New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16
THE SENATE.

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hVAsuISeToK Oct. 15.-There was quiet, nm
a1ontful opening of the senate All the seats, ex-
cent three we're full at II o'clock. Senators Norton
sharon and Spencer were absent. From Mr.. Nor
TOMS desk the iron rod with its wooden disc, upon
which he used to lean while speaking, had been re-
moved and its absence brought to mind the thought
that he nav never occupy his chair again. There
has been ono death since last session. Senator Bogy
OF Missouri with his French face, his od-lashonei
manners and his ready speech on all subjects, has
uassel off the stage and in his place comes tall
gentleman with silver hair and whskers, aud be-
nignant countenance, Mr.. d. II. Armstrong.
The galleries were filed early with the overflow
from the House. The popular branch of Congress
ALWAYS offers more interesting spectacle on open
ing dav and the Senate is therefore the first choice
of very few visitors All the habitu6s of the Capt.
tol scan closely the faces of the more famous among
the Senators to see if time political diSanpont-
,oeut has made any new lines upon them, or if
the repose of the vacation has given to them more Of
tbe smooness and color of health and strangers in
the galleries bored thoireXpeTienced neghbols by I'M
fortunate requcststo have the great pointed on
Mr.. Blaine looked remarkably well to-day, better
than hc has looked since The Spring of 1876 Mr..
Coukling impressive and naughty as ever, seemed
I'm cool condition for the sessions work. Mr.. Ferry
showed traces Of his recent severe Illness The two
veterans Of the senate i'm length Of service Mr.
Anthony and Mr.. Haulln. did not look a dav older
E'r Edmuuds rcscmhlcd if possible, more strildnGlv
than ever. the wcll-kuown picture Of 81. jerome.
General Burnside and General Gordon had lost not
q Whit Of their grand military air. Mr.. Thurman
seemed not 70 have cot feeling good ahou' the
Ohio election so genial ms usually serious face.
There were bouquets and baskets Of flowers on soy
erl Of he desks the gifts no doubt ofladv friends Of
Unfortunate recipients. or course Mr. Conllng was
thus f,vored and Mr.. Blame and Mr.. Dawes, and
Mr. Ferry. Nor was any one surprised 70 see The
floral decorations ON the desks Of General Ransom
Mr. Booth General Gordon, and Mr.. Window; hut
Fl locked .,a strange 10 the solemn face Of
Efr Teller pacriug over the top of biz bouquet Al
tie Senators save three werc attiTdn black. The
exceptional Tets were the dark grey suits Of Mr.
NlaXcv and M Edruuds and the new tweed gar
mcnts Of Undesirable color worn by Mr. IaCallS.
Vice-Prasid mt Wheeler called The 'eua'c 70 order
~ the stroke of noon. His voice was clear and
strong and he had evidently profed bv The Sum
mers opportunity for rest to restore his health
which has NOT been good for two or three years past
single rap of the ivory mallet brought perfect or
DIR and quiet in the chamber. The sergeant-at-
arms the doorkccpT, the clerks and the shorthand
writer's were IN their PAGES, ana INC hiuc-'odi'i
paccs clustered on the steps Of the platform. The
ohaplaus PRAYER was longer and more eloquent
than usual as is fit and proper on the opening dav
Some Of tie Senators rose listen, and Others bowed
their heads The proclamation Of the Pres-
dent convening the session was read, and
then the credentials of the three new Senators
were presented. Stanley Matthews walked MP to the
Vce-Prcsident's desk on the arm Of Mr.. Thurman
and took tle oath. Next came j. Donald Cameron
escorted by hs Democratic colleague Mr.. Wallace,
and alerward SIR. Armstrong, piloted by Mr.. Cock
crV. The customary committee was named 70 wait
uuon the President. Mr.. Edmunds wanted all the
t.auding committees Of last session continued hut
me proposition went over because NJ. Thurman did
not want 10 acted on in a hurry. There was then
nothing more TO do unless the message coud he got
Mr. Wivte moved a recess until O'Clock, but MT.
Conkliug. with bis experience OF the WAYS on the
House knew that that body would not finish ITS
organization i'm time to receive tie message to-day,
AID on his suggestion the Senate adjourned, alter
sitting only half an hour
The spectators rushed over to the HOuse TO make
another futile attempt to get into the crowded gal
leres and the chamber was soon deserted.