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WAsHiNGroS, Jan. 25 1874.


Editors Of Palladium:


GENTLEMEN ihstanding all the dis
graceful scenes which have heretofore occurred IN
tho House OF Represen ,atves Of the American
Congress, the present House bids fair out
strip all its predecessors. The Loco majority IN
,he House manlfes, disposition 10 prevent ali
discussion by tho Wing members which Will be
calculated TO expose the ruinons tendency Of
Mr.. Van Burcn's administration. Whenever the
attempt is made by any Wing member he IS con-
stantly as,ailed by interruptions and direct per
sonal abuse Of the grossest character mem
Der from Alaba ma has repeatedly gwen the ID
lie 10 members upon the floor, aud used other
grossly abusive epi,he,s and has yet been unre-
buked by the majority.


The distinguished John d. Weller, Of Ohio,
who last summer undertook the task Of amns'ng ng
the unter,iied Democracy Of your district. by
skinning coons, is acquiring quite on unensiabie
no,o,isty us a bully. Last week he outraged
every thing like decency ard propriety by 40
exhibition of the most disgusting blllingsgae and
course personal abuse. This morning he had a
fight in the lobby Of the House. before the House
met. with one Of the Reporters Of the Baltimore
Patriot. Such disgracefu scenes are fast bring
ing the House Of Represen ta,ves into dIsfepuie.
The OWL however can only be remedied when
tho people will appreciate the necessity of send.
ing practical business men TO represent them in
s,ead Of empty headed demagogues who make
politics trade, and rely upon the "spois' for
subsistence.


The leruimate business of legislation progress
scs very slowly. But two bills have as YET
passed the House. The repor, Of the selec'
committee on the rules Of the House, and which
rejects the 2ls, rule, is yet undisposed Of
Those who are in favor Of rejecting petitions
on tho subject of slavery seem disposed to keep
eff the vote, as they fear the rule viii be re-