The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-06
Warrington.

body felt that u was pity the 9TH had not
come before the All. Companies marching
TO the ears on their return trip home were
chCcred, and organizations OF civic nature
made better show than they did Yesterday
morning. when the weather was as forbid
ding a. possible. "a sore-head Democrat
who has been happy only when General
Hancock Was cbceTed, said TO your cor
respondent, Every mothers son Of them
expects an Office, but few will be chosen"
Your Richmond soldiers were on the
street and at the Capitol and evidently
enjoyed their success, ye>tcid day III appear
ance and sOldierly bearing. They deserved
the compliments bestowed upon them, and
Captain Paraer has a right to be proud OF
the impression lie made. The baskets Of
flowers sent his command were pronounced
again to day the handsOmCst given any COM
pany. Northumberland Anderson, who
is quariercd with the Governors Guard,
and who will return with it TO Richmond to-
morrow, i, highly pleased with The soldc!lv
bearing and good conduct Of it, members.
He did well in sharing the fare aud sleeping
accommodations OF his men, and has thereby
increased his popularity with them.
THE Crowd AT THE CAPITOL TODAY.
There was IN immense thrOng again to-
day at the CIpitol, and the gallery OF the
Senate was packed with patriots, male and
female, anxious to get a view OF the new
senators. There was disappointment that
General Malone did not appear when the
Senate opened. and Senators Conger and
Iawley did not seem As much at home is
they did in the House, but will in time get
accustomed TO their changed positions.
Secretary Sherman did not, however. look
out OF place.
WHAT WAS DONE N THE SENATE.
Senator Blaine moved his resolution for 4
committee OF five te Sit during recess and
consider as to the changes TO be made in re-
gard TO the electoral count, and it was
agreed 10. 1t will be remembered that he
said some time ago that he wanted the com.
mittee to consist OF two Democrats, two
Republicans, and Senator Davis Of Illinois.
This, he said in substance, would be per.
fectly fair, and secure nOn-partisan re-
port. On motion Of Senator Hoar the pri-
vileges OF the Senate were extended to
General Hancock during his sOiourn in
Washington, and Mr.. Conkling gave evil
dent signs Of approval.
THE NEW yICE-PRESIDENT.
General Arthur presided with good deal
OF >ei-pOs.e>sion and accuracy. and IS only
deficient in the control OF his voice. He
will do better, however, in the Senate than
he would in the House.
RECESS OF THE SENATE.
When Mr.. Pendleton moved a recess OF
the Senate until O'Clock, stating that then
President Garfield would be ready to COM
muncate with ,bc body, there was a senSa-
ton in the gallery, and the comment among
newspaper correspondents was that he
would announce his Cabinet. The question
again REQUIRED as to he Secretaryship Of
the Treasury, and the best-infOrmed OF them
agreed that Windom, and not Allison,
would succeed Mr.. Sherman.
THE yorktown COMMISSION.
The Yorktown Centennial Commission
will meet on Monday and attend TO business
OF importance. Senator Johnston is chair
man, and Mr.. Goode a member OF it, The
commission will hold meetings at necessary
intervals during the recess # Congress.
THE HOUSE LOOKED DREAGY.
The House looked dreary without IFS
members, but visitors nevertheless by hun
drcds went to that portion OF The Capitol.
Mr. Adams, the clerk, was at his office, and
so were other House officers.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
The anti-Cameron Pennsylvanans say
that Senator Cameron is very much opposed
to the constitution Of the Cabinet, and that
it is 4 Blaine triumph and means Blaine
Garfield administration. \ wag at 10
O'Clock to-day reported to brother-cOrre-
spondents that the Cabinet which had been
agreed on contained the sons of Stephen A.
Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, and General
Grant. This was amusing; and about the
same time came the statement that Post
master James, OF New York, would be
Postmaster-GeDeral, Window certainly
Secretary OF the Treasury, and Kirk
wood Secretary Of the Interior. |
sent you good deal Of personal informa-
ton in the letter that failed to reach you
night before last owing TO the detention OF
the mail train. There was a rumor to-day
that Stanley Matthews would be renomina-
ted for judge OF the Supreme Court, aud
his friends were evidently confident that he
could be confirmed. There seems no doubt
whatever that Mr.. Frye will succeed Sena.
tor Blaine. Having made good member
OF the House, his friends claim that he will
succeed IN the Senate. He has been quoted
rs saying there will be an extra session Of
Congress in October next.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
There was this afternoon quite display
OF military on the east front Of tbe Capitol,
and their uniform reminded Inc OF "The
Young Guard" OF your city before the war.
The weather became colder this evening,
and oyercoats were more in demand than
during the forenoon.
The current belief was this evening that
the Senate would confirm the whole Csbi-
net proposed by Mr.. Gal field. Predictions
were made as soon as the Senate convened
that Senators Blaine. kirkwOod, aud VIM
dom would be confirmed without being re-
ferred TO = committee. This is usually done.
There were quite number OF Fred
ericksburgers on the streets this evening.
All agree that the inaugural bal! was a
fine affair,