The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-07

shows that Colonel Bliss Is, at least, pro tenn, Old
Zsck's private secretary.
MIR. Webster moved executive session agreed to,
but nothing done.
The cabinet 1t is now understood, will DO made up
with MIR. Collamer, Of Vermont, late Of the House,
Postmaster General and Mr.. Ewing will be Transferred
to the Home Department.
The appointment Of Mr. Ewing, ~ Postmaster, f.
was felt would be unpopular, he is known to be an
ultra whig rotation and the democrats are talk
ing ofrejecting 1t in the Senate, II persisted In.
Penn.ylvanis delegation, long as Q funeral Of q
member of Con grses, waited Old Zsck day with
regard to the spoils. Result not known.
The city is still crowded with strangers. W.
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appointment by Gen. Taylor:
WAsHIsGroN, March 6, 1s49.
Brock Williams, brother .in.law of M Bodisco, the
Russian Minister, appointed . clerk In the War
Department this morning A distinguis lady wa,
observed to be In very agreeable onvsrsaon with old
Zsok last night, at the Inauguration ball. tits sim
gusr coincidence that the appointment followed this
morning but Old lack keeps his promises:
Gen. shields's Seat In the Senate, &c,
WARRINGTON, March Q, 1s49.
General Shisldss case will be disposed of tomorrow.
From present indications, it will, in all probability,
eventuats In his retention Of his seat
The nominations sent In to-day were subjected for
special to the operation Of the rule which pro
vdes that all nominations shall lie over, for one day.
before being acted upon.
Election In Massachusetts for = Member OF
Congress.
Bosror, March Q, 1870.
There will probably be no choice for Congress in
the fourth district. Mr.. Parsy is largely ahead of
Dir. Thompson, with an increased vote all round
Election Of Mayor In Worcester, Mass.
WORCESTER, March 9, Is4o
The city has elected free soil Mayor, by 500 ms
jority.
LEGISLATURES OF NEW YORK.
sLNATE.
ALBANY, March 6, 1870.
PETITION Or THE BRITISH CONSUL TO HOLD REAL
EsTArR.
petition from Anthony Barclay, British Consul at
Now York, for authority to hold real estate. His ma
turausat would make him ineligible to the Consul
late The petition states that he and his children In
tend remaining in New York. Presented and re-
ferred.
rAxiNo INSURANCE COMPANIES CHARTERED ~ orHE.
STATES
The Bank Committee reported . bill in relation to
taxing insurance BY other States
II amended - to impose per cent tar on pre
miums received By all such comps MES the
State fer the benefit Of the redepartment It repeas
all tax laws nov existing
TOWN..
A bill was reported to erect the town OF Fish, in
Otsego county
HARLEM RAILROAD.
The Harlem railroad bill! Of which the provisions
given yesterday passed. after being amended
to have the road nshed in two years instead Of
four.
bill for free schools throughout the state was re-
forred to select committee. 1t provides for An In
creased measure Of taxation for school purposes.
WEST POINT FoUNDRr COMPANY
bill wa,reported to allow the West Point Foundry
Company to sell their real estate.
GENERAL BANNING LAWS.
The bill to amend the general banking laws wa, |
then taken up In committee and after some discussion
was laid over, 10 be considered again
THE OATH OFFICE
The rest Of the morning was occupied In cousti.
tutionsi discussion upon the point whether officers
elected BY the people and failing to take the oath Of
once lose their Offices After long debate tbs ssn.ta
decided that they DO not
ASSEMBLY
APPROPRIATION ron ooLLgens
The bill making appropriations for Colleges was pass
ed, receiving three votes than was necessary t
gives Geneva College s26 900 for each year. 1s4s 49,
and to Msdison University, Hamilton College, and the
Unworthy Of New York q like amount. To the Col
lese Of siesns and Surgeons New York CITY $1,000
in each of aid years To thu Medica EansItv NJ IN.