The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-03-01
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From cur Special Correspondent

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. Is rs
The LAST day of the silver bill in the
Senate was almost Its most lively one.
From the opening hour of the new leg
istative day Friday, up to its close at 5
o'clock Saturday, A NJ friends and op-
ponents were unusually active. the
former flushed with the victory they
felt within their grasp, the latter de-
pressed but none the less determined to
die game, by the shadow of defeat that
had fallen on them. Many brief but
pointed and comprehensive arguments
were crowded into the few hours and
many sharp encounters occurred to
arouse the participants below and en-
hance the interest of those filling the
galleries above Mr. Blaine's amend
ment, making the dollar to weigh 425
grains was rejected by more than a two
thirds vote. The free coinage feature
was stricken out and the seigniorage is
to accrue to the benefit of the Govern
ment- The proposition for an interna-
tional convention, looking for some uni
form usage relative to the bi-metalllc
currency and securing a fixed relative
value between gold and silver was
adopted. Amendments were offered by
Messrs Chaffee and Cake, allowing bul
lion holders to deposit it in sums of $40
and upwards receiving certificates of
like denomination in return. On motion
of Mr. Booth, substantially as proposed
by MIR Blaine in his speech of the other
day, coin was substituted for bullion,and
ths amendment as thus modified was
adopted. The final vote near o'clock
was yeas %, nays 21. 1t now goes back
to the House for concurrence in the
amendments; and as they do not in any
manner impair the principle upon
which reconciliation was asked, it is
not apprehended that there will be Il
long discussion over them. With the
heavy majority in favor of the measure
now ascertained by actual vote in both
Houses, it would not seem that Presi
Dental veto could have any other effect
than to delay matters few days. 1t is
hoped now that this matter is 80 nearly
disposed of that the press of business,
the ordinary work of the session-will
be taken up and disposed of. The same
procrastination IS was observed relative
to the appropriation bills last year, has
thus far obtained this session, not one Of
the large bills having yet been reported
to the House by the Committee. Gen.
Butler throws brick at the Admins
tration, through the columns of the
National Republican, this morning. 1t
is erparte of course, but certainly has
the effect to confirm the general feeling
of distrust entertained relative to the
sincerity or ability brought to the work
of reforming the Civil Service. The
instance. cited by the General adds
another to the long list of appointments
that are regarded as grossly inconsistent
with all that has been said AMI professed
by the Administration in the premises.
Butler charges in addition that the law
has been conspiciously disregarded
and posti7ely violated in the case in
question. His caustic illusions to
Senator involved in the case and his
promise to make his name historical,
leads US all to anticipate very hot en-
gagement if the Senator is not indisposed
to accept the challenge that is thought
likely to soon issue.
Doorkeeper Folks local organ here,
Yesterday, for the first time, indicated
the line of whitewashing that is to be
undertaken in his behalf, if majority
of Democratic membersare found afraid
to provoke Polk to open his mouth.
Polk has virtually confessed that he has
administered his Office with regard to
nothing, but the corrupt interests he has
Ielected to subserve. According to his
statements the Committee on Accounts
was fully informed of his violations of
law, and tacitly, at least, approved them
by the members holding their tongues.
The names of several Reform members
of the House, if not of the Senate, have
already been mentioned in discredita-
bic connection with Folks shameful
Operations and it is believed that every
Influence will be brought TO bear to
lpreventf further revelations in that direc-
ton. The first requisite step appears to
be Folks @paciication" by members Of
his party in the House. Let us wait and
see. Since the free fghtlast "Wednesday
in the House INDUCED in by Democratic
Representatives from the different sec
tions discreet silence has been observ-
ed by the participants in that melee,
only broken by the mutual explanations
and apologies offered each by the other.
1t was certainly most indiscreet ac-
knowledgement of the heart burnings
threatening disruption and ruin, in the
presence of the enemy. The hope Of
plunder can, however, be made to cover
multitude ofpersonal animosities. The
inebriated condition of a score, more or
less, of Senators, is the incident con-
nected with the closing hours Of the
silver bill debate, heard oftenest discuss
ed this morning. One Of them is said
to have been so fuddled by corn juice or
so oyerpowered by his feelings other
wise induced as to have offered the same
amendment three times in succession.
The failure Of the Commission ap-
pointed to trace the $500 lost under Mr.
News Administration of the Office Of
L Treasurer, has suggested the proprie-
ty Of another to ascertain what became
of fund raised, it is said by his order,
in this way. Every $500 female employe
Of the Redemption Division, U S Treas
ury .eccept a neiee of Mr. Ner, is alleged to
have been forced TO sign an application
for seven days leave of absence without
pay under pain of dismissal. They pro-
tested, but signed, and feared to ever
take any step to recover the more than
$1,000 thus obtained by bull-dozing.
Making good rumored loss that hap
pened to Mr. News nephew, appointed
messenger to carry money from desk to
place Of deposit and rice versa, is the use
made Of it most generally assigned by
the victims of this arbitrary regime.
Maxwell.