Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-25
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FACTS, NEWS, AND GOSSIP.

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WASHINGTON, January 24.--The
pos,master-General has decided that the
regular qusdrcnnial rcweighing Of the
mails in Virginia, New England, New
York. Maryland, and Pennsylvania
shall begin on the llth Of February
and continue for thirty working days.
Upon the results obtained by this re-
weighing the Government will enter
into contract for carrying the mails
for the next four years.
THE PENSION NIGHT.
Although last night was snowy, the
pension people were on hand at the
House. and worked we'll to secure re-
lief for those the chief Of the Pension
Bureau did not deem under the law en-
titled 10 relief. The Democrats voted
literally. The effort Of your repre-
sentative TO put a stop to pension abuses
had n GOOD effect, and | hear him fire.
ouently complimented for his effort in
this line.
AGRICULTURAL WEATHER SIGNALS.
Colonel Robert Beverly has given
good deal Of attention to the subject OF
agricultural signals, and it is not his
fault that it has not been adopted. lie
has secured the assistance OF General
Hazen and members Of the Agricultural
Committees Of both houses Of Congress.
It is to be hoped that his efforts will
end Ia practical results.
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. MATTHEWS.
The funeral of the wife of Judge
Stanley Matthews, Of the Supreme
Court, will take place at Cincinnati.
She was an aunt Of Henry Watterson,
Of the Louisville Cotrier-JOuTnol, and
a most estimable lady. Her distln-
guished husband has the sympathy OF
large number Of friends in his sad be-
reayement.
GOVERNOR LONG AS A LEADER.
The Republicans here have begun
their presidential campaign for 1883.
They continue to say that Mr.. Blaine
must be retired, and that Mr.. Arthur has
no chance of ever coming to the front as
leader again. ] asked New Highlander
to-day, who is up in all matters per-
tanning to the politics of his party, who
would be the coming man. Said he,
"Governor Long. of Massachusetts,,
will be ultimately selected as our
leader" Governor Long is not good
looking and does not wear becoming
clothes. He stands well in his State,
and bears himself well in debate.
THE RICHMOND PosT-oFFICE.
have taken good deal Of trouble
TO ascertain who will be appointed as
successor of DR.. Gilmer at Richmond.
A Republican Of influence informed me
to-day that Mr.. Morris had the best
chance. My informant ought to know
as well as other people. | take it for
granted that the Postmaster-General
will. in his recommendation to the Presi-
dent. be influenced by the Virginia SEN
ators. If they name Mr.. Morris his
nomination will be assured.
VIRGINIA COUPONS.
The Supreme Court was not in ses.
sion to-day, and will meet on Monday.
The presence, however, of W. l.. Roy
all at the Capitol to-day suggested Vir-
ginia coupons aud foreign bondholders.
NORTH CAROLINA ITEMS.
The friends of Governor Jarvis, of
North Carolina, here were pleased at
the action proposing him for place in
the Cabinet.
THE CIVIL-SERVICE BILL.
There is no doubt but that the Re-
publicans believe here that under the
civil-scryicc bill they will be able to re-
tain the offices of the Government. The
Democrats, however, do not believe it.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
Mr. Randall was prominent in debate
to-day, but showed hoarseness.
Mr.. Morrison has not returned, and
his friends claim that the chances are in
favor of his election over Logan as
senator.
The dynamite news from London was
the sensation at the Capitol to-day.
A lady this morning was earnestly
contesting her right to seat in the cor
respondents gallery Of the House.
The Appropriation bin for the District
of Columbia was reported to-day. 1t
appropriatcS sl,750 zoe.
Government receipts to-day Internal
revenue, s275, OIL customs, 1921 .93l.
Colonel Fred. Grant has declined the
proposed appointment of Quartermas-
ter. with the rank Of captain.
Senator Edmund, fayorS the Nicara-
qua treaty.