The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-20
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GEN. WILSON'S ONSLAUGHT ON TIE ADMINISTER
TlON--THE REEDER AND WHITFIELD CONrRo.
vERSY, ETC.
WASHINGTON Feb. 10, 1885,
Mr. Wilson occupied two hours in finishing his speech
to-day, in the OF which Governor Shannon and
the administration severely handled Ths subject
was then postponed until Monday. Tae Senate then
went into executive session. and confirmed large batch
Of appointments.
The claims of Whitfield and Reedsr were thoroughly
discussed in the House to-day, Mr. Washburns
luton To the vote viii be taken the resou
ton, whea t is believed 1t will PASS.
Hon. Thomas r. Whitney, Of New York, Is now conva.
lescen having been dangerously i'll for the last two
weeks.
The city is full of leading politicians from all parts
OF the Union, wire pulling for the Cincinnati Convention.
learn this evening" from reliable authority, that the
fued between General Pierce and Jasge Douglas ia very
bitter. what's upS
The report that difficulty had occurred between Mr.
buchanan Lord Clarendon has caused good deal Of
talk about the State Department.
Governor Aiken gives largo party this evening
Over hundred members of Congress viii be present.
GOVERNOR SHANNON CONFIRMED DEBATE ON THE
KANSAS QUESTION DIFFICULTY BETWEEN ME5SRS
HORTON, OF NEW YORK, AND RUST, OF ARKANSAS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1856.
After proracted executive session to day the Senate
confirmed Governor Shannon. Senator Wilson was vio
lent in opposition, much to the amusement of several
Senators.
The Committee on Elections In the House asked 10 be
empowered "to send for persons and papers," An ex
citing debate followed which indicated the position Of
parties en- the Kansas contested seat.
The Union Will soon publish interesting CORES
pondence between the Hon. Thomas R. Horton, Of New
Vo~t s,,I D.,.4
letter written by the former and published In North.
en paper about the difficulty between Mr. Rust and Mr.
Greeley The letter very abusive of Mr. Rust who
demanded retraction Of Mr.. Horton personal salts
factor. The re.racton will be made In the columns OF
the Union E.
TIE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUEsTToN-NrGGER woR-
SHIPPERS HEAD QUARTERS-DEATH OF MRS. CA
ROLNE LEE HENTz.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1866.
Tie following Is list Of the recently elected officers Of
the niger worsbippers' Association of Wasbirgton:-
Pretdent-Dr. E. n. Joslin.
First Vice President jacob BigeIow.
Second Vice President-Martin Buell..
Recording Secretary--Le Clepnane.
CenetpondiTg sec,etary-Daniel R. Goodloe.
DhectoIs-Wm. Blanchard, D. J. Bishop and S. NJ.
Tudor
The associs ton derives importance from the fact that
II IL becoming the centre Of operations the niger wor
shipping party, as the most eligible point to affect the
ensuing Presidential election.
Col Fremonts warrant for the Mariposa tract OF land
in California was signed to-day by the Land Commits.
sioner.
The State Department has sent to the Senate mass of
documents bearing the Central American question as
far back as 1850. Among them is plan proposed by
Marcoeta to Lord Clarendon two years ago. that Ncara
qua, Great B ain and the United States unite in treaty
for the settlement of the Mosquito Indian question Mr.
Marcy in letter to Aarcoeta denies that Great Britain
has any sovereign right any part of Central Amer
ca, and that to unite with her In the treaty proposed
would be distinct acknowledgment tina. she has, and
such arrangement would interfere wish the claims set
up by Costa RIGA.
Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz the auhore, died at Mel
anna, Florida, on the 18th inst.