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70 quiet apprehension OF future political
rnE ELEcroRAL-couSr BILL

}if' THE EIECToRAL-couST BILL
was the paramount topic at the Capitol yes
terday, and 1t Is noteworthy that while out.
side OF this city the most decided opposition
comes from Republican papers, Its most de-
cided opponents here. are found among the
Democrats. - Washington Union. ..E
l.sz DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN,.
Mr.. Payne went over to the Senate cham
ber yesterday, where he was warmly greeted
by Senator Edmunds; and the two sat con-
versing with clasped hands for some time,
the electoral bill, Of course, being their
themc.--lb., to .s:.t.!l/
t-... - =. IN THE HoUsEs. 90 -
Members generally were as chary yester-
day as on the day before OF committing
themselves publicly on this question; but
though there is an under-current OF opinion
against it, its passage in both houses by a
large majority is generally conceded. Itwas
remarked by one, that everybody talks
against it, but everybody will vote forit. p
ID. -.
THE NEW YORK EUABUGs. IL, 49,.
The adverse comments of the New York
World, Times, and Tribune OF Thursday
seem to have made little impression, and the
fact that the World of the previous day had
favored such bill was recalled as showing
how little weight should be given to such
testimony. The prevailing belief is that
the people Of the country are in favor
of the bill, as likely to obviate all danger OF
a revolution, and that in obedience to their
behests it must be passed 49,,
Said western member who does not look
on the bill with much favor: "Why don't
those who oppose the measure suggest some
better plan? It looks as though It must
either be that bill or a fight, and in that
contingency am in favor Of the bill."-lb.
SENATOR HoAR.
Mr.. Hoar was the recipient of congratu-
lations from q great many members, both
Democratic and Republican,, MIR. Lamar
being conspicuous among the1ormer. Ihe
rejoicing over Boutwell's defeat was not
confined to the Republican side; and
though Mr.. Hoar has not very many cnthu-
siastic admirers among the Democrats, he
is considered far less Objectionable than his
opponent. 1t is thought that the fact OF
his signing the electoral report, which had
been greeted with enthusiasm in Massachll-
sets, tended in no small degree to secure
his election yesterday.-It. ...
THE GEORGIA sENAToRsH1P.
In the pool-selling at Atlanta on the sena-
torial election Senator Norwood leads his
competitors. A member Of the Georgia
delegation received several letters yester-
dav, which said Norwood would be elected
on the first ballot; while another member
received the same encouraging advlces with
regard to Mr.. HIPS prospects. The con-
test is unusually close and exciting.-I6.
THE ELECTORAL COUNT.
WASHINGTON, January 19.-The electoral
count bill continues the subject OF the live
liest interest, and senator's and members
vent their views on it without stint. From
present appearances the prospect Is that the
bill will meet with more opposition in the
House than in the Senate. Some of the
House members, both Democrats and Re-
publicans, are very decided in saying that
under no circumstances will they vote
for it.
It does sound little ridiculous to hear
crude comments from crude people on the
constitutionality OF measure advocated by
Democratic lawyers OF the ability OF Thur
man and Bayard, and Republican lawyers
like Conkling and Edmmds, who have
made the Constitution a life-study.
The leaders of the Republican majority
ia the Senate, although they claim that
Hayes is elected, give their consent that the
question shall be submitted to arbitration.
The people Of the country will be ahead OF
their representatives in this matter, and the
public sentiment, which is growing stronger
hour by hour, cannot be resisted.-Speciat
to Baltimore Sun.
ANOTHER REPORT.
In looking over the field to-day in the
House it could be observed very plainly
that congressman will be governed by the
orders Of their constituents. Hundreds OF
kilograms poured in to-day from various
sections of the country, the greater part
urging the adoption of the bill in the in-
terest Of trade and industries of every kind,
which have been prostrated for several
months, and will undoubtedly be quicken
ed by the prospect OF peaceful settlement.
These exercised an influence, of course, on
the members. A number who had shown
signs of opposition Yesterday gradually be-
came more reconciled when their constitu-
encies had spoken.-Speciot to the Balti-
more Gazette.