Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-28
In THE SENATE TO-DAY.


Etc.
today, petitions from two Texas banks relative to
bank taxation, and they were referred to the COM
mittee on finance
Mr.. Morrill, called up his resolution relative to
the removal of the Baltimore and Potomac and
Baltimore and Ohio railroad depots in Washing
ton, and called the attention of the Senate to the
obstinate procrastination of the Baltimore and
Potomac company in removing its depot. 1t was
at this time erecting an iron shed on 9Th street,
thus showing its intention to remain In its present
position.
The resolution was referred to the committee on
the District OF Columbia.
the committee on appropriations to conduct, by
subcommittee, the Investigation ordered into the
Of the for the
fhe Senate then, at 1925, went into executive
session.
MR. hoRR1LL's REMARKS ON THE UNION DEPOT
QUESTION.
Mr. Morrill,, in asking leave to have his resolu-
tion, in relation to the removal Of the present
Baltimore & Potomac and Baltimore Ohio
depots, referred to the District committee instead
OF to the committee on public buildings and
formed that the District committee had the sub
Ject under consideration and he did not care to
have two committees have charge OF the matter:
He said the Baltimore Potomac company had
violated every privilege accorded them. They
constantly blocked sixth street by leaving cars
SIdLulIiS IL, anu all GTaVel On t1dt
street. The company had promised to construct
an iron bridge, at cost Of $4,000, above the
street, which 1t had never done; that the company
iron aasent t. 70 remps
there in defiance of Congress and public
seda1I sentiment IT, He said the present depots ana
should be removed: that the b. & o. company are
willing to comply with any reasonable demand of
the people, and to either establish itself at union
depot or build another depot of its own at some
other location.
Senator Ingalls,, chairman of the District COM
mtttee, explained that the iron sheds being erected
by the Baltimore and Potomac company were
brought from Philadelphia, and are being put up
to supply present need of more passenger sheds;
that the District committee hope and expect to be
able to report bill next winter for the establish
ment Of union depot.
senator Harris called attention to the fact that
the Commissioners under an act OF Congress, are
now treating with the railroads in reference to a
union depot.
The Fight Over the Lynchburg Post
mastcrship.
WHY THE CONTEST is so SHARP
The contest over the nomination of Statham for
postmaster at Lynchburg was resumed in execu-
tive session. This fight waged for several hours
yesterday afternoon, and when the Senate ad-
journed it was still pending. The republicans sup
ported Statham to a man, and the democrats sol
idly opposed him. 1t is because Of the supposed
influence OF the nomination in the Virginia cam
VaSS that 1t Is so StOutly contested. The demo-
Gratis think by defeating confirmation they will
show Virginia republicans that Malone cannot
WELD federal patronage in that state even when
bestowed upon him by the administration They
also want to make the case conspicuous, as it is
one where republican is removed to make room
nomination to illustrate their sympathy with
Malone and their willingness to support him and
his cause with their votes. Were it not for the
pending Virginia contest this nomination would
not be resisted. Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Edmunds
briefly stated that Wilson, the present postmaster
had been short in his accounts twice. though he
made good the amounts
had violated the law which prohibits the use OF
government money by postmaster One time,
settlement he was short 81 &c., and he had to sell
some property to make up the sum. Mr.. Logan
also also made ma M speech IN favor Of confirmation, but
Senator's Johnston, MaXey, Bayard and others OF
that party made speeches against confirmation,
and 1t was apparent that the democrats had de-
termned to "talk against time" They referred to
Wilson's record as union soldier, maintained that
he was not defaulter and asserted that his admin
munity, as shown by petitions representing nearly
all the business interests for his retention. They
maintained that Wilson was being turned out
republican devotion to the union soldier. 1t is
said that letter read. purpOrtng to have been
written by Collector Rlyes, Of Virginia, and in
tended for President Arthur's eyes, to the effect
that II Statham were appointed the cOalitionists
could capture that congressional district. The
anf vn eore az
met In executive session to-day, the democrats de-
clared that they would remain here and hold the
Senate in session until the meeting of Congress,
ham. The republicans were not so outspoken as
to what they would do, but some OF them
thought it was not necessary, as the President
can, If he desires, appoint Statham postmaster
Immediately upon adjournment, and he can take
the Office. The most important feature OF yeSter-
days action was that Senator David Davis alb
sented himself and left the republicans with one
majority The vote on motion to table the NOM
In:fiOn action
regarded as positive indication OF his purpose to
assist the republicans in all party measures.
soRELY WOUNDED, BUT WORTH 20 DEAD MEN,
During the discussion on the Lynchburg post
mastership, Senator Johnston had telegram read
giving an extract from the Peoria Daily Tran
script. The extract was in relation to soldiers
monument In that city, and was, as telegraphed
to-day, as follows:
The soldiers monument in the court house
square OF this city, bears among the many names
living, Mr.. John F. Wilson, formerly of this city,
now OF Lynchburg, Va. Mr.. Wilson was a
member Of the nth Tal.,, Illinois regiment and
burg, under Grant, he received bail
plumb between the eyes. It passed into the fore
head through the head, and out at the back part
being shot through the head his left arm was par
alyZed by minnie ball, which carried away the
spng pa tt s condon H fas his
rally suppOsing him dead, left his body on the
held. He fell into the hands OF the rebels, was
nursed by them, lived to see the Close OF the war
and Is now better than dozen dead men"
A DEAD LOCK DEVELOPED.
Up to the time of The STAR going to press the
Senate was still engaged in the discussion of the
Lynchburg postmaster case without any signs OF
its coming to close, both sides being determined
to fight it out on the line that they have laiG
down.
THE QUESTION OF ADJOURNMENT.
Some of the Senators expressed an opinion thai
the Senate would not adj ourn until after the Vir
gtnia election There is some hope that the con
test may be terminated for an adjournment to
morrow The President has sent in all his nom
nations, and there is nothing now to prevent ar
adjournment, except the Lynchburg case. There
is really no telling now how or where 1t may end
ALCOHOLIC FIGURES FOR THE LADIEs.-Severa
delegates to the Women's Christian Temperance
Union, now in session in this city, called upor
Commissioner Raum to-day to get statistics In re
gard TO the increased production of spurious Il
auors in the city. The Increased amount of reve
nue. derived from the tax levied on such liquors di(
not carry with 1t figures OF encouragement TO thOSt
who desire the suppression OF the traffic.
Mr. FRANK HH.rroN. the newly-aprc!nted mrs
assistant postmaster general, expects to receive
his commission to-day. Tonight he will leave 70
his home in Burlington, Iowa, to settle his anair
as postmaster at that place. He VIII return ner.
n a week ready for duty Meanwhile Clle1 Clerl