The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-01-08
WASHINGTON Lee Err.
(From Ow Rcyuior Corcpomdcmt)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1856

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WAsHINGToN, Jan. 6, 1856.
Some of the members of the House have al
ready returned from their holiday vacat ion
and the probability is that nearly all will bo
here to hear the announcement Of the commit
tees to-day. The session will then begin in
earnest The important matters being talked
about by the members here are the svey
ques ton the coast defense. the reconstruction of
the navy, the tariff question, ami the probabili-
tie, of increased appropriations under the new
distribution plan. The committees are more
thought of than talked of. Judging from the
views expressed by q large number of repre-
sentatives, the impression seems TO DC that
large number Of the members of both parties
and representing inland as wei; coast dis
trc,s, favor liberal appropriations for coast de-
fenses, for the navy and for the construction of
ordnance. There will be quite n number of
general tariff bills introduced, and very many
more relating to specific duties. OAe ntroduc-
ed by either Morrison, Mills, or Hewitt will be
reported by the ways aud means committee
and it is thought that there will be some sor, Of
legislation on the question.
The silver question will probably bc the Grst
20 come up, and it is the most threatening.
Many members talking of compromise.
The radical silver men, however say there
will be no legislation whatever on the subject,
and in this some of the most extreme suspcn-
sionists agree with them
There was quite a sensation in the diplomat
ic Corps last week over = social phenomena
which none Of the mcmbcrs had ever observed
before, and which will furnish thcm food for
discussion for many day. The unmarried
ministers and attaches of cgtons received
calls from a lady-,hc wife ofa high official
who is new in Washington. They had all coli-
ed upon her. and suppose she considered it
her duty to return the visits and jid up the
whole list regardless of whether they were
bachelors bencdicts. She had no idea Of
| the improperly of the act, for she is q lady of
modesty and refinement, but unfortunately is
not familiar with the social code. Very few Of
| the diplomatiss were ever severely startled
| as when her card was sent IN 10 them with the
| information that she waiting, unattended,
| in the parlor below.
| Some asked to be excused, rs thcir sense Of
propriety led them to avoid u tctc-a-;etr with q
| lady Of such distinction; but others, Suppos:nC
it was one of the customs of this land Of the free
| and equal for women of social position 10 call
| upon gentlemen at their lodgings. received her
| cordially AMI exchang ged om"lments rs they
| would with any visitor. y few OF them are un-
| able to speak any English at ALL and the
| lady is familiar with no language but her own
| the situation was c0mical enough.
| There will he q rather remarkable Scc0c in
the Senate as soon Congress reconvencs
| Senator Beck will at once renew his attack up
on the financial policy Of the administration
| which will hc defended by Senator's Morrill,,
Sherman. Edmunds, llawlcy and other rcpubl-
cans. 1t will be the first time in the history of
the country. | believe. when a democratic prcsi-
dent has depended upyn republican Senator's to
| defend him against attacks from his own party.
| Unfortunately, the tulkiu:: men On the dcEo-
| cratic side of the Senate do not agree with the
President upou the most important features OF
his policy, and while neither the silver Ques-
tion nor civil service reform can be regarded rs
political issues, it 50 happens that Beck. Noor-
| hees Vest ana other democratic leaders oppose
the attitude the President has taken
| LEMON.