Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-03-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINeroN, March 8.


lion from the Legislature Of Ohio, in favor
Of the recognition Of the independence Of
Liberia. A
Mr.. Seward offered list Of the standing
committees, and moved its adoption. He
said that majority OF the Senators had, af-
ter consultation, decided on the number Of
persons they would claim on the commit.
tees, and the order in which they should be
placed. This majority included the entire
number Of the members Of the Senate, ex-
cept those who belong to the Republican
Party, Of which he was a member. They
had agreed upon list for nomination, leav-
ing the minoriiyto fill the vacancies, and
the Republicans had done so, although the
proportion of the Republicans ON the COM
nlittees is unusual and unpleasant, still they
have been compelled by the necessity OF the
case TO acquiesce. Adopted. 1852
Mr. Trumbull moved that all papers in
the Indiana contested election cases be re-
ferred TO the committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Bright did not desire any disposition
10 be made of these papers which would
lead the public to suppose that he and Fitch
avoided all examination of the case. The
Senate will have no time 10 consider the
subject during this session, and he should
consent TO the reference with the under
standing that the matter go over to the next
session.
Mr.. Trumbull could not consent to such
an understanding, the cases should be dis
posed of this session.
Mr.. Fitch agreed to the views expressed
Dy his colleague.
Mr.. Seward thought it best that The Ju-
dietary committee decide whether the ques.
tion be determined at this or GO over TO the
next session.
Mr.. Butler had no doubt that this would
be controversy full of interest, and asked
the committee on Judiciary to meet to-mor-
row at 10 o'clock 10 decide what should be
done with the papers referred TO that COM
mittee.
On motion Of Mr.. Bigler the protest Of
the Democratic members Of the Pennsylva-
lila Legislature against Mr.. Cameron'S right
10 seat in the Senate, were referred 10 the
committee on Judiciary.
After brief Executive session the Sen.
ute adjourned.
WAsHINeroY, March 8.
Ex-Seeretary Dobbin left to-day in the
Natsrwich for Norfolk, en- route for Car.
DINA. The vessel was placed at his dispo-
sal by Secretary Toucey, and large numbers
Of his friends at the Navy Yard took leave
OF him.
There was presentation Of silver plate
10 Ex-President Pierce to-day. Senator
Toombs, with several citizens OF Savannah
look part in it.
CoNrIRMAT s.-Samr ell Treat, Judge
al. n II
Of Missouri; Nj. M. Parsons, U. S. At.or
Nney for the Western District OF Missouri
Thomas II. Dowall, Judge of the U. S
Court for the Western District of Texas
Richard B. Hubbard, U. S. Atorny for thu
same District; James l.. Jones, .. S. Mar
shal for the Western District of Missouri.
WASHINGTON, March 8.
The Cabinet was in session this morning
engaged, it is generally believed, in consid
ering the policy 10 be pursued relative t.
the Executive appointments. All the de
partments have furnished lists of officer
who hold places under limited commissions
The opinion prevails that such officers vii
be permitted TO continue until the expira
iion Of their commissions, 20 be re-appoiht
ed or not, as the Administration prefer; but
as general rule, such vacancies are to b
filed with new men, which some Of tn
the present incumbants already understand
and this will be the case especially in Nev
York, Philadelphia, and other principal CT
ties. The minor places will, of course, b
affected by this policy, which is regarded a
one Of rotation.
Almost an entire change of Foreign Min
listers and Consuls is anticipated.
WAsHIEoroS, March 9.
The Democratic members of the Senate
in CAUCUS, have concluded to adjourn o.
Saturday next, provided the President ha
no occasion 10 detain them beyond that time
Secretary Cass has rented the dwellin
occupied by GOV. Marcy.
The Secretary of the Navy has ordere
the steamers Niagara and Mississippi TO b
equipped with dispatch TO assist in layinI
the Atlantic telegraph cable.
WAsHISGroN, March 10.
The rule announced by the Heads of De
partments 10 subordinates is that removal
will not be made without cause. The head
OF the bureaus were notified to communi
cate, and it is the determination to reliev
the clerks from anxiety.
Mr.. Cobb las added TO the present eau
ses OF dismissal that Of dealing in lotter,
tickets and frequenting gaming houses
He has also required the Board OF Examin
ers sitting On applications for clerkships, t
make their investigation rigid and not nomi
nal. Four years service in important pla
ces is regarded by the President as furnish
ing reason of change whether commissio
has expired or not.
Secretary Brown has notified the assis
tants Of the Post Master General that the
will be retained, also the Chief Clerk of thu
department. The expired commissions
Tennessee were removed yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
Lmd Napier arrived this afternoon and
stopping at Wizards Hotel, unattended e,
cept by page.
Gen. Scott paid his respects to the ne
Secretary of War to-day. 1t is understOC
that he Is about IL remove his residen