The New York Herald Newspaper, March 12, 1869, Page 3

WASHINGTON RECONSTRUCTION GF THE CABINET Mr. Washburne Appointed Min- ister to France. Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State. George S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury. GENERAL RAWLINS SECRETARY OF WAR The, Ex-Rebel General Longstreet Appointed Surveyor of Customs in New Orleans, Formal Reception of the Diplomatic Corps by the President. BINCKLEY ON HIS MUSCLE. He Assaults Commissioners Rollins and Harland. ‘Discussion on the Public Credit Bill in the Senate. WASHINGTON, March 11, 1869, Excitement Over Cabinet Matters Abating— New England Jubilant Over the New Ap- Pointwents—Western Politicians Deeply Chagrined, The excitement about the Cabinet has at length subsided. The agony as it has been called is over. Stewart and the act of 1789 are forgotten, and the Politicians have settled down to a feeling of more or Jess satisfaction with. the complexion of the Cabinet. The New England men are in ecstasies. The West- ern men are chagrined. California is altogether disappointed, and swears roundly against the especial fayor extended to pure and undefiled Yankeedom. On the whole, however, the selection for the Treasury is acceptable, and so are the others for State and War Departments, Everybody is just Low trying to recollect the record of Hamilton Fish as Senator of the United States, and there is a very Prevaient impression that his appointment is one that'will give vary general satisfactioh to the coun- try. General Rawlins is looked upon as a tempo- rary appointment because of the General's enfeeblea and insiMicient health. His fitness for the duties of the office is unqnestioned, and his selection is but another proof that President Grant is not dis- posed to overlook the claims of his: tried and trusted friends, Boutwell 1s accorded all the merit of high and unimpeachable integrity and will no doubt endeavor to signalize his administration of the Treasury by @ strict effort to weed out corrup- ‘on and incompetency. The minor nominations sent into the Senate to-day were, in the matter of the New Orleans appointments, unsatisfactory to the Louisiana delegation in Congress, Casey, for Col- lector of Customs, was objected to on the singular score of being a carpet bagger, which is but another Miustration of the mote and the beam principle of enticism. Republicans of the conservative stripe ‘were unanimous in their approval of Longstreet’s nomination, but the extremists were dissatisfied and rejected the idea that any rebel could render atone- ment for his treason or be ever loyal to the flag. ppointments by the President. The President to-day transmitted the following nominations to the Senate:— George S. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, to ve Secre- tary of the Treasury. Hamilton Fish, of New York, to be Secretary of State. General John A, Rawlins, of Illinois, to be Secre- tary of War. E. B., Washburne, of Illinois, to be Minister to Fran Frank Moore to be Assistant Secretary of.the Le- gation of France. A. K, Smartto be Marshal for the District of Co- Jumbia. m Cc. A. Newcomb to be Marshal for the district of Missouri. James Longstreet to be Surveyor of Customs for the port of New Orleans. James F. Casey to be Coliector of Customs at New Orleans. Sidnev A. Stockdale to be Collector of Internal Revenue for the First district of Louisiana. Edward V. Kingsley, of New York, to be Secretary of the United States Legation at Madrid. Chief Engineer James W. King to be Chief of the Burean of Steam Engineering. President Grant states at the bottom of this, “In place of Isherwood, whom I desire removed.” Confirmations by the Senate. The Senate, having been in executive session a few minutes, confirmed Mr. Washburne as Minister to France, in piace of Mr. Dix, resigned; also Mr. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury, Rawiins for War ana Fish for State, Appointment of Foreign Embnasies. Curtin’s name would have gone in to-day for the Russian mission, also Motiey’s for the Engilsn mis- sion and Rubby’s, editor of the Madison (‘Wis.) Journal, for the Swiss mission, but for a little hitch. Some difficulty occurred and Grant determined to postpone action till to-morrow, It 1s believed he will send in all three of these nominations to- morrow and that tfley will be confirmed. Cameron, though opposed bitterly to Curtia, will vote for his confirmation in order to get him out of the country. By this exile of MoClure’s principal, Cameron hopes to have Pennsylvania patronage all to himself. Horace Greeley i# also mentioned to-night for the English or Austrian mission. Among the batch sent in to-day was Kinsley, vice Perry, secretary of legation to Madrid. ‘This ie in accordance with the recommendation of Minister Hale, who hds bad @ hard time with the present secretary, Mr. Perry, The latter was kept in the position by Seward, contrary to the protests of Mr. Hale, and there were causes assigned for the action of the late Secretary of State not at all creditable to his reputation, Perry's removal rejoices the New Hampshire delegation. Colonel F. £. Moore, who is to go out with Washburne to France, will officiate as assistant secretary of legation. He is a clever, antelligent gentleman, and very popular among all <lasses here, Crowds of Visitors at the White House. ‘Ihe crowd of visitors at the Executive Mansion to-dny Was greater than at any day since the Presi- dent entered upon the duties of his office. There ‘was'® perfect avalanche of cards showered upon General Dent for presentation to the President, Private interviews were granted to great many of the callers, Including among them Senators Cole, Cragin, Kellogg, Sumner, Drake, Schura, Williams, Sawyer, Stewart, Fowler, Governor Reed, of Fior- ida, and also many Representatives, among them Mesara, Banks, Hawiey, Paine, Darling and others. Besijes thi@ @ vast number of persons were ad- mitted to the President's office before twelve o'clock, the hour of clowing the doors to visitors, ‘The Diplomate cone Call Upon the Preni- jent. ‘The Diplomatic Cor0# called on the President thie afternoon at two o'clock and were introduced by Secretary Washborne. Shey were attired in their oe Ae naa Baron Gérolt then ad- dressed the President. He said:— Mr. PaesipeNt—The representatives of endeavors, The President in response said:— BARON GBROLT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE DIPLOMA tic Corps—tI heartily thank you for the kind expres- sion of your gong wishes for my welfare and that of the nation Which has chosen me as its Chief Magis- trate. You may be assured that it shall be