The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-21
Washington.

Dir THE NEW ENUlAND KNIGHTS TEM-
PLAR- PERSONAL BRIEFS.
From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 90 Before Mr.. Bayafd
made the announcement in the Senate
to-day it was current among correspon-
dents that the President had determined
to send In no more nominations. This
greatly disappointed numerous ofiice-seek-
ers and those who had anticipated quite
list OF appointments. The opinion at once
prevailed that the Senate would be able to
adjourn sine die to-day. About 1 o'clock
the Presidents secretary brought to the
Senate the names Of two consuls and a
postmaster.
WHAT SENATOR WALKER, OF ARKANSAS, SAYS.
Senator Walker said to your correspond
ent to-day that he had never known the
prospects Of party TO improve as much as
those OF the Democratic party have since
the 4th Of March. Then the spirit OF the
rank and file was broken, and the leaders
very much demoralized. The fight, how
ever, that Democratic senators made has
restored confidence to Democrats all over
the country. and convinced the young men
OF the land that the Democratic party is
brave and progressive. cat first" said he,
- it was thought that we were making fight
for Virginia alone, but the scope OF the con-
test was soon enlarged until it embraced the
entire party. hear" he added, at that the
Democrats Of your State are in good spirits,
10, m t,.nlsn all
Let me advise that they organize thorough.
ly in every township. and make no mistake;
for victory in Virginia will help greatly
the Democrats OF Arkansas, Tennessee, and
North Carolina"
SYMPATHY FOR Mr.. CONKIING-wHAT DEM
0CRATS SAY.
l. looks 30 much as if Mr.. Conking was
TO be crushed that great many people who
have never heretofore taken stock in him
begin to feel sympathy for hun. have
they had rather have him come back than
that an Administration senator should be
elected. Their idea is that in the Senate he
can fight the Administration. while in pri-
vate life he will be without power. In this
they are mistaken, because while he lives be
will have a formidable following in New
York. These Democrats also say that with
Conklng once crushed the party will be-
come unit under the lead OF Garfield and
Blaine. The majority OF Democrats, bow
ever, want both him and P,att defeated.
The South has never had in the Senate a
more bitter enemy than Mr.. Conkling.
WHAT A NEAR FRIEND TO Mr.. CONKLING SAYS.
One very near to Mr.. Conkling says his
resignation was the result of mature delibe-
ration, and that he counted the cost before
offering it, He says, further, that split in
the Republican party is inevitable, and that
it has won ITS last presidential victory.
" Neither Blaine nor Garfield" said he,
I" can ever be nominated" He added that
Mr.. COnkling, by uniting with David Davis
aud Mr.. Tilden, may form party that can
carry the South and enough northern
OF the ConklGgite who furnished the
above 1t would surprise your readers.
Senator Jones, OF Nevada. stated to-day that
be stood by the Grant letter and by Mr..
Conkling; also. that the President has acted
in very bad faith. Senator Van Wick, a
native OF New York, said that Mr.. C0nk-
ling can never again occupy the same posi-
ton in the Republican party that he did a
wear ago. IL is to the credit of the. New
York Senator that after having been in Com
gyess for twenty years be leaves it compare
lively poor. The same could not be said Of
some OF his contemporaries.
THE SENATE ADJOURNED.
The Senate adjourned sine die this after
noon. There was nothing of an interesting
character connected with the adjournment.
Senators are leaving tonight for home.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
judge Thomas y. Welsh, of Caroline,
was at the Capitol to-day. The GRANTEES
say one of the smallest things Mr.. Garfield
has yet done was to take Mr.. Cramer from
Denmark and send him to Switzerland, and
Mr.. Fish from Switzerland and send HIM
TO Denmark. Slas A. Sharpe was COM
tirmed as postmaster at StateSyille, n. Z.
"The king OF the tramps " was at the Capt.
toll to-day. He wore long hair and
was dressed in butternut clothes. He
had snake-charms. &c. The declara-
ton OF General Ben. Butler in favor of
Conking is quoted tonight; also his
prediction that the days Of the Republic
can party are numbered because its mission
has been fulfilled. The executive committee
Of the Virginia Democratic Association held
meeting last night. The report is that
Senator Blair, OF New Hampshire, said to-
day that William L. Chandler was the ablest
LAWYER his State has produced for years. j.
Massie Smith, Of Albemare, Is here. Colo
mel John A. Sloan, who has been clerk un.
der the District Government, has been pro.
moted 10 81, 800 position. II. b. LittIepage,
~ Virginia. "a messenger OF the Senate, who
has been sick for some time, was out to-day.
Senator ConkIIDg lett for New YORK this
evening. The Vice-Presldent has appointed
Senators Ransom, Jones Of Nevada. KEEL
logg, Vest, and COnger TO investigate the
Potomac-riyer front. Administration peo-
Die say onight that Mr.. Conkling cannot
be nominated at Albany.
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR FROM NEW ENGLAND.
The knights Templar from New England
arrived this afternoon en- route Tor Rlch-
mond. They were met by four Washington
and the whole In procession
on the avenue made splendid display
They are being Hospitality entertained to-
night, and tomorrow go to MI. vernon ana