The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-20
Washington.

UT EiNiH III nEMbEkS fkOM NlItlNlA-
HON. GEORGE d. wIsE-cOLoNEL P0PHAM's
PORCE-PERSoNAL.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December l9.-Many
new faces at the doors OF the House Of Rep
resentatiyes show how well the work OF de
capitation has been carried on. az but few
Of the old Democratic doorLeepers are now
on duty. A resolution unanimously passed
by the House to allow q months extra pay
to the discharged employees has to some eX-
teLt mitigated the discomfort Of those who
had travelled from remote points to resume
their duties at the meeting Of Congress.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker was de-
tanned from his seat to-day in consequence
OF indisposition. With that exception the
Virginia delegation was full. The feature
at the Senate to-day was the speech Of Sen
atOr Jones, Of Florida, on the presidential
succession. His argument was able and Ella
boratc, and fully sustained his high reputa-
ton a. a lawyer.
SENATORIAL LEGIsLAT10N.
Senator Johnston presented a lengthy
petition from citizens Of Virginia i'm regard
TO transportation from the West TO the sea-
board. Senator Harris, OF Tennessee, Of
fcred 4 resolution directing a years salary
to be paid to Mrs. Lucy Burch, widow Of
the late John c. Burch, secretary OF the
Senate, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Contingent Expenses.
BILLS OFFERED N THE HOUSE.
At the call OF States Judge Garrison
offered bill for the relief Of certain cIti-
zens Of northampton county, Va. It will
be remembered that this county fell into
the hands Of the Federal troops early in
the war under the command OF General
Lockwood. In a moment Of excitement
irresponsible parties destroyed the light
house at Cape Charles, thereby causing
much inconvenience TO mariners. The
general in command made IN assessment
upon the wealthy citizens OF the county
equal to the cost OF the lighthouse. This
bill is intended TO reimburse the citizens
thus levied upon.
Also, a bill to amend Revised Statutes so
as 20 change the port OF entry from Tap
pahannock to Urbamna, MiddleseX county.
The Hon. G. d. Wise offered a bill to
apply the proceeds Of the sales OF public
lands to the education OF the people; also,
bulls for repeal OF export tax on tobacco;
to make Newport News a part OF Rich
,,,1,, I;.4.;o4 toy o1Io.ffo,, of ourto,,,o aud
for relief OF Charles 5. Mills, OF Richmond.
PERSONAL-BRIEFS.
General Joseph Wheeler, OF Alabama,
was to-day admitted to practice in the SUI
preme Court. Colonel Fukcrson, OF the
Ninth district, has ah appointment for one
of his constituents in the folding-room.
Colonel John K. Popham has an entire new
force in his office, only one OF the old en-
ploveS remaining. The Hon. G.. ID. Wise
has directed the large Centennial map pub
lished by the Government, OF which only
one is given to each member, TO be sent by
express to the High School at Richmond
for the use Of pupils in that school. Mr.
Lambert Tree, who was forty-fve years in
the post-onice Of Washington city, died to-
day at the age OF eighty-threc. lie was q
Virginian and a Democrat.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
The Senate Appropriations Committee
agreed 20 House resolution to adjourn on
the DIST.
The President will 20 to New York TO
spend his Christmas. He will make no fur
thcrappointments until after recess.
Associated Press Reports TO the Dispatch.l
NOMINATIONS BY TIE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, December 19.-Thc Prosi-
dent made the following nominations this
afternoon: Horace Gray, OF Massachusetts,.
10 be associate justice OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States; William Henry
Trescott, OF South Carolina, special envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
Of the United States TO the republics Of
Chilli. Peru, and Bolivia; George VI.
DuStain. attorney OF the United states Tor
the Southern district OF Alabama.
SENATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
WASHINGTON. December 19.-In the
Senate executive session Mr.. Edmund-, on
behalf OF the judiciary Committee, re-
ported back the nomination Of Brewster
Tor Attoney-Gcneral, whereupon it was
taken pand confirmed unani-
mousy.
The Senate also unanimously confirmed
the nomination Of J. c. Bancroft Davis to
be Assistant Secretary OF State.
THE WIFE OF 4 JUROR N TIL GUITE4U CASE
DEAD.
WASHINGTON, December Blowing to
Inc death of Mrs. Hobbs, wiie OF one OF
.hc Jurors. the Guiteau ease was postponed
until Wednesday.