my con- stant endeavor to maintain those relations of peace and friendship which now exist between the United States and countries which you respectively represent, & tse which, I am bappy to learn from you, will be fully reciprocated, The Diplomatic Corps then withdrew. A Delegation of Georgia Republicans Re- evived by the President. A delegation of the members of the Georgia Legis- lature, headed by Foster Bloodgett, chairman of the Republican State Committee, and accompanied by J. W. Clif, member of Congress; Colunel Hopkins, Colonel Prince and Messrs. H. M. Turner and J. M. Simms, two of the lately expelled members of the Georgia Legislature, waited upon the President about three o’clock this afternoon to present the resolutions of the Republican State Convention held on the Sth instant, setting forth their grievances and sufferings and asking that the reconstruc- tion acts an@ the act of admission of “June 25, 1868, we liberally complied with, The delegation was received in the ante-room by General Dent, and after waiting a short time were presented to the President in his private omfce. Mr. Rioodgett addressed him upon the subject of their visit. The points presented for consideration of the President are, first, the truthfulness of their grievances and the reasons therefor; second, they point out remedies therefor; third, they earnestly and urgently, but most respectfully, ask Congress and the President to apply the remedy. After shaking hands with the delegation individually General Grant listened to the address of Mr. Blood- gett, and upon its conclusion said he~ could not make any reply to what had been said at present. It was a matter he would have to think about and talk over, He wanted to see one thing very much, and that was ali classes of the people protected in their opinions everywhere. He desired to see the speedy establishment of law and order in the South. He said he had seen in the papers that the Legisiature of Georgia were to-day going to vote on the fifteenth amendment, and inquired howlthey would dispose of it. Mr. Blodgett replied that they would pass it. The democrats in the Legislature had infortned him that this would be the case. Congress having inflictea negro suffrage on them they were now going to-try and inflict it, in turn, on the d——d Yankees, The President smiled, and said that was more than he had expected, and seemed pleased at the pros- pect of so easy a solution of the vexed question, The interview then terminated. Secretary Washburne Resigns His Portfolio— His Correspondence with the President. The following correspondence has taken place be- tween the President of the United States and Mr. Washburne:— WASHINGTON, D. C., March 10, 1869. TO THE PRESIDENT: — When you did me the honor to confer upon me the appointment of Secretary of State | felt constrained to state bang that my health would prevent me from holding the position for any considerabie Jength of time. I am already admonished that a proper discharge of the duties of the oMce would mvolve nore labor and sibility than Lam will- to undertake injustice tothe public mterest and self. If conv it and agreeable to you I would be glad to have you name my successor at as early a moment as yon deem practicable, and you will please consider this as my res! ion, to take effect as soon a8 my successor 1s qualified and ready to enter on the discharge of the duties of the office. I need not add here, Mr. President, how gratefully T appreciate the di ‘uished honor you have con- ferred upon me inviting me to ‘become one of your constitutional advisers. Had circumstances permitted it I should have been pleased to have been associated with you officially, and to have aided you, as far as in my power, in carrying out your views in the administration of the government, upon the pees of honesty, retrenchment, economy, pub- ic faith, and equal and exact justice to all. T have the honor t ve, very Sa geeye , your obe- WAdSHBURNE. dient servant, 2 EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., March 11, 1860, } Eon. E. B, WaSHbURNE, Secretary of State:— Deak Stn—Your tion of the oftice of Sec- retary of State, with reasons for the same, t# re- ceived. In accepting it | do so with regret that your health will not permit you to conunue in the orice or some Cabinet position, Our personai relations have been such from the breaking out of the re- bvellion to the present day, and your support of me individually and in the army was such that no idea presented itself stronger to my mind 6n the first news of my election to the Presidency than that | should continue to have your advice and assistance. In parting With you, thereiore, I do it with assurance of continued confidence tm your ability, zeal and pmo and with the hope that you may soon be relieved from the physical disabilities under which you bave labored for the last few years. Very respectfully your obedient servant, U.S. GRANT. Meeting of linoisans—Washburne Congratu- lated on Hin Appointment. General Hurlburt and a party of about forty cit!- zeus of Illinois assembled at Willard’s Hotel this evening and adopted a set of brief resolutions, con- gratulating Mr. E. B. Washburne on his eleva- tion to the high office for which President Grant deemed ft to select him and expressing therr confidence in his ability to represent with honor to his State and to himself the interests of the country. Mr. Washburne thanked them for the honor paid him and alluded to the fact that Ilii- nois had already paid him distinguished notice, but that he had only done his duty to his State and to his country. The administration, he believed, would be conducted on the principles laid down by Gene- ral Grant and all its varied mterests properly at- tended to, The delegation spent some time in social converse and then withdrew. Secretary Fish’s Status in Party. Both of the New York republican factions are claiming a victory in Fish’s appointment. The Weedites declare Fish is the very man they wanted, while the Fentonites assert that he was ther own special choice and recommendation. The truth of it, is that Fish is tadependent of both the war- ions and intends to hoid himself aloof en- trrely from their strife, Secretary Borie. No changes have been made in the Navy Depart- ment by Secretary Borie. He was engaged a great portion of the day with Admiral Porter in acquaint- ing himself with the duties pertaining to the depart- ment and the necessary changes to be made, The Interior Department. Sec retary Cox received a large number of visitors at the Interior Department this morning. Attorney General Hoar. The statement about a Massachusetts