Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-21

therefore, he said, at present, for the compa-.
No tn make any reduction in the rates OF
fare between Alexandria and Washington,
but that it would Immediately set about
lowering the local freights from the country
back of Alexandria TO that city. The COM
pany, he said, had selected lot near the
foot of 14th street in this city for local
freight depot With regard to the rumoreo
infraction of the Virginia laws by the con-
soldation of the Richmond and DanVllie
and the Virginia Midland roads he said ne
didn't think that could be 80, as the conson'
dotion would not have been made except
mon the advice of counsel, and that that
counsel was we'll versed in Virginia law.
He eaid there was nothing to the rumor
about the proposed removal Of the shops OF
the Virginia Midland road from Alexandra;
The House Shipping Committee agreed
this morning to disagree to the Frye amend
ment to the shipping bill allowing the Iresl'
dent, at his discretion, to deny the privileges
of American ports to Canadian vessels.
They did so for the purpose of having con-
ference committee appointed, which Will
make some other changes In the bill.
Senator Riddeberger went through an
other performance" as Senator Frye
terms them, to-day. After standing long
time, so as to catch the presidents eye,
which, not being friendly to him now, IS
often stone blind when looking in his dlrec'
ton, he succeeded in that object, though
not until every body else who sought 1t had
| been recognized, and read a resolution call
| ing for the printing of all the papers III the
hands of the committee on the Dlstrict OF
| Columbia in reference to the nomination OF
Matthews, the colored man from New ork,
| TO he register of deeds for the Dlstrlct OF
| Columbia. Objection was made at once by
several republican Senators, among them
Messrs Edmunds and Miller. The pres
ident said as objection had been made, Inc
resolution would lie over. Mr.. Miller rose
and said he objected to the introduction OF
the resolution during an open session OF the
Senate The president then said, in low
tone 1.-THE resolution is out of order" Mr..
Riddlebercer, smiling and looking at MIR.
| Miller. said, 1.-THE resolution lies over"
| Nor was he convinced that his resolution
had not been received until he went to the
clerks desk and found that such was the
case. when he Immediately adjourned to the
restaurant. The performance was short
but sensational, and therefore attractive.
Tho Senate to-day, after the routine business, on
motion of Mr. Hoar, took up the bill to close ana
settle UP tho affairs of the Court Of Alabama CLAIMS
Mr.. Sowell having previously announced that at
tho first opportunity he would call up tho Fitz
John Porter bill Until within tho last two or
| three days the friends of that bill have been in
doubt about calling it up lest the certain absence
of Senator JONES' of Florida, and tho possible ab'
sence'of some other OF its supporters, might en-
danger its passage but having now become salts
fled that they can pass it by three or four MAORI
IT, they intend to call it at tho earliest oppor-
tunty. In respect of Senator Jones, it is not en-
| pccted that he will ever make his temperance
| in tho Senate
| It is rumorcd that Senator Riddlcbcrger who is
| again "oT" with General Malone, attributes to
the latter the scnate's delay in considering the
Virginia nominations.
| A large number of tho democratic members OF
the House arc absent looking after thcir renonl-
| nations. =,
When the Senate adiourns this evening it will
he until Monday.