The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-09
tive Hsrtridge member. alta special meeting held
Immediately alter tho adjournment Of the House to-

tive Hartridge was member at special meetin6 neio
Immediately alter tho adjournment of the House to-
day.
whereas we Just heard with unspcakable of
the melancholy and unexpected death OF our esteemed
colleague Hon Julian Hartridge. of Georgia. there
of the MANY virtues cxemplifed in his Character
and as token of our profound respect for his
memory,
committee has lost of its most beloved and useful
members. tho House of Representatives one of its
most brilliant ornaments the State of Georgia of
her most gifted and accomplished sons. the nation
distinguished citizen and faithful public servant,
and the community in which he lived generous |
neghbor, faithful friend and an honorable gentle
man.
Resolved. That to his bereaved family so suddenly
deprived Of affectionate husband and father, we
tender our heartfelt sympathy and coincidence, and
direct that the Chairman transmit to them copy of
these proceedings.
The funeral services of the late representative
Hartridge. of Georgia. will be held in the Hall
of the House Of Representatives tomorrow
afternoon at three O'Clock. The two houses
of Congress will attend the services, and
the chaplains of tho House and Senate will both
oficiate. At the conclusion Of the services both
houses will follow the remains to the depot The
committee to convey the deceased to Georgia will
leave this city on the half-past five P. NJ. train
BAD CONDITION OF THE CAPITOL BUILDING.
The mortality in Congress turns attention afresh
to the defective ventilation and perncious sewerage
Of the Capitol building It would be unfair to
charge all the several recent deaths of Congressman
upon this as an immediate cause. but it cannot be
ignored as . primary influence in leading
to such sad results. The two chambers
in which the Senate and the House sit
for business set within chambers like
boxes inside boxes and original light and air
reach their interior. The air is pumped in through
long conduits having their extremties in the hill
side which the Capitol stands and the actinic ray
Of heavens light. the chemical. life generating
never gets within the double thickness of ground
glass which makes the skylights, and is utterly
excluded by the outer walls. which are
perforated only for the admission of
light to the encircling galleries and
committee rooms. II is from the asphy xiatng air Of
such halls that the members rush out into the
changefuI atmosphere of the Washington climate
the temperate TO invite chils and fever and tho
drinking men to seek relief protection in alcohol
While Congress will always afford a good field
for the benevolent efforts of the temperance advo
cate, the Capitol will be still subject for the
intelligent consideration Of the sanitaran scientist
ARMY Observation-Disclosures OF THE
WEAKNESS OF THE BURNSIDE BILL.
Tho opponents Of the Army bill are rejoicing
tonight at heconfession of weakness made by its
promoters deciding to call it up tomorrow in
that aay. The members Of the joint commits
sion who framed It assign for the
delay that they want the Geneva Award
bill to be gotten out Of the way first.
The fact. however. that proposition has been made
by the managers Of the bill to the Appropriations
Committee to incorporate the main features OF the
reorganization measure into the Army Appro-
priation bill indicates that doubts Of the passage
the former Independent proposition are felt.
Chairman Atkins has said within the past few
days that the Appropriations Committee would
not consent to hamper the regular Army
bill with any legislation providing for
organization. He said the subject had been
discussed at least informally, in his committee and
the unanimous opinion was that no attempt ought to
be made to force through legislation Affecting the
organization Of the army. The members Of the
Appropriations Committee. he said. held that the
Burnside bill should properly come before Congress
upon its own merits. The joint commission have
not decided definitely upon what course they will
pursue in submitting their bill to the two houses.
but 1t Is likely that some line of policy will be
agreed upon to morrow.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ,sENAroRsHIP-No ACTION
uNFAvoRABLB 10 SENATOR BUTLER ANTIc1-
PATED.
There ia nothing promising early action in the
test of Mr. Corbin Of South Carolina for the seat of
Senator Butler The report drawn by Senator
Cameron rejecting the views Of the republican
members Of the Committee on Privileges and
Elections has not been signed by single
member of the committee Senator Hill
is preparing minority report. and Senator Cameron
is absent with the Blaine committee in New Orleans
Senator Hosr. of the committee. has already ex-
pressed the opinion that the claim of Mr.. Corbin is
ruled ont by the action Of the Senate and is be-
in the report of Senator Cameron claiming attention
that Senator Butler not elected by both branches
of the Legislature in joint session. that is that there
was not mutual recognition by the Senate and the
House. The precedent is already established in q
number Of that the action Of State legislatures
in choosing United States senator does not re-
auire action legislative body. but only the act of
legislators duly elected as members. majority only
being requisite to determine the validity of the cleo
ton This Senator Butler had, and does not an
ticipate any unfavorabe action on the part of the
Senate.
WAYS AND MEANs-BILLs TO BE REPORTED BY
THE COMMITTEE.
The Committee of Ways and Means has been as
signed next Wednesday as the occasion upon which
to report number of bills perfected by the commit
tee. The first which will be reported is author
izng the Secretary of the Treasury to receive for
customs dues United States notes SO long such
notes equivalent to coin. The proposed bill.
prepared by the Treasury Department. entitled "An
act to facilitate the collection Of CUSTOMS will not be
reported by the committee. Mr.. Wood will also
port bill to suspend the operation of the sinking
fund; also bill to authorize the Issue OF certi-
fcatcs Of deposit in denominations low
az $40. bearing interest at the ratio Of
three per cent per annum, 'exchangcabe in
sums of $50 and upward into four per cent bonds;
also bill TO amend existing laws regulating protests
and appeals on entry of merchandise into customs
houses, and Mr.. Wood hopes to bc able on that day
TO report bill changing the duties sugar. There
are several measures Of minor importance which will
be reported IL time permits.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.