The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-20


powers rs the committee which prepared
the bill, and that 1t was feared any attempt
to define those powers might have q re.
strictive effect Mr.. Payne was followed
by Mr.. Springer, and ut the close OF his
remarks the caucus adjourned to meet
again ut the call Of the chairman.-Ib.
WHO DREW IT:
It can be stated that the bill and the re-
port were drawn principally by Senator Ed
munds, Judge Thurman assisting from time
to time in shaping the text, and the other
members making such suggestions as'seemed
proper to.them at all periods Of the three
weeks discussion.-Special to. Baltimore
Sun. '... .. s.. ,..t,.e t.... ;a,.-
[Edmunds and Thurman are the best law
yers in the Senate .~.ar.,
.,.,; THE COMMITTEE.
The members of the committee speak in
the highest terms Of the fairness and pa
tlence exhibited by each toward the other
during the whole period OF their labors,
and the sincere wish displayed to arrive at
q mutually satisfactory agreement. A Dem
ocratic member Of the Senate committee al
luded particularly to the course OF Senator
Conkling, which he said had been that OF a
end, and marked by an entire absence OF
partisanship.-I6. ISIS"
WHAT SOME FOLKS SAID.
Republican member Of the House COM
mittee said that the spectacle now presented
of the American people settling in this
peaceful manner, through their representa-
tives, q question which threatened the very
foundation of their Government, would lift
them to an exalted place in the respect Of
the nations of Europe. Senator Bayard said
he could not but feel happy that the danger
that this country was to be made second
Mexico was now averted.
There was much desire to obtain an ex-
preston of opinion from the justices, who
are particularly interested IN the matter,
but they all indicated that they preferred
to express no opinion on the subject at this
time. A distinguished Democrat who comes
from the same State as the Judge said after
wards that Judge Black was never practi-
cal, and that it was very easy for him to
talk about lighting, because his age would
exempt him from taking part in IT'D.
, AMONG THE SENATOR'S. -
In the Senate chamber senator's talked OF
nothing else. Mr.. Morton did not attempt
to conceal his dissatisfaction at the action
of the committee, which he said WAS a
weak expedient, but was at work all day
conversing among the Republican
senators in opposition to it. He said he
would not express himself at length as to
his views at this time, but would do SO
when the report came up in the Senate. 1t
was understood that he and Senator Sher-
man intend to have Senate Republican
caucus in order to get up opposition to the
measure. s's. - = a. .1
Governor Whyte said his impressions are
in favor of the bill: If it was to be per-
,nanent in its character he would not be
willing to support it, but looking to an
amendment of the Constitution for future
elections he would take this as temporary
cxpedient. ~, H.. ;,.,..-. aa.
General Gordon thought he would sup
port the bill, although. it did not strike him
very iayorably. Senator, Wallace said he
had no doubt that the bill would be dis
tasteful to a great many Of the old States
rights Democracy OF Pennsylvania, and he
did not concur in the general principle OF
the bill. He should, however, vote for the
bill for the reason that it preserves the
theory Of the reyisory power Of the two
houses. 1t is thought that among the Re-
publican senators who will vote against it
are Morton, Sherman, Sargent, Spencer,
Patterson, and perhaps ingalls,. So far DIR.
Eaton is the only Democratic senator who
is regarded as certain to vote against IT'D.
The members from Maine (all Republi-
cans) are against the measure, Frye, Hale,
and Plaisted openly giving utterance to
their opposition. Hale fingered SO long
after adjournment that he was asked il he
intended to take part in the Democratic
caucus, to which he replied that after the
labors of the day. 1t would seem to,beI his
duty to join the enemy. Tarbox Mass 8
Democrat, said he would rather see Hayes
elected by the action of the two houses than
that Tilden should be counted in by any
such measure as had been proposed by the
committee. 1t was clearly uncoEstitu.
tionai., Other Democratic members from
that State were in doubt as to the advisable.
ity of establishing a new precedent; Will.
the Republican members were iubllant oYel
the bill. Dhe New York city delegation ap
proved the bill, :Messrs., Hewitt and ,:Fielt
taking ar. actiYe part in shaping opir 40
among'the Democratic members trorra othe
sections. 800 .2t5': 21l .i -, ~; ;,
The Mary land delegation referred to to, +,
serve their opinion until che, biIl could i
carefully read and cor, .stdered. -. ,,7s1 ).
Tho fennsylyarI. IA delegation appeared t
be divided, me Democratic Inemberse1
pressed, .b1stility to the bill. Mr.. Maeke
could not see the need OF q comprt
mise Tilden was elected faiplyj IAN
why{Sseek new trouble at, this ;. time
MR. Hopkins was clear the rigt
did not exist in the House to give th
Supreme Court tia authority 2proposed
;Messrs. sheakley and Marsh had not forme'
an opinion, while Messrs. Clymef and Coct
ran were anxious to read up on the Jaw bt
fore committing themselves.
T.. Among the Virginia members Beverl
Douglas said he would stay here until tn
crack Of doom before he would vote for ;th
| new precedent the bill proposed to establish
5. Walker was on the side OF the deiibera
tors. Mr.. Tucker thought the measure
might be improved, but could not expec
perfection from q mixed committee.
The southern members generally Wer
nan-commital. ISL
The Ohio democrats are opposed to it, o
are also Danford and Garfield, Of the Re
publicans. Bright, OF Tennessee, an
Knott, OF Kentucky, will actively oppose II
The Missouri delegation are in favor OF II
and 1t ,is xpected the thirteen members vii
30 cast their vote. * q, An
The Democrats from Illinois ar8 diyidel
| In, their support Of the measure Spark
looks upon it rs pro posing TO settle a gnea