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New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
cOLLEGE DAYS REVITED.
cp,Dr,rrs OF HAMILTON AT THE ANNUAL 1

cpADrArFs OF HAMILTON AT THE ANNUAL RE-
UNION.
The annual reunion and dinner of the Ham,
,or Colege alumni OF tins city and Its vicinity was
hid at tbe Westminster HOel last evening. Both the
m and new classes OF the college were well represented
beattendance OF receUt graduates beingnotceaby Large
Dwicht H. o!mstead, pres ,ded. Among those present
we're Professor Theodore W. Dwight, the Rev. H. Ran
d Wnite the Rev N. W. Goertner. Professor David II.
Cochraue James s. Baker. the Rev. Albert
Erdran Professor A. X. Eaton. Brooklyn.
Professor G.. B. Doeharty, tho Rev. H. Johnson
Dr II. r. Pratt the Rev. James II. Hoadey' the Rev
nr Charles Knox Newark, DR.. William A. Dwinelle
George n Starr H. B. Tompbius. George g. Hastings,
e ROY H. Kendall the Rev. Lewis X. FOote, James s.
reves Dr Edward Hall and Professors Albert Chester
and O. r. Kelsey, OF the college faculty.
The following officers were elected for the year
presid,nf-Dnvid IL. COchrane.
Vice -IreSideltts-Ihe Key henry henu@H AhOnias o.
Clark and Dr. III. ID. Mlliard
SeerefdrieS-Dr. a NJ. BrOckWaY anu " T. Drhhch'
Treastfrer-Cnester Huntington.
TTer,fipe OOmmittee-James .. Baker, j. :. Greves,
Eiihu Root Charles H. Truax, L. .. Bacon Ii b. Tomp
kns
letters of regret read from the Rev. Dr. S. g..
prown president OF the college. the Revs Charles s.
Robinsou aud Herrck Johnson, General Joseph L.
Hawley Charles Dudley Warner, Colonel Emmons
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a, and Florida. He aisa desired the Secretary
81 The Navy T. have authority 10 detail IN choI "a -.
Navy and 2 sufficient numDrr ct senirn 20 i1sn :.
yess-l. Tue cOniiniltee has Agreed Npoh 'no To-, i ~
dcfci,rcy appropriation ~ Fi35.No; arc - 80. -
n,s.ibr will yccoulnoid other Crc'cic cg Llls "r ''
clio fcfseuc'es. wi'cr appear % b.. n"sn ke' .-.,
The House Committee On fseflsli al 10 ~.
rrotniug and received tre .Cp1it Of NJ "uh comm
consisting - Eepp scntsiyfs Kief, I'c1i't "'' ,
6ar. tbc the alleged -S9~l7i''iar ir r.r'rt
n-i.fios of Representative AcElen. Toe I'is,'. 80
Ma discussed iOr two b,uts. Inc ruil.u,,'a nv,
adjourned TIL t0-incrIoW, wh'h " - i. t.' t ne
Uoi,sc IL is learned thai tIc dndu@ ~ me
miifee are simply - the truth ol thc bu'i..s-as
cbarg,s. They not ~ i'tO tho question 2i 'i ,
on recommend tte propueiy OF any srcc'He "''' y"
the purt OF the itonSe. Cd. ,,. ,,,.,,, % 20
M action wns reached in the Dounciiy- AshbAth -
to-day 10y the committee having mat mater ~
The Senate spec al Investigation Of the Ioact
was continued th,s morning by "a long anu so
veulination of eX-fuspecior K-m5le. counuc'eu
mainly by SenhtOT Dawca. Nothing nc" Vl ln'1'''
Importance was deVoiupec 800. r,..,,i,,.s and
Tn dav the House Committee on Pubhc BniinlhbS ,t
Grounds discussed the resolution graulhg iit e -
Safional Museum In this city 80 the Democratic "a "a
ii0uai Convention and voted 20 lay The sp-ct gu "n 80
table the present. Tie sauie scilch We si,tcs
The h nnproprln,ing 5000 90 ht iIp nc ui 20
RarracEz at Savannah Ga, for post once Ouil.,. "a
The Hcuse Committee Territories lLsttuo,'It
Representative CTavcns. OF Afkgnsas, louft 70
fayorably to the House lis bill providing lhat q. sn
no, hs LAWFUL Tor President or any Othet "iIoe
The Government TO remove any bTlDc or ltiDc'" IL
of trbe or tribes ot Indians now In any b'te or oslr
Territory of tho United States % the lhuhh
upless hereafter expressly authcrzed " 90 so pt va.
Congress Of tne United States TIE con
Thursday next for TIE consideration "a INC D4'4 '
ing the Territory Of Oklahoma. ,... , a,irs
Tiis morning The House Committee on lhtah aI'.'ls
discussed Nr Scales- h 20 guthnriZ' thc FrcFeia9 W
the Interior 10 aOt lands m scVefaiN % iia.i' ,ia
viii rsume its consideration al the next meouns VI '
cctn
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GOVERNMENT NEWS.
,,rxrr oFrHE oGD BOURBON sPIRTr.

