The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-11
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TIE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILr.-THE WOOD
FUNDING BILL-CHANCEs FOR ADJOURN
MgNT-THE LAST FESTIVITIES OF THE SEA-
Y-PERsONAL-vARIoUs MINOR ITEMS, &C.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, February 10.--To.day the
House committee had a lively discussion
over the Interstate commerce bill. and
Judge Reagan, its author, put on his war;
paint, and said several members had gone
back on him. Mfr. Kenna, friend OF the
bill, simply moved that it be reported TO the
House, leaving each member Of the COM
mittee to oppose it in whole or part, as he
might think proper This, however, as mild
as the proposition was, the committee
refused TO do-ayes, Messrs. Reagan,
Kenna, Turner, Acklen, Beale, Clardy,
and Henderson,; noes, Messrs. Bliss,
Ross, McLane, Deuster, O'Neal, Waite,
Townshend, and Russell-S. This sur
prised and Disguised Judge Reagan.
Mr.. Bliss moved reconsideration, with II
view OF killing it finally, but before vote
could be taken the hour Of u arrived, and
il went over until Friday. Mr.. McLane
withdrew his bill for n commission, and it
now looks as il there will be no interstate
commerce bill this session. | asked friend
OF the bill bow it was that such a change
had come over the minds OF members OF the
committee in regard to it, and he replied
that it looked very different when explained
by railroad experts who have addressed the
committee from what it did when advocated
by members Of Congress who favored it. 1t
will be remembered that Colonel A. s. Blu
ford, of Richmond made capital argu-
ment against this bill.
MATTERS ON THE HOUSE SIDE.
The organization OF the House is evil
IDENTITY working hard for an early adjourn
ment, and Mr.. Randall still believes that
they will succeed; but Mr. Tucker is Of the
opinion that Congress may remain in ses-
sion until after the national conventions Of
both parties shall have met and adjourned.
The Ways and Means Committee Will to-
morrow hear Secretary sherman on the
Wood reiunding bill, and on Thursday will
take vote on ii. The Secretary Of
the Treasury is in favor Of 4 per
cent. bond, and majority of the
committee for % per cent. bond.
The vote in the House Election Com
m;ttce to-day postponing the Curtin
election case to Thursday was construed by
the friends Of Pennsylvania war Governor
as unfavorable to him. The report Is that
Donelly Democrat will be given the seat
now occupied by Wasbburne Republican,.
of Minnesota. He is Democrat, and this,
il true, will give the State to the Democrats
in the event the presidential election is car
ried to the House.
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The contest for the next National Demo
cratic Convention seems now TO be narrowed
down to Cincinnati and Chicago, with the
chances rather in favor OF Cincinnati. The
Ohio Democrats say that there is chance
of carrying Ohio for the Democratic nom-
nee. but that Illinois is too completely joined
to IFS Radical idols to be Influenced by a
National Democratic Convention. The
people OF Washington continue, however,
TO contend that the national capital is the
place of all others for it.
SENATOR EDMUNDS AND VIRGINIA.
Senator Edmunds to-day, in opposing Mr..
McDonad's bill TO pay certain western
States 3 per cent. on the sales Of public
lands within their borders, SAID that when
Virginia, in her generosity, gave the north
western territory to struggling con-
federation of weak States, as it was then
called, she provided that it should be for
the benefit OF all the States.
THE LAST FESTIVITIES OF TIE SEASON.
Tonight the White House is brilliant
with the glare of diplomatic, military, and
naval uniforms and court decorations. The
members Of Congress and other civilians in
contrast with these gorgeous costumes look
like frst-class undertakers in their sable
garments and inevitable swallOw-tails,
Strange stories, by the way, are told OF the
longevity Of swalIOw-tails, and an old resi-
dent Of Washington, looking at one worn
by an antedeluvian beau at recent party,
said, &" AS man and boy, have known that
coat since Jackson's second Inauguration.
Some even declare that there are swallow
tails now doing service here that were
worn at Mrs. Madison's receptions.
There is, of course, a great deal
OF beauty and fashion as well as rank and
intellect gathered tonight at the Presi-
dents house, and one OF the handSomest
ladies present is Miss Katie CabelI, of Rich
mond, who is escorted by Senator john
ston. Tomorrow Washington will, figura-
lively, go into sackclOth and ashes, but
promenade concerts, with quiet dances,
will take the place Of balls and hops. The
deyotees OF fashion Will bow gracefully du-
ring Lenten services at the proper time,
and will confine themselves on Friday to
big oysters, costly fish, &c. but no humiia-
ton will enter their hearts. Nevertheless,
the good people will make it Il season OF
fasting, self-denial, and prayer, and will be
better because OF it when Lent is over and
Washington begins its spring friyolities.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
General Wckham and Mr.. st. Andrew
were here to-day. General Gordon COM
menced his speech on the inter oceanic canal
to-day, but before he concluded the hour
for the regular order arrived. 1t looks as il
this subject will be considered hereafter in
secret session. Judge James Il. Sener left
tonight for Wyoming Territory via Chi
cago. He will get TO Cheyenne Saturday