Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-22
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
Washington, D. C. Dec. IS, 1877

Washington, ID. Z. Dec. IL, 1877.
EDITOR APPEAL: The Matthews silver pre-
amble and resolution having been unfinished
business, took precedence of the Bland bill,
which had been set for Tuesday last, and con-
sequently much of the debate to which the
latter would have been subjected has been ex-
pended on the former Speculation and pre-
diction are perhaps futile; but the signs all
point to a victory of the silver men so decided
that the Man of Intrigue who sits at the other
end Of the Avenue may read the result in
much palmer letters than those which both
cred your festive friend Belsha7zar.
The debate was interrupted yesterday by
the Interpolation of an executive session
which was almost of National Importance.
Senator Conkling had succeeded in getting re
ports from his Committee placed at the head
of the calendar, and was determined to force
a fight on the Presidents New York nominal
tons and, on yea and nay call found "A
for and 20 against an executive session. The
fun began at about 2:20 P. NJ. and lasted until
about 8 P. NJ; and is said to have been the
liveliest and longest exhibition at any execu-
tive session, on nominations, that has occurred
since the administration of Andrew Johnson.
The President had not been idle. He had
sent, it is said. for Conover, whom he took up
unto second story of the Executive Mansion,
and, showing him copy of the Civil Service
Rules, incontinently offered him all the pat
ronage he might ask, provided he would vote
aye on the New York nominations Conover
must have accepted the courteous offer of the
President, for, unless report be a liar, his
name appears on the yea side of the list. 1t
is also said that the President sent for Sena-
tor Gordon and offered him everything he
might desire, if he would hold the Democrats
up to the imminent deadly breech. Senator
Herman in caucus on the night before, warned
Democrats that, if they wanted to succeed in
the State of New York, they must break
Conkling down. 1t is known in addi-
ton to all this that a cold water prayer
meeting was held at the Executive
Mansion, and after the recitation of Holy
Wilies prayer, Divine Providence was re-
specially requested to throw His influence |
on the Presidents side
The whole pro ,ramme came to naught. |
Senator Eaton, who is true-blue Democrat,
and who cast the only vote that was cast
against the Electoral Commission
scheme, voted with Conklirg. About four
Democrats were paired and others refused to
vote, SO that, when noses were counted, 81
of them balOn Tpd tO CO-,l-1iu~r and % Of +hn,,,
to the Man of Intrigue. The result was that
Roosevelt failed to be Collector, Prince GOT
no Naval Office, and Merritt became Surveyor
only because the decencies had been observed
oy the President in waiting until the term of
office of his predecessor had expired
To-day Bayard opened ON Matthews silver
resolution. and was followed by Allison, Hill
md Dawes. Time is GROWING short, and the
3land bill will not pass before the recess.
The friends of the bin do not intend that
Hayes shall have a chance to pocket it, which
lie could do if the constitutional ten days were
lot left to him. He must appear squarely
pon the record for once in his life. A vote,
owever, on the Matthews resolution may be
cached before this reaches you. There are
eOple in Carson who remember A j. Cash
RE, of the GAlena House, near Marysville.
lie was here few days ago, looking the pic
ure of rugged health He has become a a
;oniface at Cheraw, South Carolina, and has h
hrashed several natives ! 20 believing that
republicans have RI hts which the Palmetto
cate must respect PALTA