New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-29
Especial Correspondence of the Republican,
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER..

WASHINGTON. January 25. 1876.
An explanation has at last been given to
the public as to why Mr.. Morrison omitted
his military record from the Congressional
Directory. This statement, among other
things, says:
When Mr.: Morrison, in response to the
request OF the compiler of the directory,
prepared the sketch of his life, it was found
TO be longer than that of any other member
OF either House, and was returned with the
request that he condense it by striking out
n lines, AID that all Biographical matter"
be omitted. In doing this Mr.. Morrison
omitted eight distinct facts concerning his
life, which should have been allowed to re.
main, and among them the entire statement
of his military record.
The sketch of his life, as published in the
directory Of the Forty.third Congress- num-
bered twelve lines, and contained all the
information necessary regarding his army
career. The only change required in the
directory for the present Congress was the
simple statement that he had been re-elect-
ed, giving the vote of the district, together
with his opponents name. This would have
made an additional line, or thirteen in all,
but one-half the space occupied by Faullz-
ner, Of West Virginia, and MUCK less than
that of many other Senators and Repre-
sentat;ves. He has also omitted but two
facts instead of eight, namely: That he be-
gar life on g farm, and his army record.
The explanation is such lame stair that
it is not creditable to Mr.. Morrison to sup
pose that it was made with his knowledge
and consent.
The debate on the centennial appropr;a-
ton bill took an astonishing latitude, and
embraced almost every subject that has en-
crossed public attention during the past
century. One member pufed the wares of
his constituents literally, commencing with
stud-horse, and winding up on a water
wheel. Morey, under guise Of speech in
favor Of the appropriation, made a strong
appeal in aid of his levee bill.
The Appropriation Committee to-day took
up the legislative, judicial and executive
bill. The pay of all salaried officials receiv-
ing over $1,000 will probably be reduced ten
per cent, and the number of employees in
the various departments throughout the
country will be reduced twenty per cent,
and eight hours made days work. All
the departments here are now working
seven hours daily, but it the intention Of
the committee to make eigh. hours the gen
eral law.
The committee on the Texas border
troubles held meeting yesterday, and ex-
amined several witnesses from that State.
They all agreed that if Congress would give
the necessary authority the Texans would
take care of themselves and soon rid their
border of Mexican thieves.
If the investigations 50 far proposed by
the Appropriation Committee are carried
into effect, it will require two years time
and the services of couple of hundred
extra clerks to complete them. Investiga-
tions is the only matter go far considered
by this committee. and they have not yet
reported a single important BILL
No bills looking to change in customs
duties or internal revenue taxes will be
considered until after the various appro-
priation bills are disposed of.
Mr.. Jones, Of Nevada, appeared in his
seat in the Senate on Monday, for the first
time during the session. INDEN.