The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-20
Washington.

INSTITUTE OF THIS C1TY-PROGRAANE Fun
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT, &C.
From Our Regular Correspondent
| WASHINGTON. October 19.-The case 81
Mr.. Eustis, Democratic contestee from
Louisiana, followed that OF Mr.. Spotford
to-day to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections. 1t went there, however, by con-
sent OF Senator Thurman, who withdrew
his resolution that Eustis be at once sworn
in, upon the request Of Judge Davis, who
said he was not fully acquainted with the
facts in Mr.. Eustis's case.
Only very short debate was INDUCED in,
but it elected several expressions from
; members on the Republican side, which
have led the Democrats to feel sure that
Eustis will be seated when 4 vote is reached,
and have induced them to hope that Re-
publican pressure will be brought to bear
on the Elections Committee sufficient to in
duce them to make an early report In Eus-
tis's case, at least. "I think
! "EUsT1s WILL BE SEATED IN TEN DAYS."
said Senator Ransom. He is perhaps more
sancuine than most Of his colleagues, but
many Of them believe to-day that Eustis
will be seated this session. Republicans are
irving to extract q little comfort from the
fact that Judge Davis was not willing to vote
to-day on EustiS's case; but it really slgnl-
fics nothing, as Davis was not in the Senate
when the case OF Eustis's was up, and
merely said that he wanted to be little
more familiar with the facts before he votes,
without at all intimating that he would vote
against Eustis.
The case OF Mr.. Eustis differs materially
from that OF Spofiord. Eustis was elected
bv the s6.es.led Wheeler Legislature. His
claim was antagonized by Morton Oh thu
ground that Pinchback had been prcviousl!
elected, and there was no vacancy. Wher
the Senate decided last session that Pinch
back never had been duly elected, Morton
declared from his place in the Senate that
Pinchback was not elected Eustis was Ger
tainlv entitled to the vacancy which existed
and he (Nlorton) would vote for him. 1t il
ai,,ost certain that several Republican
senator's will do the same. G
RELIEF FOR THE RlcfMG.SD FEMALE INSTITUTE
Senator Withcrs presented bill to-da,
for the relief OF the Richmond Female In
stitutc. The bill directs the proper &C
counting officers OF the Treasury Depart
ment to pay to the Richmond Female Insti
tute, of Richmond, s4,933.33, in full pay
ment and satisfaction for the rent, use, ant
occupation Of its buildings by the army O
the United States from October 1, 1866, tt
October 10, 1866, and appropriates said sun
for that purpose The bill was referred t.
the Committee on Claims.
Senator McCreery's bill for the repeal o.
the bankrupt law OF 1867 was taken from
the calendar to-day and referred to the Jul
dietary Committee.
The Senate only held atwo-hours' session
to-day, and adjourned until Monday.
PROGRAMME FOR THE PRESIDENTS VISIT tt
| RICHMOND.
The committee appointed to invite tht
President to Richmond and to attend the
!. State Fair waited on the President at the
White House this afternoon, extended tht
invitation, and have received his promise
to accept Tirgina's hospitality for two
DAYS. The calling delegation consisted o.
Judge Meredith and General Anderson, re-
presenting the city government; Mr
Stearns, representing the Board OF Public
; Interests; and Colonel knight and DR.
Moore, representing the Agricultural So
ciety. Colonel Robert Beverly was to have
been Of the number, but failed to arrive Ii
al had tor nd
expected tonight.
: The delegation had very pleasant inter
view and are much pleased with their sue
. cess. The programme, so far rs 1t Is yet ar
. ranged, will be as follows: The Prestden
. will leave here Tuesday morning the 30th
arriving in Richmond about 4 O'Clock in th'
afternoon. at the depot he will be met by
committee OF the city government, headed
by Judge Meredith, who will deliver an al
dress of welcome, to which the Presiden
will make brief response, and by the cit!
military organizations, the fre.brigade, ant
citizens generally. After the addresses b.
will be escorted direct to his headquarter
at the Exchange Hotel.
city reception shall be given at the hots
! Tuesday evening, but this will probably b
: waived in Difference to the wishes OF tn
Governor, who is anxious not to have tn
f President exhausted OH Tuesday to the de-
G riment OF Wednesdays programme. Wed
nesday morning the President will be take
to the Falr-Grounds, where the Goyerno
will welcome on behalf OF the State. and In
y troduce him to the people, to whom ne wi
probably speak at some length.
G Wednesday evening he will be given
y state reception and state dinner at the E.
ecutiye mansion. Thursday morning (N'
e Yember y he will be taken again to tn
: Fair-G rounds, when it is planned to hav
oil the military organizations present draw
E ND In line to receive him. After being n
n viewed in line they are to break up Int
companies and proceed with the compel
tive drill. At 4 O'Clock Thursday atternoo
o special train will be in waiting at the FAN
Grounds to take the President back
r Washington.
( THE TENURE-OF-oFFICE ACT.
:. The Cabinet devoted large share OF Il
: attention to-day to the tenure-of-oface nc
The President was very anxious to kno'
j what effect that net has on appointment
y y made during recess; what effect II such al
pointments are not confirmed; what upo
= : nominations made during the sessions (
Congress; and what upon nomination
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