Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-15
THE sECRsTARYsHIP 70 90 OVER UNTIL
DECEMBER.
DAVIS SEVERELY CRITICIsED BY
DEMOCRATS.
PARNELL ARRESTED AND IN
JAIL.

ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Immediately
after the reading Of the journal a number
Of nominations were received from the
President, including Hannibal Hamlin,
for Minister to Spain, and Walker Blaine
for Third Assistant Secretary of State.
Edmunds called up his resolution con-
tinuing the standing committees as con-
stituted at the last session.
Garland offered an amendment providing
that only the following committees shall
be continued: Foreign Relations, Finance,
Commerce, Military Affairs, Judiciary,
Postoffices, Roads, Public Lands, Pensions
and Indian Affairs. He commended that
the committees named were the only ones
that would have any work during the
special session.
Edmunds opposed the amendment.
There were committees not provided fer,
which, in his opinion, would be necessary
to perform the work of the session. He
instanced the Committee on Privileges
nnu LioCckOus no OAo WnlCA bnOutQ Do u
ganized. There was on the table q petition
presented by a Senator from New Jersey,
Mcpherson, said to seriously affect the
right Of q Senator from New York to Q seat
in this body. Then there was q Commit
tee on Railroads which might have work
to do. 1t was known from public report
that there had been an important officer
suspended for ONE supposed failure Of
duty, and by law it was required that such
suspension should be reported to the Sem
ate. A Committee on Contingent Expenses
was also o necessary committee.
Garland stated that he would modify his
amendment SO as to continue the Commit
tees on Privileges and Elections and Con-
tingent Expenses. He thought II would
include ell the committees necessary to
organize at this time.
Gariand's amendment was rejected; ayes,
35; noes, 81. David Davis and Malone
| voted with the p~opuhkaans,
Edmnnds, resolution was u.sn adonted.
AsSs. 81, noes, IS. The standing esn
mittees are therefore continued ~ consti-
tuted at the last session, and the President
pro tenn. is authorized to all any vacancies
which may exist.
senate Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-In view Of the
scene being Of unusual interest there was
a large crowd in the Senate galleries yes
terday. On the floor Of the Senate there
were . large number Of privileged per.
sons. among others. Secretaries Kirkwood
and Lincoln, Attorney-G General Maeveagh,
and also . number Of Congressman, in
Guiding Horace Page Of California. The
session was unexciting, but it brought
David Davis to the Presidency Of the Sem
ate when the yeas and nays were called on
the resolution to elect him. The attention
Of all was turned to Davis. He sat in his
seat with his chin buried in his hand, and
his face wearing rather a comic look Of
embarrassment. When Senator Bayard's
name was called he arose and said he
would withhold his vote. He had never
gained an Office by his own vote, and
should never try to retain one by his own
vote. Davis did not vote when his name
was called, and when escorted to the chair
he made q graceful little speech in his ac-
customed voice. The Republicans are
feeling very well satisfied, notwithstand-
ing they have elevated to the Presidency Of
the Senate. one who has long been &C.
counted . pretty fair Democrat. The
Democrats are somewhat chagrined, but
wear their defeat % il they rather enjoyed
1t. Bayard seems to be the least affected
n Of his party. The impression still
prevails quite generally that there will be no
contest over the Sscretaryship Of the Sem
ate. Davis himself, it IL believed, would
vote against Gorham and produce q tie.
So 1t il likely that the contest will go over
until December. unless Gorham will with
draw, and the Republicans select Q candi-
date acceptable to Davis. There is ap-
parently q disappointment among the
Democratic Senators at Senator Davis
election. They generally believed up to the
last momen that he would not accept.
Some Of them criticize him pretty severely,
saying that he has virtually abandoned his
m~uch-boasted independent position. A
Democratic Senator, who generally reflects
his party's sentiment. accurately says
Davis' ambition was tempted by his posi-
bility Of reaching the Presidential chair. |
and hat overcame his usually good judg-
ment.
Ireland fn . Ferment.
NEW YoHx, Oct. 14.-Cables to the Irish
World from the Secretary Of the Land
League at Dublin are as follows:
1OBLkNs WV u ~ a0tl WHo uxI6ht6u
in his bed this morning, and Immediately |
in Kilmamhall Jail. Ireland is in .
Dublin is in @ state OF excite
ment. The city 10 An armed camp, show
ing that the arrest had been p~reme6itated, |
and the Government Is prepared for 40
ton. No event in the history Of Ireland
so tried the city, and the only parallel
is Paris at the time Of the destruction OF
the bastile.
(Signed) JosxrHP p. QUINN.
Purchasing Confederate Bonds.
CHICAGO. Oct. l4.-The purchase Of Con-
isderate bonds proceeds steadily. all over
the South. Gideon Townsend Of New
Orleans pays s25 per 81. 200 for bonds.
with coupons Of 1865 attached. A broker
In New York has autographed the Memphis
to send all obtainabls ct $21 per
81 900, and the First National Bank has
$3.50, 000'of them.
Taken From fail and Hanged.
CHARLEsros. Oct. 14.-Jack Williams, q
negro, was convicted in Orangeburg,
south Carolina, on Saturday, OF an out
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