New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-06
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.

THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
The Rumor nbout Bishop Hughes-The Inger.
soil Investigation Gen. Gaines-The Post
Gnce Bill-The Militia Bill, &c.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON June 4,h-5 P. NJ.
The Native organ of your City, the Gazette and
Times of Tuesday, replies to my letter published
in The Tribune of that morning, which corrected
some of its misrepresentation about what said
concerning Bishop Hughes, &c.
In reply to my correction it goes on TO talk OF
Foreign Party" Without correcting its misre-
presentations il copies extract from the Philadel-
phia North American stating that the Catholic Coun-
Gil at Baltimore had dictated the appointment OF
Bishop Hughes as Minister TO Mexico, &c. IL
would have been better for the Gazette 10 correct
It's own measurements than 10 quote those OF other
papers There is not word of truth in The North
Americans statement So far from the Coun-
c,l debating any srch thing, do not
believe that either the President any Bishop the
Couuci ever thou hit OF having Bishop Hughes ap
pointed Minister. Whatever consultation was held
with Bishop Hughes was of the Presidents own
seeking. not of the Councils debating. AS 10 the
talk of Foreign Party the Gazette bad better
keep quiet. ] believe those engaged in the Eduo-
rial conduct of The Tribune and responding for II
from this city American cillzen- Its no so with
The GdZcttc. w ME IL lhlhs suetiTE's VI L "
reign Party" it has unna,urazed Foreigners fur
nishing matter for its columns They are not 10
blame for this and their Patriotism is as sincere as
those who talk hippanlly against Foreigners.
undcrs,ond that the Commttee on the lmpeach-
ment OF Mr.. WEBSTER have agreed upon their Re-
port When this r. por, is made. MIR. WEBSTER
will come out OF the furnace like gold from The hire.
The dross which Loco Foco lying had tried 10 mix
in with the gold is burned away. and the old Wing
gold is as bright as an Americas Eagle
The DELAY. understand, arises from the partizan
obstnacy OF one member OF The Committee and il
is hoped that even he will yield | do not know
who the obstinate man is, but am enough of Yam
kee to attempt guess, and will guess that II Is
Brinkerhotf of Ohio The who could play
second fiddle to Sawyer in having The Tribune ex-
Guided from the worthless privileges OF the House
would not hesitate 10 resort 10 any means 10 crush
political opponent.
AS have anticipated for few days. General
Gaines call for volunteers has been made The sub
rct of public comment You will that Gen.
Cass has brought The matter before the Senate to-
dav. He has been so extravagant that even the
Administration has called him home 10 answer
for his bot haste in pursuing the War General
Gaines has undou bedly gone q little eXirava-
eanlly too far bat has he gone with great folly
rs the Government itself Ii there is power to
overhaul the acts of Gen. Gaines and punish him
for foolish exravagancies, the only regret will be
that there Is not similar power 10 overhaul the acts
Oh lpe Executive w natSVeE Tue result 1Ihy DC, L
venture TO say that Gen. Gaines has not acted half
SO wrong. foolish and extravagant Us the Govern
ment ITSELF
What use is there for the Regiments now being
raised in Massachusetts Illinois, &c. 10 invade Next
co? would that Gen. Gaines was the wise man
and the Government the fool--if we must make COM
parsons He called out men neighboring 10 the
scenes of war, and who know something OF the eli
mate and mode OF warfare. but the Government have
called OUT men from New York, Massachusetts Con.
necticu,. &c who are totally unaccastoned 10 such
g Climate and will die before they have the plea
sure O. Of taking another fellow being into The next
world with themselves.
The discussion today in the Senate on the Post
Office Appropriation Bill was very interestiDg-ot
the Senators who thoroughly understand this cheap
postage subject Mr.. HUSTISGToN of Connecticut,
and Mr.. SIMMONS OF Rhode Island, stand preemi-
nent They both spoke on the subject to.day-Mr.
Huntington bat briefly Mr.. Simmons al some
length.
The speech OF Mr. s. was very Interesting in proof
of the necessity of still farther reduction. trust
YOU will fud room for full report He said ne
could wish that Railroads and Telegraphs were ex-
tended from State STATE, Till the social correspond
ence Of the country became so rapid ana frequent
tina, every wandering son OF New-Enslsnd could
feel mother or q sisters breath on his cheek
Mr. DAVIS expressed himself willing to vote for
the reduction bow, and TO authorize the issue OF
stamps BY which all letters wonld be prepared and
10 credit allowed 10 The Post Office a. all.
Mr. SIMMONS however, agreed 10 let his proposl-
ton 10 reduce The Of postage for all single LEI.
tiers FIVE cents go over 10 De brought up In bill
by itself.
The Senate was engaged with this bill till The hour
OF adjournment without passing it.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House of Representatives passed all the
amend mems which they had made In Committee OF
the Whole, 10 the Supplemental Military bill.
The principal amendments are Tor reducing the
number of Generals 10 be experimentation two 10
one Msior.Genersi from four 10 two Brgadier
Generals And also for reducing the number OF OIL
GERS after the war shall have been conciu This
gives 10 Executive will the appointing OF raw
men over the heads of old vete,sns IN the
beld and then the power of keeping those green
/ horns IN Office while The veteran Generals woo
fought their way TO distinction on many a bard
fought battle field are 10 be rurned out upon the
world. Surely the Senate will no. sanction sucn
proceedings The bill as amended, passed the
House BY vote OF about TWO TO one, and was sent
10 the Senate for concurrence.
The House then TOOK up the bill authorizing the
President TO sell certain mineral lands in low or
" isconsn ans Illinois supposed 10 contain lead
ore. which was discussed in Committee OF the w noe
iii the House adjourned.
To day has been extremely warm. bu, we are
now having q slight thunder shower which will
cool the air and render the process OF living some
what more tolerable dIcAELlEU.
WORD FROM THE kesTrcXT PESITEyTIARY.--
An extract OF letter 10 friend from NJ. Farolnk. in
prsoned in Kentucky Penitenaty Tor aiding slaves 70 es-
cape reads SIS follows . an spiritually happy an
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