Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-08
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. ORGANIZING THE SENATE. A Waiting Policy for the Republicans.
 BOTH PARTIES IN CAUCUS. A Prospect of Democratic
 Advances To-day. TALK OF AN EXTRA SESSION. A Horde of Office Seekers
 on Hand.
TALK OF AN EXTRA SESSION.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.


 Oreanfzation of Senate Committees-The Republicans to Await Democratic Ac-
 tfop-Talk of an Extra session-Omcs Seekers Take Possession of the Capitol
 General Grant Conferring With Conh-
 unR-Coming Changes i'm the Depart
 ments-An Omce for John Russell Young.
 WASHINGTON. March 7.-The organization of the Senate committees was the subject of discussion in caucuses of both parties to day. The Republicans decided to await the action of the opposition. The Democratic caucus committee on committees did not have their report ready for the morning caucus, but worked all the afternoon in preparation for the organization. It was decided to rush matters and to ask the Republicans to-mor- row to prepare minority representation on the committees. It is generally admitted that Judge Davis will be chairman of the Ju- dietary committee. The Republicans make no secret of their determination to reorgan- ize the committees when the vacancies are filled, but the Democrats hope to rush the business of the session through before March 16th The Republicans talk of an extra session. The need of a funding bill IS argued as the occasion therefor. The Presi- dent, however, is said to be opposed to an ex- tra session. Prominent Republicans declare the programme to be to induce the President to delay his nominations far as possible. It is understood the President will make but few appointments at present. Both sides hold general caucuses before the Senate ses- sion tomorrow. The Democratic committee will certainly report, but the Republicans will probably move an adjournment in order to prepare 8 minority representation. It is now said that Senator Kirkwood's successor will be John w. Chapman, of Council Bluffs.
 The city is generally rid of strangers, with the exception of office seekers. These take possession of the Senate and hotel corridors Their name is legion. The President and Cabinet officers, particularly Blaine, are be- sieped night and day. The President went to ride with his wife this afternoon to escape annoyance. He remained at the Executive Mansion during the evening and received a few callers, Governor Hoyt, of Pennsylva- mia. made farewell call this afternoon, and left with his staff for home tonight. The Minnesota association also took the train west, after serenading Secretary Wlndom Secretary Kirkwood visited the Interior de- partment in company with ex-Secretary Schurz at 1:3O D. m. He takes formal pos session of the department to morrow. Schurz has been rendered reception by friends in Baltimore Friday night.
 Washington begins to assume it's normal condition. All the iron arches are unmasked, most of the stands are down and the decora- tions are fast disappearing.
 The temperance memorial portrait of Mrs. Hayes was unveiled tonight at Lincoln Hall, and will be received from the delegation by President Garfield to be hung in the Execu- tive Mansion tomorrow.
 The business of the new administration starts at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and will undoubtedly run regularly and smoothly till the end of the session.
 Edward McPherson says he is not a can- didate for and would not accept the position of first assistant postmaster general He expects to be made clerk of the House of Representatives when the Republicans reor- ganize that body.
 Iowa is pressing Judge Cooley for the Su- preme Court vacancy, and Illinois presses Judge Drummond.
 Thomas T. Sherman, of Maine, an old telegrapher, who has long been Senator Blaine's private secretary, will bold conf dential position in the Department of State.
 Charles E. Wing, brother of General Ewing, is urged for Governor of New Mexi- co. Secretary Kirkwood will bring to the chief clerkship of the Interior department his old law partner
 As previously stated, Minister Lowell is to remain at the court of St. James. The Rus sian mission will not be disturbed, at least for the present. Hon. L. P. Morton is to have the French mission. Hon. M. Jewell is unprovided for, but expects to go to Flu rope soon at his own expense.
 On the opening of the Supreme Court of the United States to day. Charles Devens, ex-Attorney General, addressed the court, announcing his retirement from the office of Attorney General and taking leave of his as- sociates. He closed by presenting as Attor- ney General of the United States MT. Wayne McVeagh of Pennsylvania. Chief Justice Waite replied to MT. Devens' address.
 Secretary Blaine entertained a party of fourteen personal friends at 8 dinner last evening. The party was made up mostly of the Maine delegation, among them Hon. E. Hale.
 General U. s. Grant arrived in this city this evening, and secured rooms at Willard's. No one seems to have been aware of his con- ing. Immediately on his arrival he dls- patched messenger for Senators Conkling and Cameron, and was closeted with them for several hours. The significance of his unexpected visit is not apparent.
 There will be quite number of changes in bureau officers in the different departments. President Garfield said the other evening, while talking upon the subject, that he in tended to make changes. He thought the service could be improved by so doing. He intended to put good deal of new blood into the different departments.
 Secretary of War Lincoln arrives here to- morrow, when he will qualify and assume the duties of his office. The other members of the Cabinet proceeded to their respective departments at o'clock to-day, when they were received by the retiring officials who formally turned over the departments to the new officials and introduced the heads of bu reaus and other chief officers. There was nc special ceremony.
 | There has been great number of callers at the Executive Mansion to-day, but owing l to official business claiming attention the | President could only receive few. It vii
 be perhaps next week before affairs at tht | Executive Mansion begin to run smoothly owing to the fact that a number of changes | will be made in the personel of executive off | cers.
 It is rumored that John Russell Young ii | to have the Mexican mission at the request O. l General Grant. The same r1mor says tn, President had decided some time since to le General Grant name the person to fill thi mission.
 | In the Senate to-day immediately after tho
 reading of the journal Senator-eleet Mahon' l of Virginia, escorted by his colleague Sena
 tor Johnson, of Virginia, advanced to tn | presidents desk and was sworn in. subscrib | ing to the modified oath. He took his sea
 upon the Republican side, in the rear row
 next to Senator Mitchell (Rep. Pa. O1
 motion of Senator Pendleton, of Ohio, tn Senate at 1915 adjourned till 12 o'clock to morrow.
 Ex-Postmaster General Maynard accom- panied by Postmaster General James return
 ed to the postofice about II o'clock thi forenoon-soon after the meeting of tn members of the old and the new Cabinet a the Executive Mansion, and Postmaster Gen eral James at once entered upon the activ duties of his new position. Soon afterward the heads of the different bureaus of the de pertinent called and paid their respects t, l the new Postmaster General. This ceremon, required but few introductions, as most O l the bureau officials, having met Mr. Janae | either here or in New York, are quite vel acquainted with him. The subordinat officials of the Postofice department general ly seem pleased with the appointment, ant
 agree that it is an eminently fit one.
 About thirty members of the bar of tn
 United States Supreme Court were presen
 this afternoon at meeting held to expres
 regret at the death of Matt Carpenter Among them were Senators Conkling, Thur man, Hawley, Lamar, D. Davis, Bayard ant Dawes, Judge Black, Representatives Tucke | o-d Tovhoro or1 T2 Movriak Garofn