The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-10

senator Pendlcton and the nomination OF
Mr.. PAYNE rs his successor by the Demo-
cratic caucus at Columbus last night was
very much talked about at the Capitol to-
dnV. white Democrats said that Payne
was a very strong man, Republicans de-
clared that his nomination meant con-
demnation Of clvihservice reform. Now
as nobody seems bound 10 observe tue
civil.scryicc act unless II benefits them,
This was regarded as very solemn joke. IL
was also remarked that Mr.. Payne is as
s,rong n toriffmsp as Mr.. Converse, OF Ohio.
Tonight heard weI-known and promi-
nent politician declare that the nomination
~ PAYNE would make him the Democratic
candidate for the presidency, ard that that
would make Ohio Democratic in October.
lie said: "Why. he came within few
votes Of beating Chase for Governor oil
ohio in '57, and was elected from the
Cleveland district TO Congress by the I'M
ayallelcd minority Of 5000. IL is big
thing. sir" said he, growing enthusiasts,
land the oniv drawback TO il is that 1t
eliminates that great and good man Thur
man from politics. People with shor!
vision" he added in conclusion. "may not
he allie to see il now, but they viii before
the ial." Ohio Democrats are evidently
surprised at the small vote Pendieton re-
eeiycd. although they were generally pre-
p.red 10 hear OF his defeat. Since the
election Of Carlisle TO the speakership
nothing has caused as much comment in
the political circles OF both parties at Wash
incton Is the victory of Payne. II is stated
thai Mr.. Tilden wanted him nominated in
81.
THE RICHMOND RENT CASES
Senator RIddleberger to-day introduced
= hill for the payment Of the Richmond
rent cases in accordance with the award Of
the United States Army Board. 1t pro-
vide, that Isaac Davenport, surviving part
ner Of Edmond Il Davenport, shall be paid
so. 40: G.. II. HARDWOOD, Sl,295; Thomas
W. McCance $3.50; T. u. Madigan. 1925 !;
A. :. Lee. $3.50; G.. Thomas, $1,000; w.
II. Palmer. executor OF William Palmer,
Sl.Ga1: John Finders Robinson (ward),
81 .G90; William Greanor. $4,000; Samuel
VI. Bailey. $3.50: Garrett f. Watson.
$4,000: Carrot, +. Watson. surviving part
rer of Ludlam & Watson, Sl,jS2; p. j.
Haskins. 500; James II. Grant. Sl,S0O
Eugene Darlington, administrator of q.
NJ. Darlington. S2,33u.
VIRGINIA MATTERS AND PERSONALS.
Congressman Jones. OF Wisconsin. to-
day received Information OF the death OF
colonel George ii. Slaughter, ut his resi-
denca. Madison. in that State, where he
had resided forty-iive years. He was ma
five OF Culpeper. Va. and an uncle Oh
Colonel Slaughter Bradford. Senator Rid
dleberger to-day introduced a bill for the
relief Of J. Henry Rives. II will be re-
membered that John c. Henry, his deputy,
embczzled $4,000. S31 600 OF which was
recovered. The remainder was paid by
Mr.. Riyes, and he now seeks to be re-
imbursed. George ID. Wise has introduced
a Dill for the relief OF the Chesapeake and
Albemarle canal. Senator Grooms. of Mary
land. has introduced bill for the payment
to MARYLAND and Virginia Of certain adj
yances made by them TO the Federal Gov
eminent EX-Delegate Smith Turner, OF
RapDahannock. is in the city. Ex-senator
Mathew. OF Loudoun. left to-day for home.
RIVERS AND HARBoRs IN BOTH HOUSES.
4 spirited discussion arose in the House
to-day on a proposition to refer the Pres
ldent's message in regard TO the Mississippi
TO The Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
In the Senate the question Of having sep
arate Committee on Rivers and Harbors
was discussed. Mr.. Frye. OF Maine, took
occasion 10 review the course Of Congress
in regard to American shipping during
fifteen years. and spoke in strong terms OF
it. failure to lend il helping hand as
wear after year il sunk lower and still lower
beneath the waves OF terrible sea. He
said that the pilots had been permitted
10 pursue a piratical course. and that
single pilot vessels at New YORK
had cleared $4,000 year. Whenever
compulsory mlotage comes up IN Congress,
be said, it, powerful lobby appears here
and nothing is done. He wanted the Com
merce Committee relieved OF the river and
harbor bill, so that it may in future look
after commercial questions and the Ameri'
can merchant marine. There is more in
terest manifested this winter in regard tC
everything affecting the shipping interest
than during any session OF Congress in late
wears. Pending the debate the Senate
went into executive session.
PERSONAL NEWS ITEMS.
The President to-day nominated Jacol
Blickenderfer for postmaster at Salem, \
{. Representatives from western States
continue 10 offer .iree-leai bills" Senator
Plumb's bill to pay the officers and crew o.
the United States sloop OF war Cumber
land S200,0O0 for fighting the Merrimac in
Hampton Roads March s, 1862. went TO
day to the Senate Naval Committee. The
Stationers Board OF Trade OF New Yorl
asks Congress 10 reduce postage on drol
letters one cent. The Grand Army OF The
Republic OF Michigan want more reward
given Union soldiers. Mr.. Sherman
when interviewed to-day, said his duty
10 his constituents would not per
init him 10 accept the presidency
Of the Northern Pacific, which Telegraph
ed YOU last night he had declined. Cap
tain Thomas Turtle has been relieved iron
duty under Colonel Craighill and ordered
10 New Orleans. The President has re
ceiyed Christmas card from the Postmas
ter-Gencral OF the Sandwich Islands. Elk
Senator David Davis has been elected pre-
sident OF the Illinois Bar Association. Mr.
Bayley, OF New York, introduced bill Il
prevent pension frauds. Judge Harris
as counsel, win be heard by the Hous,
Land Committee on the Texas Lane
Grants.
DRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
The Senate Foreign Relations COMMITTEE
to-day discussed the Mexican treaty. AL
the members were present except senate
PendletOn.
A published statement shows that In
House spent a large amount last session II
red tape, buckets. carriages. trayellin,
committees, funeral escorts, &c.
Government receipts to-day: Customs
Sj0O.357; internal revenue, S2li,54.
Dir. Young. OF Tennessee, has intro
duccd bin 10 make the fees OF the cler
Of the United States Supreme Court III
same as those Of the clerks Of Circul
Courts.
II is probable that there will be anothe