The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

however, is not an uncommon occurrence.
This noble specimen of Virginia gentle
man, when not drunk on the tioor, is to be
found in the same condition in the lowest
dens of the city, surrounded by pimps and
harlOts. When drunk, this eminent NJ @.
Is inclined to be very insulting and quarrel
some. Not long since Mr. Gibson, CORE
spondent of the New York Sun, "handed
him one" under his dignifed jaw; and only
last week General Maxwell, of Utah. a cork
legged cripple, found it necessary to his own
safety to knock the beast down with his
cane. Virginia ought to be proud of this
''favorite son."
TOBACCO.
The Committee on Ways and Means
have signed report reducing the tax on to-
bacco and making other notifications in
the new law, but it is doubtful if bill for
that purpose can be passed. The Treasury
Department opposes it, and the Treasury
Department exercises great influence at the
Senate end of the Capitol.
THE TOLEDO PosT-OFFICE
row is about finished at last, as far as
Alex Reed is concerned. Tired of the
charges and counter charges, the disgraceful
quarrels in the presence of the Committee
and in the lobbies between the principals
and their adherents the Committee has
postponed action on Reeds confirmation
until March 7th.
As Dowling's commission expires on the
4th it is generally believed that Hayes
will take the Committees hint that Alex.
is not exactly acceptable, and send in the
name of some person who has occupied a
neutral position during the protracted war.
The Commission for the improvement of
THE OHIO RIvER
has been in session here during the past
week, and has done good deal of efficient
work before the Committees and among the
members. Cincinnati was represented by
Tom Sherlock, member for Ohio, and
Hon. John A. Shank, Secretary. By the
wav, the latter gentleman's name is fire.
quently referred to here in connection with
the Democratic nomination for Congress in
the Second District, and it is generally
thought that he will give Banning a lively
tussle. l heartily second the nomination,
as does every one who is aware of his emf
nent' qualifications for the position. He
would be a vast improvement on Banning.
AMOR SMITH AND BILL CAPPELLER
turned up here few days ago and are still
with u.s. Amor is after WeitZel's place and
Bill holds his coat while he wrestles with
Hayes. Amor thinks he has a sure thing
on the place, but wouldn't advise anybody
to go his whole pile on Amor's success.
Sure things are proverbially uncertain,
and this is dcvilish deceivin' Administers
ton.
Our old standby, John J. Hickey, is still
here, and DIR. Fred. Anderson has returned
to stay for the winter. John is still waiting
for that bone to be thrown to "a lean dog
from the Presidential cupboard. He plays
the part of attenuated canine to perfection,
but Hayes is either out of bones Or disin,
clined to propel any of them in Johns dl.
rection.
John Warrington and Gus, Harms paid a
flying visit to the capital last week Gus:
was hunting for deodorzcd night cart and
John had case in the Supreme Court
After transacting their business the boy!
made a number of calls on distinguished
people, behaved like little men, and depart
ed for home with their faces clean and
much garnered wisdom. GABRIEL.