delegation waiting on Judge Hoar to request him to resign ana leave Massachusetts to be represented in the Cabinet by Boutwell, so a# to avoid an outburst of jealous feeling from the politicians of other States, is not correct. No delegation has waited on the Judge, and he intends to hold the office to the official end of his term; at least so his intimate friends declare, Major General Schofield. A report prevails that Major General Schofield will be assigned to the command of the Pacific coast, vice General Halleck, Spirited test for the New York Spolla. Now that the question of New York's representative in the Cabinet is settied, the Senators and Repre- sentatives from the State are turning their attention to the minor patronage, if the word “minor” can be used in alluding to such positions as Collector, Sur- veyor, Ni OMcer and Postmaster. For the first Position there t# quite a contest since Rawlins’ con- firmation for the War Office, Rawlins was the strongest man for the post forty-eight hours ago, but now it is diMeuit to tell who will win. One party has it that Grinnell will be sent in to-morrow; another says W. B, Darling is the man; another that Chauncey Depew will be surely appointed by Grant,” wile others claim that Stewart has arranged to have his particular friend Hilton presented with the big pium. In opposition to the last name it is worth ‘While ty state there iss rumor here that Grant re- fnaed thia morning to give the collectorship to Judge Ailton, For Surveyor John Cochrane, Ben Fieid And several otiver Rames are mentioned. It is said that Grantghas hajf prpinived to give the position to the Republican General Cochrane. Colonel Frank E. Howe, Addi- #00 H. Lafiin and Burt Van Horn are being pressed ‘Yor the position of Naval Oficer. It is conceded that the New York Senators will be allowed to name their men for ali the New York city appointments, and that the other local appointments will ve granted to the New York Representatives, Tnis ar- rangement is in accordance with an agreement like, that entered into by the Pennsylvania Senators and Representatives, to wit:—That the Senators shall have the appointments in democratic districts and ‘the Congressmen in all the other districts, All the New York districts bemg democratic the Senators came in for the lion’ share of the spoils. Fenton seems to have the upper hand in the matter, The Overland Mails. The Post OMce Department bas received informa- tion that connection between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads was resumed on Tuesday, after four weeks’ suspension, and that twenty tons of mail matter, which had accumulated on the way, has been forwarded to the Pacific coast. A telegram from Ogden, Utah, states that ten tons of California mail had accumulated at the end of the track, and the contractors had made arrangements to take it to the end of the Central Pacific road. The route agents were directed to continue in charge of the mail, going with mule trains. . The Irrepressible Binckley on His Muscle—He Wants a Word with Ex-Commissioner Rol- Tins, Who Tukes to His Heels, Encounters Harland, and Knocks Him Down, and Finally Retires on His Laurels to Break- fast. Those familiar with the workings of the Internal Revenue Bureau here have for a long time past—in- deed, since the time of the memorable New York whiskey fraud investigation—been cognizant of the fact that trouble was brewing between tne Commis- sioner of that bureau and the Solicitor thereof. It was well known that bad feeling existed between Mr. Rollins and Mr. Binckley, although the latter continued to hold his official position, which was owing entirely to the fact that he could not be ousted so long’as President Johnson and Secretary McCulloch stayed in office, With the advent of General Grant Commissioner Rollins saw there was an opportunity to get rid of Binckley, and the highly caustic l¢tter to the President, which has already been given to the public, was the canse of Mr. Binckley’s dismissal. The spirit in which this letter was written and the statements it contained were what incensed Mr. Binckley rather than the dis- missal from office which resulted from it; and, smarting under a keen realization of his wrong, Mr. Binckley started from Home this morning before breakfast with the deliberate intention of en- countering Mr. Rollins on his return from breakfast, and before he should be surrounded by his clerks and messengers, and then and there in- fictfng upon him personal chastisement. Near the corner of Fourteenth and F streets he observed the ex-Commissioner and at once proceeded towards him. It was evident that Mr. Rollins had also re- marked Binckley’s hostile advance and had resolved not to notice him. “Now then, sir, a word with you Mr. Rollins, if you please,” exclaimed Binckley, who threw off his cloak as he spoke. Mr. Rolhns, however, instead of stopping for the wished for word took to his heels, itis sald, and made excellent time for his quarters, which are in the Interpal Revenue Building. Binck- Jey kept up the chase for a _ short distance, but suddenly realizing that he was not fignring before the public in a very dignified man- ner, he drew up, returned, picked up his cloak and took his way homeward in no very agreeable frame of mind, resolved to fortify the Inner man with breakfast and sally forth again upon the war path; but as luck would have it, as the trate Binckley strode flercely homeward he suddenly encountered on New York avenue the Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Thomas Harland. At sight of him Binckxley’s belligerent propensities were fully aroused, and he exglaimed, ‘1 have Just chased your boss because he would not fight. Now, sir, will you fight “Certainly,” replied Harland, who at once pre- pared for defence; but Binckley was too quick for him, and succeeded in planting a powerful blow in Harland’s face, which knocked him do wn. After he fell Binckley kicked him two or three times, when Harland gained his feei, ana the two antagonists clinched, Scarcely a blow was exchanged alter ciosing before the men were separated by some clerks of the Revenue Department, and a policeman arrived on the spot at the same time. “Here, Mr. Policeman, take charge of this man; he is crazy,” said Mr. Harland, who departed on tus Way, while Binckley moved in an opposite course with the policeman. Mr. Binckley, unassisted by the policeman, re- paired to the office of Justice Walter and stated that he had assanited two men and desired to enter into his own recognizance to appear in case he should be wanted. Justice Walter required him to furnish bail in the sum of $300, and Binckiey went home with a good appetite for breakfast. Removal of the Internal Revenue Barcan. The removal of the Internal Revenue Bureau from Riggs & Plant’s building, corner of Futteenth and G streets, to the north wing of the Treasuay Depart- ment wasjcommenced this afternoon, butit will prob- ably be a week or ten days before the entire clerical force is in the new quarters, Visitors at the Internal Revenue Bureau. Commissioner Delano 1s completely overrun with visitors this morning. It is almost impossible to reach him for the mass of visitors in his ofc Chief Clerk of the Navy Department. Mr. Holmes E. Oftey to-day has been formally ap- pointed Chief Clerk of the Navy Department, Customs Receipts. Customs receipts from March 1 to 6th, inclusive: Bo-ton, $396,165; New York, $3,243,866; Philadel- phia, $142,020; Baltimore, $148,231; New Orleans, February 22 to 27th, $66,068, Total, $3,991,330, Busy Times with Congressmen, Many Senators and Representatives desire a state- ment to be made that owing to the constant require- ments, day avd night, of public business they are utterly unable to reply to the very large number of letlers received by them within the last twelve days, The Washington Post Ofiice. Among the applicants for Postmaster of Washing- ton city is Mrs. Josephine 8. Grifing, a prominent advocate of female suffrage, and a petition is circu- Jating for signatures with a view to secure the ap- pointment. Discharge of Patent Office Clerks, The recent Appropriation bill necessitates the dis- charge from the Patent Office of twenty-one clerks of the second class and fourteen of the first class. While the reduction is being made the business of the oMce is steadily mcreasing, the month ¥ February showing @ larger business than any preceding month since the office was organized. The Supreme art. The United States Supreme Court to-day was en- gaged in hearing arguments in the following case:— No. 106—Farmon, Green & Co, vs. and* the Collector of Taxes of Da Tein. Argument concluded. THE FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS, ‘ichol Clarke dxou county, Firet Sossion. SENATE. WASHINGTON, March 11, 1869. Various petitions, memorials, &c., were presented and referred. Among them are the following:— By Mr. SUMNER, (rep.) of Mass.—Of ne of ‘Texas, against the organization of that State under the constitution recently formed. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Various bille were reported back from the com- mittee, Among them are the following:— ¥ OF KANSAS BETTLERS. By Mr. Ross, (rep.) of Kansas, from the Commitice on Indian Affairs—For the reitef of settlers on Indian lands in Kansas, By Mr. by) on Nov e navy, with amend: It provides for the ‘Creaton graae to consist of three REORGANIPATION OF THR NAVY. GRIMES, (rep.) of lowa, from the Commit- Val Affaire—A bill for the reorganization of Ordered to be printed. siete te m yw the rear admiral, who shail have general alt CK relating to the —— ty-four second lieutenants, one se! seas quartermaster sergeant, one drum jor, one prin- cipal musician, 150 yeants, 160 corporals, 130 musicians, drutamers and fifers, and 1,600 privates. ‘The reduction is to be made by ceasing promotions. BILLS INTRODUCED, won On leave were introduced and referred as fol- By Mr. WILson, (rep.) of Maas.—Granting 2,000,000 acres of ae lands for the bengfit of public schools in the District of Columbia, Keferred to the Committee on Public Lands. Also for the removal of political disabilities from various persons. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Also for the sale of the Chattan iron Mills, By Mr, Howaxp, (rep) of Mich.—Authorizing the Southern Michigan Company to connect its lines with the Northern Pacific Railway Company. Referred to the Comrnittee on Public Lands. By Mr. Poot, (rep.) of N. C.—To dispense with the teat oath in the Post Oftice service, ferred to the Post Office Committee. - By Mr. Pouxnoy, (rep.) of Kansas—For the im- provement of the Kansas river and for the relief of actual settlers on Indian lands in Kansas, By Mr. Connerr, (rep.) of Oregon—To establish a depariment of Indian affairs, Reierred to the Com- mittee on Indian Affairs, Also to aid in the construction of the Oregon branch of the Pacific Railroad. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands, phicjommunication. Referredjto the Post Office Committee. By Mr. SumNex—Relating to telegraphic commu- nication between the United States and foreign countries, Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. Perry, (rep.) of Conn.--To enforce the fourteenth article of the amendments io the consti- tution. Referred to the Judiciary Commitee. RELIEF OF A. B. SHEPHERD. On motion of Mr. HARLAN, (rep.) of Iowa, the House joint resolution to supply an omission in the enrolment of the Miscellaneous Appropriation bill by inserting nn item of $1,200 for A. B, Shepherd, amount of @ check for Indian supplies, which check was lost by him, was taken up CLAIMS AGAINST VENBZUELA, On motion the President was requested to inform the Senate whether the government of Venezyela had patd the first instalment due to American citi- zens by award.of the mixed commission. THE PUBLIC CREDIT BILL. The Senate then, at one o'clock, took up the bill to strengthen the public credit and reiating to con- tracts for the payment of coin. Mr. SUMNER Moved to amend the bill by striking out the second section, which tracts to Hor anid le PM aig ind of section, it at the last session, but that since the recent decision of the Supreme Court on the question he had been led serfously to doubt the policy of passing it now. According to that deci- sion contracts in gold were legal; what more was required—another decision? No, An act of Con- gress? He saw no reason why Congress should in- tervene in order to give any additional sanction to contracts in gold. On the contrary, he saw dificul- ties in the way, It was an embarrassing question which had not been opened under the decision of the Supreme Court. He had, therefore, come to the conclusion that it was better to rely on that decision 48 all-suflicient for the present. Mr, SHERMAN, (rep.) of Ohio, opposed the amend- ment offered by Mr. Sumner. The two sections of the Wl were harmonious, He had examined the decision of the Supreme Court, The point decided was simply that a contract payable in coin made before the passage of the Legal Tender act could be entorced. He was in. favor of the section, because it. would act as a guard against usury in restricting its operations to contracts where coi or coin value is the consideration. Mr. Cou was in favor of striking out the section on account of its effect on business in California, which was geverally done on acoin basis, and be- cause of the legal inference to be drawn from de- cla valid such contracts heretofore made, Mr. WILLIAMS, (rep.) of Uregon, Was in favor of retaining the section, although he did not attacy very much importance to it. He did not agree with the legal proposition stated by the Senator from California. Mr. HOWARD was opposed to the section, becanse he thought it an encroachment on the rights of the States, the question of private contracts belug with- in the exclusive control of the State Legisiatures, If the section were to be retained he would move an amendment to it providing that such contracts should be in writing. