Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-04-14
CHIPS FROM THE CAPITOL.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE SENTINEL.

Senator German, on Thursday of last week,
before the committee of the Senate on trans
portation routes TO the seaboard, has been
the theme of much admiration and com
ment His elaborate views, sustained by an
array of facts, clothed the entire subject with
a degree of interest that held the close at
tention of the members of the committee,
and the many distinguished and prominent
personages who were present. Indeed, so
conclusive was his argument in defence of
the position he took that Senator Beck, Of
Kentucky, upon its conclusion said, shat Is
sufficient, | am completely satisfied" In
grasping question of such national i'm
port, certainly of cast 0itI interest to the
State of Maryland, bringing TO bear an
amount Of information which swept away
every plausible objection and so forcibly sus-
tanned his views, the young and gifted Sen
ator has stepped gracefully to the front as
the peer of any OF his brother Senators, and
time alone must now determine the prQmi-
nence he will assume and the influence he
will WELD over the deliberations of the Sen
ate upon all questions that look to the ma
terial development of the country and his
State.
Senator Pendleton is industriously urging
his bill to reform the civil service, and with
the endorsement of the committee it stands
a chance of passing that body. Meanwhile
his friends are engaged in circulating his
speech on this question throughout the coun-
try. 1t is no longer a concealed fact that
Gentleman George" is looking in the direc-
ton of the nomination for President in
1884.
Differences of opinion in politics only Gre
ate personal enmities among bigots or bar
ha riu mo IN of fttlt 10 bo al
ity TO disagree and 10 debate, with the effect
rather Of fixing than of forcing friendships.
On the contrary, abiect adulation OF leaders
or representatives is as injurious tSthe pros
perity Of politics as anger aud personalities
are to its amenities. Mr.. Warner Miller,
Republican from New York, is in position
to appreciate both these truths For new
Senator, Mr.. Miller did very brssh thing q
few days since, in intirnating that the Sena-
tors of the Southern States do not under
stand or represent the opinion of their con-
stituents. He opened a question in which
there is less profit for himself than any other
member of the Senate, and Senator Morgan
could with the utmost propriety ask him
what he knew about "wooden pulp"
Speaker Keifers removal of stenographer
Hays, who has held his position with credit
since 1866, is not calculated to increase his
popularity, or help to relieve the presiding
officer Of the House of the peculiar difficult
ties that beset the chair.
The troubles of honest John Sherman are
increasing all the time. Now he is accused
of melting clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment to make a scurrilous attack on Senator
Wade Hampton. Senator Hampton is de-
termined to bring all the facts before the
public, a proceeding in which he will be
sustained by popular opinion.
Tho Senate on Friday last voted 10 appro-
pirate $250,000 for the education of Indian
children. The appropriation applies to all
the children west of the Mississippi river,
except those of the five civilized tribes in
the Indian Territory, and the cost per CAPITA
is limited to 5000. This judicious measure
is long step toward the civilization of the
Indian race.
1t is mentioned about the Capitol that
Senator Mitchell, Republican, of Pennsyl-
vania, has the refusal of Senator Teller's seat
in the Senate, which is the most conspicu-
Gus in the chamber. The President of the
Senate may make Mitchell conspicuous, but
il is more than Mitchells brains will ever
do for him.
In addition to the items for wine and gin
cocktails for the pall-bearers and attendants
of the remains OF the murdered President,
there is an item of $1,000 for white gloves
Parties interested in this novel and scanda-
lous proceeding are trying hard to conceal
as much as they can, but every now and
then Congressman Page, who has charge of
the entire matter, lets little drop
The annual seed campaign has been con-
Quoted with unusual vigor this year, and
many congressman think they have insured
triumphant reelection by the judicious
distribution Of seeds. Some very crafty
send their allowance of seed to constituents
of the opposite party, which, if it has the
effect intended, is very cheap way Of Sc
curing votes.
One cannot enter the galleries of the SEN
ate without having his attention directed TO
the studous and digni6ed Senator Bayard.
He ever seems to be engaged with his manu-
script or reading, seldom INDUCING in con-
versation. Sir Francis Bacon has said that
reading makes full man, writing an exact
man, and thinking profound man, and his
philosophy would appear to have ample YER
ificatlon in this distinguished Senator He
enjoys the reputation of being a hard stu
dent, and all will admit that he wields a pen
with great power. When he champions a
cause he ever presents his subject with such
force and supported by such an array of au-
thorities as to make him an able adversary.
AS president, it would be the ro-inaugura-
ton of that period when statesmen were at
the helm of the nation.
The bill in relation to the counting of the
electoral vote for President and Vice-Presi-
dent has passed the Senate and is one of the
most important measures that body has act
ed upon during the session.
Congressman Chapman, with many others,
made desperate attempt to have an amend
ment fastened on TO the army bill looking to
the payment of the late war claims, but to
no purpose. Indeed, the House went so far
III relation to the matter as TO adopt an
amendment which prevents the Quarter
master or Commissary Department from ap.
plying any money in their respective de-
partments to the payment of any of these
claims So nothing will be done in rela-
ton TO the payment of these claims until
Congress makes some further and special
legislation, which will not be with this sess.
ion.
1t is thought that the present Congress
will reorganize the signal service, making
it distinctive bureau. The signal service is
now conducted by officers of the army, who
are not always selected for scientific acquire.
ments, and its expense is charged to the
annual army appropriations. The duties OF
the service and the advantages resulting
from it bear little or no relation TO the army
The commercial Interests of the country re-
ceve the greater share of the benefits of the
signal service, and its extension, which is
rapidly going on, is wholly in the interests
OF commerce and agriculture.
II is evident that Senator Sherman is moi
pleased with the amount of Grantism which
las been injected into the administration
He does not hesitate to say that If the adj
ministration continues its present course he
will make open war. Other Senators arr
also dissatisfied, claiming that Logan, Came
ron and Jones, of Nevada, control all the
appointments.
Gen. Grant, IL Is thought, enjoyed q part
OF his third term" when on his visit 10 the
President; he certainly had good time.
In the death of Representative Allen, oil
the Second Missouri District, which occurred
on Saturday last, the Democracy of his State
lose the services of an experienced and able
man. He has long been in public life, but
this was his first term in Congress. This
district is close one and there will be some
doubt as to whether the Democrats can elect
his successor.
NOTES AND PERSONALS
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