New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-04
IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SENATE.
A GLANCE AT rsKNAToRs, NEW AND oLD-A QUICK
ADJOURNMENT


ADJOURNMENT
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w.su1NGroS. Dec 3.-Promptly at noon, accord
;nototbe old standard the fall of Senator Edmundss
payel indicated the opening of the hrst session Oh
the XLVIIIth Congress. Half minute iater ana
the Chapains voice could be heard above the ulh ol
The restless multitude which had gathered bn the
galleries and thronged every approach, invoking
the blessings of the Almighty upon the labors OF the
Senate Ten minutes more and the reading OF the
credentials of the newly elected members showed
that the body had entered formally upon the con-
sideration of business.
Early in the forenoon Senators had begun to
gather ON the floor in the lobbies and clOak-rooms,
here renewing an acquaintance, there exchanging
greetings with old friends, OF, in the case OF new
members seeking for introductions to their future
colleagues. Groups would form about every new
arrival; consultations and exchange of views
take place on all sides. Everywhere the best of
spirits prevailed, apparently, and everybody
seemed eager and prepared to enter upon the
work of the session. The custom OF decOrat-
ing the desks of Senator's which some OF their
friends persist in following, paying them much
the same tribute of admiration that they would
singers and members of the theatrical profession,
obtained to a large extent to-day. Conspicuous
among the floral offerings a sword for the war
like Malone, star for Mr. Dolph. the new Senator
from Oregon a chair a horn of plenty OF some
other nondescript affair for Senator Ransom, while
Senator Riddlebergers desk eclipsed them by being
buried under load of bouquets, baskets and orna-
ments. which threatened to overturn every minute
into the lap of his right-hand neighbor The read
ing of the credentials completed, the new Senators
are sworn they approach the desk of the President
in groups of six, each new member leaning upon the
arm of his colleague.
THE NEW MEMBERS.
The new members of course, attract most atten-
ton. There is Ex-Governor COlquitt, of Georgia,
a figure of commanding presence, with strongly
marked features, prominent nose, with dark hair
tinged with gray, thrown back from a high and
slightly receding forehead Close behind him are
Senator Dolph, from Oregon, man close perhaps,
on fifty, with long flowing beard cOncealing the
lower part of his face; Bowen, of Colorado, with
cast of features somewhat of the New-Engand
type and Sabin, of Minnesota, a comparatively
Young man, with O heavy black mustache.
In another group are Manderson, Of Nebraska,
man of plain appearance and the heavy plump
figure indicative OF goad living; Palmer, of Michi-
gan aud Pike of New Hampshire, an old gentleman
with bald head, wearing spectacles and having
rather clerical look. In still another group that
comes up can be distinguished Wilson, of Iowa,
whose white, curly hair and chnwhiskcrs give him
the air of successful country Gibson,
of Louisiana, with an intellectual cast OF features
who take tie modified oath right behind him
Jonas, of Louisiana. and " Joe" Brown, of Georgia
are heard joking about the " lron-clad oath. Rid
dIeberger on Tho arm of General Malone looks
like giant in the company of his friend and at
tracts unusual attention in the galleries.
In half an hour the Senate has adjourned 20 await
the organization Of the House. and the crowd in the
galleries make their way TO the other side Of tho
building, to hear, if possible, the now Speakers
speech.
1t is expected that caucus of Republican Sena-
tors. to arrange their partys representation upon
committees, will be held tomorrow morning. II is
probable that no other subject will be discussed,
but that another caucus for the nomination OF
officers of the Senate Will be held later IN the week
Republican Senators are of opinion that the ques-
ton of the Presidency of the Senate will not be
raised until alter Senator AnthOny's arrival.