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT—EXROUTIVE SESSION, During the discussion one of the President’s secre- taries, General Porter, appeared and delivered a message in writing, and immediately afterwards (at ten minutes past one) the Senate, on motion of Mr. WILSON, Went into executive session. CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC CREDIT BILL RR- SUMED, ‘The Senate resumed its legislative session at two o’olock and continued the consideration of the bill to strengthen the public credit and relating to con- tracts the» payment of coin, the ion bein, on Mr. Sunmmer’s motion to strike out the secon section and Mr. Howard's amendment to Mr. Sum- ner’s motion, providing that the contract shall be written. That amendment was modified by making the second section read, that any wriiten contract hereafter made specificaily payable iu coin, Ac. AS 80 moditied tt Was agreed to. Mr. Baran, (dem.) of Del., argued in favor of striking out the second section, saying that it wae an attempt to emasculate the decisions of the Su- aa Court and that it would lead to endiess litiga- on. Mr. STEWART, (rep.) of Nev., was in favor of striking out the section, or of amending it $o as to read:—'*!bat any written contract made specifically Py hes in coin shall be legal and vad, aud may enforced according to tts terms.” The discussion was further continued by Messrs. Sumner, Corbett, Ferry, Williams and Morton, all of whom argued against the second section. Mr. MORTON, (rep.) Of Ind., confessed his surprise at the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States legalizing coin contracts, and stated that i ‘was in conflict with all the decisions on that subject made by the Supreme Courts of the various States. Con, had it tn its power to remedy that disas- trous decision, and it should do so, Finally the question was taken on Mr. Stewart's amendment, and it was rejected. The question recurred on Mr. Sumner’s amend- ment to strike out the second section and resultea— yeas 27, nays 14—as follows be coin, y Messrs. Bayard, Boreman, Carpenter, Casserly, Conkiing, Corbett, Cragin, Ferry, Fessenden, Gilbert, Kel. logg, McDonald, Morton,’Nye, Bratt, Roberteom, Sawyer, Schurz, Scott, Sprague, Siewait, Stockton, Sumner, Thurman, Trambuli, Vickers and Wison—27. NaYs—Measrs, Abbott, Anthony, Brownlow, Drake, Grimes, Hamilion, Hamlin, Morton, Osborn, Patterson, ney, Sherman, Warner and Williams. So the section was struck out. Mr. THORMAN, (dem.) of Ohio, moved to amend the first section by (gy that it shall not apply to the five-twenty bonds, Rejected—yeas 12, nays 30, a8 follows:— Yras—Mesers. Bayard, Boreman , Casserly, Cole, Morton, Osborn, Pratt, Ross, Sprague, Stockton, Thurman and Vick- ers—12. NaYs—Mensra. Abbott, Anthony, Brownlow, ( r, Cragin, ‘Drake, Fenton, Ferry, Conkling, Corbett B, ber 4 arris, Kellogs, MeDonaidl Marri, Rye, Grimes, Hamlin, Patterson, Ramsey, Sawyer, Seburz, Scot an, Stews art, Sumner, Tipton, Trambull, Warner aod Wiliame—B0, Mr. MORTON Moved to amend the first section, by striking ont afver the word “law” the words ‘‘au- thorizing the issue of any such obligation,” so that it will read ‘‘and of atl the interest-bearing obliga- tions of the United States, except in cases where the 4 has expressly provided that the sum may be paid in lawful money,” &c. He explained his amendment by showing that it waa bot in every case that the law authorizing the issue of bonds provided for the manner In which they were to be paid. That provision was some- times made in the law, and therefore this section should be made general tn its effect. Mr. MORRILL, (rep.) of Vt, 07 the amend- ment, and said the Senator from A Was going as far in his doctrines as Mr. Pendleton, who had at- tained such notoriety on that question, Mr. Morton retorted that the Senator from Ver- mont either did not Know his (Mr, Morton's) position or did not know Mr. Pendileton’s postion. He went on to argue that if the country would bave returned to specie payments before any of these bouds be- came due, such bonds would have to be paid in gold, and if they fell due before the resumption of specie payments they could not be paid in gold. nerefore he felt that all this legislation was super- flaous, except as to Its effect on the value of bonds. After further discussion the amendment was re- jected—yeas 14, nays 32. Without disposing of the bill the Senate, at four o'clock, adjourned until Monday next, Ma PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. List of Americans registered at the office of Bowles Brothers & Co., Rue de ja Paix, Paris, for the week ime February 25, 1860:—New York—Mr. FE, H. fon. A, Burlingame, Mr. G. Kemp and family, . H. Dan ir. He ker, Rey, W. H. Mil- burn, Mr. P. W. Milburn, Mr. and Mra. B. B. Haugh- wout, Mr. C. E, Heuberer, Mr. F. G. young, Mr. C. H. Voorhees and wife. Bostona—W, J. Underwood and wife, Mr. J. 0. Warren, Mr, A. E. Walworth, Mr. C. We ey ag ee and Mra. G. M. Ohitison. Rome—Mr, T. H. Bartlett. Chicago—Mr, F. P, U) dike, Mr. &. B, Hows Mr. ©. B, Banton, Mr. C. M. Tyler. Providence—Mr. W. B. Dart. Japan—s. Lothrop. San Francteco—Mr. and Mrs, Mcituer, Mr. H, M, Heuston and family, Manchester—Mr. H. A. £. Stanton, Detroit—Mr. Philo Parsons, Mra P. Parsons, Cleveland, Ohio—Miss R. B. Johns. Cin- cinnali—Mr, L. 8. Clarke, Mr. A. T, Keckler, Mr. J. M. Judson, Mr. G. D. Strongs, Mr. J. Resor and son, fF. Resor. Baitimore—Mr. F. B. Mayer, Mr. G. By Bryson, New Bedford—Wm, Rotch. United States— Mr. A. B. MoCreery, A quarrel over @ game of cards in Vincennes, Ind., led @ @ blow with brass knuckles. The man who double- and killed bim with a8! An Luvestigation Commenced—Stariling Dis- closuree—Miserles ef the Deep. In the columns of yeaterday’s HERALD an extended account was given regarding the horrors and loss of fe witnessed on board the emigrant ship James Foster, Jr., during ber voyage from Liverpool to