The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-21
Correspondence OF the star.

ISokt0pbVuuoHCC VI tno oCdTs
WAsHINaToN, Nov. 10, 1877.
Congress is talking OF adjourning, and
the event may happen this week, though
suspect not before next.
THE HOUSE
has really been doing good deal of
work in the few weeks it has been in
session. Besides disposing of the Ap.
preparation Bills, for which the extra
session was convened, it has passed
the bill to remonetize silver, is hard at
WORK on the resumption measure, and
will probably, to-day or tomorrow,
make the appropriation OF $150,000 to
represent our country at the Paris Ex-
position. The two great speeches on
the latter bill were made this Afternoon
by two New York gentlemen, Messrs.
C"x and Hewitt, and both efforts awak-
ened the deepest attention.
HEWITT
is not pleasant speaker, having mis-.
cradle voice and imperfect enuDciation.
He is regarded, however, as an able
man, and owing to his prominence in the
Tlldea Congressional campaign last
winter, he ranks as one OF the Demo-
cratic leaders of the House. His argu-
ments in favor OF the appropriation were
high-toned and logical.
MR. cox
INDUCED mostly in humorous illustra-
lions, making Il speech that might have
sounded amaz ngly well from the lips OF
an Artemus Ward, but fell far short of
craftsmanship. He turned his attention
particularly to ridiculiug MIR. Hewitps
proposition to establish at Paris an
AmeTic lean Hot Corn Kitchen, and dur
ing his witty remarks the members
crowded about his desk, and enjoyed
the sport as small boys would enjoy a
travelling circus.
THE SILVER BILL
hangs fire IN The Senate Committee, and
it is said that several House members
who voted lOr it are hoping il NAV be
smothered there, or that it may be so
amended as to allow the Government
and not the individual owner uf silver
bullion to reap The profit OF 9 cents on
the dollar, which will accrue on coin.
age.
PARTY LINES
were entirely ignored in the House on
c.
ans voting for the bill and prominent
Democrats voting against the measure.
Neither did geograpni ical lines mark the
divisions between the friends and the
loes of the blli; lor it was u general sor
OF fght, every fellow going 1t on his
own hook.
Hon. Thomas Ewing is recovering his
reputation, which was somewhat DAM
aged BY his Dlunders in the early stages |
OF the eAnti-rssumption Bill. Mr.. Ewing
is all able man, but he lacked pnrlia- |
mentary experiences; did not understand |
The ropes OF Legislation; and 30 he came |
to grief. Latterly he is doing better, |
and he will come through all rIght.
The Anti-resumplon Bill is still in the |
House, the enemies OF the measure being |
SO strong that it can not be rushed |
ahead very fast. Indeed, to-day Mr..
Ewing does not claim more than six or
eight majority for his pet measure. The
ing stronger every day, aud OF course
are not anxious for avote.
The differences between the Republi-
can Senators and the President seem 10
he IN the way OF satisfactory adjust
meht, aNd harmony may soon be expect
ed To prevail. surely the course Of MIR.
hayes mas been 80 wise and patriotic
hat his party friends In the Senate
ought not to seek quarrel with MIN,
aud we think this opinion is daily gam.
ng ground In the Senate.
A lively fight seems to be in progress
between Alex. Reed, Esq, the new To-
edo postmaster, and Gen. Sherwood, OF
he Toledo Sunday Journal, both parties
'eing here before the Postal Committee
II the Senate, whence Mr.. Reed Is seek.
pg report favor Of his confirmation.
tfom appearances ut this writing Nj.
taed Will be confrmed. II is a matter,
lowever, OF general remark that the
senate Committees are not in any great
Iurry to consider the appointments ts
which are referred to them. Perhaps
hey believe III making haste slowly.
tNCINNATL.