The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-14
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ToN's SPEECH-PERSONAL-T ELECTORAL
CoUNT-yARIOUS MINOR ITEMS, &C.
IRON our Regular Correspondeni.l
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The fact that the
WAYS aud Means Committee this morning
directed Mr.. Gibson to report fsyorably to
rho House the resolution for an adjourn
ment Of Congress on the Slst OF May created
sir all over the Capitol, and especially
among ,arif.roformers. encountered one
Of the>e-a member Of the House from the
sonth-and found him in not the best of
bumors. Said he, ave are between the
devil and the deep sea. Some Democrats
think all Congress has TO do is TO pass appr0-
rriaiion bills. grease the wheels Of Govern
mept. and then, without attending TO the
reforms Of legislation demanded by the
country, TO go home. II, on the other
hand. such Of us ms desire to correct
the abuses which have accumulated du-
nns twenty Yeas OF Republican mis-
rule attempt TO do 50 by amendments
70 these appropriation bills, the Republicans
say we have no right TO legi>late in that
way, and il we do the President vetoes it,"
asked what Democrats voted in committee
for the resolution 10 adjourn, and be re-
rhed. "Gibson did" Said I, "Of coulse
he did, because bis people produce sugar,
and he does not want the duty reduced"
| added that every representative wants a
low rate OF duty on what his people use and
do not produce and q high rae on their
STABLE products. Congressman are selfish
in regard TO the tariff. and it would be an
reasonable to expect Pennsylvania Demo
cat. for example, to be free trader.
NE. TUCKER AND HIS TARIFF BILL.
When came across Mr. Tucker found
that be did not like the action Of the COM
mi,tee. and regarded it as a blow aimed at
his tariff bill. l asked him how Virginia
His face lighted up as he replied, "Why
the Virginian who has 500 sheep would
have the income from his wool lessened
lust S4j year under my BILL and upon the
blankets, flnnels, and woollen goods his
family and himself use he would save
double, or three times that amount, nbe.
cause | reduce the duty OH these goods
one half. have not reduced the
duty on iron ore, however, and yet my bill
reduces the duty largely on all the imple-
men,s the farmers need, and on all the tools
mechanics use. The reduction on cotton,
too, is heavy, and this is in the interest Of
the Virginia consumer" Mr.. Tucker has
studied the tariff profoundly, and admits
that he is yexed at finding the opposition
which his efforts at reform meets at the
hands OF every one nearly interested il
some small interest affected by ii.
THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
| asked the clerk OF Mr.. Bayard's com
mittee to-day when the eXport-tObaccO bill
will be taken up again, and he replied
"The committee is now on the Carlisle
revenue bill, and when that is finished viii
take up the immedate-transpOrtaton bill
These have passed the House, and the bill
you refer to-" said he, "is still on tht
House calendar"
THE INPEDINENT IN The SENATE TO an EARLY
ADJOURNMENT,
A good many Democrats say that III,
Senate will not consent to an adiOurnmen
until the Bayard bill in regard to deputy
niarshals is disposed Of, and the electoral
count question is settled. Both these arr
important measures, and ought TO be pushed
ahead as rapidly as possible.
A CROWDED GALLERY AND SENATE LISTEN To
GENERAL WADE HAMPToN's SPEECH.
Every portion OF the gallery Of the Senate
to-day was filed, and the Attendance o.
fashionable ladies was unusually large
Republican senators were generally in theil
places, and every Democratic senator seem.
cd intent on hearing all the gallant Caro-
linian said. General Hampton read his
speech in a clear voice, and argued that The
Kellogg case is res adjudicdtd. He cited 9
great many authorities in support OF hi
position, and, at the close OF his remarks, II
replying to reference made by Senator
Hill 10 the honor OF South Caroline
in his speech yesterday, he said that
the honor OF his State is safe In bi;
hand, and that he bad followed tht
Palmetto flag in hours of danger in her de-
fence. side by side with General Gordon,
senator from Georgia. He then paid q
glowing tribute to Gordon's gallantTy, anC
not very complimentary alusion TO the
fact that Senator Hill had remained during
the war in place OF safety. lie was CON
graduated upon his speech by Democrats
aud Republicans, including General Gar
held. who was among the members of the
House who were in the Senate chamber
while be was speaking.
SPEECH or SENATOR CARPENTER.
Senator Carpenter followed In an argu
ment against the report Of the committee
ana In favor Of keeping Senator Kellogg 10
TIE seat be now occupies. He Is one OF the
oest lawyers 10 Congress and one OF the
sDest men In the Senate. As a speaker he
sfery attractive, and kept the crowd In
Their seats. lie devoted himself closely TO
The iaw-ponts OF the question. Senator
csrpeater closed at ten minutes TO 4, when
The Senate went into executive session.
senator Pendleton has the floor for to-mor.
i row.
PERSONAL NEWS ITEMS.
hessrs. Juan A. Pizzini, John f. Burke,
ana Frank Fremont, Of Richmond, repre-
scot The Knights OF 81. Joseph, and Messrs.
soan Murphy u. j. Hogan, and James Il.
aehenney, Of Richmond, the McGli
hyeenm 10 The Young Mems National Cath
y'c onioD, now in session at Carroll Hall,
- 'uis city. Bishop Keane, Of Richmond,
presides with ease ana dlg.ily. Hon. A. NJ.