From Washington

A flurry of excitement has passed ver thi! capital in reference to the leeoh made at Dover, Delawaro, durig tbecaropaigu by Senator Bayard iul statements íeported therein accusiií ex-Secretary Boutwell and exollcctor Arthur, Senator Conklin and Uiers of taking and dWidtng among lieniselves moiety monies on duties aid by a lirm in Kew York. The parles aoouaed united in a note calling ipon the Senator for a retraction ; in eply to which he denies having made ,he accusation. The money was paid y order of Secretary Boutwell, under the moiety law as it then stood, and Senator Bayard acknowledges that he did refer to the transaction in his peech ; but the Senator denies that he mputed to the gentlemen nanoedabove my corrupt action in the matter. The ïewspapers and short-hand reporter claim that the speech was published 'erbatum ; but the Senator positively denies using the language imputed to lim. The electoral count bilí has been put over" until after the holidays. The Jemocrats found they did not have a sufficient attendance of members to carry the measure through in view of he united opposition of the Kepublicans, aud would only postpone it for a uil attendance. The funding bilí has been amended y theways and means committee to próvido for the issue of bonds at three xjr cent. instead of three and a half. t will und(ubtedly pass as amended, nit wliether it can be got through be'ore Uie holidays is a question. It will reatly reduce the interest on the na,ional debt, and by so much liguten the jurdën of taxation. It Is more evident tban ever that ittle or notliing will be done with reference to the tarift of eustoms at this scssion. The re-funding bill and the appropriation bilis are likely to occupy the most of the time of both houses. Senator Baldwin thinks that the Detroit bridge bilí will stand a better chance of passage with the next Congress, and theref ore will not press the bill forward at this session. The Christiancy divorce case has again been in court, and it has been ordered that the testimony of the party with whom Mrs. Christiancy is accused of stopping at a hotel be taken by a commissioner appointed by the court. Gen. Grant's reception duriug the past week bas been most cordial ou the part of nearly all classes of citizens. There have been many exhibitions of todyism, also a generous layingaside.of political prejudices. It is doubt ful if the majority will agree to any nieasuregivingGrantalife salary ; and there are many Ilepublicans who are incliued to go slow in the establishment of such a precedent. Washington is a gay city at this season, and is busy with preparation for the holiday celebrations, receptions, etc. Many people couae bere to display themselves and tbeir riches and to enjoy the excitement, represen tati ves, senators, goverment offlcers, the diplomats of foreign countries, all add to the throng of society people and to their many gatherings. The citizens of the District look on and make what money they can out of it. Indeed, this is their harvest and to a great degree it is the basis of their prosperity.