The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-28
Warrington.

sYsTEM--A PINE PORTRAIT OF CHTEP-JUs-
Trcg MARsHALL-Ai MISSOURI DEMOCRAT
TO DE UNsEATED-ANECDoTE OF GENERAL
ToNBs-PERs0SALs-- BRIEFS.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, January ~ The Agricul-
tural Convention to-day discussed sheep,
and DIR. Elzey and Colonel slaughter Brad
ford made capital speeches in regard to
sheep-raising. The latter dwelt on the i'm
portance Of proper shelter, and the former
discussed the entire subject in most prac-
teal way. His remarks in regard to sheep
raising In the South will attract attention
when published. Major Gaines also parti-
cipated in the discussion, and ably argued
that we must have mixed busbandry in the
South to supplani in measure planting.
The Convention will be in session next
week, and on Monday cotton will be dis
cussed. Professor Page will read paper
on the renovation OF the WORKOUT soil on
the Atlantic slope. Major Gaines will in
troducc tobacco resolution either Monday
or Tuesday.
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Senate Railroad Committee to-day
considered the bill for the consolidation OF
the Southern Pacific railroad system, and
will probably report it early next week.
1t has, It's advocates say, no reference to
land grants, and does not deprive creditors
OF any Of their rights. The bill prohibits
the lease or purchase OF any parallel road.
and will contain, they add, a provision
regulating freight and travel. Its oppo-
nents say il is a scheme to gobble up land,
but will not pass.
A PINE PORTRAIT OF cHIEF-JUsIIcE MAR
SHALL.
A gentleman OF Richmond has sent to
the Attorney-Gcneal portrait OF Chief
Justice Marshall by Sully, which he wished
to sell TO the Department OF Justice. The
Attorney-General, who Is Judge OF art,
pronounces it not only genuine, but says
it is a remarkably fine painting. lie has
no funds for such 4 purchase, however;
but recommends that the Supreme Court
buy il.
DEMOCRAT TO BE UNsRATED.
The House Elections Committee to-day
reported adversely to Frost, Democrat,
sitting member from Missouri, and in favor
OF the Republican contestant. 1t Is sim
gular that action was not taken earlier.
The result will be that both will get pay as
representatives from the same district.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
The mention OF Senator Toombs in the
senate by Mr.. Vest has revived war on
ecdote Of him. Some one having informed
him that General Longstrect intended to
arrest him he drew himself up to his full
Stature and exclaimed: "That man arrest
me! Why, when | write the history OF this
great struggle his name shall not even ar-
pear in parentbeses." Colonel Henry T..
Pcyton. executive clerk Of the Senate, who
has been confined to his bed for i've
weeks, was to-day at his post. lie
looked feeble, but is improving. NJ.
Brooke Tyler, of Richmond, has been
here looking after tobacco matters.
Mr.. Mckinley, OF Ohio. spoke to-day in
favor OF the increased duty on cotton-ties.
Colonel Irish, Superintendent Of the Blu
rcau OF Printing AID Engraving, died sud-
denly OF hcart-disease to-day. Captain
Eads was before the House Mississippi
River Committee, and reiterated his views
in regard to the improvement OF that river.
United States Dsirict-Attorney Boyd i
here. working 10 make Eckle postmaster at
Greensboro, y. c. Representative Coz,
OF North Carolina. is 10 be married on the
3ist to . daughter Of Bishop Lyman, Of
that state. The credentials OF Senator Ran
som were presented to-day.
TIE QUEENS SON-IN-LAw.
The Marquis Of Lorne visited the House
and Senate to-day. He did not 20 on the
floor Of the House, but held reception on
the door OF the Senate. Senator's were in
PRODUCED by Mr.. Miller, OF California. Tho
senate did not adjourn, however, and
while he was being introduced Senators
Plumb, Beck, and others discussed the
tariff bill. Senators Bayard, Butler, and
Vance were presented TO HIM at the same
time, and he has not seen IN America to-
gether trio OF handsomer men. He has
received every possible attention during
his soiouTn here.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
In the investigation OF the gas company
and the conduct Of its secretary, Bailey, wht
is also an officer OF the House, Mr.. Barclay
former jourBal-clerk. testified that for year
he got his gas free, and so did many mem
bers OF Congress.
The subcommittee OF the Senate Appro
priations Committee has completed tn
army bill. The pay of privates is made SIG
instead OF S14 month, as now.
Government receipts to-day: lnterna
revenue, $685. 1923; customs, sjl5,G37.
senator-elect Kenna, OF West Virginia
has gone home for day or two.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has writ
ten the Speaker OF the House that he mus
have more room for. storing silver or th
coinage OF dollars must cease.
Mr.. Bland in his speech to-day said th
corridors swarm with the agents Of million
aires and monopo'istS.
The District Committee has instructe
Senator Vance to prepare a bill to proven
street-cars from carrying more passenger
than they can accommodate.
Attorney-General Brewster win give
dinner Monday to the President, member
OF the Cabinet, &c.
The sister Of the President held recel
ton at the White House to-day.
The Census.
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