The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-03
FROM WASHINGTON.
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Secretary Folger to-day decided the Chi
caco wbiskcy cases, which have been pend
Inc for some time. These cases arose from
violations OF the internal revenue laws,
and the amount involved Is 100000 OF
more. The parties concerned make pro-
position to settle by the payment OF nomi-
nal amount. The eases were pending
while Mr.. sherman was Secretary OK the
Treasury, but neither he nor Mr. Window,
who succeeded him, seemed willing 10
take any action. on account, rs II Is ,h-
derstood. Of political reasons. To-day Sc
crctary Foigcr rejected the offer OF com
promise made by the yiolators OF the law
The OFFICES OF THE HOUSE.
The contest for the clerkshiD Of the
House, by reason Of the developments OF
TODAY. has assumed M interest and I'M
r,ortoncc not exceeded, II Cquaied, hY the
light over the speakership. bitter oppo-
sition 10 Mr.. Mcpherson has been exhibit
ed by certain members oi the delegation
from his own state Of Pennsylvania which
was not anticipated. Mr.. Mcpherson,
although several times elected rs clerk
OF the House OF Representatives, never
had tie unanimous support in caucus
of the PENNSYLVANIA Republican del
egation, but after receiving the nomi-
nation, those who were opposed 10 nm
ALWAYS fell into line and voted Tor him rs
The caucus nominee in the House. But to-
day several Of the Pennsylvania Republic
can members who are opposed TO HIM nave
declared openly and in the most POSITIVE
terms that they will not vote for him under
any circumstances, and that II he Is the
caucus nominee they will bolt the caucus.
The Pennsylvania members. as TAR as
heard from, appear to favor Mr.. HlScock
for Speaker, and ii i said that very lew OF
them are disposed TO do anything when
will have the effect TO further the ambition
uf Judge Kelley 10 De chairman OF the Com"
mittee on Ways and Means.
General +. ,Jardine, Of New York, Is the
new candidate for the doorkecperShip OF
The House. General Jardine has one leg,
but two crutches, with which he gets
around town as lively as anybody. liewaS
in twenty-One battles during the war, ana
shot four times. lie rose from captain TO
reimbursement i'm the Ninth corps. lie
is Hyatt Smiths and Senator llawley's can
didatc, representing all the soldier aSsocla-
fions Of the United States from every State.
THE COINAGE OF SILVER.
Ii can be now stated that Secretary Fol-
ger will. in his forthcoming report, give no
uncertain sound as regards the unwisdom
of continuing the coinage OF The standard
dollar. lie agrees, il is believed, with the
views Of the director Of the mint on this
subject, and, as he cntertains little hope OF
an international agreement as to silver
coinage, does not consider il the proper
business of this country TO continue alone,
and at so large a sacrifice, the vain struggle
10 maintain the price of silver bullion.
Evidently the congressional advocates OF
debased silver coinage will have something
to occupy their minds with during the
coming session.
CABINET SPECULATl0NS.
Cabinet speculations tonight name, with
degree OF certainty, ex-senator Howe for
Postmaster-General, and b. III. Brewster
Acknowledgement. 1t is understood that
the latter has already accepted. Lincoln
will certainly remain Secretary OF War.
Frelinghuysen, who arrived tonight, will
probably be Secretary Of State, and the
other vacant positions will probably be
filed as follows Secretary Of the Interior,
ex-senator Chaffee, OF Colorado Secretary