FLICKER OFTHE OED BOURBON SP1Rfr-
ruy OLD rRrIING CROPS OFT IN DyBArE IN Gun
GRgss-THE STEALING or ynNSssorA-rHR sKN-
ATE SECRETLY TO CONSIDER TIT CANAL-cANpi-
Dates FOR INDIAN conMIssIoSsR-A BANKRVPr
LAW WASTED, Rrc.
The revolutionary doctrines of the extra ses-
sion cropped out again in debate in Congress
Yesterday. Several of the Democratic mem
hers of the House Committee on L'ecuons
attempted yesterday to explain Their action IN
DISTINGUISHING 3,177 citizens OF Minnesota
The Senate will, probably, tesiay hoId Sc.
cret session to consider the subject OF
AN interoeeanie canal. There are a
number of applications for the vacant
Office of Indian Commissioner. Mr.. Trow-
bridge, of Michigan is prominently named
for the place. Mr.. ingalls, has been
exonerated by the Senate committee which in-
yestigated his election. The Senate has passed
hill TO provide additional clerks Tor the Pension
Office. Representatives OF leading railways
protest against the reduction OF the duty on
steel rails.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
TRANSACTIONS OF THE COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The House Com
mit.ee on Ways and Means met to-day to receive the
rport OF the subcommittee charged with preparing the
Refundng bill agreed upon at the last meeting OF the
committee The bill carefully read aud adopted
An amendment was adopted, which agreed TO by
yole of 10 10 B. 10 the effect that the 5000 600 Of
Treasury provided for III the bill shall bear inter
est M the rate OF ga ceut annum-tho
the bonds-Instead OF per cent nally pro
posed The Dnl VIII probably be reported The House
TINS afternoon.
The House Committee on Appropriations discussed
e subject of dencieuces this morning. Mr.. Dofrees
the Con gress sona PRIMER came before tho comultiee
and asked for an apprOpTatiOn Of S11OUOO urging that
ne late ex IA session OF Congress nad made necessary
a ,rrcat amonut OF extra prntHg, for which est-
males could be- made when the general esnates were
submitted upon which the annual appropriation for
fhe pHbiic printing made. Professor Baird also
before thr committee ana asked for an apprO
nnatjon OF $4,000 for the purpose OF fur
nlsDing the hsu-hatching steamer 10 be en-
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
ToupKIYS SQUARE TMPRoVEMESIs.

The Tompkins Square Union met last evening
at No 131 AveuueB 10 take INTO consideration the Inn
proyeent OF the square and TO cooperate with Mr. Cos
teo in behalf OF tho bill to that eect about to be
presented 10 the Legislature Tho direct object OF tho
bill Is to obtain appropriation Of $4,000 10 be ex-
pended in the erection OF pavilion covering the walks
with asphalt and planting The square has long
been state OF decay and although the sum OF $4,000
has been expended on Il within the last few years.
residents The walks are IN a poor coDdi-
ton. the benches dirty and dfapidated, and
the grass ia feeble DIR. NJ j. b. Messemer
estimated that the total OF improving the square
would be~sS37. 400 The Commissioners OF Parks, he
sad, had promised cooperation.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
WASHINGTON NOTES

