The daily gazette., 1883-12-03
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1888.

Pennsylvania. The future of our party de-
pends largely upon its action on fiscal ques-
tions. They connect themselves with the
liberties Of life, with trade, with commerce,
with the magnanimities Of public life, and
with the grandeur ef the Republic. While
thanking those who have sustained me dur
ing this long seige, / confess to feeling
somewhat wesried of being on my feet dur
ing the last two weeks.
"Eighty-iour depends upon the wisdom
with which we exercise the duties of this
Congress. Without wise forecast and dis
Greet horoscope we Will be In the future as
We have been IL the past-derelict, beaten,
doubly discomftted. But hope better things,
and shall endeavor In my humble way to do
something toward framing legislation on q
higher and purer tone. Remember that '84
depends on our wisdom and our discretion. !"
(Applause.)
THE MINOR OPFIoERs.
Candidates for the Clerkship were then
placed In nomination and (the viva voce
method being still pursued) were voted for as
follows:
First roll call--John B. Clarke, of Miss
ouri, 81; j. D. @. Atkins, OF Tennessee, o3;
Edward L. Martin, Of Delaware, s. Total,
1So. (No choiee.)
Second vote-Clarke, 95; Atkins, 90; Mar
tin, q.
Ex-Congressman Clarke thus received
majority vote and the nomination.
The caucus nomination for the position
of Sergeant alarms was then conferred
upon John P. LeedOm, of Ohio, by acclama-
tion.
The next roll call was for doorkeeper. 1t
resulted In the choice of j. G. Wintersmith,
of Texas, by q vote of 95 against so for G.
w. Field, of Georgia, and 20 for J. B. Colt,
Of Connecticut.
Blk nominations were made for Pest
master. During the roll call It became ap-
parent that L. Dalton, of Indiana, present
superintendent OF the document room of the
Senate, had a majority, and, without an
nouncing the vote, his nomination was made
unanimous.
Rev. John 8. Lindsay. pastor Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church, Georgetown, d.
c., was unanimously nominated for Chap
lain.
On motion of General Slocum of New
York, seconded by General Rosecrans of
California, 1t was unanimously resolved that
the fourteen crippled and disabled soldiers
now borne on the soldiers roll under the
Doorkeeper of the House of Representa-
tives shall be retained on said roll, subject,
however, to dismissal for Just and sufi-
| cient cause.
The caucus jthen, ct half-past twelve n.
M, adjourned sine die.
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The Republican caucus yesterday after
noon was slimly attended. Mr.. Cannon of
Illinois, presided and was subsequently
| made chairman of the Republican caucus
for the 4Sth Congress.
General Browne of Indiana, placed General
Keifer In nomination in speech which re-
| hearsed the achievements of the 4Sth
| Congress and the part taken by his candi-
date In winning them. The speech was in
the same line with General Keifer's letter to
Mr.. Phelps. Mr.. Thomas of Illinois, made
a short speech seconding Keiter's nomina-
ton.
A. Y pA-hog pat fa-vva-d Gaarosa n Rob
inson, of Massachusetts, as candidate not
| only worthy OF the compliment to be be-
slowed, but the man whose nomination
would be ratified by the Republican party of
the entire country. He referred to General
Keifer's letter, and deprecated the attack
/ upon the Republican press, which, as every
body knows, he said, is inspired by sincere
desire to promote the best interests of the
Republican party, and which reflects the pre-
| vaillng opinions ami sentiments of an over
whelming majority of Republicans.
Mr.. Parker's illusions to the New York
Republican press were not well received by
some of General Keifer's friends, one of
whom sneeringly interjected, "Muzzle it
muzzle 1t 70
Mr.. skinner also supported Mr.. Robin
| sons nomination.
| The caucus divided, and Gen. Keifer was
nominated bya vote of A to 15. Among
the Republican Representatives, who voted
In the negative were Messrs. Hiscock Parker,
Skinner, Millard, Payne, Nutting, johnson,
New York, Phelps, New Jersey, Horr,
Michigan, Waite, Connecticut, McComas,
| M. D. Atkinson an / Poland. Some ILL
feeling was shown toward Mr.. Horr and one
/ or two others who voted for Robinson.
Deputy Postmaster McNair was nomt-
mated for Postmaster.
THE NEW OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE.
| The next Speaker of the House of Repre-
/ sentaLives is a tall man, with a slight stoop
in the shoulders, he has q very large
head, high above the ears, with tremend-
GUS indication of strength in his square,
smooth-shaven jaws. His complexion is
sallow-the dead paleness Of close
student. His eyes are keen blue, deeply
set under bushy eyebrows. His nose is
| cross between a Greeian and Roman.
| His mouth Is large and firm in its lines.
His hair is dark-brown and is just begin
/ ming to be thin upon the crown. Hewears
the conventional loose-htting broadcloth
suit worn by the average public man. He
| apparently never gives q single thought of
what he has on, but his appearance Is
always neat and the very reverse of care
less. he is very simple and democratic in
| his manners, but is never familiar with any
one. No one would ever dream OF TAX
ing a liberty with Carlisle, while
the humblest would be at ease In
his presence. He Ia profound stu
dent of all political questions and is nearly
always at his desk. At his rooms, when not
engaged in his active duties In Congress, he
has none of the arts Of the politician, and
he has won the Spe2kership solely upon his
merits and the general recognition of his
bright qualities as q statesman. He is 46
years old and possesses o modest fortune,
although not sufficient to support him with
out the income from his law practice, which
is considerable.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri, the new Clerk, is
tall, sharp-faced man, with full beard.
He is an ex member of Congress from Mis-
souri, and an ex-Confederate brigadier.
Mr.. Leedom, Of Ohio, who was nominated
for Sergeant-at-Arms, is an ex-member of
Congress-. He is slim, slightly built man,
with small head whichls covered with
shock of red hair. He sports q red mus
tache and goatee upon his high colored
face, and then wears dark green suit to
set off his high colors.
Wintersmith, Of Kentucky, the coming
Doorkeeper, Is an active young man who
was former Confederate officer.
Dalton, of IndiaLa, the new Postmaster,