Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-11-03
EXTRA SENATORIAL SESSION.

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Senate, on Monday Oot "a, appointing Chief
Clerk Shober acting Secretary, which was
passed. Ex-Gov. Morgan, OF New York, was
nominated for SecretS " of the Treasury, and
the Senate confirmed the nomination after d
two hours discussion. Gov Morgan ac-
cepted the position, it is understood, with
the understanding that he can resign if at any
time the duties of the Office are too great for
his physical strength. Gov. Morgan is over 10
years old, having been born in Washington.
Mas, Feb. ), 1871, and il said to be in rather
feeble health. Among the Preside is nomi-
nations were Rev. Henrv Highland Garrett
(colored), of New York. for Minister to the
African republic of Liberia, and John NJ.
Bailey, of New York, for Consul at Hamburg.
The nomination Of John L. KANE, to be Ap-
praiber of Milwaukee, Wis, is withdrawn, the
office having been abolished. Senate conf.-
naturalization of Public Money, Eben W.
Cottrell, of Detroit Registers of Land Of
hces-Charles NJ. Webb, of Wisconsin, at
Deadwood; Charles w. Pierce, of Ne
braska, at Lincoln, Neb.; Alexander NJ.
Eggett Of Wisconsin, at Eau Claire, Wis.
Mr.. James +. Melines report Of the frauds
carried on in the custodian's division of the
Treasury Department, and which Senator Sher-
mans resolution called for, was presented to
tho senate. he report says that the Office was
created in 1876, and one o. J.. Pftney vas put
IN charge at salary of $4,000. This
HhS luCIehhtu W EA,OUU JDe tOuONlnE wear,
There was no authority for the creation of
the custodian department, orthe appointment
OF the custodian, and that both acts were ille-
gal and unnecessary. Not only that but the
way IN which FUNDS were disbursed was con-
trary to law that only in relation to the pur-
chase OF ice, fuel and carpets was there even the
scnbhnce OF legality that IN the purchase of sup
plies all the precautions taken by an ordinary
business man were neglected.; exorbtant prices
we're paid; no inventory was ever made of the
stock IN hand; supplies which were paid for
were never delivered, and two prices, drawn
from two different funds, were IN some cases
pald Tor those undelIvered goods thus IIS1s
yards OF Wilton carpet ana tho cost of having
and making were paid Tor twice out OF the
cOntngen, fund and once out of the public
building fund, and the carpet was not de-
llyered until the investigators had COM
menced their work. One Moses was paid for
6371S yards of carpet which he did not de-
hyer until the investigation had COM
menced, and then 1t was OF an inferior
character. Cabinetmakers were paid out OF
the fuel, light and water fund ffty-two dozen
of hleholders, which cost $502 were never de-
lvered 1882 was paid out OF the gas fund for
what was put down in the bill as candles, but
Custodian rlIney SAID tnat no candies
were bought, but that $132 was paid for
lemons, sugar, etc., to make lemonade for
the Secretary, hfty-three and one-auarter
gallons of bay rum, which cost $3.50, was put
III the bills as deodorzed alcohol. A little en-.
tertainment COTTON up for some of the friends
Of Mr.. Sherman, who attended the Chicago
Convention in his interest was paid for out OF
the same fund which supplied the price of his
lemonade.
In the Senate the oath OF office was admins
tered TO Acting Secretary Shober on the morn
ing OF Oct. Is, On motion OF Mr.. Sherman,
resolution wa adopted author zing the Libra
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tie papers 81 ' MARQUIS ''c De Rocnam SSesne
to await their purchase for $40 00O
Among the combinations were those of
Hans Mattson, of Minnesota, to be Consul
General at Calcutta J. +. Winter, of Illinois.
to be Consul at Rotterdam Willard B. Wells,
OF Michigan. to be Consul at Dundee; and
Howard VI. Kutchin as Collector of the Third
Wisconsin district. ostmasters-Thomas 8.
Case at Kansas City, Mo-; s. H. Bauman, at
Mount Vernon, Iowa S. @. Glover, at Grand
Haven Mich.
