The National tribune., 1882-06-24
CAPITAL, TOPICS.


Senator Frye has returned from Maine and
resumed his seat in the Senate
A proof of the new international stamp bear
ing the likeness of President Garfield was re-
Gently sent to Queen Victoria, and she has
expressed her pleasure at its receipt, and COM
pliments the work.
On Friday evening of last week a delightful
promenade concert and hop was given at Grand
Army Hall, under the auspices of George c.
Meade Post, Ne. 5. There was very large at
tendance and the dancing continued merrily
until midnight. Post Commander NJ. A. Dill
lon, chairman of the reception committee, was
untiring in his efforts and did the honors
gracefully. He was ably seconded by the
members of the floor and reception commit
tees: Messrs. E. G.. Schafrt, J. J. Carroll, a.
C. Corliss, J. A. Bryan, Edward Morgan, J. A.
Patterson, E. L. Whine, Joseph Deneale, E. L.
Scott, A. W. Hodgman, and Thos. Hynes.
Mr.. E. J. Lockwood, of this city, has been
appointed assistant ticket agent of the Virginia
Midland Railroad Company. Although young
in years Mr. Lockwood is old in railroad ex-
perience, having formerly held the position of
passenger agent of the Piedmont Air Line and
energetic officer, and his appointment will
doubtless prove an eminently satisfactory one
The House Committee on War Claims has
decided to recommend to the House that the
claim of William B. Isaacs & Co., successors in
interest of certain Richmond banks for the
restoration of 100000 in coin taken by United
States officers in August, 1865, be referred to
the Court of Claims for adjudication.
The members of the Senate and House Conf
mittees on Public Buildings and Grounds, at a
joint meeting, decided to report adversely on a
proposition to purchase the private dwelling
on Tenth street, Washington to which presi-
dent Lincoln was removed after his assassiDa-
tion in Ford's Theater, directly opposite, and
il which he died.
Secretary Folger has addressed circular
letter to the heads of the bureaus and chiefs Of
divisions of the Treasury Department, calling
attention to the changes proposed 10 be made
in the clerical force of the Department bv the
legislative, executive, and judicial appropris-
tion bill recently passed by the House. and the
effect of which would be TO drop all the EN-
plOyes now on temporary or special rolls They
are asked for an expression Of their views as to
and their opinion also on the results which
would attend general application of the prin-
ciples to the whole service of the Department.
The work on the Garfield memorial church
is being pushed forward so rapidly that it is
expected the cornerstone can be laid in the
early part of next month. 1t is the intention,
if possible to lay the stone on the I'd of July,
the anniversary of the shooting of the late
President, with ceremonies of special interest
A general invitation has been extended to the
members Of the Christian church throughout
the country, and President Hinsdale of Hiram
College, Ohio, Hon. A s Willis, of Kentucky,
and Hon. A. II. Pettibone, of Tennessee, have
accepted invitations TO make addresses on this
occasion.
The President has not received an invitation
from the officers and inmates of the Soldiers
Homo to occupy cottage there. It is UNDER
stood that the cottage occupied by President
Hayes is for the use of the President, if he
so desires, and President Arthur will move out
there if the weather gets so warm as to mako
his stay at the White House uncomfortable
There has been no material change in Mr..
Corcoran's condition since last week.
The secretary or the treasury issued an
order granting leave of absence on the 21st
and ed of June to employees who are uniformed
members of the Grand Army of the Republic,
and the 21st to employees who are members of
the District militia who desired to go to Balti-
more to participate in the Grand Army Re-
union.
The Italian citizens Of Washington held a
meeting few days ago and took preliminary
steps towards the erection of memorial monu-
ment TO Garabaldi at the National Capital. Hon.
Jno A Kasson delivered an eloquent address
on tho life and character of General Garabaldi,
and considerable sum of money wa, at once
subscribed.
Application was made by Mr.. Reed, counsel
for Guiteau, to the United States Supreme
Court for a writ of habeas corpus on the plea of
non jurisdiction, &c, but Justice Bradley filed
a denial, holding that the court by which Gui-
teau was tried had full jurisdiction. The only
chance for the assassin now is an appeal to
executive clemency but it is not ct all prob
able that President Arthur will interfere The
has thus only six days more OF life.
The execution will he private, only members
of the press and the necessary number of offi-
cials being present.