Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 November 1883 — WASHINGTON. [ARTICLE]

WASHINGTON.

Since Jan. 1, 1,144,377 packages of domestic cottons have been exported, exceeding the exports for the same period last year (which were the greatest known) by 4,180 packages. It is now shown by the report of the United States Treasurer that the revenue receipts of the country have been curtailed only to the amount of $5,237,668. The postal-note, says a Washington telegram, does not grow in popular favor. Its friends admit that it has not met with their expectations. Reports from all sections show that, as a substitute for the moneyorder the postal-note Is a failure. The sales do not increase, and people are not disposed to adopt tho note for the transmission of money except where small amounts are involved. Tho sale of the postal-note has thus far not decreased the use of the money-order except in very rare instances. There appears to be little question, says a Washington telegram, that there will be a reorganization of the offices of the Senate. It has been thought that Mahone and Rladleberger might not vote with the Republicans, but the treatment which both have received since the Virginia election removes all doubt on that score. Candidates for the Senate offices are, therefore, preparing for a vigorous campaign. John M. Langston has been appointed United States Charge d’Affairs at Santo Domingo. Judge Cox set aside the verdict of $60,000 in the case of Hallet Kilbourn and others, and granted a new trial. He considers the verdict excessive. Secretary Folger has issued another call for $10,000,000 of 3 per cent, bonds.