The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-12

in session. | encountered, however. sew |
eral southern Democratic members. who
were Of the opinion that the Republicans
intend TO Glibuster on the electoral count
In the House to the exclusion OF al, public
business, and in that way may force an ex.
ira session. | asked II the Democrats
would permit this. and they replied in the
negative. taking the position that unt.er the
circumstances it would be better TO let the
joint rule in question fail than block mp all
legislation. The Democrats OF the House,
however, could, il their members were all
here, determine TO set out their adverse.
rics, and in that way force vote.
This procedure requires the presence
OF Democratic quorum, which is hard to
obtain. asked these same Democratswhy
the Republicans were fighting with such
nertinacity against the proposed rule, and
their reply was they knew that il Hancock
was in the position Of Garfield, and thew bad
the power the Democrats now have, they
would leave nothing untyed to prevent the
| Inauguration OF Democratic, President.
| They are giving themselves, however, TN
necessary concern. as the Democrats in
Congress are as quietly disposed as a peace
commission, and Speaker Randall is not
more beligerent than William Penn.
A SCRAP OF POLITICAL BIsTORY.
saw to-day well-known gentleman
from Utica who gave me good deal OF in
formation Inst session in regard 10 Mr. Sey-
| I Nv oh IA hnr no
distinguished Ex-Governor is. He replied
that he is well, and came nearer allowing
his name TO he used at Cincinnati than was
generally supposed. Said he, "When L
went home ! told him that the Democratic
leaders at Washington were generally for
him, and the people wanted blm TO run.
His reply was. Yes; but the New York
Democratic Convention didn't say sO.'
There was the rub; il declared for Mr.. Til
den. Subsequently leading Democratic
member OF Congress from New York went
to his house and said, Governor, want
Mr.. Seymour to join us, because |
wish to have plain talk with you
about an important matter in which
she is interested. Mrs. Seymour came
down, and then the congressman asked
Mr.. Seymour If he went TO Cincinnati and
the Convention desired to nominate him
could he say that he would not decline |?
Mr.. Seymoul's reply was not satisfactory,
and finally, when pressed for direct an
swer, said, Il will let you know to-mor-
row." The next day he told him he could
not accept. My Utica friend believes that
Mr.. Seymour could have carried New York
by "a large majority" 1t is certain that ii
Mr.. Tilden and Mr.. Kelly had cordially
lioined forces in his behalf and prevented
Johnny Davenport from practicing his
slight OF hand in New York city he could
have won easily in the Empire State.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
Judge John T. Lowell was at the Capitol
to-day. He Is going to the meeting OF the
Masonic Grand Lodge at Richmond. Judge
Gimer, of NORTH Carolina, in company with
Colonel John A. Sloan, was also at the Capt.
toll this afternoon. Mr.. AMI Smith, who
is at the head OF the document-rOOm OF the
Senate, is dangerously i'll. lie is Repub'
lican and a most accomplished and accom-
modating officer. Mr.. Jonas, secretary OF
Senator Lamar's committee, says the distin-
gpished Mississippi Senator is not as sick as
has been represented, but will be here after
recess. His wiie's Illness will prevent him
from coming here before that time, but he
will be at the next session OF the Sen
ate if his health is no worse than
II i now. MliOr A. ID. Banks, who Is chiet
OF the Senate Stationary-r0om, Is gaining
strength and hopes to be out soon. Mr..
Martin, of North Carolina, has gone home
for ten DAYS. Senator Voorhees, will be The
guest OF Governor Holiday when he comes
TO Richmond on the 2ad to deliver bis lee
ture on Thomas Jefferson. The card OF
Senator Conkling and Vice-President'eleet
Arthur, in reply to an alleged charge made
by Senator Bayard in speech against the
management OF the New York custom
house, excited good deal OF comment IN
political circles to-day. A number OF cor
res pondenls were looking for Mr. Bayard
J at he Capitol, bur he did not come up until
late. the Senate not being in session. Gen.
eraI Beale is at the Metropolitan. and Dir.
Joreensen at the Riggs. John Jacob Astor,
Jr.. is at Wormley's. Congressman Sc
pbeps. OF Georgia, is sill sick. Senator
Hampton will not be here until after the
recess. The report Is that DR.. Baxter IS TO
succeed Surgeon General Barnes, who is TO
be retired.
TIE BAYARD. coNKLING-ARTHUR MATTER.
Mr.. Bayard says he never said any such
thing as is charged ia the card OF Messrs.
Conkling and Arthur. He never knew OF
the publication in the Pbilad lphIa Press
OF the report OF bis Dover speech complain
ed Of until November 18th, although 1t was
published in that paper October 18th. AS
soon a. he saw 1t he wrote TO Mr.. Frank
Kurr. one OF the editors OF the Press,
stating that the report OF his speech was
maliciously false. He also wrote TO one oil
the gentlemen aggrieyed, he says, 10 the
same effect. There are various surmiSes as
10 who sent the report TO the Press, but
welLknown Republican who figured OF
Washington some years ago is charged with
: being the author OF IL. The end OF this Is
not vet, and startling developments are
promised.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
: Ex-senator Stanley Matthews, who report