov. Grover, of Oregon, iu relation co the cleo
toral vote. Mr. Nj. commented at length on
the course of Gov. Grover, and discussed the
laws OF Oregoo 10 relation to the subject.
Mr.. Morton followed 10 lengthy speech 90
the sui ect and the debate was continued.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
lie the House of Representatives several bills,
resolutions, &C.. of private character were
introduced, among them a memorial in relation
to the Reform School for girls 10 the District
of Columbia, asking for an appropriation.
A bill to amend the constitution SO as to pre-
vent the trafo in liquor, to take effect some
time lie the text gnDcIa;lon, was referred.
Upon an attempt On the part OF Mr.. Bland,
of Mo-, to get up his silver bill, the coDsidera-
8; ho ;,;,, Mas hrnuuht before hp
House, Mr.. Garfield arguing that the action of
the Senate 10 aorogatug the rules was correct.
Mr. Randall defended his po>!tlon-that the
rules were still in force, with hrmness and
ability, aud 10 the coloquy that ensurd once or
twice completely hoorcd his antagonists Dy his
thorough kGuwedge Of the rules and their OIL.
gin and application, aud stat'ng that the joint
rules were in operation al tn. beginning OF he
session as admitted b. the HCusy 10 It's repeal
OF Two ut the iues By i uuari:n"us vote and
that all the history of legislation shows that
the rules have always held.
During tie debate Mr.. Springer, Or H.,
stated that the House could 10; compel The
Seuate to abide by It's rules but that the house
intended to abide by its part ard TO enforce 1t
in the future. Applausa. lie also lad read
the oplnion OF Gen. Butler sustaining his views,
which was received with much laughter and
applause The debate was spirited ana parti-
cipsted IN by McSsrs. McCreary, Hoar, Spring
or, Garfield aud the Speaker, but 40 action
was taken, the views OF tho different parties
only being elected.
The silver coinage bill Of Mr.. Bland was
then taken up aud read 1t increases the
value of the silver dollar AID makes 1t legal
tender, After short discussion, he opponents
OF the bill fighting for linC, he PREVIOUS queS-
ton % the passage vi the bill was delnaudct
aad unon division there Vas found 40 quo.
rum, whereupuo the ayes hnt noes we're orucr-
ed aud fiibuStcring kept up for SINE tine,
when the bill was made the order Tor to-Lnor-
row.
Mr.. Ho!mau reported the Post. flee Appro
pration bill, which was ordered % t'e printed,
referred to the c2uIu!ttce 0i the whole a"u
made the order for tomorrow
After the atrouuc'Du o! 4 lew resolutions,
the rcfcrcac2 81 various parts CT the President
message 10 appropriate committees, and The re-
per, Of the Fortlficaiioo bill. ghich WAS nlate
a special order.
The House adjourned.
COLORADO.
The judiciary Committee Of the House,
sfter a prolonged sesslOn, this morlirg, agreed
10 report in favor OF the admission of the Colo,
RADIO representative, Nevada being cited as a
precedent. Mcssrs. Huntou, Of Virginia, Ash,
Of North Carolina, and Hurd. Of Ohc, voted
10 the minority against the admission.
THE SITUATION.
The politica, situation is unchanged, with the
execution Of a more iltensincd feeling on the
part oil few Of the more aggressive spirits
among the democrats Of tho North and West,
but the general impression is, as icreshadowed
ia there dispatches, that there will be an acqul-
escence in the inauguration Of Hayes rather
than disturbance that would effect the none
tary affairs of the country 1t is certain that
the South cannot take the initistive but on the
must remain passive, and it seems seI al
most equsly certain that the game oil Drag De-
ing pI.ved by the President and his party lesd.
ars IS having its eTest in weakening opposition.
The democrats have not yet agreed upon any
definite plan of action, and it is most likely VIII
await tho return of the committees sent outh
to investigate before presenting anything tangl-
bic.