The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-19
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Hsrald)
WARRINGTON, 18th December, 1874.

am fully satisfied that Mr. Henshaw was re-
jected yesterday by large vote. And am more
fully convinced, indeed have no doubt. that he
was rejected on the ground that his standing before
the public was such is such, as would not, in the
opinion Of Senators, tacting as a sound, judicous
body, not as political pariizans) justify his con-
rmation. If this opinion be correct, the inference
will be favorable to the position OF Messrs Porter
and Spencer. The better opinion this morning
seems to be that they will be confirmed Thus
you see what suspense and excitement we are all
kept in here-for II Is the subject OF great and abb
sorbing interest.
LArER.-I have just had some conversation with
both Wing and Democratic Senators, and am
perfectly satisfied that their action Yesterday upon
Henshaw, and their future action upon Spencer and
Porter, was and will be without any reference 10
political or party notions, but on the contrary upon
hlgh moral considerations. The best evidence OF
ms is, mat their votes upon other appointments
have been without division
Mr.. Aliens resolution calling upon the Execu-
tive tor copies OF Instructions, &c. to Everett, is
expected to come up IN executive session: but, as
Mr.. Allen Is not very well, and executive appoint
ments pressing, his resolution will doubtless lie
over to some day, certain, and not far off,
The question of reducing postage &c is begin
ming to excite much and serious attention in Con-
gress. No dehnltlve action has been had as yet by
the committees in either branch of Congress. All
manner Of rumors and opinions are ahoat l shall
very shortly be able to give you some definite nfor-
nation about It,
It is reported as fact, that in the Wing caucus
last Saturday, they agreed to reject Henshaw by a
majority Of four, and Spencer by majority of ttco.
Two p MI have just learned that Henshaw
was rejected yesterday by vote of "a to s.
And il il curious fact, which cannot now ex-
plain, that Profit also had eight votes-(sames as
IIenshaw)
! think you may safely calculate on the rejection
OF Spencer.
Some bargain may be struck by which Porter
will be retained or confirmed
Governor Poner's influence will be strong for his
brother, and will very likely be given for Clay
Some say the Governor is totally bad
LATER STILY.-I have every reason to believe
hat the President feels sad at the rejection of Hen
-haw, of whom he thinks very highly. Every one
is very apprehensive, also, of Spencer's rejection.
Of Porter's continuation there is more hope. No
one is yet talked of for Henshaw's place The
President will knock about, and appoint some one
this reminds me to say that now is a good time to
visit Washington 1t is very interesting and ex-
citing crisis. Henshaws agony, may be, is over
but Spencer is in an agony Of suspense-Porter s
many more are managing and cypherng to get
Spencer and Porter rejected, in order take their
paces--the President is In general suspense, ex-
element, and embarrassment about them all
both wings and democrats are all cyphering for
Clay and Van Buren, with intense anxety-the
Tariff, the Oregon, the Abolition, the Post Office
reduction, and other questions, are rapidly coming
to crisis-in short, it is good time to visit Wash
| lngton
Every speaks very frankly and unreservedly
and rather oDy q the very bad DIS
bearing; it, his nature, when he gets into power
10 be overbearing, irascible, &C., NC. He has
had every possible advantage to make himself
many friends and increase his power; bur there is
nothing winning about him, but, on the contrary,
repulsive If he is rejected by the Senate, he Will
have nobody to blame for it but himself
forgot to say day or two since thar it s re-
ported Cahoun's letter has returned from this city
to Charleston, where it will first appear ir the
Charleston Mercury. 1t is also said it was too
strongly seasoned pcrsms V an Buren,. and has been
softened, and pruned little. give the above as
rumor, and know not it's worth.
1t Is the opinion this morning of some Democra-
nc Senators OF high authority that Spencer Porter,
and Isaac Hill will all be rejected. merely give
you these opinions not SO much for their worth as
70 show how very doubtful these points are.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17-5 O'Clock p. NJ
The Senate has Just adjourned from secre, ses-
sion, They have rejected Isaac Hill Nothing
else of special interest was DONE A large number
# minor appointments were sent in to-day, as
have already appriscd you. / understand from
,ome of their movements relative to Mr. Porter
that he is not likely to be confirmed This again
dsapponts what has been regarded as the better
opinion here within the last twenty-four hours Ii
would seem that the Senate has at least preached
Porter's case, but that the tide sets too strongly
'galnst him. Spencer's case has not been touched
So we all still left in renewed suspense curl
oslty, excitement and speculation. How the bets
will run for the next twenty four hours no one can
tell. AT this hour they stand about 5 to in favor
81 Spencer, and to against Porter.
There was grand bonfire and illumination last
night down at the Navy Yard, for the double pur-
pose of burning indignation against Mr. Henshaw.
and showing up their JOY at his rejection. The la
borers complain of HIM for reducing their wages
md finally for throwing them out of employment.
gorkmen in the Navy Yards Justly belongs to Mr.
Henshaw, as he is understood TO have made the
reduction directly contrary to the advice and
wishes of the President.
You have already been apprised, as am informl-
ID, that the Secretaryshp of the Navy was yester-
lay offered to Gov. Gilmer. (now M. ca / now
earn IRON the same source, that upon nights re.
he Office. Mr.. Henshaw is doubtless anxious that
sible 10y - D''''el ''' ''''e'' 0'' p''-
Among the ladies last eveningsat the Presidents
eyee l am requested to notice the presence of
Miss Jes-p, daughter Of the General; Mrs Judge
McL-n, very lovely bride Mrs. Hut--s, a
Baltimore beauty, the wife of MIR. H., ex-member
Parliament, and partner in the dance of the Hon
John Barney; Miss Wick--e, daughter of the
P NJ. CT.
Mr. Barney informs me that Col Croghan the
,ather OF Mrs (Captan) Schinley,. intends TO Join
MS daughter after certain interesting event The
| eport OF his death is, of course, not true
Yours, &c. S. 3.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1914.
Opening OF the Fashionable Season President,
Leuee- Grand BaH-Visitors at the Capitol-Go-
| uernor Of Coney Island.
| The Presidents initiatory levee came off las,
'vening in beautiful style; and regret that more
| important duties compel me to give it " slick and
apromise" The evening was rainy and very un-
! pleasant, yet four or five hundred were present
The palace was brilliantly lighted. The celebrated
Washington Band played enivening airs A wholly
new feature was introduced by the President to the
great delight and happiness of one and ALL mean
dancing. Thrice gaily and joyously did they
dance. 1t was decidedly the most cheerful and
happy evee ever held in Washington II had
two hours time could do some imperfect Justice to
he beautiful bellies and chivarous beaux who con-