Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-02-12

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that the latter had no right to withhold any facts
or uapers the Senate might call for, on any subject
that came before it. The President was effectively
defended by Senators Morgan. Pugh and others.
This was only the preliminary skirmish OF the gen.
eral engagement that may be expected when the
report of the Judiciary Committee on the Garland
letter comes directly before the Senate. 1t was
however, the signal for an Numbering OF the
heavy Senatorial artillery on both sides. and the
guns are double.shotted.
The wife of Hon. John. s Barbour died in this
city last saturday evening, from the effects Of a
fall down stairway. Injury of the head pro-
duced conclusion Of the brain, and during the ten
days that interviewed before her death she was con-
scious only for few minutes at time, after long
intervals. Before the accident she had been in
excellent health. She was active and prominent
in social matters, and had attached TO her large
circle of warm friends, to whom her death comes
as a personal bereavement The funeral, on
tuesday, was attended by very many of the Vir-
ginia people in Washington. Including all the
members Of Congress from that State. Mrs. Bar
bour was 81 years old. and was native OF Alex
andria iier father. Henry Dangerneld removed
TO Prince George county, Md, when she was
child aud that was her home until her marriage.
senators Beck (Ky,) and Allison Uowa) have
introduced bills to equalize the value OF the var-
GUS kinds Of currency-gold. silver and United
States notes. 1t is proposed to call in all outstand
ing gold aud silver certificates and issue in place
of them "coin certificates" based on silver and
gold alike, and that the rival metals and tho
United States notes shall be perfectly interchang
aule.
The pension bill is ready for the House. 1t
appropr iates for this purpose $75 ,200-an in
o. loot
missioner Black estimates that the passage OF
bill to repeal the limitation Of in pensions
would Gust the Government not less than $780,
100000
The President does not desert friend who Is
under fire. There has been great clamor in the
newspapers, including some OF the leading organs
of his party. that he should demand the resigna-
ton Of Attorney General Garland on account OF
his alleged connection with the Pan Electric
Telephone Company. 1t is understood that Mr.
Garland has offered to relieve the President from
any possible embarrassment by Withdrawing from
the Cabinet, but Mr.. Cleveland Will not hear to it.
He has the fullest confidence in Mr. Garand's
honor and integrity. and believes that the pending
Investigations will fully vindicate him. Ex-senator
Thurman, of Ohio who has been appointed,
together with Hon. Eppa Hunton, of Virginia, and
other prominent legal gentleman to conduct, Oh
behalf OF the Government. the suit soon to e
begun against the Bell Telephone Company, is
expected here tomorrow, to consult with MS
assistants in regard to the case 1t is not yet
decided where this great trial will be held. Tae
Bell Company want it held in Boston. while the
Government counsel prefer Washington.
AT the end Of last weeks session the Senate
passed the bill for the admission of Dakota-ayes
80. noes % This was strictly party vote. except
that Senator Voorhees, (ind } voted aye. with the
no IL foil In boh hon no
Democratic opposition is proportionately strong
in that body.
On Monday, CONGRESSMAN Blanchard Tia } in
troduced resolution that is likely to make some
thing of stir. 1t calls for investigation of all
seizures of money and other funds at New Orleans
by Butler aid Banks. while IN command of that
Department, from 1862 to 1865 and the disposition
that was made of the funds so seized and CON
fscated :" 1t has always been believed that many
OF these sesZures were wholly unwarranted, and
that large amounts were disappointed. 1t is
thought that an inquiry, even at this late day
would pau OUT pretty we'll
What is known as conscience money" comes to
the Treasury in ricty anonymous remittances,
from people who have In some way defrauded the
Government. and are moved by the snitings of
conscience to make restitution One of the largest
amounts ever received was 50 500. few days ago.
This started resolution of inquiry in the Senate
rs to the amount Of this fund. The Secretary of
the Treasury reported that the total amount
received from this source since 1927 when the first
record appears. was $llO.747S6-an average, for
the whole time OF about 80 500 a year In not one
case in hundred is the slightest clue to The sender
afforded.
Col. O'Ferralrs family, who are here with him,
are sofely afflicted just now, Mrs. U'Ferrall Is
quite i'll. and all the chi dren are down with Group
in,
whole of last night.
The death of Gen. W. s. Hancock created pro-
seS nd sensation here He was in Washingt N re n
days ago, apparently in usual health except that
he W. s suffering from the carbunce on his neck
that was just beginning to je troublesome. Neither
he nor his friends however, supposed that any
nning serious would come of it. On Account of il
beimade but a brief stay here. returning to New
York the same day of his arrival. In all circles
military political and social his death calls forth
tie most heartfelt expressions of regret. Flags are
everywhere at half mast, and the War Department
IS draped in mourning full representation viii
attend the funeral Hancock was the senior
Ma ior General of the army. stat ding next in rank
below Lieut. Gen. Sheridan. His death leaves
Gen. s,chotield at the head of the Major Generals
The re tirement of GEE. Pope next month, or
account ,,f age, will make another vacancy in thai
grade If promotions made according te
seniority, Brig. Gems Howard and Terry will be
made Maiors3eneraS.
The other day rried to get from Senator Ma
hone something about the reported opposition tG
the confirmation OF Collector Shepherd and Post
master Burke at Staurton. He shut himself as
tight as an oyster. He stfOked his peaked gray
beard, and wnked his left eye, as he remarked
you mus. mt ask me any questions about that
| just wait and see ~ ARGUS.