Nevada County picayune., 1886-03-31
WAS,IINGToS LETTER.

Washington, D. C. Mch., 10th, 1886.
 From our Regular CerreSpondont
 Senator Logan's jealousy of Sen ator Edmunds as possible Presl- dcntial rival affords considerable amusement in the United States Senate Chamber. When it was stated that he would oppose the Edmunds resolutions, the reason for his opposition was not difficult to understand. Logan is also ac- cuscd by his political brethren in the Senate of trying to "Doss' them, and they lose no opportunity to rebnke him. He arose 10 speak yesterday when three or four Sen ators were already on their feet. He gazed stolidly at them until all resumed their seats save Mir. Tel Ter of CM,. Mr. Logan looked steadily at thls gentleman and com- menced speaking. With a stiff manner Mr. Teller remarked, "l yield the floor to the Senator from III, for a few minutes"
 Among the Democratic Senators who have ably defended their side in the Senatorial discussion this week were Morgan of Ala, who IS always eloquent, Jackson of Tenn, and George of Miss. Mir. J@ckson's 's speech was one of the most care. fully prepared arguments thus far made on the subject. ln cloing, he said;;"l see nothing in this but an attempt to cncroach on the functions and rights of the execu. tive, and of o5structing him and his A Administration in their etfoits at reform. No President for the past half century has ever acted with more conscientious regard for the public interest: and yet af the very outset of his Admls.ra ton he is to be obstructed in this way, on grounds wholely unwar. ranted He may we'll appeal from the Senate to the country, for the country will sustain him iU his ac ton.
 ] A few days ago a lively tilt oc cured between Senators Logan ano Colquitt of Ga, while the latter was defending the Presidents DO sition. Senator Colqnitt produce, and read paper which was ol record in the Post Office Depart mcnt in reference to an office hold CT. Senator Logan thought i strange that some Senators coult get certain records which womb not be furnished the Senate. The laugh which went around the gal i leries at this remark was checked l when the Ga. Senator stated tha' no senators had been refused ac cess to papers in the Departments The papers had been refused il response to a call made as a mat ter of right by the Senate. The swarthy Senator from III. still in sisted that he could not understand why the papers should have been given to an individual and not, tt the Senate. Senator Colquitt thel pitied Mir. Logan's obtuseEesS il not being able to see the distinc 1 ton between a demand from the Senate as a right, and request ! from the Senators as a matter oI courtesy.
 Lawrence Barrett, six hmllaeG excursiOnists, and the Salvatiou Army, were at the Presidents re, ceptiou yesterday. They were crowded like sardines in the East room, and when the President made his appearance the ushcrs between whom the line passes, had difficulty in keeping them in order The President shook hands with the last conner as heartily as with the first, and had q pleasant word for those who button-holed him tO express good wises. Mir. Law. renee Barrett stood leaning against the wall behind the President. an interested spectator, The Salva- tion Army numbered about one hundred aud fifty. The Command- CT was first presented and he in- troduced the captains. The high prlvates were not introduced. Many wore silk flag neckties and the lady soldiers nearly all carried tambourints in their hands. When they had all passed by..Commander Smith again shook hands with the President and said. "We1l pray for you and we hope that your next three years will be your best. S.
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