Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-27

who had not given 1t proper refec'ion He sketched the history of slavery from the days of the Roman empire, and insisted that great minds had not chosen circumstantial identif- cation with slavery as species of barbarian in any age until this. Turning to the ques- tion of free ballot and fair count he denied the political significance of cases of alleged outrage cited by the Senator from Maine, and rehearsed the story of how his State was carried by returning boards for Hayes in 1876, when in reality it gave 8 majority for Tilden. Such was the Republican idea of 6 free ballot and fair count The speech of the Senator was delivered in ex cellent form and was closely listened to by the Senators on both sides. After MT. Jones' speech nearly two hours were consumed by roll calls. The Senate re- fused to do anything but vote on the pend- ing resolution. Mir Groome moved recess for an hour so that the Republicans could hold the caucus there had been rumors about. MT. Dawes said the duty of the Re- publicans had been defined by the Senate, but the minority had power to delay that duty and persistently exercise it. Each mo- debate which continued until 4:30 p. m., when the Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
 The President to-day appointed Willia ID McMichael, of Philadelphia, and John K. Bevins, of Huron, Mich, members of the board of Indian commissioners.
 It is understood that the nomination of Stanley Matthews to be associate justice of the United States has been referred to 8 sub- committee of the Judiciary committee. The friends of the nominee, Democrats and Re- pubhcans, declare that he will be confirmed whatever the report of the committee may be.
 The request for Republican caucus has been signed by thirteen Senators and to-day was handed to the chairman It is left with him as to whether the caucus is called for Wednesday or Thursday, but it is considered definitely settled that 1t will be held to-mor- row. The stalwarts are anxious to delay the caucus, but sufficient number having re- quested it the caucus must come now. A lively debate is expected therein, as some Re- publicans feel that to go into executive ses sion would be to lose the grip on the fight for Senate officers. Everything, however, tends to the belief that the caucus will decide to act on some of the executive nominations. These disposed of the absence of quorum may cause virtual abandonment of the dead lock. especially if the heat continues.
 The Postmaster General positively contra diets the newspaper dispatches which say the writers have obtained from him any state ments or opinions detrimental to General Brady. As to the infamous story that Bra dy's name had been considered in connection with contemplated criminal proceedings, Postmaster General James characterizes it as false and cruel. The torrent of abuse set in motion against General Brady finds no re- sponsible packers in this community. The parties who have been instrumental in lnsplr- ing the newspaper attacks are said to be dis appointed applicants for contracts, men who were found to be irresponsible and of course could not get contracts. When the mud singers are through then the other side of the story will be told. Then it will be found that Brady has been the victim of cruel and malicious islander.