The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-01-29
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE,

WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE
WASHINGTON, D. CT
Jan. Is, 1879.
Legislative business has been much
interrupted since Congress assem-
bled, on the 9TH, by the funeral ser
vices in cases of Representatives
Hartridge and Schieler. Yesterday,
in the Senate, Mr.. Davis, of West
Virginia, spoke upon his resolution
directing the Committee on Agricul-
ture to consider generally the sub
ject of Agriculture. Mr.. Davis gave
US a vast amount Of important and
interesting information concerning
the resources of the country, more
especially of his own State.
Yesterdays session Of the House
was taken up in discussion Of the
bill to pension soldiers Of the Mexi
can War. The Democrats fought for
the bill and the Republicans against
lit, of course. 1t is believed the bill
will pass at this session. There was
nothing else of interest in tue pro-
ceedings of the House yesterday.
Though formal action will not be
taken before Monday next, it is GER
tain that the "cipher kilograms"
will be Thoroughly investigated by
Mr.. Potter's Committee. They
ought to be. It is not alone a qaes
tion Of doing justice to Mr.. Tilden,
but Of ascertaining what truth there
may be in the most remarkable char
ges ever made in our politics, and Of
settling finally the responsibility for
the dispatches.
So manifest is it that the Burnside
Army Bill canaot pass, that another
has been prepared, embracing some
of the provisions of the Burnside bill
and emitting those which were most
distasteful. However, it is not be
lieved either of them will receive f
! nal action at this session.
The Baltimore Sun says numerous
people have called at the White
House--especially from the South
who wish Mr.. Hayes to accept an.
other nomination for the Presidency.
And yet the Sun is not reckoned one
of the Sunny papers Of the country.
Yesterday Sidney Clarke was
elected Speaker OF the Kansas House
Of representatives. The election is
significant, as Clarke has been and is
one Of the most active opponents OF
the reelection of Senator Ingalls,
Now il the Wisconsin Legislature
| will give US like indication tina,
Howe is to be beaten we shall have
some hope Of the great and growing
Northwestern States getting opt Of
the old ruts and securing representa-
ton somewhat fitted to their need.
and deserts.
The advocates Of woman suffrag'
came, spoke, and have gone. The,
, hal rather less attention from Con
gress than on previous occasions. :.
, At visit to the White House the,
were we'll received by Mrs. Hayes
. and Mr.. Hayes apologized for not de
voting part Of his last annual mes
sage to the interests of woman an,
promised to give the subject consid
Grafton MEMO.
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-MINNEsorA, though one OF tn
most prosperous States in the Unior
with the most fertile lands and til
finest products of wheat and cereals
= has still 1850, 900 acres Of land VI
9 surveyed, or . territory equal {
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Me-
, Hampshire and Rhode island togett
;, er. In all Minnesota has 81, 000, 90
Q Iof acres, Kansas has 81, 900, 00'
Nebraska $4,000, 900, Colorado sc
u 100000, Oregon 10000, 900, Nevad
y 1000, 900, California 10000, 00'
compared to such magnificent di
! tances or areas, even Illinois, Wit
4 her $4,000, 900, or Ohio, with b.
' %, 900, 900, OF New York, with b,
y SO, 000, 600, seems Insignificant whe
J. one thinks Of the future and constal
d growth Of the Northwest.
!.
The London Times is of Il
j. opinion that Germany is worse of
70 present than England. The Frene
% indemnity was Of little benefit
Prussia. The people became extra
:, agant, and are now unable to be