Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-05
TELEGRAPHIC.
The Assembling of Con-
greSs.
INTERCHANGE OF FRIENDLY
GREETINGS.
Grants Letter indicating Fitz-
John Porter.
MALONE AND %RIpDlEsERGsa SAY GoRHAM
MUST BE RsHcMlNATEo.
Clayton McMichael Appointed
Marshal.
ESPECIAL TO THE sENrINEL.l

ESPECIAL TO THE sKSrINEL.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. An consequence
of So unrescinded order last session,
fixing IL A. NJ as the hour Of daily assem-
bling the House, the second session of
that body was to-day opened by the
Speaker at that hour. The galleries were
comfortably filled, and on the floor a
busting throng OF members were engaged
in friendly greetings and an exchange of
jocular remarks in reference to the recent
elections. The appearance Of the chamber
is not changed, the same dingy carpet
covering the floor. A thorough revarnish-
ing of the desks tends to make the hall look
brighter. The desk occupied during the
last session by the late Updegraff of Ohio
is tastefully drsped in black and orna-
mented with flowers. In the morning
prayer the Chaplain alluded to the death
of Lowe and Updegratf, and gave thanks
that the other members were preserved
during the recess in health and prosperity.
The Speaker then formally declared the
session open, and the Clerk proceeded to
call the roll.
At 2:02 P. NJ. the members present and
the new members were sworn in.
Calkins presented a memorial against
swearing in Shelby. Referred.
Moulton presented the credentials of
Game, claiming to be q delegate from
Utah.
The President was informed that the
House was ready for business.
The Speaker presented the report Of the
Tariff Commission.
The Senate met after prayer.
The President was notified that the Sem
ate was ready for business.
Hale introduced a bill to increase the
number OF judges in the Alabama Claims
Commission to five.
Grants Letter Made Public.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A letter from
General Grant to Senator Cameron, on the
case Of Fitz-John Porter, dated Feb. 4,
1882, was made public yesterday. The re-
cent magazine article Of Grant on the
same subject presented all the statements
made in this latest contribution to the
literature of the case. The letter closes as
follows: Il commenced the reading OF
this case with the conviction that General
Porter had been guilty as found by the
Court, but came out from my investiga-
tons with a thorough conviction that l
and the public generally had done him a
fearful injustice, and l am entirely salts
fed that any intelligent man. or lawyer,
who will throw aside prejudice, and exam
inc the case SIS l have, will come to the
same conclusion. As stated in my letter
to the President, I feel it incumbent on
me, in view Of the positions I have held
heretofore, and my failure to do then
what I now wish had done-to do all in
my power 10 place General Porter right
before the public and in future history,
n to repsir my own un%intentional in
justice. I address this letter to you know
ing you will have = desire to do Just what
your Judgment dictates as being right in
the matter. and that you will state to
whomsoever may seem to you proper and
necessary ny present convictions IN the
case"
Secretary OF sne Senate.
NEW YonE, Dec. A Times Washing
ton special says that a quiet canvass has
been made by prominent Senators in sup
port Of Colonel Hooker. now Sergeant-s.-
Arms OF the House SIS q candidate for the
Office Of Secretary OF the Senate, and tina.
there aTs indications that a majority o,
the Republican Senators will vote for him
in caucus next Spring. It is said that
those who have been active in this move
men: are convinced that it won't do to
place Gorham in that Office.
Preparatory for a Mil.
CHICAGO, Dec, 4.-Charles f. Davis, Of
sporting events, yesterday deposited $3.50
with Mcdonald, az a forfeit in the match
for 81, 600 a side, which Davis is anxious to
make between James Elliot and Tom
Allen. The latter snd his hackers are
now in New York, and the money up by
Davis has been left with e view Of having
the Allen party send e representative here
10 submit articles OF agreement and ar
range the preliminsries for a fight.
4 Gang OF DesPeradoes Scattered.
DALLAS Tex, Dec. A gang Of des-
peradoes have been stealing cattle snd
committing d~epredstions in the ~neighbor-
hood of Comsuche for some time past.
One was caught and hanged near Cleman.
Another was captured at Leip Springs and
strung up. Word comes that two more
outlaws named Terry were taken from the
officers Friday night at Hszeldell, and left
= ~ "a { IA4ENC tAlt
lynchings have broken the sang up.
Debating to ihe Republicans.
New YORK, Dec. 4.-The Worlds Wash.
ington special says; Malone and Riddle
berger have served notice on the Republi.
cans in the Senate that they propose to
dictate who sbali hold the Senate oflces
after March I. Gorham must be renomi-
mated. they say, for Secretary Of the Sen.
ate.
appointment OF IA Marshal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-The President
has appointed Clayton McMichael Of Phil
adsiphis United States Marshal Of the Dis
triot OF Columbia. MoAichael Is editor
and proprietor OF the Philadelphia Eorth
American.
Blown Out TO Sea.
Nav ORLEANS. Dec. 4.--George Burke,
Peter Martin GId Henry Wright, pilots,
were blown out TO saa IL al. open boat from
Port Eads on Wednesday, and have not
been heard Of since.