The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-24

Null tUt IL W II tNAuNl nun NA'-'H ~
ceived during the FortysiXth Congress,
and many Republicans, be added, seemed
as much pleased as the Democrats who APP
plauded. The New England Bourbon
referred to the scene which occurred when
Mr.. Conger charged the Democratic men,
bers Of the Ways and Means Committee
with Punic faith, and when Mr.. Tucker
replied with magnificent effect. In fact, no.
thing better was done during the session in
the House.
personal NEWS ITEMS.
The President to. day sent to the Senate
the nomination If Dr.. George Il. Gilmer as
postmaster Of Richmond. 1t will 20 to the
Post Office Committee tomorrow morning.
This committee will make a favorable and a
speedy report. George W. Atkinson, OF
Wheeling, was nominated for marshal OF
West Virginia. He was nominated by Mr..
HAYES, but his case was not acted upon.
West Virginia Democrats are much opposed
to him. w. II. Robertson, nominated for
collector OF New York, is decidedly anti
COnkling 1t will be remembered that he
led for Blame at Chicago. He is State
senator, and was spoken OF for Governor
last year. Samuel F. Phillips, OF North
Carolina, who vacates his office as So
Iicitor.General in favor OF William +.
Chandler, becomes Judge OF the Court
OF Claims. The salary of the former po-
stion is $4,000. and OF the latter $4,000;
but : Judge OF the Court OF Claims holds
his office during good behavior the change
is not such a bad one for Mr.. Phillips.
Senator Butler, OF South Carolina, IS one OF
the most stalwart Democrat. OF the Senate.
Miss Van Lew looked sadly disappointed
when Informed that DR.. Gilmer had been
nominated for postmaster. She had conf
IDENTIFY relied on the Influence OF General
Grant The report is that Judge :. Bassett
French is to be clerk Of General Mahone's
Agricultural Committee. Captain Wise, OF
the United states steamer Dispatch, called
| to see Senator Johnston to-day in re-
gard to the proposed excursion OF
the Congressional Commission TO York.
town at the close OF the session OF the
Senate. Two countrymen drew yoluminouS
papers on General Malone in the Senate
chamber to-day after adjournment, but evil
IDENTITY failed TO make a successful impress
sion. Mr. Rddleberger was greatly In de-
mand, but although at the Capitol did not
move about much. A Virginia Readjuster
says Republican senator told him at the
Senate to-day that his party chad come here
to camp" The Democrats tonight show
more spirit and determination than they
have manifested this session. Common
wealth's-AttOrney AukisSon, OF Manchester,
was at the CipItOl to-day. Colonel William
Lamb Is spoken OF in connection with the
Norfolk pOst-ofiice. Senator RlnSOm is in
North Carolina, and Governor Vance left
tonight for home. Secretary-of-the-Co
monweaIth FauntlerOy was at the Capitol
to-day. EX-Vlcc. President Wheeler is still
here.
THE COALITION TICKET FOR SENATE OFFICERS.
The coalition ticket for Senate officers
agreed on by the Repu blican caucus last
evening was announced in the Senate to.
day and went over under the rules.
heard a number of Republicans condemn
the arrangement in emphatic terms. There
was a good deal of interest manifested in
the political record Of Mr.. Rddle5erger,
and the authorship Of his financial bill will
not help him. heard Virginlan under
take 10 tell Governor Vance some.
thing about Mr.. Riddleberger's speeches
In the last canvass, and the dis
tinguished North Car0inian, with one
OF his irresistible smiles, informed
him that he was in the Valley last fall and
knew all about them. He then gave a
graphic description of Il scene which occur
red between Mr.. RiddIeberger and Judge
O'Ferrall. You may expect excited
speeches and stirring times before this ticket
is elected. Mr.. James Young, nominated |
for Executive Clerk, held that Office before
the accession OF the Democrats TO power.
He is brother OF John Russell Young, and |
Is popular journalist.
EX-SENATOR STANLEY MATTHEW'S.
Colonel George w. Carter, who is friend |
Of Stanley Matthews, says that II he Is re-
jected the President will continue to send |
his name TO the Senate, as he Is bent on |
having him on the Supreme Bench. The
report still is that Senator Lamar is about |
the only member Of the Judiciary Commit
tee fayorabIy disposed to him. Senator
Davis, OF Illinois, shows a good deal OF feel
ing, hear, In regard to him, aud Mr.. |
opposes him with his usual deter
Mr.. Matthews Is one OF those
W no thinks there will be an extra session.
THE EXTRA SESSION TO-DAY.
Those fayoriug an extra session looked
low-spIrited to-day. There was q report