The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-14

tsi." VIZ. A-oT'ii Uahl--tEEg ELECTIONS
THROUGHOUT sPAIN-cATTLE DISEASE IN
ENGLAED-oTHER FOREIGN ITEMS, sc.
WashinSfou.
THE Personal EXPLANATIONS IN TIE HOUSE
YESTERDAY--THE VIRGINIA TOBACCO EX-
,4PoRTERs BEFORE THE WAYS AND MEANS
| CoMMITTEE-A BRITISH sUBJECT-CoMMIT-
TEE MATTERS-THE LAW TO COVER THE
RIyES CAsE-THE LEGISLATIVE APPRoPRIA-
TlON BILL IN THE SENATE-THE SILVER
BILL, &c.
From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Personal expIa-
| nations were the order to-dayin the House,
and they not only took wide range, but
drifted into bitter and bo:terous PERSONAL
ties, First, Mr.. Shelley, OF Alabama, had
read telegram from Washington to New
York paper, in which it was hargea. that
Jere Haroldson- eeolored) wase6eated out Of
the scat which Mr. Shelley now holds by
gross frauds. He read his remarks rcfuting
these charges, but there was no scene. Mr..
Russell (Republican), OF North Carolina,
next arose to personal explanation, and,
under the privilege granted him, charged
that MIR. Kitchen, OF North Carolina, held
his seat by fraud and corruption, and that
| lie was beaten 1000 votes. His manner was
provoking, and his assertions calculated to
make less exctable man than bis colleague
mad. The Republicans enjoyed his re-
marks immensely. Mr.. Kitchen, in re-
| ply, fairly stormed, and was not at
all choice in the epithets he used
to express his Indignation at the
| statements and assertions OF Dir. Russell.
He characterized what he said in relation to
him as slanaereus, false, and Infamous, and
got so excited while speaking that he walked
over TO the Republican side OF the hall and
had to be called back by the Speaker. FL
nally there were cries OF Irregular order,''
| and the Democrats cndcavorcd to bring the
proceeding to a close, but the Republicans
cried "Go on" and were in high spirits.
The Speaker in the meanwhile raped bis
gavei rapidly and endeavored to restore
quiet, bet his effort proving unsuccessful nc
became arbitrary and declared the personal.
explanation business at an end. Mr.
Kitchen now got in, however, charge that
! Dir. Russell was tried By court.martia
and dismissed from the Confederate
service. Eyes, was" said Mr
Russell, "for whipping conscripI
officer; but jeff. Davis rcinstated me-
Mr.. Kitchen here took his seat reluctantly,
evidently mortified that he was cut off be
fore he could get all OF his work in. Thu
Democrats evidently we've much relieved
DR.. Davidson, OF Florida. now rose to {
personal explanation, Mr.. Russell having
charged fraud on the part Of the Florida Re
turning Board in giving 4 certificate to hi
colleague. There were cries OF :: Rcgula
order" and ~ object" but leave was giycl
him finally TO make tiye-minutcs' eXpIana
ton. This lie did, and conclusiyely yinGi
Gated his State, the Returning Board. tn
Democratic party, and bis colleague.
THE WAYS AND MEANS AND VIRGINIA TOBACCO
EXPORTERS.
Mcssrs. Cameron, Venable. and Dunlop
heavy tobacco exporters OF Petersburg, ar
here, and will tomorrow appear before tn
Ways and Means Committee 10 show tina
the bill making change in regard to th
cancellation Of tobacco export bonds ougll
to be passed promptly. AS these gentle
men know all about the points Of the bi
and the difficulties and hardships to cN
porters it is intended TO do away With, the
will be able easily to answer the statistic
and statements OF Commissioner Raum
who wants to put tobacco on footing wit
general merchandise. Your correspond
ent is now convinced that the fact that tn
change in the law will diminish the fees Q
Republican consuls IN European cities is
strong reason why it is opposed by thei
friends.
WIDOW OLIVER A BRITISH SUBJECT.
The widow Oliver, dressed with car
and wearing the look OF Il hunteadowi
woman, appeared this morning before th
, House Committee on Foreign Relations
In a very proper way she announced thu
she is British subject and needed advic
and money 10 aid her in prosecuting he
$ righteous claim against Simon Cameron
g She was treated with due respect, and he
application was referred to Sir Edw2r
Thornton, the British Minister. Thing
/ now look serious, for Simon has no longer
through Ben. Butler, to bullyrag and bull
doze deserted and impecunious America
female, but will have to deal with BIRTHS
woman backed by the power Of II. NJ. e.
SENATE COMMITTEE MATTERS, &C.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will nc
report any bills OF Importance this sessio!
There is an evident indisposition on til
Senate side to report at this time on the bi
in regard to Arlington offered by Senate
Johnston and Colonel Cabell yesterday i
their respective houses. Senators, in fact
all talk OF an early adjournment. and fey
think Congress will be here later than til
last of May. .-.s .t
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. .....
Democratic congressman say Tonight TIT
the Democratic caucus will not meet unit
RI Monday next. The opinion prevails thu
no vote can be reached on the silver bill i
tie House tomorrow.
ArILL COVERING TIE RlvES CASES.
The bill which passed the House til
! other day gave the Supreme Court til
right to prohibit the improper removal {
cases, civil and criminal, from State to FED
eral courts. But the bill to-day discusse
in the House by Mr.. Tewnshend, OF Ill