The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-06-18

s FRASCTSCO-T HE TURKISH SULTAN'S
TRoUBLEs-THE ALGERISE NsURREC-
TloN-EARTHQUAKE NEAR SANTA We
MERE AND GUARDIA, &C., &C.
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SENATOR MoRGAN's sPEECH-THE DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUS To.DAY--A PARTISAN FIGHT n THE
HoUsE-THE INGALLS, CAsE-TnE APPRo-
PRIaTIoN BlLLs--BRIEF ITEMS, &C., &C.
TFrom Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, June 17.-Senator Morgan
at 6 O'Clock last evening closed splendid
speech on the judicial bill, in which he
showed up in most striking colors the ope-
ratons of the Federal courts in Alabama
since the war. He told of hundreds of in
noceut citizens who were arrested upon
patent oaths made by men who had never
seen them, and who were dragged from
their homes TO Montgomery to swell the
iail-fees OF Republican jailors. He told,
too, Of officers OF the court charged with
high crimes who were permitted to pack
iuries to secure their own acquitted.
The speech Of Senator Carpenter, which
concluded the debate, was another striking
feature Of il. He said the whole Federal
system OF Jurisprudence is a disgrace to the
nation, for there is no such thing as trial by
Jury under it-ouly a trial by the; marshal
and clerk, who can clear or convict any
man they please. Now, man may come to
the Supreme Court of the United States to
try the title of his farm if it be OF the value
OF $1,000, but if bis life is at stake, said he,
there c,n be no writ OF error. Mr.. Car
pentcr said at the proper time he would be
glad to unite with the lawyers OF Congress
and frame proper jury law. y.
THE DEMOCRATIC. CAUCUS TODAY,
The Democratic senators held q caucus
to-day and had before them the Warner sill
yer bill and the resignation Of Senator Bay
ard, but reached no conclusion. Another
caucus will. however, be held tomorrow.
Senator Gordon made brilliant speech in
opposition to the acceptance Of Mr.. Bay
ARDS resignation, paying an eloquent tri-
butte to his high character and distinguished
ability as a statesman. It is pronounced by
senators one of the best efforts yet made by
the gallant Georgia Senator. The Republic
cans, if the resignation Of Mr.. Bayard
comes before the Senate, will vote against
its acceptance, although they removed Mr.
Sumner from the Craftsmanship Of the Com.
mittee on Foreign Relations because lie
would not report the San Domingo bill.
Senator Mcdonald said tonight that he
thinks the Warner bill will be reported.
A POLITICAL. PARTISAN FIGHT IN THE HOUSE
TODAY.
To-day Mr.. McLane, Of Maryland, asked
Congcr il his side Of the House intended to
permit the consideration OF the bill prohib-
itiug the assessment of Federal ofice-holders
for election purposes. The Republican
parliamentary leader arose slowly, and,
with satanic smile, declared that he had
never known such an infamous bill to be
introduced in the House, and that it was an
attack upon the rights OF American citizens
and an attack on tue Republican party. He
wanted it kept before the people 10 show
them the infamous purposes of southern
gentlemen and their northern allies. Mr..
McLane said be was not surprised at the
reply, because whatever prestige or power
the Republican party has acquired has
been obtained through corruption, and
this bill proposed to curtail their
corrupt practices. Subsequently he gave
Conger portion OF his time, and /
have never seen the ready Michigander so
utterly off his feet. The Democrats laughed
derisiveIy, and his party friends hung their
| hoo rio ebo Nv TIT h,a n
him, and for 4 time the Republicans treated
him courtcously; but when he exposed the
corruptions OF Grants administration three
or four Of them came at him at a time,
and the Interruptions kept the house in an
uproar. Mr.. McLane, however, retained
the floor and maintained his good temper.
There were no appropriation bills and the
weather was cool, hence members could az
ford to indulge in this political skirmish.
At half-past 8 O'Clock the House proceeded
to take up the regular order, and there was
calm.
THE INGALLS, CASE AND THE ELECTIONS COM
a 49, .. MITTEE. EH.H7N ..
The Elections Committee will meet to.
morrow, when General Logan, who has
taken the place Of Mr.. ingalls,, will be :
1 friend to the Kansas Senator. Senator
Hoar, who has gone away, does not want t.
be present. The Kansas witnesses who are
Iready. as have heretofore stated, to swear
that Senator ingalls, holds his seat by bri.
berry, are very active tonight, and will have
an investigation this session, ii possible.
Senator Hill, OF Georgia, it is reported,
wants the case to 60 over until December
All the Kansas people with whom | con-
yersed to-day are certain OF being able tc
establish the crookcdness Of the accused il
an opportunity is only offered them.
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS TODAY.
The House took up the legislative bill,
with Senate amendments; some OF which
were concurred in, but enough rejected
to send the bill to conference com
mit;ee-the report Of which will be readily
coucurred in by both houses. The army
bill was taken up, Senator Withers having
charge OF it. All went smoothly until the
clause Of the bill consolidating the protes.
sorships of Spanish and French at West
Point was reached, and then lengthy dis
cussion ensued, in which Messrs. Logan.
Maxey, Conkling, Carpenter, Allison, Win
dom. and Withers participated. The mo-
| ton by Mr.. Carpenter to strike out the en-
tire section relating to this matter was
lost-ayes, 10; noes, 80. General Logan,