The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-22
Washington.

THE CLIMATE OF NORTHERN EGYPT-WAR
CLAIMS-BRIEF ITEMS.
T. from Orr Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The Senate gale
RIGS were not crowded to-day when Mr..
Bayard commenced his speech in the Senate,
but it increased as he proceeded, and every
body listened to his calm and statesmnn-likc
argument and clear statement OF facts. 1t
will be remembered that Mr. Blaine the
other day with dramatic earncstness de-
clarcd that there was not Democratic sena-
tor who had ever seen troops at the polls,
and those who knew DO better must have
believed from his manner that be was assert
ing an undisputed fact. Mr.. Bayard, how
ever, in replying to it to-day, read from the
New York Tribune full account OF the ope-
raions OF United States troops at the
polls in New York city during the
elections in 1870. The Maine senator,
feeling the crushing effect OF this, lcapcd
to tie floor and stated for the information
of 1Ir. Bayard that in 1851, while Nr. Blu
chanan was President, the United States
marines, here in Washington, Guringa mu-
nicipal election, shot down seven citizens.
Mr.. Bayard, with smile, said ne would at
some future time discuss what took place
over twenty years ago with the Senator.
but he was now considering matters OF a
more recent date. lie would say, however,
hat no outrage was ever pernetraed at any
time in the history OF this country upon
| the lights and liberties Of the people that
did not meet With his unqualified condemns
ton. This was received with applause in
! the gallery. and Mr.. Blaine looked sour. Mr..
! Bayard further asserted that in his own
State he had seen United States soldiers at
| the rolls, and had himself deposited his
ballot in the presence Of armed sentincls.
lie then proceeded with the discussion Of
the section in regard to the use CT troops ut
the poiIs. and said that il q President is
permitted TO act under this law elections
will become mere military forms and the
liberties OF the people will lest in the gov
eminent OF men, and not Of laws.
TIE PRESENCE OF SOUTHERN SENATORS.
lie noticed Tie declaration OF General
Logan that the prcsenc" of cX-ConfcderatcS
on the floor Of the Senate is dangerous to
the country, and that he 1.-THE Illinois Sena-
tori regretted lis libcraity in aiding in
bringing them here by saying that they are
not in the Senate because OF any liberality
on the part OF the Republican party,
but because OF the broad and lib
cral sentiments Of the American people.
He declared that he could not believe that
Mr. Dawes uttered the sentiments Of The
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts in his
speech tie other day; for il he did he would
fear for the peace of the country. In no.
ticing one of John Logan's bloody figures
he said it savorcd CT bltchcrv.
HIS TRIBUTE TO GALLANT GENERAL BARTLETT.
Mr.. Bayard here read from the speech de-
lvcred by the gallant Federal General Bart.
lett at the centennial celebration OF the bat
tie OF Lexington, and the galleries could
not help appIaudlng the liberal, patriotic,
and fratcrnal sentiments Of the dead hero,
whom Richmond learned TO esteem as much
rs il he had been one Of her native citizens.
In this spccch General Bartlett said that the
Union could only be rcCstabishcd by gal
| liant mcn like Ransom, Gordon, Lamar, the
Lees, and other brave SouthcrnerS. who
were now rs true 10 restored Union
as they mad been 20 the cause for which
they had CALAMITY fought. Senator Bayard
paid M eloquent tribute to General Bart
lett. CT whom he spoke rs 4 noble hero, ard
never noblcr or greater than when pleading
fov conciii;ion aid the restoration Of good
feeling between the sections. Mr.. Bayard's
entire speech was in defence OF the South
and southern senators, and it clnnot fail 10
lated at lis conclusion.
MR.. NANCY, CT TEXAS. FOLLOWS.
! Senator MaXey. of Texas, followed in 4
we'll prepared speech, which WAS full OF
| law and argument. He is not eloquent, but
never speaks without careful preparation,
and always makes strong points. His effort
to-day was in glaring contrast with the
bloody appeals OF Logan, Dawes CO. lie
wanted 10 bury the dead past and build up
commerce. develop material resources, and
! make tie country and people prosperous.
At the close OF senator MaXcy>S excellent
socrch the Senate vert into executive ScS-
sion. bat not before Senator NithcrS azccr-
tanned THAI no other senator wanted to
speak tins afternoon. Each. Chandler WHO
= to fire Of Tomorrow, says lie * loaded
for bear. His will he the hloodic>t yet.
, FLOOD OF Bills " TIE HOUSE TO-DAY
FREE LEAF TOBACCO.
As soon rs the mor2in~ hour Wa. an
nouncad in the House to-day members
whose States would be rccchCd early during
the call Of the roll commenced getting out
their bills, and on the desks Of some saw
niled up as many rs twenty. New England
was frs. called, and then the Middle States,
and bills flowed in rapidly-Elany for the
relief of individuals, others for the erection
OF public buildings, while rivers and har-
bors, pensions, &c, were not neglected.
caught the title OF one introduced from
New Jersey to allow the removal OF tobacco
during the process OF manufacture. DIT.
Wood was in his seat, and did not seem TO
suffer from pain in his toe. The House
galleries were not we'll filled. When at l
O'Clock the debate in the Senate commenced
I went to the Senate chamber and re-
manned until hali-past 3 O'Clock. On
nv return to the hall OF the House at that
hour | found the clerk still reading and
members busily engaged introducing bills.
Said a House officer, they will remain here