WAsHINGT)N. Iue5onY, Ftb II Io5V'
The bill introduced IN the Senate by Ma Car
land proposes extend the time Tor tho cOpeuoh OF
the Texas Pacific Railway ten yeats
convention OF United 5tltese seuarantDe officials has
been called 10 meet IN Washington early IN Nay Tor the
purpose OF revsing TIE quarantine rules ana fesWa'
tlOus.
The Smithsonian Institution has received from Pro
fessor Peters, Clinton. the announcement OF the di'
c0very by himself OH February II, $780, % psnt OF
the eleventh magnitude In 10 hours 90 minutes right
asceu sion aud 1872 ~ minutes north declinatOn, Win
daily motion Of seven minutes uorth.
report prepared by Judge French. AssistantSecre-
tarv OF the Treasury relative tho existence OF tho
cattle disease was presented tho meeting Of tho Cab
net ;o-dav The history OF the disease is given IN
detail and legislation with view 90 snppressins the
disease recommended. The document VIII be sent 10
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
Of r Nchol. pu. the later tthdrew q AND Che Board

Of Mr. Nichols the latter withdrew and the Board
adjourned
Mr MacLean left the room hurriedly looking neither
to the right nor to the left.
ANOTHER POLICE COMMISSIONER NOMINATED.
The Mayor yesterday sent to the Aldermen letter
Withdrawing the nomination OF A. B. Graves as Police
Commissioner In place Of De Witt c. Wheeler, whose
term OF Office has expired, and nominating in his stead
Charles T.. Whitehead Tho nomination was laid
upon the table. The nomnee Is law
yer OF this city, fortyseyen years of age
He born in this city, received a
liberal education and for several years has had lucra
tive practice He Republican,. but has never been
active in politics. and has never held Othce. lie Is
son-in-law Of william Curtis NOyes.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS
H,tnnnsis for N. pnsi u hours.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 18. l a.m.-The high
pressure the Atlantic slope has moved slowly east
ward The area OF low barometer contrll yesterday In
Minnesota moved slowly rtheastward. and Is W
central In Cauada Light rain snow has occasionally
fallen In Upper Mississpp valley, the Upper Lake
region and the Rocky Mountain slope; elsewhere
clear or fair weather has generally prevailed. Southery
winds generally prevail except In tho Northwest tho
Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys aud the
Upper Lake region where they brisk high. Tho
temperature has fallen decidedly from Indian Territory
and Missouri northward 10 Manitoba II hns risen In
New England, the Lower Lake region and Middle Al
lanc States eWhere ia, remained nearly stationary
IpdlcnnOs
For New England, falling baI Omeier. winds mostly
snntherlv rising followed by stationary Temperature,
increasing cloudiness au1 possibly occasional rain.
For Middle Atlantic States, slowly falling Darom-
eter warm sOutheTly Winds Increasing cOuduess fol-
lowed by colder westerly wind and rising barometer
CGItioHarg Signals.
Cautionary signals continue from Kitty Hawk 20
Sandy Hook, aud caut lsnnrY on-sbOf0 signals are
ordered Tor indianOld ana Galveston.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
APPLICATIONS FOR A VACANT OFFICE.
MANY NAMEs SUGGESTED FOR INDIAN comMIs-
sIoNRR-MR. TRowBRIDGK, or MICHIGAN, PROM
r,xe>c1Ty NAMED
tlNEAI 4N'""D'
tBS TELEGRAPH TO rHE TRIsUSE.l


IaeNILY NAMED.
tBS TELEGRAPH TO TBE TRIaUSEl
WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-There are a number Of
applcapops Tor the vacant Office Of Indian Commits
sioner.
Among the LANES mentioned is that OF tue Hon
r. L. Trowbrdge. of Michigan. Mr.. Trow bridge is
being strongly supported by the entire Michigan
delegation III Congress. His name was submitted
TO the President the day following the sudden dis
missal Of Commissioner Hayt. Mr.. Trow bridge is a
farmer but he has had considerable experience in
public affairs lie was four years a state senator
OF Michigan, and he served three terms in Congress.
Those who are acquainted with him say that he is
man of abiity and probity. and good judge of
human nature. He is without experience III Indian
affairs, aud has 40 friends to reward or enemies to
punish.
An appointment TO this Office may not be made
for some time yet Ii is generally believed that the
recommendation of tho Board OF Indian Commis-
sjoners will have considerable weight In this mat
ter and il il thought that the Board has recon-
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
"CHARITYn DALY'S THEATRE.

TO the RAZOR Of The Tribune.
SIR This play, invented and written by me. is
about TO be revived az Days Theatre. The piece
has been reconstructed aud rewritten by Mr. DAILY.
and the part Of Mr.. Skinner introduced by him
without my consent. and in direct opposition TO my
wishes desire 90 make 1t clear, both to the press
and to ihe public, that hold myself utterly ire
sponsIble Tor the play IN its forthcoming debased
condition. / am advised that. in the present state
OF the law of copyright / am pOwerless 20 pre-
vent this Outrage. / am, sir, your obedient ser
yanL. w. S. GILBERT.
FIN Areaue Theatre, Feb II, 1850.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
TIE ATTEMPT TO STEAL A STATE.

THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CASE BEFORE THE
HOUSE coMMuIEE-DEaoCgATs ENDEAvORIN0
TO EXPLAIN THEIR COURSE.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRISUSR.l
WASHINGTON. Feb I7.-The House Committee on
Elections held long session to-day. and discussed
the Donnelly-Washburn case.
Several members of the subcommittee presented
their views, Two of them were Mr.. Armfeld, of
North Carolina and Mr.. Beltzhoover. OF Pennsyl-
yania 1t is understood that the Latter gentleman
became some " hat excited account of questions
asked him by Republican, members.
Mr. BeItzhOover had argued that the Minneapolis
vote for Washburn ought to be thrown out because 1t
was fraudulent When asked why 1t was fraud
ulent he replied because the ballots We're num-
bered. Then 1t is said a Republican member of the
committee suggested that all the votes cast for Mr..
BeltzhoOyer at the last election were fraudulent
because they, too, were numbered. This made the
Pennsylyanian mad. he said that the Pennsyl-
yania Constitution requires ballots TO be numbered,
while the Constitution of Minnesota does not. Mr.
Beitzhoover was pressed 10 explain why a num-
bered ballot would be fraudulent in Minnesota
and not in Pennsylvania, but he could not
1t may be remarked here that the new Constitu-
tioD of Pennsyiva ania one clause of which requires
that ballots shall be numbered, was adopted by an
Overwhelming vote, majority of both political
parties supporting it, The provision which requires
the numbering of ballots was inserted for tine ex-
press purpose of preserving the purity of elections
both parties approved it, and it is said to work we'll
IN practice
Mr. Armfed's duty this morning was to read and
explain the new election returns agreed upon by
the Democratic members of the subcommittee.
These new returns disfrancbise 3.177 citizens of
Minnesota who voted for Mr.. Washburn. and give
his seat to ignatius Donnelly by majority of 165
explanations, and created the impression that lie
had not learned bis lesson very well
MIR. Manning came 10 the assistance of the North
Carolina statesman. Mr. Manning Is from Misss-
sippi where the mystery of counting minority
yote so that " should turn out majority per-
feetIy understood but even Mr. Manning was not
able to make the accuracy OF this new count per-
fectly clear
No decision in the case was reached this morning.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
UNlHEKsITY .1PPoiNrMENTs.

The appointments for the Junior exhibition
OF the Uniyersity OF the City Of NewYork have been
announced follows the speakers being appOntodth
year BY oratorical merit instead Of by LASS rank
Benjamin Avcrigg, r.. Jphu q. BAH,
Cephas Branerd. r. Benj ,mln A. Capweil, George NJ
Duncan George H. Hozen, William II. Hllman. Franklin
s. Holmes Eugene f. Pearce Yiaco nj PseK and Horace
G. Underwood. The exhibition viii take place &c the
Academy OF Music on the evening OF Thulsday, harch
25 lhe last day OF the present term.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
THE GUILTY UrEs SURRENDERED.
CHIEF JACKS SUCCESSFUL NIssIoN-rHE INDIANS
PEACEFULLY AWAITING A sEITLtMtNF'
,CESERA PREss nisPATCLl

PEACEFULLY AWAITING A sEITLtMtNT'
iGESERNL PRESs DIsPArCHl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Tho following was le-
ceiyed at the Interior Department this afternoon;
los PINOs Agency. Feb. 10. 1880.
TBs Hon G. scHtRg Srcrefqrg ~ Interior:
CDeis Jack, S,waWIck and WASH felufheu hetc
vfs,erday with Douglass, 4nOmas and lim John-on
We viii start with these and three additional Cucgn-
pnhcres tomorrow seIRhs. hoping 10 Iehch foLt
Garland nexi Tuesday. and Will proceed TO NHshihkton
without delay Matters here perfectly quet ana peace
ful. All indians expecting perhhucn' setIle
me nj of the troubles, md peace Ihe road 10 IuIO1
and o,heT eptfe,lents via Los PnOs Is now prrioGy
"a fe and open except where blockaded by snow Ihe
mail ana teams arc travelling it daily. / VIII advise
vn rrrtber upoD reaching telegihrh'c communication
CHAs. ADAas. special Agent.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18

