The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1879-12-19

the trans Mississippi States north of the
State OF Arkansas, now cross the Missis-
sippi river on railroads at and between
st. Louis, Mo-, and st. Paul, Mimi, and
are transported directly East to markets
in this country and in foreign countries.
During the year 1878 the Eastward ships
ments from st. Louis, by rail, exceeded
the Southern shipments from that city by
the Mississippi river. The cities of St.
Louis and New Orleans were formerly
closely identified in almost all their trade
interests, but they are now sharply at
rivalry with respect TO the trade ofSoutk-
ern Missouri, Arkansas, Northern Louisi-
ana, and large part of the trade of
Texas. The four principal East and West
trunk lines leading from the Atlantic
seaboard, with their Western connections
to Chicago, St. Louis. Louisville and Gin i.
cinnati, now constitutes the most impor>
tant avenues of commerce in this coun.
try, and the trade currents which pass
over them largely influence the course OF
our foreign trade with respect TO the
ports at which foreign goods are imported
and domestic products are exported.
This great East and West current OF
trade has led to radical change in the
course OF the trade of the States situated
South OF the Ohio river and South of the
State of Missouri The cities oil St. Louis,
Louisville and Cincinnati now contribute
at least two thirds of the trade of those
States in general merchandise, and have,
therefore, become their chief commercial
entrepots. For this trade these cities
compete actively with Mobile, New Or>
ieans and Galveston. In the aggregate
itsI.ouis, Louisville and Cincinnati great
iy surpass Mobile, New Orleans and Gal
weston in popularity.
Influences have been at work to hasten
decision of the United States Supreme
Court upon the case pending before it
involving the constitutionality of the
Federal election laws. 1t is now saidthat
the decision will be pronounced in Jan>
uary, and there is rumor that the Su-
preme Judges have already made up
their minds upon the question. This ru.
NOR is that Justices Clifford, Field, Har-
Ian and Bradley hold that the election
laws are unconstitutional, while the Chief
Justice and Messrs. Strong, Miller and
Suayne will affirm the constitutionality
of the laws. Justice Hunt being off the
bench, temporarily at least. this would
make tie, and result in maintaining the
laws. Whether this reported division o.!
the court be correct or not, the decision
will be final with both parties, and it is
apparently the policy OF Congress to
await this decision and let it settle the
question Congress failed to dispose OF.
The unusual activity of the House
Committee on Appropriations is said TO
have been the result of an important
conference had with its members by
speaker Randall The Speaker told the
Committee that he was satisfied from the
drift of sentiment among members that
there would be neither tariff or financial
legislation at this session, and that if the
Committee of Appropriations was up
with the work, that there WAS no good
reason why Congress should not adjourn
by the LIST of May next. The COMMITTEES
conceded with the Speaker, and decided
that they would try and get three of the
Appropriation bills through before the
Congressional recess. It was at fist
agreed to also report the Marslals De
ticiency Appropriation Bill, but it having
| been ascertained thet the Republicans
intended to antagonize it, it Mas thought
best to keep it back until after tlle hoi
day recess, rather than cnance poiitica
discussion. The temper of the members
of the Committee now is TO report the
Army Bill with the same restrictive clau.
SEES OF the use of the army at the polls, al
were in the bill which President Haye,
signed. 1t is not thought that any ri.lerl
will be attached to any of the other bills
but that an attempt will be made to pass
them as separate bills, which it is ex
pected of course the President will veto
Society has fairly opened its doors
during the week, and it is delightful to
meet again so many old friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. lIoratio King gave the opening card
reception OF the season, and the classic
old home was filled to OVERLOOKING with
one of the most distinguished companies
ever gathered together in our city. This
was not one of the old time literary re-
unions $50 well known and highly enjoyed
by thousands) bnt was select assem-
bIags of friends invited tor social and
musical enjoyment, and for the purpose
OF meeting Mrs. Kings neice. a contraltc
singer OF great power who is now on 9
bridal visit to her relatives in Washing.
ton. Mrs. Arthur Morrison, nee King
was married Novemh er 20, in Portland
Me-, and left Immediately with her hus-
band for the Capital, where both have re.
ceiyed much attention, aud especially
the fair singer, whose voice is a very well
spring of pleasure. AUGUsT.