The Daily Tombstone., 1886-08-14
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 9. 1886.

the Forty-ninth Congress which began on Monday, December 7th, 1885, and covered a period of seven months and twenty-eight days, terminated on Thursday, at o'clock in the after noon. The closing day was more orderly and free from objection ble transactions which usually character ize the closing day of q session. Both the Republican and Democratic Sen ators were mortified by an extraordin- ary scene which was occasioned by one of Senator Riddleberge1' freaks. The usual resolution Was offered by Senator Harris thanking the presid- ing officer, for the ability, courtesy and im partiality with which he had presided over the Senate during the session. The question was put, and declared to have been unanimously adopted, whereupon MT. Riddlebergel in an excited manner declared that the resolution should not pass unless quorum was present, and in order to prevent further scene recess was ordered. Later in the day, dur ing MT. Riddleberger's absence from the Senate Chamber, the resolution was called up and adopted.
 The official announcement that the President had approved the river and harbor bill, was the signal for many of the Senators and Representatives to leave the Capitol 10 complete their arrangements for the homeward jour ney. and when the hour Of adjourn ment arrived there were but few pres ent in either house.
 The President has signed the oleO margarine bill. and in doing so he sent to the House message giving his reasons, and making certain sug- gestions as to changes in some of the sections of the bill, which he thinks would improve it. The provisions of the bill are such as to prevent it's be- coming law until the expiration of ninety days from the date of the Pres ldent's signature.
 There is much conjecture as to the probable outcome of the dispute with ! Mexico in regard to the imprison- ment of editor A. K. Cutting, by the 1 Mexican government. The matter has been the subject of several earnest and protracted discussions by the President and his Cabinet, and the prevailing opinion seems to be, that MT. Cutting will receive d heavy sent ence, and be at once pardoned by HreSluent DlaZ.
 The news of the death of Mir Tilden which Was received on We'd nesday last, and bulletined at various points throughout the city and at the Capitol, occasioned general surprise and regret. The President, his Cabinet and many prominent officials attended the funeral services on Saturday.
 As all bills which did not receive the signature of the President before Congress adjourned failed to become law, the joint resolution providing for distributor of the surplus in the Treasury has fallen through. This is the only measure of consequence passed by both Houses which the President has failed to act upon, and his failure to act is equal to veto.
 Commissioner of Agriculture Cole I man hes decided to establish silk factory in connection with the Agri- cultural Department. A building will st once be erected upon the Depart ment grounds for the pupose. The object of the Commissioner is to in stitute a series of experiments with the view of demonstrating as to whether or not the manufacture of silk can be made profitable in this section of the country. No effort will be made to furnish the raw material, which will be purchased wherever ob- tainable.
 The President has perfected his ar engagements tor leaving Washington for summer vacation, and in com pany with Mrs. Cleveland will proba. bly, leave for his favorite camping grounds in the Adirondacks within a week or ten days. He has extended