The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-24
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, March 22.-Committecs OF
the House aud Senate Democratic caucus,
to make recommendation concerning the
order Of business for the extra session
held joint meeting to-day, lasting five
and one-half hours. Senator Thurman
presided. The first question discussed
was whether the political legislation de-
sired by the dominant party in Congress
should be affected by the passage OF sep.
arate measure or BY the Incorporation OF
repeating clauses in the appropriation
bills It was determined, after discussion,
l3 against5 the negative being two Sem
atorS and three Representatives., that the
latter course would be the most expedient,
especially for the reason that it seemed
likely TO save time, there being general
desire to finish the necessary business OF
the session at as early day as possible.
The next question considered was wheth-
er the political portions OF Appropriation
bills should now be passed in the same
terms in which they were passed at tho
last session, or whether the repeating
clauses in regard to Federal Election Laws
should be modified so as to repeal only
those sections which authorize the appoint-
ment oi Supervisors and Deputy Marshals
for elections, together with the sections
comforting police powers on Supervisors,
thus continuing the authorization for the
appointment Of two supervisors OF differ
ent politics. 10 sorve IN testimonial Ca
pacity at each polls, as witnesses OF the
count OF votes. fg
After an exhaustive discussion, It was
decided to recommend the adoption OF the
modified proposition. The vote was IA
against 1.-TWO Senators and two Repre-.
sentatives favoring total repeal.
The joint meeting then authorized SEN
ators Thurman, Salisbury, Bailey and ker-
nan and Representatives Chalmers, Spring
er, Carlisle and Atkins to formulate pro
visions in accordance with the DECISION in
regard To the eleGtion laws, and also pro-
visions for the total repeal Of the jurors
test oath and existing authorization of tho
presence Of troops at the polls; Tor incor,
poration in the Legislative, Executive and
Judicial and Army Appropriation bills
together with such additional provisions
as they may deem necessary to secure free
apd fair elections for Representatives and
Delegates to Congress, They are also es
peoIally authorized to consider the propri'
oty OF framing Q substitute for section
5522, revised statutes, which pTes0rlhes
penalties for violations Of eleUtion laws.
Mr.. Springcr's proposition to provide, ii
addition to thc-repeal OF the law concern
ing the presence OF troops at polls, for the
enactment OF the existing English statute
OF George II. on that subject, was very
fayorably received, and the joint sub.Com
mittee will probably recommend its adop
ton. It prohibits any soldier stationed
within two miles Qt Q voting place from
leaving his quarters on ELECTION day, ex
cept TO relieve guard orto go to the polls
10 yolo, and requires him, in the latter
case, 70 retqrp ID llIsqgsrters Immediately
afterwards.
The Joint subcommittee will meet Mon
day, and expects to report to the caucu'
committee Tuesday.
The joint meeting also considered
whether legislation OF the present session
shoull be strictly confined to appropri
alton bills, Including the measures above
indicated, or whether general hus;pps!
should not be transacted by either housC
when not engaged on appropriation bills
A decided majority favored restriction t
the eappropriation bills, and the enactmen
Of what Is known as the Yellow Feve
Rul," 4 small WaiqFity Of the Ho4s, vs.
transaoting general business should be i'm
proved, however prolouging tho session
after the appropriation h:lIs shall laVl
been disposed OF. 1t was finally decilet
| 10 report the disagreement on this subjcc
TO the joint caucus, and leave the settle
ment to a majority Of Democratic member
OF both Aopses,
ZACH. oIIASDLEE's sGRNr!l.
WASHINGTON, March 92.-'The demanC
I for Chandler's jeff Davis speech continues
/ over 5000 more copies having been OF
. dered than for any speech OF the Forty
ffth Congress. Chambers friends thin
] t6at no made the greatest effort OF his III
! without knowing "
rIIB KEW oRLR.sNs aASKs,
The Comptroller Of the Currency la
received to-day the following dispatC
A from L. NJ. Getman, National Bank Exam
liner at New Orleans, whl has recent
examined all the banks in that city: "Ag
: gregate deposits Of seven National Bank
this morning, s., ,425, 900; the aggregat
cash, exclusive ol redemption fund an
! large a5loudts viii llhEir agsnls IN Ee'
a York, Il g, 00rQ0q. The condition 81 III