The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-10-23
How IL Was Done.

Before Congress came together, n cOnii
dent belief was expressed that the small Re
publican majority Of the Senate, materially
weakened by the enforced absence of Mon
TON of Indiana, could not be held in hand
and would surely break to pieces on tn,
questions arising out of the admission OF
two Senators from Louisiana and one from
South Carolina IL was assumed that three
at least, Of the four carpet-baggers would
bolt for consideration; that BRUCE. the
colored Senator from Mississippi, was loose
in his partisan bonds; and that STANLEY
MATTHEWS, BOOTH, and CHRIsTIANCY were
prepared to separate from the main body.
None Of these predictions have been vcri-
fed, and, from present indications, they are
not at all likely TO be confirmed. The lead
crship long held by Mr.. MORTON has passed
into hands Of more skill than he ever cxhib.
tied; for the party has not only been kept
united, but it presents to-day more com.
pact and disciplined front than at any time
in the last four OF five years. The reduction
of the majority has made cohesion more
practicable, by fixing individual responsible.
ity directly, and insuring rigid vigilance
over the weak and exposed points.
Whatever differences of opinion may have
existed among Republican Senators in re-
gard to the so-called southern policy Of
HAYES, they had u common ground Of union
and action in opposition to the civil service
sham, which touched them all alike The
fow who favored the Southern policy were
quite willing to subordinate IL TO their re-
sentiment ut the Fraudulent Administration
for alleged injuries and desire TO get
even, by any form Of real or supposed re-
buke to HAYES.
With this basis for their operations, the
leaders had only to strengthen their hands
by securing the fidelity of what may be
described as the loose elements. And here
lis where the tact whoh has brought order
out OF discord, is most apparent. 1t was
not only necessary to bring everybody into
caucus, but, after getting the factions to-
gcther, 1t was important to be sure they
would act in harmony This work had to be
done 10y personal conference. and 10y men
who could speak with authority.
All the carpet-baggers had personal griefs
t. complain Of. Some of them wanted recog-
milton to help them at home Others de-
sired promises to advance peculiar inter
ests. Honest JOHN PATTERSON had need Of
q character. The whole four we're In mar
ket, and, wearicd with waiting on Provi-
dence, they were quite anxious TO make the
best terms possible, and 10 enter into bonds
for keeping faith in a new contract. Hence
when the caucus met there was no sign Of
trouble, and every Senator fell into line
with the step Of "A regular
The Ohio election gave STANLEY MAT
THEws view Of the political situation
which he had not previously entertained /;
aud other Senators who had been counted
M uncertain were soon convinced that the
last hope Of the party was TO stick together,
and to confront the Democracy in solid
body on every party Isl ue. The unanimity
with which they acted, and the strong
ground taken by some Of them like Mr.
WADLElGH, on the Louisiana cases, are full
Di significance.
1t il easy now to see how the faith Of the
carpct-baggcrs was fortified. The following
collections from the list OF committees, made
up by the Republican managers, contain
good deal Of practical instruction, and will
BE- useful for reference:
ions J PArrtRsoN south Carolina
Chairman Committee on Territories
Member Commute cnn Commerce.
hrutcr Committee on Edhcatnu and Labor
Member Committee Oh cni service and K,troneh
sTkrwvS ". DorstY Artsnsa.
Chairman 'ommticr ou District NJ Columbia
Member Committee nu Appropriations
Member COMMITTEE on Railroad.
HHOS IS COSoyfa Florida
Chairman Committee on Enrolled nills
Member Conmlitoc on Nayal Affairs
Member Committee on Post offices aud Post R.ads
Member rnumlttoc on Tho Ir,r,s of tlr Mississippi
member COMMITTEE on lransp tatIun KOuus g. o,a
board
0suRfT sPFscFR. Alabama
Chairman Committee On Military Affairs
Second mrfuhs COmlnitt,V ON Cnnin,rcc.
Member Committee ON District ol Columbia
These four patriots never attained such
distinction before in amy organization of the
Senate. Scriou, charges have been made
against all OF Thorn. and they are ms well
known 10 the country as they are tO the un-
fortunate people whom they misrcprosent.
The cOlOrcd senator was not forgotten in
the arrangements, az viii be seen by the
reoord. as follows
BEaFcH BHrck Mississippi
chairman COMMITTEE uu I4yoos NJ the Ntssi..itm
r cuhi member Commute ON Pensions
htnht ionn.ttce GA Education ana Labor
The Senate starts of with well organ
lied, though small Republican majority.
quite as pronounced on the questions which
have divided the two parties n at any
former period. II is positively anti-Admn-
lHtralion AZ heart with CONKLINO and ED
hUhbs as the foremost leaders.