this port. A moiety, however, was not disclosed, as may be gathered from facts elicited during an fnvestiga- tion which was commenced before Justice Taylor at Staten Isiand yesterday. It appears that system of unrefined cruelty was practised by the chief om- cers of the ship, commencing shortly after the vessel weighed anchor and kept up during almost the en- tire length of the dreary voyage, passengers and crew alike sharing the wrath of those whose duty it Was to protect both. From T. H. Bryan it was learned that he shipped as third mate on December 14, and that the ship lay fo the Mersey until the 19th of that month, The captain and mate, he states, were constantly grumbling because he refused to ill treat the crew. A few days subsequently the captain, disliking his lenient treatment of the crew, put him forward as a satlor, giving bis position to a man named Murphy. Bryan states that the captain, boatswain and car- penter would, on the slightest provocation, seize a belaying pin, hammer, or any other heavy weapon, and usejthe same freely on the men, while the chief mate would abuse them in the most shocking lan- guage. If a sailor appeared on deck wearing a Jjacket—no matter how intensely cold the weather— the garment would be instantiy torn from his shoulders, During the early part of the voyage the captain was seldom seen on deck, the chief mate having contro! of the ship. On Christmas night the latter was dromk and treated the men in @ most barbarous manner. A few days before landing the ship fell short of provisions, #0 that the allowance of water during twenty-four hours for each person was only one pint, while the main subsistence was salt m which occasioned the most agonizing unrst. ‘4 young man named George Grant volunteered to go aft and request a little more water, but was met by the boatswain, who kicked and beat him in such a manner that le was unable to go on deck for four days afterwards. Murphy, who was acti mate during the time Grant was below, missed him, and on learning where he was went forward and dragged him naked from his bunk to the deck, keeping him there until the meu done pumping. Shortly after ths a rude hospital was improvised, and the un- lortunate men when totally disabled by savage treatment, were ultimately allowed to crawi in there and die. Before Grant died the carpenter came to where he was lying and, catching him by the hair, kicked him in the temple and struck him in the face, after which Grant never spoke and died in a few hours and was buried next day. This, Bryan states, was a fair sample of the deaths occurring on board, with the exception of four caused by sheer weak- ness. The want of water was 80 seriously felt among the men that they frequently had to use brine, mixed with fresh water, 1u making coffee. Bryan avowed his readiness to testify that the cap- tain swore, in presence of the crew and passengers, that he would not let one of the crew live to see a doctor. When one of the crew named Walsh was sick he was taken out of the hos pitaly und scrubbed with ie water, from the effects of which he died shortly after. A seaman named John Cooney jumped overboard, in a fit of despair, and no attempt was made to pick him up. The four men who feil from the yardaria were unabie to retain their hold aloft through sheer exhaustion, The following is par: of the testi- mony:— John Oakley Southard, being duly sworn, says he is anative of New York State, (from Williamsburg, L. 1); shipped on board the James Foster, Jr., in Liv- erpool on the 14th December last; the captain’s name was Armatrong; when we commenced making sail the boatewain struck me in the mouth with his fist; on the same day he struck me on the arms and back part of the neck with the belaying pin; if we did Rut move around as quick as they thought we ought, they (viz., the boatswain, firat mate and second mate) would strke us with a rope, belaying pin, or fist, or anything that happened co be handy. 1am mostly injured in my back and arm; my worst hurts were .given while on the yards, by the boat- swain and third mate, who stamped on me with his heel. Tue captain knew of the injuries we were daily receiving, but made no attempt to stop it, bat told them to do it. I have sailed in other ships and rave satisfaction and was used well, | did my juty a8 long ag was able, but irom hard usage, bealing and hall starving, with hard work, | dropped on the deck frém weakness. The third mate, Josepit Murphy, tried to drive me to work, and when he found it unpossible for me to work I was led to the forecastie; I was taken afterwards to the doctor, in the shup's hospital. The doctor did not attempt to relieve me, but accused me of shamming weakness. ‘There were sixteen or eighteen seamen died; some were knocked off the yards—some by the officers or through their instrumentality, others by «he jerking of the yards; some died for want of suificient food, and others ill treatment. James Wilson, ug duly sworn, says—I am a native of Limerick,.in Jreland; 1 engaged on board the James Foster in Liverpool on the 14th of Decem- ber; on the 26tn of January the boatewain, whose name | beileve is Scott, was on deck; he accused a seaman, Who was known by the hands as Liver- of boring @ hole in the water cask with a gim- let to get some water, and the boatswain knocked him down and jumped on him with both feet; the man was taken ‘to the hospital on the morning of the 27th, and then the carpenter kicked him with his boot, and on that evening the nian died from the injuries he received; I was present when the boat- swain injured him on deck and was in the hospitai at the time the carpenter kicked him, having gone there through a sore on arm (it was @ sait water sore); the man previous those injuries was in good health, Willlam McKenna, belng duly sworn, deposes and says—l am a native of Mauchester, England, of the ages of eighteen years; | engaged on board the James Foster, Jr., of New York, about the 12th of December last, and sailed from Liverpool on the 19th; the captain’s name was Armstrong; the first mate’s name was Armstrong, & brother of the cap- tain; ager we got vut of the channel the boatewain struck me with a belaying pin; he knocked me down and Kicked me, biacked both my eyes so that lcould scarcely see, and compelled me to work, though I was almost blind; almost every hour when at was his watch on deck and my work was going on he would beat me and kick me, and even when lying on the deck he woulda kick me and beat Mme with belaying pins, and the carpenter. struck me with @ belaying pin andy cut my lip; Cap- tain Armstrong and the first mate both witnessed it and