The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON D. c. March Sd. 1877,
The highest pitch of political excite
ment was reached in the still small hours
Of last night and it was not until after
four o'clock this morning that the last
State was counted and Hayes declared
elected. Intense excitement has prevailed
at the Capitol for the past two days and
many things have been said and done that
are utterly unworthy the dignity of men
representing the best and strongest ele-
menis our country produces. For instance,
Wednesday morning Congressman Willis,
Of New York, had n regular knock-down,
rough. and tumble fight with one Of the
House door.keeper, and carried away a
black eye fer his folly. His proyocation
was simply that he bad heard that friend
Of his had asked the door keeper at the
main entrance Of the House floor to take a
card to Mr.. Willis, and the door keeper.
acting under instructions to take no cards
TO members during the debate on the Presi-
Dental count, refused to take this one to
Willis. When the latter learned Of the
event, be was unreasonably angry, went
straight to the door, and without word,
rudely pushed the door-keeper, whose
name 10 Harris, from his seat. AS Harris
rose to his feet, Willis struck him a heavy
blow on the chest, whereupon Harris dealt
Willis such blow under the eye as felled
him "prone to the ground as a butcher
felleth the OK" Further puigilistio dem
onstrations were prevented by the interfer-
ence Of other Congressman and so the dis
graceful scene was brought to a close.
Another affair that is shame TO the
country occurred in the House yesterday
when Representative Beebe refused to obey
the Speakers ruling and in his excitement
and defiance leaped W on the top of anoth-
er members desk and could only be con-
troled by the appearance Of the Sergeant
alarms, bearing his mace, which is an
emblem ofauthority that cannot be disput-
ed.
Governor Hayes and his family are en-
route to Washington-will probably arrive
some time to-day or early tomorrow
There are crowds already at the Baltimore
and Ohio depot awaiting their arrival and
the owner has just started that they came
in on last nights train and are now in
town. President and Mrs. Grant will give
q farewell dinner to the Cabinet tomorrow
evening and it is expected that Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayes will be present. The Presi-
dent and his family will remain at the
White House till Monday.
1t has been understood, of late, that the
inaugural ceremonies will take place at the
White House on Sunday in as private and
quiet manner as possible but now that the
election is fairly established the program
me will doubtless be similar to that of
former inaugurations although Governor
Hayes has expressed desire that all dis
play shall be dispensed with. Several
military organizations are expected to visit
the Capitol and participate in the iuaugur-
al ceremonies and the Columbus Cadess, OF
Columbus, Ohio, will attend rs the body.
guard Of the President-elec.. They will
come with full ranks and bring with them
their own band. This company is the or.
ganization that en.camped on the same
grounds with the West Point Cadets at the
Centennial, and received so many compli
ment for excellent discipline and fine drill
Entertainment at the different halls ir
the City, principally for the benefit O
charitable objects, are taking the place O
soirees; receptions, and Dancing parties
since the Lenten season came in. Las
week we had the authors Carnival"
most enjoyable affair, and this week
festival given by the Metropolitan Church
has been equally agreeable. This enter
tsinment has been gotten up by person
who have travelled extensively, there b,
enabling them to produce foreign effect
most admirably. They have given us brea'
from VIENNA bakery, fragrant Moch
from Turkish cafe, and all qorts and size
from Chinese restaurant-all served b,
natives walters. The last of the ssnes Wa
given last evening in Lincoln Hall, ant
consisted of grand tableaux, music, read
ing, and many artistic representations.
Great excitement was caused at tn
Treasury yesterday by a man named JohI
Dilts, went to room in the Redemption
Bureau and asked to see Mrs. Mary Storer
New York widow who has been employ
ed there for ten years or more; when tn
lady went out to speak with him he at
tempted to murder her by firing severa
pistol shots at her none of which took si
feet. II seems the man is a rejected love
Of Mrs. Storer He was taken to the Polio
Station where it was soon discovered ths
he had taken poison and the drug wa
working upon him. He is alive this morn
ing, however, and still in custody.
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