When your liver is out OF order use DIR.
Jaynes 5anative Pills and you will assis: the hillary
system in reganing healthy condition. and get IT'D OF
many distressing symptoms.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
Of C;rJsoac Nevvtonis no

Ii is said of Sir Isaac Newtou's nephew, who
was q clergyman, that he always refused a marriage
fee. saying With much pleasantly Go your ~hy poor
chiidren have done you mischief enough already
without taking your money"
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
A CALL FOR 4 BANKRUPT LAW.
CONGRESS THE RECIPIENT OF NUMEROUS MEMORIALS
on THIS SUBJECT FROM THE BUSINESS CONF
MUNTIY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THK TRIBUNE.


WAsHINGToN, Feb 17.-ln the House to-day hlr
Morton presented a petition signed by Messrs.
Arnold, Constable & Co, and other prominent mer-
chants of New-York, praying for the passage of
National bankrupt law. Many petitions on this
subject have already been received, and there ap-
pears to be general movement throughout tho
country in favor of the enactment Of such law.
The subject is being considered by sub-committee
the belief OF Mr. Morton and other prominent bus
ness men IN Congress. that bankrupt law can be
features winch led to the repeal of the OF 1867
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
DEGREES, PRIZES AND ADDRESSES.

The Academy OF Music was deDsely filed
last evening with the friends Of the graduating class Oh
the medical department OF the University OF the City OF
New-York Every seat taken long before the exer-
ciscs began. and hundreds stood behind the seats
and In the galleries during the entire even
ing. The stage was prettiIy trimmed with hOt-house
plants and evergreen, and band ander Grafua played
seectons while the audience was being seated. Soon
after D. H. the faculty aud students took their seats.
The members OF the faculty and invited guests sat on
the stage, and the orchestra seats were re-
served for the graduating class. Besides Cham
celor Crosby, the following members of the
faculty were present: Alfred C. Post, president OF the
faculty; Charles j. Pardee, dean Professors A l.
Loomls A. Z. Macdonald, J, W. Wright, william Dow
ling. william A. Hammond, Henry g. Bfard,
William II. Thomson, A. l.. Ranney, NJ
A. Pallen. J. W. Gouley, F. d. Weiss,
j. L. Little and NJ D. Polk. Tic Council was represented
by DR.. D. B. st. John Roosa ]. W. c. Leverdge aud
Professor Charler Among the others the stage were
Colonel Richard Lahers Morris X Jesup and Richard
O'Go1nan. The class differs were
Grand lfarshar-wliam H. Sickle, jr.
Glass Coptnifttee--M B. Sullivan, william f.. DOd,
f. Kendall, James X. Crook and William II. CfOcker.
MarsIals-Henry Alters. p e. Arrieta. NJ o Badger.
J. c. Beekman, F. NJ. Donahue, @. ID. Holsten, F. g..
Hatton A. T. Persons F. NJ. Ranney. F. A scratchley.
f. II. White and Samuel T. Syms.
The OF the evening we're opposed by Chancel
lor Crosby who read selection from Matthew w. and
offered prayer. Then the graduates called 10 the
stage where they received the degrees from the Chan
celor The fayoritcs were loudly applauoed. and many
receyed lastfs Of flowers. DR. Crosby then announced
tho medals and prizes The recipients OF these honOrs
wee greeted with loud cheers they came ior-
ward IN response to their names. The three win
nors .ot the 800 pr were very warmly welcomed
t,nnncellor Crosby introduced Robert Chalmers
DAVIS who delivered the valedictOry address.
The address to the graduates was delivered by
The Hon. Charles L. Jones' OF Georgia. He
the progress OF medicine aud surgery Tor tie
past century referred oneny to the work or the men
imminent In the profession lie dwelt upon the advance
made ID matters Of sanitary reform, and pointed out The
great benefit that had resulted 10 society thertfrom
Tho rufe-iOn tBat the graduates had chosen was ever
widening through fresh discoveries, aud appealed
ent was calls, by the speakers remark. Your bad
csgs are buried taken 10 the supreme Court
Tor th. correction rOrs The speaker closed by
miin the class the necessity OF patient persistent
WORK.
m. exercises were closed with the bencdction. The
i,sf of the graduates and prizes Is as follows:
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
ExoNFRATIoN or MIR. INGALLS,.

