Montgomery County sentinel., 1879-03-07

speeches for home consumption, at the cost OF
millions of dollars which is 20 be saddled
upon an already overburdeued taxed people
for now it is probable that we may have an
extra session OF Congress.
In naming some Of The members whose terms
would expire with this Congress, | neglected
to mention that of Carrier Harrison, OF the I'd
district of H., fhe comm istic Democrat. -
This gentleman, who has been termed by ex-
doorkeeper Pork 'Ms the meanest man who
ever lived, :" will leave The halls he has dis
graced and return 10 q constituency he has
abused and outraged. Elected Democrat
coming TO Washington professeily as Demo-
crat, lie bus never had the courage minliness
10 stand by the principles of mis- party, or be
governed ny party caueas, bn; all thelime has
80 acted and voted is he thought would best
tend 10 his popularity with his coz stiiuents--
living up to the principle Of the fond mother
as put forth in the do1gerel quartrain-
"Mother, may go oui to swim
Yes, my darling daughter,
Hang your clothes upon hickory limb,
But don't go near The water"
Passing from the Poslofire the other day,
your correspondent rau against tall, bust
ling fellow who proved 10 be George Il Sew
ard, Minister to China. This Seward was
long Consul 10 Shanghai, where he became
rich through his stealing from the Govern
ment. The House committee on Foreign At
fairs has been investigating his Ase and were
| informed hy two of his successors in office at
| Shanghai thai Stewards books kept by him
while Consul would prove his guilt. He Was
| summoned home, but refused to deliver his
books and also TO testify. Articles of i'm
peachment were reported To the House by Mr..
/ Springer, cnafrtnan OF sperfaf cournitter on
the expenditures in the State Department, but
in consequence Of the late stage of the session
and the resort 10 every kindo dlatory mo-
ton made by the friends Of Sc ward they have
had 10 60 under for the present.
The friends of the tobacco bill are delighted
attheir success. Under the provisions of this
bill the tax is reduced one-third or thirty
three per cent, which is very heavy reduc-
| ion. After all the producer does not derive
any advantage, il is the manufacturer.
Both Houses have now been in almost con-
tinuous session day and night for nearly one
week, and members aud employees are very
generally worn out
The civil suudry and deficiency bills have
passed the $50 thousand for the payment Of
deputy msrshas and political pensioners has
been defeated, aud the sum of so thousand
| appropriated in lieu thereof, TO which the
Democrats have no objection.
The legislative, executive and judicial to-
gether with the army bill have failed. This,
of course has necessitated the call OF an extra
session to begin March 18th.
The curtain has fallen, the proceedings of
the 45th Congress have passed into the statute
books. Whether they tend to veal or woe
time aloEe must develop
''The past is spent and done with, and the
future is uncertain"
That able aud good men have devoted the
best energies of their mind and heart in aim
ing 10 arrive at sucn legislation as would con-
duce to the public good all will admit !;
whilst on the other hand, there have been
demagogues who have used every available
means that would aid in their individual ag-
grandizement none will deny. A few mem
bers are still lingering around the ball Of the
House, taking a sad parting look at the place
that knew them once but will know them no
more; Others equally disconsolae are nous
ing through the committee and document
rooms in search of official reports aud old
papers, fit souvenirs for condem ned politicians.
TIE lobbies have been deserted and the vul-
lures have gone home to rest, to feed and fat
ten upon their prey. The galleries, which have
swarmed with the fashion and beauty that
have assembled during the winter at the Fed
eral Metropolis, present weird and dreary
aspect. The chief officials are hard at work
in clearing away the large amount of work
which usually accumulates during the closing
days of the session. This will soon be ac-
complished, and then YOU will see only the
annual employees and an occasional stranger
around the Capitol, CLEANER.