New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsnINGrOS, Thursday. oct 1s, 1877.
Mr. Milton sayer and Mr. Blackburn make campaign
speeches in Baltimore this evening.
congressman from distant parts Of the country favor
going ahead with general business, as 10 secure an
early adjournment OF the regular session.
Mr. H. Howard has resumed nis connection with the
British Legation as one OF the secretaries. Sir Edward
Thornton, when he lcft Washington, last spring. III
ndcd to return in December next.
The members OF the Presbyterian Synod, OF Baltimore
now in this city, accompanied by the Ev Dr.
sunderland, visited the ecutiye Mansion this after
noon to pay their respects to the President and Mrs.
Hayes.
The Postal Commission is expected to its report
about December Among other things likely 10 BE-
commended is the restoration aud Of the fast
mail service, which has b.en suspended on account OF
the reduction Of appropriations BY the DeInocratic
House.
The Democratic members Of the Missouri delegation in
Congress called the White House, this morning. for the
purpose OF telling the President that they approve Of
many things which he has done since bis inauguration
aud intend 10 support such measures of his Admuisra
they do not approve Of the violent speeches made by
some Democrats at the recent serenade in this city.
Supervising InspcctorGenc Of Steamboats, james A.
Dunont to supervising aud local inspectors Of
steam vessels circular requiring them TO make de-
tailed report OF their personal expense accounts than here
ofure Among other things, they must state the points
To and from which they have passed. and Indicate by in
tals tine railroad railroads, and by name the steam
boat by which they have travelled, choosing always the
most direct consistent with economy aud prompt
ness.
The Cotton Report OF the statcian OF the Department
Of Agriculture for October makes the average condition
nearly rs high 1876. 1t Is Sill against s27 last
year. and IS the year before The decline in condition
during September is less this year than last Georgia
make the average as In September Of
last year North Carolina higher, and all other States
lower, though Arkansas declines only one per cent.
Picking has gone rapidly in the more Western states,
but has retarded upon the Atlantic coast since the
middle Of September by unfayOr0be weather.
II is said that Postmaster Fey OF St. Louis, VIII not
be rcappointed when his OF Office expires. Among
other accusations brought against Mr. Fiey, is that
he used the money which he collected by assessments
upon the clerks the purpose Of buying bouquets aud
To nay the expenses of dinners wncH lie gave to General
Grant when tho latter visited ST. LOUIS 10 il also re-
ported that when rated with for this he replied
that he was not fool enough 10 Use his own money IN
dining and winning the President
Colonel Polk, the new DOOrkeeper OF the House. Is
overwhelmed with personal applications for positions
under him. At least 1000 persons are mportupnS for
a place Members OF Congress, Of both Houses, arc also
besougt for their influence In that direction 1t Is prob
able ta Colonel Polk will divide his patronage among
the several Congressional legations. Speaker Randall
has called attention OF Colonel Polk TO the rue re-
0uIng all appointments made by the D0Orkecpef 10 DC
confirmed by the Sueaker and has IN orned that gentle
man t.at only nomination IRON each Congressional
District will be considered.