THE DEMOCRATS OF lux INVEs iIGATlNG COMMIT
TEg UNABLE 70 REFRAIN. HOWEVER. FROM
THROWING MUD.
laY TELEGEAPa TIE TEInUNEl
WASHINGTON Feb. 17.-The action of the Senate
C. mmiitee on Privileges and Elections in the case
OF Senator ingalls, made the subject of much crti-
cism here.
The only question in which the committee had
any concern was with regard to the alleged bribery
OF members of the Kansas Legislature by Senator
ingalls,. The committee has been constrained to
declare that there has not been found an iota Of
evidence to implicate senator Ingalls,. The com
mitlee should have stopped there 1t did not. how-
ever The disposition to throw mud al somebody
is SO strong that the committee saws: Bribery and
other corrupt means were employed by persons
favorng the election OF the Hon joan j. ingalls, TO
the senate But il is not proved bY the testimony
that enough votes were secured by such means 10
determine the result of the election IN s favor nor
is 1t shown tha. Senator Ingalls, authorized acts OF
bribery 20 secure his election"
The minority report points out that it should also
have been stated that bribery and corruption were
used to oppose the election of the Senator.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-18
THE DEMOCRATS UNMAsKED.

eropr ANn SHARP pEsATE IN THE HOUSE WHICH
REVEALED TWO OR THREE INTRRgsTtNG FAcrs.
lBy rrIEGRAPB TO THE 1RlBuNEl
WAsHINGroN Feb. 17.-Thore was short but
sharp discussion in the House to-day which showed
that the old Democratic leaders and almost all their
followers stand just where they did during the
Extra Session. They have been playing possum
so far this Winter To-day Mr. Iiurd, of OhIo tore
off the mask completely.
In the discussion of an amendment to the rGies
which would prevent the fastening OF " riders
upon Appropriation bills Sir. Hurd reasserted in all
It's parts the revolutionary doctrine enunciated by
Mr. Blackburn and Others last Spring. He was
oheered to the echs by the Caucus Democracy.
The debate also showed that there are few
Democrats who are determined that the rule OF the
caucus shall not lead them to political destruction.
Mr. Hurd had no sat down after ms sui
phurous speech than General Warner arose. and in
q ringing five minutes speech denounced the
sentiments uttered by his colleague General War
ner's spasch elected warm applause from the Re
publcaDs.
In the parliamentary skirmish which fol-
lowed, Mr.. speer of Georgia, took promin-
ent part and bTavely maintained the ground
ihat day, sf=adz Mr. .sIephens, and Mr.; Eel Ell
ton of Georgia Mr.. Mills, of Texas, ana mr.
WhitthOrne. of Tennessee These gentlemen lei can
therefore be depended upon to resist ali reVolu-
tiOnary attempts by the leaders oil tue party 10
which they belong. ia
managed by General Garfield and Mcssrs. Frye and
Reed, of Maine.
ON the test vote to-day the Democrats won by
single vote The matter is not disposed OF. and the
contest will probably be renewed Tomorrow.
RELIEF FOX AN OVERWHELMED OFFICE.
The BILL TO GIVE THE COMMISSIONER OF PEN
soNs MORE CLERKS AND oFFIcg ROOM PASSED
BY THE SENATE.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON. Feb 17.-For two hours to-day the
Senate discussed bill providing for additional
clerks and additional Office room for the Pension
Office
The debate was important because it showed that
in the minds Of all who took part i'll 1t there was
disposition to recognize the urgent claims of the
Pension Office for additional help and that III spite
of the assaults oI claim agents. Commissioner Bent
ley's efforts to effect reform are appreciated in
Congress
Senator Beck a stickler for forms. called attention
to the fact that q number of clerks had been en-
poyed IN anticipation 0f the passage OF the pending
measure. He was persistent in seeking TO amend
the measure so that clerks so employed in advance
should not be paid.
Senator KIrkwOOd, one of the most labOriOus mem
bers of the Pension Committee. stated the facts
about the situation of affairs at the Pension Office
very forclbiy. He said there we're over 100000
CLAIMS unsettled. and that the Office is Overrun by
members OF Congress- whose letters and questions
keep from ten to twenty clerks steadily employed
IA answering them. Congress LAS TO wait TWO OF
three weeks for its replies from tat ounce. so much
has the Office to do. The bill to provide additional
clerks passed.