Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-31
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. LEAVING FOR HOME. An Exodus of Senators from
 Washington. The Work of the Session. All the More Important Nomina-
 tions Confirmed.
A LULU IN CABINET GOSSIP.
Everything Fixed by tZae
 Slate Makers.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
 End of the Special Session-Strathanl's tn ha nl s
 Nomination Laid the Table = A
 Stampede of Senators For Their Homes
 The Work of the Session-AI But a
 Few of the Nominations Confirm ed
 Latest Talk of the Cabinet Gossips.
 WASHINGTON Oct. 3O.-The special session of the Senate called by President Arthur to begin on Monday, Oct. 10, came to an end yesterday, with the contest over the postmas- tership at Lynohburg, Va, which had as- sumed character that seemed to threaten a deadlock, left unfinished. There had latterly been growing a spirit of impatience among the Senators over the long drawn out session which at its opening promised to be brief and unimportant, and it had become plainly evident that however anxious some might be to hold out in their views on the vexed ques- tion, many of the Senators had resolved to force final adjournment. Among the Re- publicans especially was the desire for ad- journment overpowering, and accordingly the Republican caucus held yesterday morn ing instructed Senator Ferry, chairman of the Committee on Postoffices and Post Roads, to invite Senator Mahone to foin with him in request to President Arthur to recall the nomination of MT. Stratham for postmaster at Lynchburg. The President, on.the re- quest being made to him, positively refused to accede, which being reported to the Sen ate, motion by the Republicans to lay aside consideration of this case was adopted and the Senate proceeded to confirm other nomi- nations. At 40 Senators Sherman and Bayard as committee reported to the Senate that the President had no further communi- cation to make to that body and adjourn ment sine die soon followed Of the nomina- tions considered by the Senate all but
 five or six were confirmed. Those of importance objected to and not confirmed are MT. Stratham for postmaster at Lynch burg, Va. Jacob Steinmeyer for postmaster at Jefferson City, Mo, and Pay Inspector Watmough for paymaster general of the navy It is generally believed, however, that Presi- dent Arthur will remove Wilson, the present postmaster at Lynchburg, and appoint Strat- ham in his place. Wilson has been derelict in his accounts of late, having been backward in making returns of moneys due and the Pres ident has therefore power to remove, which it is conceded he will do at once. In this view the Democrats can hardly claim vic tory in having succeeded in their purpose of defeating the confirmation of Strathana. Its influence on the political campaign in Vir- ginia which will be decided next week. can- not yet be determined, but it will be watched with interest by all who have followed the politics of the Bourbon State.
 More than half the Senators started for home last night, among them Senators Flaw ley and Platt. Vice President Davis started for Illinois tonight, happy as ever in his life. Senator Brown, of Georgia, is still with hic for11i1y xriI1 the recess. Senators Call, Crockett and Fer ry left to-day. Senator Allison goes West to morrow and will return about November 15. Senator Conger will keep his family here and go home for few days. Senator Hampton will make a speaking tour in Mississippi during November Senator Ma hone keeps his headquarters here for the present. Senator Bayard will go homo to- as will also Mir. Sherman Ben Hill will go to Philadelphia before going South. Senators Miller and Lapham, of New York, will remain here day or two. The number of Senators remaining here all through the recess will be less than dozen
 The few Senators remaining in the city con graduated themselves and think the country should be congratulated on the fact that the special session of the Senate was so soon concluded and that without serious differ
 nee. Beyond the election of President pro tzno and the confirmation of the Presi dents appointments little was done and there was not much to be done. The committees are also to have an earnest consideration during the recess and the redemption of the flats is expected to be pushed strenuously before another adjournment. With the de- parture of most of the Senators and the President also affairs at the capital may be expected to become very quiet. President Arthur ex- poets to go to New York on Wednesday eJox of4 remain until after the State election Before he goes he has some official matters to attend to, principally the issuance of commissions It is also expected that he will appoint his nominees for postmasterships who died with the Senatcs session. Among these is that of Stratham of Lynchburg, whose name caused such fight in executive session
 Cabinet gossips have ceased from troubling MacVeagh, who is in New York, being still Attorney General, but Solicitor General Phil lips is doing his work and will probably con tinue so to do until the Star route matters end and Howe can be appointed. Lincoln, James and Hunt are expected to stay right along, though the latter may be replaced by Senator Sargent in December so that MT. Kirkwood, for whom the Iowa people here now are fighting, may be allowed to remain. Blaine expects to be succeeded in December by Frehnghuysen. Thus do Cabinet matters stand according to general belief.
 The Democratic resolution for the investiga- ton of several departments of the govern ment pressages busy wintersession Among other matters foreshadowed by this session is the expected contest in regard to the alleged Italian brigand Esposito, whose course Sena- tor Kellogg will espouse, and who claims to have the best citizens of New Orleans with him against his unprecedent arrest and nal treatment. Senator Kellogg says the case is infamous and shall be sifted to the hotf0Dn Tha cr1h T1li are to sit during the recess on bankruptcy mat ters. The Potomac river improvements committee will also have an extensive hear ing.
 On account of the absence of Messrs. Bliss and Cook, special government counsel for the Star route matters, it is impossible to say if ar gument will be made before the criminal co urt to morrow. It is expected, however, tn at the defense will call the case up, and tn at day will be assigned for argument,
 a SC of the expected return of Messrs Bliss