Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-01-06
CHIPS FROM THE CAPITOL.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SENTINEL.

t"oSh thcui, sliHllS DOln WIFI TcHeCIcu
light from the newly rising sun of Righteous
ness. 1t is sea-shell-this divine of human
custom not less symmetrical in outward SEEM
ing, not less a marvel of special design and
exquisite color, even though the ear hear
not the murmurous tidings of great joy
from the mighty ocean of eternity.
Like summers cloud that has grown
tired of its wandering and sought repose in
the clefts of some mountain fastness, the
Old Year, full of joys, sorrows and memo
ries, has gone to rest. The New, vigorous
with youth and hope has dawned upon the
world-may 1t be a prosperous and happy
one to your readers is the sincere wish of
your correspondent.
There has not been much of interest trans
piring at the Capitol during the holidays,
most of the members preferring To spend
their Christmas at home, where joys are ever
the sweetest Hon. A. Ii. Stevens passed his
twenty -seventh Christmas in Washington, u
number of his friends called to pay their re-
spects. He occupies the rooms in the Ma
tional hotel in which Henry Clay roomed
during the closing years of his congressional
life and in which he died.
II is little over three months since Gar
field was buried, and the stalwarts have
complete control of every branch Of the
government. Blaine, the statesman, the
political leader, the "Plumed Knight" has
been relegated to private life. MacVeagh,
the brainy and practical reformer of Penn
sylvania, the would-be embodiment of pro-
gressive and independent politics, went be-
fore him and of his own accord. James, who
refused TO cooperate with Conkling and
Plat in their Senatorial fight, has been
likewise retired. Brady and Tyner, of the
postoHice, have gone, and forever. The cap
ture Of the House and the Senate may be
looked upon as real victory. Speaker
Keller has constructed the committees in
accordance with the contract, and the COM
mittees in the Senate remain as arranged at
the extra session last spring. Conkling,
the Beaconstield of the Republican party Of
the country, remains at his elegant and
sumptuous rooms in New York City, and
manipulates and directs every movement of
any significance.
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, is preparing a
speech on the tariff, which he will deliver
at an early day. lie will oppose the APP
pointment of a committee for revision and
advocate that such changes as may be made,
shall be done in Congress. Judge Kelly,
Chairman OF the Committee on Ways and
Means, who has made the study of the
tariff specially, has prepared and will
shortly introduce several bills looking to
radical changes.
Hon H. g. Davis, of West Virginia, de.
clnes 10 be candidate for reelection to
the United States Senate. Hon. Chas. j..
Faulkner, who is seventy-three of age, is an
aspirant for his seat Mr. Faulkner entered
public life as an ardent supporter of John
q. Adams for the Presidency. He was a
member of the House for several terms prior
TO the war, and when defeated by the Hon.
Alexander Botelcr, was appointed by Presi-
dent Buchanan as Minister to France
From the drift of sentiment it is not i'm.
probable that the apportionment bill which
will be passed by the present Congress, will
fix the membsTshipbf the next Hpuseat $40.
The Northwestern and Pacific slope repre-
sentatives will endeavor TO have it fixed at
321
Senator Hoar, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Claims in the Senate, is taking
somewhat unusual position for a Republi-
can. He is sending out letters to the repre-
sentatives of Southern claims, who have petit
toned Congress, stating that the Repubi-
cans in Congress are not opposed TO the
payment of these claims, where they are
just and equitable, This will be encourage
ing to many of your readers who have neg
lected to attend TO their claims.
During the recess the Chairman of the
Committee ON Elections has been hard at
work in allotting the contested election
cases TO subcommittee. This step is taken
thus early in order TO give the Republicans
larger working majority by seating more
of their party.
Several bills have already been introduced
into Congress, which propose in different
ways. To appropriate public money for the
better support and advancement of the pub
nc schools. 1t is high time that our national
legislature sn~uld awake to the realization
OF the more substantial and effective sup
port of the public schools OF the country.
They should bear in mind that in this
country they are the advance guard of Chris.
tianity as they aro the great bulwark of our
civil institutions.
Sunset Cox, Representative from New
York, endorses the mo rent" policy in Ire
land, and this makes him "solidh with a
large portion of those who have universally
voted for him in the past.
There will be severe struggle between
Kason, of Iowa, and Robson, of New Jer-
sey, for the leadership Of the Republican side
Of the House.
Representative Urner has appointed IL.
Z. DeGrange as one of the policemen at the
Capitol, the salary Of which is $ll00 year
II is more than likely that Mr.. Urner will
shortly bestow some favors among his friends
in Montgomery, but you can bet they will be
given to the deck hands who have stood by
him in both OF his battles, and not to fetlge-
hHgs in the party.
Poor DIR. Henkle, one Of the captains of
the glorious ~ 100, occasionally comes over
TO the Capitol, and like an aged mourner
moves around the places that knew him
once. but which will never know him again.
The Democratic delegation from Mary.
land have been assigned u minor places
upon minor committees, but this viii not
detract from their prominence or usefulness
on the floor. Hoblitzel and Chapman are
young and new members, both have had
considerable experience In their State legis-
laturc Hoblizell is aggressive and prac-
teal and will make useful and influential
member Chapman, son of the late Gen
John G. Chapman, Is finished and elegant
gentleman, talented and spirited-vhis elec-
ton was "A becoming compliment to the
memory of his gifted father, whose public
and private life was an ornament to the
State as II was an example for the young
men who were 10 follow him. McLane is
man Of some experience and ability, but
he ever reminds one of dpnghill rooster
with its tail pulled out
Ex.Speaker Randall will bo the leader
VI tuS ltthiONidiiC elut III lllt not
that he has any magnetism, or possesses
any ability, other than that Of a parliament
arian.
Gen. Malone has returned from Rich.
mond, where he has been since the assem-
bling of the State Legislature 1t is thought
now that in few days something definite
will be arrived at in relation to the affairs
Of the State, Col. David II. Windsor, a Re.
publican-l seadjuster, of Alexandria, Va, is
the prominent candidate for Sergeant at
Arms. Mr.. w. is a gentleman of fine execu-
tive ability and will make popular and
efficient officer.
SOCIETY CHAFF.
Monday was observed as New Years, and
wealth and fashion held high carnival ut
the National Metropolis, which only few
short days ago was shrowded in the garb of
mourning at tragedy so agonizing and
dreadful that, as the mist of death rose, the
whole civilized world stood aghast, The
morning opened bright and beautiful, the
columns OF the press teemed with the names
of those who would receive" Luxurious
equippages handsomely and costly capar.