The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-22
TIE CoUPoN-TAx FOR CIGARS.

cigars, Dut i do not tnlnk 1t Will now be
done. Mr.. SaYler has received a protest
from 5000 cigar-men of Cincinnati against
it, and the cigar-men from other places are
taking similar action. The arguments used
by the advocates Of the coupon system are
economy to the cigar-maker and the GER.
tainty of preventing fraud. Mr.. Sayler
could not be more earnest, however, in his
opposition, and bis popularity with the
committee, in addition to the arguments he
uses, gives his objection to the proposed
system great weight.
Mr.. GARFIELD's CENSUS BILL.
The bill Introduced by Mr.. Garfield for
taking the tenth census and subsequent
ones provides for the appointment Of the
superintendent of census by the President,
and necessary Clerks by the Secretary OF the
Treasury. The Secretary of the Interior,
prior to April l, 1880, shall appoint one or
more supervisors OF census in each State and
Territory, the total number not to exceed
$50. The following are the duties of super
visors.:
"To propose to the superintendent of the
subdivisions most convenient for the pur-
poses of enumeration; to designate suitable
persons as enumerators within their respec-
tive districts; TO examine and scrufinize
the returns of enumerators, and to make up
and forward to the superintendent the ac-
counts required for ascertaining the amount
OF compensation due each enumeration OF his
district. Upon the completion OF his duties
satisfactory to the Secretary Of the Interior
each supervisor shall receive $500 for all
services rendered and expenses incurred,
except where the districts exceed forty thou
sand inhabitants, in which case clerk hire
will be allowed"
TIE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
This bill was discussed in the House to-
day until recess by Messrs. Sparks, Bah
ming, Boone OF Kentucky, and Calwell Of
Tennessee; all Of whom favored its pass
age. Its discussion was resumed tonight.
General Butler tonight spoke in favor Of
making appropriations to public works to
give employment to labor. His speech was
strongly in favor Of workipgmen. Mr..
Garfield pictured ten States, in mortal dread
of mob, appealing to the President for pro-
lection, and said if Congress had been in
session then it would have increased the
army to fifty thousand. He appealed to the
House to increase now to twenty-five thou
sand. Mr.. Bragg (Democrat, Of Wiscon-
sin, spoke against an increase. He believed
ten thousand infantry and cavalry enough.
In time OF war the first thing we have to
do is to get rid Of the old fogies. He gave
figures to show that skeleton regiments and
companies should be consolidated and sup
plement officers discharged. Mr.. Harrison
concluded his speech at II O'Clock, and at
its close the House adjourned.
BRIEF ITEMS.
Charley Foster and Stanley Matthews,
two of the special friends OF the President,
had lengthy conference with Messrs.
Sherman and Evarts to-day.
Commander William Whitehead has been
ordered to the Norfolk navy-yard as iDspec-
tor of ordnance.
Mr.. Ferry will ask tomorrow in the Sem
ate the consideration OF the bill reported
to- day to prevent the retirement of any more
legal-tender notes.
Major Whitcomb left this evening for
Richmond.
Mr.. Sparks, in his speech to-day, said the
Republicans did not want to increase the
army to fight Indians, but to put down do
nestle riots.
The investigating committee will meet to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. Hiscock is in New York.
The Republicans, hear to-day, have not
only concluded to serve on the committee,
but will endeavor to make the most of the
investigation. They are still vexed at But
ler's appointment, but he does not seem to
care.
Associated Press Reports by telegraph to the Dis
patch. ,f....
Secretary Sherman, in his letter to Mr..
Potter, chairman OF the fraud investigating
committee, after stating the case in full,
proceeds: with the view, therefore, OF
meeting this accusation, which, SO far as it
affects me, I declare and know to be abso-
lutely destitute OF even the shadow OF
truth, I respectfully ask, and now make
! formal application, to be represented before
YOUR committee by counselin the investiga-
ton of all charges affecting myself per-
sonally.' He then makes detailed denial
and counter-chargcs, and asks TO be allowed
to furnish list OF witnesses whom he
| wishes summoned.
Collector Woodcock telegrapbs from
| Nashville that Deputy Collector Davis, with
one companion, attempted to seize an Illicit
still on Saturday in Grundy county. They
were attacked by seven men. Davis killed
one. wounded another. and captured third,
but was compelled to leave without destroy
ing the still. A sufficient force has been
ordered to the place to destroy the still. -.
at the Cabinet meeting to-day Secretary
Sherman submitted a financial statement
showing o deficiency in the revenues OF the
fiscal year thus far Of $4,000, 600 less than
| id the corresponding time last year, and
about SIS, 000, 900 less in expenditures.
The President leaves tomorrow ma Bal
timore for Hampton, Va, to attend the
commencement exercises OF the hampton
Normal and Agricultural s chooi. The; Pre-
sident viii leave Washington on the 5:3o
train, $50 asste take the night boat for Fort
The Senate to-day confirmed George A.
sheridan as recorder OF deeds for the Dis
trict OF Columbia. 5.5ts q. -:-.s =
The President nominated Walter IL.
Johnson aspostmaster at Columbus, Ga.
i Secretaries Sherman and Eyarts, Senator
4 Matthews. and Repre sentative Foster had
long consultation at the Treasury Depart
1sment to-day. q & ]:
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