Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-31
SWEET SCENTED FLOWERS PRESENT
DT0 SENATORS.
Ben Hill Ronored by virginia's Fair Daugh'
ter-COnklng, Platt and Co. Are
Still on the War-path-ho
Compromise Can be
Affected.
THE RUPTURE IN THE REPUBLICAN
RANKS.
wAsHING GTON.
Efforts at Compromise.


adjournment might be reached by
next week. 1t is conceded that the
present deadlock can be continued In
definitely, but the Republicans are not
vet ready to give up the contest.
Another Lot of BouQuets-Hill. Of Geor-
gia, Honored by the Ladies OF Vlr-
ginia. =,
WASHINGTON, March 30.-When the
Senate met a handsome boquet OF flow.
or, adorned Senator Kellogg's desk,
while magnificent floral ship sailing
upon a sea of violets and roses, a gift
from the ladies of Alexandria, Virginia,
to Senator Hill, Of Georgia, ornamented
that gentlemsn's desk. The tribute was
ompanied by the following note:
"These Virginia flowers, from ladies'
OF Alexandra, are presented to Senator
Hill, of Georgia, as a feeble testimonial
on their part of their admiration OF the
brilliant manner in which he exposed
the corrupt bargain made by the Sena'
tor from Virginia on one part ana the
Republican party on the other. ms
ship, Senator, has not cleared IRON the
White House, nor is its voyage IN quest
OF federal spois. 1t is simply bound to
the Georgia Senator, because he has an
chored himself in the hearts OF true
Virginia everywhere by tie timely and
eloquent speech he has made IN defense
of the honor in the preservation OF the
traditions and and in the maintenance
of the former illustrious history OF Nlr.
ginia, when he.sheatned the sword OF
one of her own,which had been treacher-
ously pointed to pierce her fair lame.
Trying 70 Avoid Rupture.
A report was circulated to-day that a
COMPROMISE had been arranged between
the New York stalwarts and the Ad-
ministratlon, by which Postmaster Cen
eral James would be appointed Collec
tor at New York and Robertson be put
in the Cabinet as Postmaster General.
Diligent inquiry among the Republican
Senators fails to find confirmation oil
this. Well-informed Republicans say
that there is no truth in it and that the
President intends to stick TO Robertson.
Conkling. Platt & Co.
have held several conferences to-day.
They have asccrtained that Robertson
will not be Withdrawn and they mean
TO fight him. All the Democratic SEN
ators will support Robertson, bsliev-
inc that they are sustaining BlaN0c,
whom they like. 1t is probable that
Bill Chambers name NAV be withdrawn
as he stands but poor chance OF contir'
nation. The Democrats are all against
him and so is Don Cameron which in
the close Senate would reject him.
Attorney General MacVeagh
spent two hours in the Senate to day
among Senators OF both sides and his
reported to be satisfied that Chandler
can't be confirmed.
The Senate Proceedings
were dull to day, there being no signs
OF a break OF the dead lock, though some
of the Republicans get uneasy about the
confirmation OF the nominations they
are interested in, still the Republicans
saw they will stick and the Democrats
are determined. The Democrats say il
is no trouble TO them to continue the
fight and they mean to do it. There is
a belief in day or two at the farthest
the executive sessions will be allowed
to confirm a very large number OF the
pending nominations.
Supreme Court Decision.
A decision was rendered BY the Su.
preme Court OF the United States to-
day in case which has good deal OF
Importance for officers OF the army and
navy, and which settles the question
of the right OF the President by and
with the consent of the Senate, TO dis
miss an army or navy officer from the
service without court martial. G. NJ.
Blake was, in 1868, post chaplain at
Camp Mcdowell, Arizona, and forward
ed to the President during temporary
tit of insanity what was construed
as a resignation. The resignation was
accepted, and shortly thereafter Alex.
Gilmore was nominated and confirmed
as Blake's successor In 1873 President
Haves, upon reconsideration of Blake's
resignation, set aside its acceptance and
restored him to the service, whereupon
the latter brought suit for back pay. The
conclusion OF the court is that whatever
view be taken of Blake's resignation the
appointment and confirmation OF an
other man to his place had the effect OF
discharging him from the service.
Gilmore's appointment superseded
Blake and discharged him from the SER
vice without any reference TO the latter's 8
mental capacity TO understand what was
resignation. Blake couldn't thereafter
have been restored to the service with a
new nomination and confirmation.
Purchase OF Bonds
Notice is given that the Treasury De-
partment will redeem, on and after
April lst, any outstanding United States
five per cent. funded loan bonds Of
1881 embraced in the l0lst call, which
will mature Nav 2lst, 1881, at the rate
of slOl.25, in full payment Tor each 500
of bonds.
Search for the Jeannette.
Lieut. X. NJ. Barry, OF the United
States Navy, has been ordered to COM
msnd the steamer Mary and Helen on
the proposed Arctic expedition in search
oi the Jeannette. Secretary Hunt has
furnished Lieut.. Barry with list OF the
naval officers who have volunteered for
service and he will be guided by any
preferences he may entertain in making
mn detail OF the officers who will serve
under him.
Delegation Of Fifty Colored Mep.
representing the colored Republicans oil
Louisiana, called on the President to-
day and presented a handsomely. en-
crossed address, setting forth the views
and wishes OF the colored people oil thei'
State.
Msrshan Douglass Successor.
The nominations which will be sent
70 the Senate tomorrow will probably
include the name OF Capt. Henry, an
Ohio man, for the District marshalship.
II was stated last night, by excellent
authority, that Capt. Henry was finally
decided on yesterday. Business IS al
most at a stand-still at the City
Hall for want of q marshal
Writs and other papers reqnirins
service by that official to be effective
have been accumulating for the last
twelve DAYS, but these do not represent
a 1.-THE OF the stoppage to legal business