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the appointment to position of men of

local intlucnce, the electoral votes of both

Virginia and West Virginia would certainly

be thrown against the Administration.

The President, heard the delegation with

great attention, and assured tncm that he

would take immediate steps to follow out.

their advice. Washington telegram Haiti

more Sun.

Bills Introduced Monday bt Virginia

Members.? By Mr. McKenzie Bill to con

struct a light house on Potomac river at

Shipping Point. Referred to Committee on

Coinruerbe.

Also, bill to amend the general incorpo

ration act of the District of Columbia. .Re

ferred to Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. Booker Bill to construct a break

water in the Potomac river. Referred to

Committee on Commerce.

By Mr. Piatt Bill to provide for the con

struction of a light-house at Lambert's

Point, Va. Referred to Committee on Com

merce. I

Another Colored Congressman.-? The

second colored member of the House was

sworn m to-day from Georgia. He is not so

bright a mulatto as Rainey, of South Caro

lina, nor Senator Revels, though he is three

fourths white. The next House will con

tain a genuine black representative in the

person of Elliott of South Carolina. Mr.

Loner, who was admitted to-day, was quite

warmly congratulated by several leading

Republican members. Rainey and Long

fraternized at once, and struck up a con

versa! ion as soon as the latter was sworn in.

Long received many congratulations from

the wiiite Republicans alsp.

No Increased Compensation.? Assistant

United States marshals expecting increased

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The daily dispatch. (1871). Richmond [Va.], 1871-01-18. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84024738/1871-01-18/ed-1/?sp=3

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The daily dispatch, 1871-01-18.