The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-22

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presented it to the custodian OF. the
documents, who refused to give him
less than the order called for, and he
was obliged to send for wagon and carry
away the bali cord OF knowledge. Ever
since then he has been increasing his popn-
larlty at home by distributing the books
among his farmer constituents, postage free.
ELoPERs FROM RICHMOND.
An clipping couple and a party OF
friends arrived from Richmond this morn
ing and registered at the Ebbitt House.
The party consisted OF Miss Linda Rag
land, the intended bride; Mr.. R. F. Sizer,
the groom-elect; Rev. DR.. Hatcher, John
Ragland, and Furman Topper. A license
was procured and the marriage ceremony
performed by Dr.: Hatcher in the parlor OF
the Ebbitt House. ..l" IL flt.: ~
! The Erening Star says "It,was the same
old story Of the unrelenting mama, who
desired her daughter to marry the crusty
old bachelor when she had given her heart
20 the handsome young gentleman, and was
bound to have her own way" .: a.a
The happy pair left the city tonight on
their wedding tour northward.
ASSOCIATED Press Reports by telegraph to the
Dispaich.I -.r. ......l - ..
LIVELY COMMENT on THE CABINETS. ACTION.
: Comment is lively tonight upon the action
of the Cabinet concerning the dual State
governments in Louisiana, the discussion
arising out OF that matter being particularly
directed to the members Of the commission
who will be invited to investigate and re-
port upon the affairs in that State prelimi-
nary to the final decision by the Government.
Several gentlemen are named in the gen.
eral gossip over the situation, and num-
Der have been suggested to the President
by firm friends Of the Administration, but
thus far, with the exception OF Vice-Presi-
dent Wheeler, who is expected to head the
commission, only one invitation has been
extended by the President, that being to
Senator David Davis, OF Illinois, who, it
appears, is somewhat reluctant to accept
the office because OF the attention required
to be given by him first to other matters.
Mr.. Wheeler exhibits some hesitancy to
take upon himself commission OF the i'm
portance with which this will be character
lied because Of his health. Without any
definite understanding, however, there is
an impression in the highest political cir
cles Tonight that the entire commission
will have been decided upon and duly au-
thorized to proceed upon its business with
in forty-eight hours. The President is re.
luctant to speak Of the gentlemen who have
been spoken of in connection with the mis-
sion, but it is freely admitted that the wish
Of the Government is that it shall be Il con.
stitutional delegation second to none that
has ever had in its Keeping IL question OF
such momentous interest to the welfare OF
any State in the country, as well as affecting
the dignity OF the nation. ....s.
President Hayes has been particular to
give ear to q multitude OF statements on
either side that have reached him in the dis
cussiOn OF the southern question under his
administration, and has reiterated frequent
ly his disposition to act cautiously and with
view to the reconsideration Of the case i'll
any particular after it has been decided.
Upon the appointment OF such a commits
sion to examine into the condition or
Louisiana there is no room to doubt the
absolute unanmity OF the Cabinet
To this time little has been done in the
Cabinet so far. as South Carolina is con-
cerned. Another session, which will be
held either tomorrow or the day after, Will
undoubtedly finish the question, and it can
also be taken as positive that the settlement
OF the affairs OF South Carolina will not in
yolye the sending of a commission to that
State. % Even this, however. is not alto
gether authoritative, as neither the Presi-
dent nor any member Of the Cabinet Will
admit in advance what their combined
Judgment will be.
A COMMISSION TO BE SENT TO LOUISIANA.
The Cabinet has decided to send COM
mission to Louisiana. 1t is apprehended
that the coroner will be the most important
witness. g.. H..
The Cabinet, after deciding to send a COM
mission to Louisiana, and in the mean time
to maintain the status quo, adjourned to 8
o'clock, when South Carolina was to be con-
sidered, but it adjourned without taking up
South Carolina. The President was weary.
The Cabinet may not reassembe before Fri
| day. The decision to send 4 commission to
Louisiana is definite, and was made without
division. It may be received as the unani-
| nous acauiescence with or submission to
the Presidents views. 1t is his policy. The
| composition of the commission is entirely
conjectural beyond Wheeler, who desires to
be excused on account OF his health, and
Senator Davis, Of Illinois, who pleads busi-
ness. No other persons have been men
toned by the President, and so far the men,
bers of the Cabinet have not presumed to
give their wishes voice. s- ..
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
The extra session of Congress will con-
yene on Monday, June 4th.