The Morning herald., 1877-12-12
WARRINGTON LETTER.


...s WARRINGTON LETTER.
From our Special Correspondent.J
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. II, 1877.
CONGRESS-.
Now that tho war in the Senate over the
contested seats from the Southern States
has ended, and the admission of Mr.. Eus>
tis, OF Louisiana, q mere matter of form,
both houses have got down to work, and
VIII evidently hurry up matters in order to
take their usual Christmas vacation, which
they propose to do somewhat earlier and
longer than is customary, on account of the
extra labor performed In tho extra session,
and have passed concurrent resolutions to
adjourn from the 18th of the present month
to the 10th of January, proxino.
THE WAYS AND MEANS
Committee have concluded TO make no re-
port on the new tariff until February next,
IN order that they may be guided in their
action by the completion of the sppropria-
tion bills, as they can determine then much
better what the expenditures are to be and
1ramea bill to meet the necessities of the
country. The tax on whisky will probably
be reduced so cents per gallon and that on
tobacco 10 cents per pound, and the free list
10 any event will be considerably increased.
This OF course is subject to future considera.
tion, but is believed to be the general out
lines of the tariff bill.
THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE
Is threatened with dismissal by certain dis
satisfied Democrats, who allege that with
the promise of assistance from the Reeubli-
cans, who are also growing, they can oust
him. His offense seems to be his appoint
ing too many southerners to positions, in |
opposition to applicants from New Eng
land. How the muddle will terminate ia
one of those things "no fellah can find out - |
THE ADMINISTRATION,
alias Mr.. Hayes, has assumed the position
Of EXPIRES ident johnson, and displays bis
firm and fixed purpose of fighting the Sen
ate by a denomination last week of nearly
all of his appointees which failed of confir.
nation at the extra session, and Is determ.
lned to die fighting In the ditch of "myI
policy;" and as his most intimate friends
here informs us, be is equally as stubborn
IS Mr.. johnson, the Senate will have to
eventually back down entirely or fall back
apon an Electoral Tribunal capitulation. i
THE SILVER BILL
discussion In the Senate, as indicated Nv tho =
overwhelming vote which brought the mat
er from last week until to-day, for its seri-
'us consideration, shows conclusively that
he measure has more friends in that BODY q
han In the House, where it originated, in q
'roportion to the number Of members of I
ach body. The opponents of the bill are n
1ceedingly discouraged, and the debate b
pom the bill promises so far to be the most r
eated and violent, that has occupied the
attention of the Senate for many wears
hould Mr.. Hayes veto the bill, which be R
as indicated in his message of last week .
g would do, 1t is claimed that q two-tbirds Y
ote with which to pass It over bis yets can
very easily obtained In both houses.
THE RECONCILIATION BILL t,
as not as yet reached that point which +
ould justify, at present, even a sypopsfs 4
Its course, or even to suggest probable q
roarsmme for the yet unfinished state in ii
hich 1t now lies. and We can do no better
present than to say that "she is hsuled
pom the docks for repairs" and lies ",n st
stu quo." In our next we will in all a
reliability enlighten your numerous read p
OF It's fate, as we'll as q liberal summary B Bn1
the fate of the silver bill now pending in b
o Senate chamber, with q full DESCRIPTION y, ~
the many interesting incidents which in- to
riably occur in the passage of arms on,,o " w
'portant feature as the silver bill, W
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION. = Il
Among the many bills passed BY the kJa
ouse for the benefit of the general welfare
the country are One to abolish the iron- rs as
ID oath another to permit criminals W