Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-01-11
WASHINGTON.

lhtO IhC llSoluCllllul lluS Will q COi-
fidence that has caused a mixture of
amusement and CONSERVATION among
the other republican aspirants for the
nomination. Mr.. Morton's cam
paign began with the grand New
Years receptionat his residence here,
which is veritable palace, and is to
be kept up by the most lavish hospi-
tality. He believes with the late Sam
Ward that one Of the best ways to
control men Is through their stom-
achs. His big apartment house here
is also to be made to help along his
aspirations, and any inpecunious, but
influential, politician may be certain
Of living like a king without being
bothered with such vulgar things as
bills, If he will only pledge his influ-
ence to brother Levi. If he is influ-
entail enough he may even get the
Vice Presidents magic initials on
one corner of his promisory note for
three figures, which trip to New
York will turn into ready cash. 1t
will readily be seen that Mr. Morton
will be formidable candidate for the
nomination with the large class that
are always on the make. 1t Is said
that Mr. Blaine is very much pleased
at Mr. Morton's coming out" as he
hopes it will draw the attention Of
the public away from the premature
ly exposed Blaine boom, and that he
has not the slightest fear of the Ban
ker politician as rival.
Congress resumed business today.
The attendance in both Houses was
fair, considering the great prevalence
Of sickness among the members
There was more than quorum pres
ent in both House and Senate.
Among the notable absentees in the
House were ex-Speaker Randall who
has not occupied his seat this session,
and Judge Kelley, of Pennsylvania
who is lying at the point Of death in
a Washington hetel. In the Senate
Mr. Browns seat is still vacant and
there are grave fears that it will new
er again be occupied by the distin
guished Georgian.
The new member of the Supreme
Court, Justice Brewer, was today
sworn in by Chief Justice Fuller. Ir
appearance he compares favorably
with his colleagues, but his new sill
gown caused him to walk rather
} awkwardly when he came into tn,
court room, but wearing gown al
; ways has that effect on a man unit
; he gets used to it. In fact more thar
one of Mr. Justice Brewers colleague
have never gotten used to wearin!
the gown, they still strut in and GU
a of the court room like theatrica
"supes" in Roman togas.
Ex-Speaker Carlisle had lots of ful
with Texas wool grower, who wa
giving his views before the Hous
Ways and Means committee. TIL
gentleman expressed himself as
protectionist, and wanted the TART
on wool raised. BY adroit cross-queS
> tioning Mr. Carlisle in a few minute
brought out the fact that the prOteC
ZIONIST wool grower was in favor {
. free trade in everything else but woo
9 and wooden goods. The whole CON
i mittee, republicans included, joine
" in hearty laugh at the Texans eN
Z pense.
Z A man and his wife, claiming to b
% British subjects, have presented a pc
4 tition to Sir Julian Pauncefote, tn
: British minister, reciting the curiou
8 fact that they had been shot and be-
AZ ten by white citizens of North Care
% lima because they persisted in preacl
10 ing to, and teaching the negroes
90 that state. Sir Julian is now invest
90 eating their story.
IS Politics make queer complication
!. sometimes. For instance: a dem
crat was recently discharged from Il
machine shop of the Washington n
PC Wy yard because he helped Wilk
~ Booth to cross the river when he W
-. trying to get away. He was di
20 charged at the special request of \
Mudd, who is republican contes
q ant for seat in the House from
NJ Maryland district, who is also ne
in relative of DR. Mudd, the man wi
is set Wilkes Booths leg after it W
no broken and afterwards aided him
ar his desperate efforts to escape.
is The Civil Service commission
IT. investigating a queer charge no.
it One man in the Government prir
If ING office is charged with having ~