The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-27
Washington.

FERS TO The RECORD-FRANK MOSS AND
gIDDLEBERGER--A SENATOR'S WIFE NJ
FENpS HER HUSBAND-THe JOHN BROwS
STArUe-NO EXTRA Observation-Disclosures
IN CAUCUS RBIEFS.
From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The speech Of
Mr. Call. Of Florida, to-day was highly COM
plimented, and senator's at its conclusion
congratulated him. He declared that if coin
OF the United States had been given the
bargain would not have been more clearly
! defined than il was when General Malone
was given The Sergeant.at-Ar and all OF its
patronage by the Republicans to aid him in
carrying the election in Virginia next fall
and placing in all The offices OF that State
RtadjuStcrs and Regulators. He declared
II the Riddleberger bill were to become a
Lass in every State IN the Union public credit
and faith would be destroyed and financial
ruin follow. Senator Dawes, OF MasSachu-
>ettS. had said that he supported Malone,
Riddleberger n Co. because they are in IA
yor Of free xld fair ballot. Now, the laws
II Virginia secure these, and il the Law has
been violated N the past General Malone,
rs leading Democrat, is responsible for
the violation. lie called attention TO the
fac. that there is no free ballot in MaS,achu-
sets, Rhode Island. and other northern
States, with all their boosted freedom and
tciyillzation.
SENATOR BUTLsRHAS TUE RECORD READ.
Senator Butler sent the Record to the
Clerks de>k, and had read the speeches OF
Senators Anthony, Hamlin, aud Conkling
in 1879 against any change being made in
the officers # the Senate. By the way,
there are now Democratic employees Of the
Senate whorCceve $4,000, and Il publican
employ6s who receive $4,000. This does
not include The large amount received by
lRepublcan committee clerks. Ii cannot be
charged against the Democrats. therefore,
that they have been illiberal to their poiti-
cal opponents.
FRANK MORSE IN THE SENATE RIDDLEBER-
GERS MOTION TO LXPEL HIM FROM TUE
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The sensation Of the debate was to-day
when Senator Beck read from the Rich
mond WhiQ the remarks OF Frank Morse,
colored member OF the Virginia Legi>la-
ture, i'm favor OF paving the State debt, and
expressing a Willingness TO have his pro-
perry taxed to help pay it. The Senator
here commented on the fact that it might
Lbe while Mr.. Morse could be a member OF
the Virginia Legislature be would rot II
resident OF Massachusetts, be permitted
even to vote. He then read with dramatic
effect that Mr.. Riddleberger interrupted
: Morse while speaking, saying he desired
HIM to give way for him TO ofie: resolu-
ton. Morse agreed to if, and the resolu-
,, ton Of the candidate for Sergeant-at-A Arms
OF the Senate now endorsed by Re.
publican senators proposed to cXpel this
, honest colored man from the Legs
Iature, who wanted to uphold the
honor OF Virginia. Mr.. Voorhees, ask
ed with surprise if Morse was cOlorcd
man. and MIR. GroOme if Riddleber9er
, wanted to eXpel him because he was col.
ored man or because he wa, in favor OF pay
ing the debt. Mr.. Beck replied to the lat
J ter that he supposed be wanted TO take both
chances. and called attention to the Virginia
coat-of-arms at the head OF the wing As rep
resenling Rlddleberger with his foot on the
neck OF Frank Morse. This reply and ttat
assuring Mr.. VOORHEES, that Morse was a
colored man caused laughter all owe: the
house and produced profound sensation
ON the Republican side. None Of them
knew What to say in reply. Democrats
were delighted, and remarked that there
was any amount or rich material yet TO lie
brought out
HE SENATE ADJOURNED AT 4 QUARTER TO 3.
AT fifteen minutes to 3, and soon after
Mr.. b ck's speech, Mr.. Dawes, who is
leading the Republicans, moved TO adjourn,
and it was carried. General Malone has
1.-THE floor and will speak early Monday
morning.
A SENATOR'S WIFE DEFENDS HER HUSBAND.
While Senator Johnston wa, speaking
Yesterday Mrs. Johnston occupied a seat in
the gallery, and near her stood two Virginia
Reddiusters. When The Senator bore down
heavily on General Malone and Mr.. Riddle
berger one OF them said, "Listen to the old
liar. He SAYS he is a Democrat, when he
was an old Wing and Know-No,hing.'
Mrs. Johnston at once turned TO him and
said. "You are mistaken, sir; be was born
la Democrat, reared Democrat, and will
die Democrat. ought to know, As am
his wife" There was speedy retreat OF
the couple. This reply was worthy OF the
daughter of the elder Governor Floyd, the
sister OF the Younger Governor Floyd, the
lkinswoman Of William &. Preston, and the
wife Of John w. Johnston.
JOHN BROWN STATUE.
Kansas has voted money for statue OF
Old John Brown, 10 be placed in the Capitol
OF the United states. Now, it will em6ar-
rass some representatives, and senators, 100,
when the question Of receiving it comes be-
fore Congress.
IN THE NINE HOLE.
A Republican senator this morning
acknowledged to CORES pondent that his
party had gotten into bad fix, and eX-
pressed the hope that they would be able to
get out OF il without sustaining further in
jury.
II was officially announced to-day that
there Will be no extra session OF Congress.
Some Of those who expect places in the
Senate when 1t shall be re0rganized, how
ever, put out a report that while one VIII
not be called now Congress will be con-
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