The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-16

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DEAN VS.. FIELD.
The Committee on Elections reported that.
Nr. Dean, Democrat, Of Massachusetts,, is
entitled to the seat occupied by Mr. Field,
Republicans; but In the discussion to-day
Messrs. Calendar, OF Georgia, and Potter,
Of New York Demoeratsl opposed Deans
elaine, and General Butler was in favor Of
seating him. There Wns q good deal of ex-
element manifested, and Republicans came
to the Democratic side while Messrs. Calen-
dar and Potter were speaking. 1t does not
seem by any means certain that Mr.. Dean
will be seated. The discussion will be re-
sumed Monday. 81 5sfl
@js DEATH OF "A MEMBER. "a, Is
The Secretary Of State received telegram
to-day from the United States consul at Ha-
vana that Judge Leonard, member OF
Congress from Louisiana, died there this
morning of ycllow-fever. This fact was
communicated to the House at balt-past 4
by the Speaker, when that body adjourned
rs mark of respect to his meEory. Mr..
Ellis preiaced bis motion to adjourn with
feeling tribute to the worth of his deceased
colleague. Judge Leonard was Republic
can, and only thirty-tWo years old. he was
educated in Europe, and was made supreme
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Judge Of Louisiana when about twenty-five.
years of age. He was Pennsylvania by
birth. It was rumored that he had gone to
Cuba to inquire into the truth OF the state
ment that negroes were being taken from
Florida and sold as slaves in that island.
This, however, was denied.
SILVER CERTIFICATES FOR CIRCULATION. :
The Committee on Banking and Currency
this afternoon agreed to report bill for the
issue OF certificates from $40 upwards for
all silver bullion, counting the bullion at
its equivalent in silver coin dollars, less cost
OF mintage and transportation to points
where the certificates are redeemable. The
deposit is to be made and the certificates
issued at any mint or assay office-to be re-
deemabe in silver coin or bullion at San
Francisco where certificates were issued
west of the Rocky Mountains, and New
York where issued cast These certificates
are to be legal tender for all public dues.
BRIEF ITEMS.
The new neutrality-suspicious. bill pro-
vides that no civilians shall be appointed
secretaries and clerks to commanders, sc.
Mrs. Hayes has gone to Ohio.
Secretary Thompson continues to want
an assistant Secretary of the Navy.
All of the Irish societies OF the District
will celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and q
grand display is anticipated.
III Of the members OF the Cabinet were
present to-day.
II Grant were here now he would not be
permitted to meandcr along the avenue, be-
cause Washington has no patience with the
follies OF a Observation-Disclosures.
Secretary Evarts has received official in
formation in regard to the surrender OF the
Cuban revolutionists.
Secretary Sherman and the Hon. Dir.
Kelly have controversy on hand in regard
to gold and resumption.
The gold-men do not know what 10 say
as to the operations OF the silver bill.
Whiskey-men say Mr. Pridemore did not
help to reduce the tobacco tax when be
voted against the whiskey-relief resolution.
ASSOCIATED Press Reports By telegraph to the Dis
patch.
NEW LAW FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF MAIL
MATTER.
The Committee on Post Offices and Post
Routes of the House have nearly completed
the bill for the Classification OF mail matter
and rates OF postage thereon. Mail matter
is divided into four classes-tirst, written
matter; second, printed matter OF two
kinds-privilege and ordinary; third,
forced and sample merchandise; fourth,
merchandise.
The rates now existing will probably not
be changed, but the classification is simpli-
fed. The bill will prohibit the carrying OF
mail matter outside the mails, and authorize
the Postmaster-Gcneral to use returned
postal-cards and accumulated letters, sheets,
and envelopes. The committee is divided
rs to whether any distinction should be
made in the rates on second class matter OF
whether the rates should be uniform. Sew
eraI votes were taken on this question, and
although undecided the probability is that
the law will remain as it is, making the
rates two and three cents per pound.
Chairman Waddell will report the bill, as
soon as perfected, for printing.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
The Committee on Banking and Currency
have agreed to report bill for certificates
on silver deposits redeemable at New York
or San Francisco and receivable for all Gov
eminent dues.
The body or Leonard, the member OF
Congress who died at Havana of yellow
fever, has been enbalmed. Speaker Ran
dali has directed that The remains be sent
to New Orleans at the expense OF the House
Of Representatives. The sad event caused
great sorrow here. Judge Leonard was to
have been married in Cuba to beautiful
young lady whom he addressed in New Or
| leans.
Among the honorary members appointed
to the Paris Exposition by the President
to-day were William A. Moore, of North
Carolina. and j. NJ. Stafford, of Tennessee,
The Ciyil-Service Reform Committee Of
the House have voted TO 8 to remove Col.
onel, Polk, doorkeeper Of the House. He
violated the law in the interest Of members
OF Congress, and not for his own benefit.
The Cabinet meeting to-day was unim
| portant.
XLVTH CONGRESS--Secon Session
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1878.
| SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.