Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-14

FREMONT HOUSE,
Washington, d. c., Jan. 10th, 1875. !
For tue first time in my life have seen
to-day the city OF magnificent distances.
And here, from where the wealth and skill
of a great nation have reared to Heaven
the grandest capitol i'll the world, look
abroad over the broad expanse OF street
and square, of spire and palace, down to
where The beautiful Potomac CLEANS glas-
silly in the winter sunlight, and in the OPP
posite direction to where the Maryland
line is so boldly outlined against the North
ern horizon. One day in Congress fails to
give one IL very adequate idea of legisla-
ton, especially, when the order is the call
of States. 1t seems thai the Clerk ano
Speaker have considerable work to do, and
every one else have business to talk and
tell amusing anecdotes. In the Senate
however, to-day Morrell, of Vermont, read
IL speech of about three hours on the cur
rency question as against, what he determ-
ines the Democratic dogma of imitation.
| have H., yet, failed to see on tie part Of
any democratic member Of the House or
Senate any such tendency, and so we may
consider that the gentleman from the Green
Mountains has been wasting his thunder.
A Virginian cannot but be proud of our
pure ard able representatives. 1t seems
that the fame of the ''Old Dominion" is to
be restored henceforth. Our own able and
tireless representative, Judge Harris,
stands among the foremost members of the
House, and probably yields as much per-
sonal and political influence as any other
member. The mantle of Randolph, of
Roanoke, is worn grandly by his namesake,
Tucker. Goode and Cabell represent
names and principles familiar to all Vir-
ginians, while Walker the favorite sen
of Virginia's adoption stands grand and
pure as the Horse Shoe Knights,
"Who followed Raleigh round the seas,
And Spottswood DER the land"
From the Southwest, the land of the
Floyds, the Campbell's, and the BentonS,
the gallant Terry looks to and protects the
interests of the descendants of King s
Mountain.
met our new Senator, Withers, to-day
He is looking well. and as far as I can
learn, occupies high position in the up
per house. Senator Johnston, whom the
people of Virginia have just reelected to
d second term, has not as yet resumed his
seat, but is expected tonight. He is fully
appreciated here, and stands high among
his brother Senators.
A meeting was had to-day by the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections to take
into consideration the question of the
Presidency, pro. tenn. of the Senate 1t was
thought that majority Of the Committee
would have reported in favor of an election,
but no action was taken. Mr.. Ferry seems
to be an excellent officer. and the prece-
dents, as far as | remember, seems to be in
his favor. The cases Of Wade and Foster,
I,o eli 1n ii tbci,
| election, pro. tenn. are instanced in his
favor. AS also that of Bright, which by
some hook or crook seems to be turned
against him to-day.
| The question of General Amnesty was
brought up and supported by Randall,
whilst Blame moved another resolution,
excepting j. Davis-''eXcept Jefferson
Davis" 1t is amusing to SEE how the very
name of the old hero OF Buena Vista fright
ems the Radical politician. Severe comments
are made upon this action Of the eX-Speak-
Ell, and they say it is only for fear that
Davis will come into the Senate and be-
come leader of the Southern element.
| | have not heard La mar as yet. He spoke
in the House to-day on some resolution
whilst was in the Senate People here
all seem TO hope that he will be elected
Senator from Mississippi. He is undoubt-
edly one OF the leaders of the House and
would be IL shining light in the Senate
| Among the men of mark in the Senate,
Gen. Burnside occupies a very prominent
position. The West Virginia Senators,
Caperton and Davis are more than respec-
table, and are considered good working
members. AS a whole [ think Virginia
and West Virginia are the best represen-
ted States of the Union.
Tomorrow propose to do the public in
stitutions and shall give you hereafter
some of the curious facts Of the Capitol.
Last night l saw the Presidents house
by gaslight and while leaning pensively
against the iron railing that cordons the
sacred precinct could not but reflect that
it's nice to be President, and could not find
1t in my heart to blame Gen. Grant for de-
string to come in under the emergency
dodge" for a third term.
1t is late and must close. I could write
whole columns of Washington, but, as yet
my ideas of the city vents &C., are toe
crude to commit to print. More anon.
| MAN