told them to do it; I know of no reason for it, a8 1 obeyed all their commands and did my dutv as well as | was able; the first mate caught me by the hair of the head and dashed me to the deck; one of the hands was killed a night or two ago by one of them, he was a Dutchman; [ do’ not know which one of them it was, as I was unable to get out of my bunk through injuries; we triel to get the captain to hear our complaints, but he wouid Not listen to as; he told us to go away, ort “Ho to, work you sons of ——, or if you don’t, die.” My Buincipal hurts were given by the boatewain; the joctor came to see us and we asked him to allow as something to warm us, but he would not do anythig for us, and told us we were well enough off, say! also, “You sons of —, die.” There were twenty- two died in all—passengers and seamen—and of tie seamen who died the doctor would say, “Don’t spend time over them in prayers, but throw them overboard."” In the face of the above testimony the remark or one of the Commissioners of Emigration, made yea- terday, that he wanied no more testimony from passengers, he had already “enough to hang a hun- dred men," appears barely extravagant. The-follow- ing will show the fearful mortality on board the “fever ship:”— DIED ON THE PASSAGR. Al William Mills, Ireland; Hugh McOo! Wuson, England; William Waish, Ei Woodward, Virginia; —— Perchinat IN HOSPITAL AT QUARANTL John Cooney, T. H. Bryan, William Godfrey, James Mooney, James Wilson, James Whitly, W. McHern, Joseph Enuer, Thomas ‘Turell, James Johnson, Wil- liam Thomb, John Southard (dying), John Short, ‘Thomas Pilson (dying), Charies Ohiser, Alffed Rovin- son. AEADING THE DEATH WARRANTS OF TWITCHELL /AND EATON. {From the Philadelphia Ledger, Margh 11.) Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Lyie, with bis deputy, Thomas 5. Smith, visited George 8, Twitchell, Jr., in his cell in the county prisou to read the death Warrant just issued, fixing the ie for the execution of* the sentence on the sth ig The two ofcers named, r with Rev. ree He Bringhurst aod omMicers of fhe‘ prison, entered the cell of ‘Twitchell and made known to tim object of their visit. To this Twitchell repiied, “i do not yg for dis- charging your duties as an officer of law, bat fee! that God wih give me strength to hear the tid- inge with submission.” The warrant was the: a ri to bim with feeling and solemnity by Deputy 5! During the reading. the prisoner at intervals gave several Smith, vent to hia feelings by pleading to the Almighty for strength of fatth, At the con- clusion of the ing he said:—"The Lord's will must be done,’’ and, taki the hand of Mr. Bringhurst, sard:—‘1 me that God will give me submission.” Mr. Bringhurst then offered prayer, and thts was followed an earnést prayer from the prisoner, to which ail those in the cell responded with a heartfelt “amen.” The interview jasied about the scene being most solemn and out, the Sheriff in particular being dee moved and solicitous to discharge hia painful duty ae humanely as it was possible to do it, ° Sheriff Lyle read the death warrant of Gerald Eaton to the condemned yeste afternoon. When the Sheriff entered ine room he found Eaton standing with hisarm resting against the wall. He made known the object of his visit, and the prisoner said he was to listen to the reading of the Warrant, and continued. to etand while the Sherif was ‘ming duty. At the close Baton to be in no manner affected, and conversed upon ordi since the conviction he has been attended Rev. Mr. Mclivain, of the Protestant Chareh, He bes tow we learn, bP oogeg UY desire vo be on 5 ‘atho! man, was broughs the Cathoue Cburc! / Alumni Dinner at the ‘Astor Heuse=Speeches aud Toasts. Williams College, quietly and serenely nestled among the Berkshire hills of old Massachusetts, is like a pebble dropped in mid-ocean—the comparison 18 more gagely sophomore than original, but pertie nent to our purpose—and the broadly circling waves \ of its influence are known and felt to The farthest shores of civilization, and, it may be added, bar- barism, for more missionaries go forth’ from this college than any other institution of learning in this country, ‘The missionaries are weil enough tn their way, or perhaps out of the way, but hosts of ite graduates are not missionaries; are of that class who think more of themselves than the heathen, whom itis so dificult and expensive to convert to Christianity; are those who like money and houses and lands and professional repute and political preferment and all that; are those in short who, with a common sense appreciation of the richer * golden prizes awarded here to genius and learning, have come and settled here to join in the perpemal and grand and exciting scrub race for piace and power. Arid ali the excitements, however, of busy Mfe the old college days are not forgotten anc diver- gent as are their pursuits a bond of scholastic fel- lowship unites the respective alumni of our various colleges, A comparatively modern but very agrec- shies way of reyiving these memories and making sroneer ‘and firmer this bond of fellowsnip 1s an an- nual dinner of these respective alumni. m the series of these collegiate dinners was that of the grad- uates of Amherst residing in New York,then followed a festival set: to, or set down rather, of Yale gradu« ates, next to gather themselves about the gay and festive board were the graduates of Harvard,and lust PA sy the sons of Williams met and smiled, and shook hands and supped, and drank and made speeches and gave toi in the pleasantly spacious dining rooms of the Astor House, We are not of that class who pronounce everything of the present better than everything of the past, and, therefore, while the dinner and the wines, and the gathering and the speeches and the toasts were no better tham those of the previous college dinners they came up ‘a the same mank of high excellence, There was alike. assemblage of genial gentiemen of refined cuiture, a like flashing of brilliant wit, a like lofty and scholarly tone prevading the ‘and senti- ments, a like encircling halo of the golden light of solieas. days. One pleasing and refining feature, though no ich element was necessary to check uL- seemly mirth, characterized this reanion which was lacking at the other dinners, and that was, after re- moval of the cloth, admitting ladies to the dining hall to hear the speeches. At seven o'clock about one hundred and fifty sat down todinner. Mr. David Dudley Field pre- sided. On his right he was supported by President Mark Hopkins and on his left by William Curran Bryant. At the same table were seated Judge Nelson, Rev. Dr. Orville