New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

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OPPOSED TO POSTAL TELEGRAPH-Henry Day,
executor Of the estate OF the late Ex-Governor
Edwin d. Morgan, made argument before the
morning in opposition the postal telegraph proectsOn
the ground of injury and injustice tc people who had In
vested in the stock Of the existing companies
MELvnLEs ADVICE WANTED-Chief Engineer Mel
vile, who is now in this city, summoned here by
Secretary Chandler In order to assist In fitting out the
proposed Greedy Relief Expedition
THE QUARANTINE sERvIcE-Dr Hamilton. Surgeon Gen
era of the Marine HOSPITAL before the House Com
mttee on Public Health to-day, and made an argument
in of including the quarantine service in the service
he represented.
CoMPEys ALTON FOR ISsPEcToRs-A bill was introduced
in the Senate to-day by Mr.. Miller OF New York, TO fix
the compensation to be paid the inspectors OF bulls and
boilers for tine Albany, NeW-fork Inspection district at
50 coo year.
REAPporSrIsG A REGESr.-The Senate passed a joint
resolution reported this morning by Mr. Sherman, from
ter, OF Connecticut, one OF the Regents OF the Smith
sOnlan Institution.
COMBINATIONS by TIE sESATE.-The Senate in Execu-
tive Session to-day confirmed the following nominations
Navy Robert stevens TO be Consul at Victoria Fran
c ca SSead 1Ibert scb1nemsnn Of Denver TO be
Receiver OF Public Moneys at Prescott, Arizona.
THE GOVERNMENT OF STEAM VEssELs.-The Board OF
Supervising Inspectors Of Steam Vessels to-day adopted
amendments TO the rules for the government OF steaD
vessels 10 require pilots and engineers 10 be able TO
hear bells and whistle signals and 10 have served az least
three years their respective departments before re-
ceiviLg Government licenses.
ANEW NAVAL VESSEL PRoPosED.-Admiral Potter was
before the House Committee Naval Affairs, to-day
er vessel for the Navy like the Alarm. The committee
passed resolution recommending that the Appropria
ton Committee add amendment TO the Naval Appro-
pration bill providing for the appropriation OF S25OOOo
for boat OF 800 tons.
PrrBLIc LANDS DISPOSED OP.-During the quarter end
cd septemDer 80 1885 92e0144 acres OF public lands
were disposed Of at aggregate price of S342629S
The in scres Of land disposed OF as compared
with the corresponding quarter In 1852 was 5636 400
the increase In receipts was Sl,4Ol $50.
IL FAVOR OF vETERASs.-senator Logan introduced in
the Senate to-day bill provide that persons honor
bly, discharged from the military or naval service OF the
Offices provided they are found to possess the necessary
business capacity.
EXPORTS OF BREADsTUFFs.-The total value OF the
ports of breadstus from the United States in January
1854 and In the months ended January 81. 1884
compared with like exports during the corresponding
1854. si22s47sl; 1888, Si5, 5,577; seven months
ended January, 1884, s1O0256,207; 1888, $l33,65s,
1873.
THE DrSGLEY PILorAGE BnL.-Messrs. Miller, of New
York and Emory OF Boston, made arguments to-day be
fore the House Committee on shipping In favor OF Mr.
- P 0G p sa sa q pStare V e was
sy aud there could be no efficient system without COM
pulsOry laws
GALLANTRY TO BE REwARDED.-In accordance with the
Recommendation OF secretary Foger, the President has
directed the promotion Of Lieutenant Rhodes OF the
revenue cutter Dexter for gallant and meritorous
duct the occasion OF the City OF Columbus disaster
TIE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BLL-In the House to
day the Senate bill for the construction of building for
the Library Of Congress was taken from the Speakers
table and referred TO the Committee the Library.
THE CHALMERs-MANSING CAsE.-The House to-day re-
snmcd consideration of the contested election case
of Chalmers against Manning. debate ensued, but no
action was taken.
ASKING To HAVE MONEY REFUNDED.-Mr. Miller, OF
New York. presented 10 the Senate to-day a memorial
from members % the Chamber OF Commerce OF New
York praying the refunding OF money contributed by that
y ahG Others for the purchase OF the old Post once
site in Nassaust, Newly ork CITY which was arterWard
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