New-York daily tribune., 1844-02-17

hear to-day that JACOB A. PRESTON is the Mem
Der elected.
The Cabinet--The q. s. Judgeship--Mr.
PaCkenhRI1. sc. &c.
From our Special Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Thursday night, Feb. -.
I wrote you this morning, stating that the
Senate had confirmed the nomination OF
Mr. GlLMER for Secretary of the Navy,
s WILKINS :" g :" War.
Therefore the Cabinet is once more complete
The Senate on this occasion, dispensed with the
usual formaties the nominations were only
sent in this morning, about half past | o'clock
The Senate Immediately suspended the rules and
acted on the nominations at once, without referring
them to a Committee, and confirmed them unan-
inousv This removes the charge Of captious
ness so much talked OF lately, in relation to the
recent very proper relectons. The President
sent in the names of two men unfit for the above
stations; they were rejected. He sends in two
men competent to fill the stations, against whom
no charges are preferred, and none exist; and
thew are confirmed. Messrs. Gimer and Will
kins enter upon the duties of their Offices at once
The frigate Raritan has been ordered to sea
Immediately
I learn from very reliable source that the
nomination of Mr.. WHEATON to the bench of the
Supreme Court was this day made out, and that
it will be sent in TO the Senate to morrow or next
dav. So ends the prospects Of Messrs. Wal
worth, Van Ness, Nelson and hetchum; for they
were the hitherto prominent candidates.
The Princeton is fast locked in the ice about
mile from the Shore and the grand visiting party
Of the President Cabinet, Congressman, ladies,
&c. is therefore lrnavoidably deferred for the
present.
The Hall of the House was crowded tonight
in attendance on the meeting Of the Congress
sional Temperance Society and excellent
speeches were made by Messrs Bclser, Hardin,
sc. Many ladies were there, although it has
been raining hard the entire evening. This So
ciety is flourishng owing mainly to the cxertions
of Mr.. Charles Hudson, of Massachusetts,, one
of the most worthy men in Congress, and wor-
tby successor of the universally esteemed and
beloved Briggs in this matter-thc present Gov
crnor of Massachusetts. MIR. Belscr also deserves
great credit for his exertions Ill this cause. If
we had few more men like Adams, Hudson,
Winthrop, j. r. Ingersoll, Stiles, Charles NJ. Read,
Phenix, Fish, Moscley, Barnard, Thomasson,
&C. what different scenes should we see on the
floor of the House, there arc many Others Of
both parties whom I will name hereafter, who
are bright and shining examples OF gentlemanly
conduct, integrity, talent and moral excellence
in all the relations OF life.
You will have perceived that only 46 Senators
voted on the bill to refund General Jacksons
fine; the absentees were MoREHEAD and CRIT
rENDEN, WHITE, PORTER, NILES, and one vacan-
~ in
arguing very important cause in the Supreme
Court, great land case in Kentucky, involving
some $5,0O0000 or $6,000,000; Porterfeld
aqainst Clark, ct al. MoREliEAD for the appel
liant, CRITTENDEN and Gen. JONES for the appel
lees. The absence of WHITE | cannot account
for; PORTER was instructed and would not vote
at ALL What do you think Of the Maryland
election RlvEs OF the Globe says the " Coon"
is getting fatter and fatter with every new edl-
ton of the Clay SongBook.
Mr. PACKENuAM is expected here on Saturday
or Monday; soon after which he is to be invited
to dine with the President, Mr.. WEBSTER and
Mr. UpsHUR at the White House. In the mean
tima the President will give small select, so.
cial dinner, en- fumille, to Mr. Webster and Mr..
Upshur. Which way do them straws blow
The President signed the Bill to refund Gen.
Jackson's fine within one hour after it was passed
by the Senate.
Mr.. Upshur is TO be nominated for Berlin /; he
preferred France, but says he can't afford it; he
then preferred Austria but the President would
not recall Jenifer without a reason.
Van Ness may GO to Mexico, although Shan
non wants to 90 there. People who want to 90
out as Ministers to France should at least have
knowledge of the English language.
Have you seen the funny regulation for the
dress OF Chaplains of the Navy; they are TO wear
particular kind of black coat; but are not to
buy one until all the coats they have by them are
worn out!
Do stir up the Post Office Committee of the
House, or they will avoid doing any thing this
session. JUNIus, Jr