Mr.. Ransom offered resolution on Oct. &C.
continuing the inquiry into the condition Of
the Potomac, which was adopted. Mr.. Sher-
man called up the resolution for an investiga-
ton Of the disbursement of the contingent
fund of the Treasury Department, mod
flied so as to give the committee leave
to send for persons and papers, and
it was adopted. AMONG the nominations sent
in by the President were those of Charles w.
seaton of New York, to be superintendent OF
the Census Frederick Knefer to be Pension
Agent at Indianapolis Henry NJ. Cooper to be
Revenue Collector for Arkansas and Mrs
Jere Baldwin to be Postmistress at Council
Bluffs.
resolution for the payment of extra COM
pensation to employees was adopted on the 27th
ult- communication was received from Gov
Colquitt, rendering an invitation to the Cotton
Exposition at Atlanta. The President sent in
tho nominations OF Charles J. Folger for Secre-
tafy OF the Treasury. Thomas L. James
10 DO Postmaster General, and Frank
Hatton to be First Assistant Post
master General all OF which were confirmed
John L. Beyeridgo was named as Sub Treasurer
at Chicago, and John S. Harris, Of Louisiana
Tor Surveyor General of Montana Charles W
seaton, of New York, was confirmed as Super-
mtcndent of Census Seven hours were spent
III usoate over the nomination of Stratham to
be POSTMASTER at Lynchburg, Va, without
action.
The Senate, Immediately after going into ex.
ecutive session on the 2sth nit, resumed the
contest over tho nomination of Clifford
stratham as Postmaster ut Lynchburg Va.
I'M, OF Georgia, spoke in opposition to con.
hrmation two hours. The debate was Their
continued by Morgan, Morrill,, Hoar, sherman
Gnu ptheIs ~ great lengtn. The speeches were
| interspcrsed with number of roll-calls on mo-
ions TO adjourn, and other dilatorv pro
| ceedlnGs, and were also diversified hv
spirited coloquy between Logan and yoor
heos as to which orthe two had heretofore
| shown himself the better friend of the Union
soldier. Ihe session closed ct $50 in the
! morning, without any decided action beino
taken on tho nomination. Most of the time
after mIdngh: was taken up calling the roll on
various dilatory motions.
On the opening of the Senate, on Saturday.
Oct. 90, Mr.. Hil of Georgia, offered resolu.
ton that appointments to Federal Offices ought
not &c be made for the purpose Of influencing
| elections i'll the States, but objection was
made to its consideration. In executive
session. feveral Senators who had been
| arrested for absenting themselves were
| arralgned aud reprimsnded. Messrs Sherman
ana Bayard were appointed to wait on the
| President and learn if he had any further busi-
! ness to place before the Senate. On their re
| turn from the Executive Mansion Mr. Baye "a
| offered resolution of thanks 10 President pro
TEN. Davis which passed unanimonslv. and an
! adj urnment sine die took pia, Mr. Davis AZ.
know dged the compliment IN n few words.
me Senate confirmed John J.. b veridre as
nifed States Assistant Treasurer at Chicago;
sydney Il. Riteh, as Surveyor Of Customs NJ
| LOTT jefferson, y. T.. Frederick Kne tier. Fen
son Agent at Indianapolis NJ c. Eltstcr.
1 Oalted States Attorney for the Western Dis
tact Of Louisiana; Chales Payson. OF Massa.
| canse Is, Charge d'Affaires in Denmark. CoosnIs
! General-F Ferdinand Yogler, Of Ohio. at Frank
Int; Simon Wolf. OF The Dlstriet Of Columhia. Al
Cairo. Consuls-Silas F. Hubben Of New
York, a st. Johns, Quebec; George W. Roose-
| welt, of Pennsylvania, at Bordeaux Jesse II.
Moore, OF Illinois, st Callao Charles Kahlo. Of
lHdlAna, at sydney J. A. Leonard, Of Mime
sota, at Lelth. John 4 iobeson of Ten
nessee. At Tripoli; volney W. Smith.
OF Arkansas, at St. Thomas; William
l. Pierce, Of Georgia. at Cienfue,os.
Collectors OF Customs -John A. Tibbits, Bis
triet of New London, ct; Charles I. Osborn.
District q Superior Mich. Surveyors General
Jacques A. Gis, Of Louisiana: John 5. Har-
rls, OF Montana. Register Of Wills. District az
Columbia = Tram J. Ramsdelg Postmastcrs-
John NJ. Patton, at Yilhsca, Iowa Mrs. Jane
Baldwin, at Council Bluffs E r Hastings. az
Carroll City, Iowa
The great Junius said he never knew
rogue who was not unhappy. OF
course not. 1t is the rogues who arc
not known who are the happy CUES
There's plenty in this countrg.-.Sei..
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