Dewy, Rey. Dr. Halleck, the oldest ‘graduate present, several membes of tie faculty and other gentlemen prominent in the pro- pcre and oe Lapin - letters. Rev. by eres anid grace, Over Co hows wae, Sarees in dining, drinking and talking, the last augmenting in liveliness and vi psa with each circuit of tie continuous courses and by fresh paing of cham+ pagne corks. The dinner concluded and cloth re¢ moved then came in the ladies, as stated above, and Le thiag im due course, came the speeches and toa: ‘The President made the introductory speech, and one it was of astyle characterized with wonderful felicity. When one failed to love the companions of his college days he considered that a college educa~ tion for such had been a failure. He referred to the history of the college and alluded to the fact that here was formed the first missionary s0- ciety in this country. Next he spoke of the patriotic conduct of her sons in the war; then of William Cullen Bryant—(immense applause)—as the greatest of American poets; then of President Hopxins—(re- newed applause}—whom he designated as the great- est of American plitlosophers, and then of others present equally illustrious in their respective spberes, He closed with a Latin quotation. Tue following were the regular toasts and names: of the respondents:— 1. “The President of the United States.’* 2. “Our Alma Mater and its Honored Head.”? sponded to by President Hopkins. 3. “The Faculty of the Coliege—Their learning and fidelity will maintain the historic reputation of our Alma Mater.” Res] led to by Professor Carter. 4. “The sons of Williams who served in defence of the national flag during the recent rebellion, ‘We gratefully revere the memory of those who feil im the sacred struggle,.and will ever houor those who survive.” Responded to by Colonel C. F. Dwight. 6. “The Poet Laureate of our alma mater. The world honors his genius, but Williams claims him as her son.”” mded to by Wm. C. Bryant. 6.: “The sons of Wililama Who on the bench and at the bar have illustrated our jurisprudence. ‘The former have ever maintained the purity of the ermine, while the latter have been equally true to the great principles 01 justice, the rights of the Stare poe the individual man.” Responded to by EB. C. let. 7. “The sons of Williams who in the sacred min- istry have labored jor the good of their fellow men both at home and in foreign lands. By example and precept they Allure to brighter worlds and lead the way.” Re- brethren sion. We take pride im their high rej tation ‘sud honor, and love them for their noble labors of ua- oon benevolence.” Kesponded to by Dr. George |. Peters. 9 “The sons of Williams who in commercial life have exemplified the culture of a liberal education and borne witness to the truth that the pursuits of business, however e: are not incompativie with a generous devotion to letters.” Kesponded to by W. Pitt Palmer m a 6parkiing and bumorous m. ae “The Ladies.” Responded to by Rev. Dr. 8. J. ime, President Hopkins began his speech with Latin, a as he said, with which they were all famil- iar. He spoke of the first formation of an alumni assoctation in Williams College nearly tity years ago and contrasted that meeting with the present. From this he entered upon a minater history of tis college than that given by ee speaker, an account full of most pleasing details, Loy recital of which was listened to with greatest attention by those present. He also referred to distinguished members of the al giving anec- dotes of their college life of @ peculiarly intereswag eens tina ee to vs he pro- cved Ing @ spec! deepest aud at the conclusion was accorded Beveral rouyas of gry cheers. » rs expressing regret at being unable to be mt were reads from Senators Howard aud neo Representatives A. H. Latin and General Garfleld, Hon. David A. Wells, of the Treasury De- pa ee Governor Washburn, of Massachusetts, and gthera, Professor Carter made a m: speech. His enlogisins: Upon that noble tree President Hopkins and Professor ‘Albert ‘Howe? = plaudits, im which even the ladies Colonel Dwight’s response was a delightful gem post prandial heer He expected "te respond to @ toast to Colonel Williams, founder of the coi- of whom he is @ descendant, but proved him- a jual to the of an insprompta speec: nine brave sous of Williams and their rr Jantry in the late war. Mr. Bryant’s h was in his hap vein, @ prose poem in or idyl of his col life ex. periences, made resplendent with the 0 glow of most bewitching oratory. Thus ran op speeches. Every one was a scho!- arly effort and up to the occasion. Delightfully en- Spatee af aayrnes ters os S up t ~ terstices. And then caine volunteer speeches aud toasts, protracting the agreeable festivities 11> . AMERICAN INSTITUTE. ‘There was @ meeting last night of the Polytechnic branch of the American Institute at room No. 24 Cooper Iustitute, the President, Mr, Tillman, pre. siding. Tue attendance was large, ‘The evening was taken up with remarks by the members on varie ous scientific items read by the President, The first item of interest was the substitution of zirconiufn for ime and magnesia in what is called the Drummdéud light. Dr. Feuchwanger cua The ouly tate De by far preferable to obstacle to 1 use tetra fat 0 ure lim advantage of magnesia lime Pon lasting for weeks, whale lime lasts bat few hours. Dr. Feuchwat said . zirconium light has been fntroduced Ca up of @ whole street, Mr. Stetson ~ ag oe manover in which the light is produced. ta the re- suit of introducing some substance in the fame of the oxo-hydrogen blow Pipe, the. the resist. ence to the heat the brighter the resultl: Aluminum bronzes was the sul or re item read. It wasto the effect that circular sa have been made of it, which can be much thinner than those ofestec!, and run & velocity of 2,600 revolutions per tensive strength of this bronze is very bil ‘The President next read an the de. odoriaing carbolic actd, which has been accomplished oy Dr. Harris, of the Health Sir pet regalia ge ales one pa orys' carbolic ac! compound has been weil ru together it i« a with whiting, and in tl forin i8 said to be a + bie disinfectant and @ good protection to furs in ‘ summer, ‘Tho subject of gun cotton next came up, the ine terest im it arising from a new war of tenting by Di irmiee @ I 1 means of a fase. Dr. ai that effectiveness of gun cotton arise, from the fact that it does not ex, sim Even ganpowder, he much. ita power this that aker discharging @ over Nosh anose of will be red over some 1 scatte: ihe snow Which were driven out ie bad ime tee seattage eee an = vessels were subjects wi meeting adjourned, . iM semen ry disc rt