The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-23

CONGRESS with cN-tsoFernor-Johh Letcilefs
of Virginia. Thevwere warm friends, and
ON one occasion, when they had set UP
together nearly all night, made an ex-
change OF spectacles. Mr.. Thompson is
now Secretary Of the Navy, and Mr.. Letcher
is distinguished member Of the Virginia
Legislature. Both arc men Of uncommon
ability, companionablc, and popular. A
few DAYS ago Colonel John Goode called
on the Secretary in relation to the
revival OF business ut tho Norfolk navy
ward. and when the business purpose OF the
interview had been attended to Mr.. Thomp-
son inquired for his old friend, and iocu-
larly remarked that II Letcher didn't come
to sec him and return Ills spectacles he
meant to send file of marines after him.
This anecdote is recorded here as a scrap
Of history apropoS OF reconciliation, and
not to tur n the eyes OF hungry ofice-seek-
ers towards Honest John as power near
the throne. He must be willing to share
the fate Of those who are acquainted with
royalty. ........f
ASSOCIATED Press Heports, by telegraph to the
Dispatch.l
TIE POLITICAL SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS.
A New Orleans dispatch OF the 2fst to
the New York Herald says: "The politi-
cal situation has to-day grown more COM
pEcatcd, and possibly more threatening.
The people have had such implicit conf
dence in Mr.. Hayes's recent promises to
immediately withdraw the troops that the
news OF the Cabinets adverse decision to-
day Is received with CONSERVATION"
The Times says, cditorally: "The con-
cluSion yesterday reached by the President
and his advisers in regard to the southern
question will call forth loud expressions Of
disappointment and disgust. The project
ed commission implies delay, OF which both
tons OF equity and fact which both con-
slider settled" -.
THE CABINETS LOUISIANA COMMISSION.
A Nashville dispatch says: Ex-Governor
John c. Brown has consulted Governor
Porter as to whether he should accept
place on the Louisiana commission. Porter
replied, accept it by all means, for the
good OF the people" Governor Brown has
not yet determined.
CABINET on THE SOUTH CAROLINA QUESTION.
During the session OF the Cabinet Score
tary McCrary WIS requested TO have pre-
pared a complete list OF the troops on duty
in South Caroliua and Louisiana showing
the number OF men and disposition OF the
forces. This was prepared this afternoon.
1t was rumored after adjournment that the
withdrawal OF troops had been ordered,
but this proved unfounded, as no orders
whatever have been issued from the War
Department. 70 .-. .....
Members say that they are not yet
at liberty to make any OF the proceedings
public. Another session will be held be-
fore the Government announces its deci-
sion. The impression is general that the
troops will he Withdrawal. Should differ
ent course he followed. however, the sur
prise will not be "a great as in the Louis
lana case.
GOVERNOR HAMPTON AND THE CABINET.
In contradiction OF the impression that
Hampton intended coming to Washington,
he tclcgraphs that he will only come il the
President especially desires it. 1t is posi-
lively stated by gentlemen here in IIamp-
tons interest who have canvassed matters
close that the Cabinet are unanimous
against sending commission to South
Carolina, and that majority OF them have
ailtdtth III NaDiuCt
in favor OF withdrawing the troops from
any direct support OF the Chamberlain gov
erpment This, it is understood, Is all that
Governor Hampton asked. There was a
second session late this afternoon. What
progress was made is not known, but that
a conclusion was not reached is positive.
The Cabinet seem to take unprecedented
care to mask their purposes.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
NJ. j. Waldrcn was commissioned mar
shall for East Tennessee. Waldron had been
nominated to the Senate, but was rejected.
John O'NeaI has been appointed super
visiug inspector Of steamboats, in the Fourth
(St. Louis) district.
Minister Washburne returns to Paris
next month.
Justice Clifford has no intention Of re-
signing.
The suspension of Frank Burnett as
steamboat inspector at st. Louis is theS6gst
removal by the President.