The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-28


Ca.ews OF Democratic observation-disclosures and
Minnesota % he Admitted Into shs Uaioa
Togeshen-Firrce Quarrel OF the New York
Democracy over the Spoiis-4 rr1ibie On
ai~aght On Collector ScheII-C.roeI~y and
R1aAsSso" before the invesliys ting COnsnlit-
tee-susMcious Proceedings or the Patent
Oade- BOsrti, sc, SC.
WASHINGTON, Feb. q. 1853
There caucus Of democratic senators AT the CAPT
to this Goscng or the purpose of Determining the
order CT business before Congress- especially with regard
b the sdn ssoa Of Kansss and Minnesota The purpose
tai bo he's sors attach Minnesota but tina.
ories has bsc, reversed in the Senate caucus and
propose; - take up the question of the admission
OF Kansas ,mneilstely-cn Monday, probably-and
thea % rccpOse as an amendment the sdmis-
non Of A.aneso:s ~ the cams time. There were over
swo thirds 81 tho democratic senators presen. few
objected e. this omnibus mode Of admitting States but the
oSiecols not urged foroiby Tho conclusion is,
therefore, t.st the ADMINISTRATION democratic party in
chs Senate INIT this programme, and that these
kwo Territories Will soon become States.
u1oersand from good authority that Mr. Stephens.
from .h- SOUTH aud Mr. Coenane, from the North in the
House Leaders of tbs party from those two sections or
che Country propose that Minnesota be entitled 70 three
members % Congress- believing that although this Is not
ce<er:aed ~ taking tbs census there is evidence of
sucsat population cu:e Minnesota to that number Of
representatives.
There bss been fight going on all tho week between
Collector Seasu and several members Of the New York
city dsgat.ons the subject Of the Custom House APP
pousmeas. Tae regular Tammany Hall organization,
as termed inss. upon its members alone being recog
pized to distribution of the cerkshps &C. whilst they
aAege .ha. Collector schen has removed several Of tho
faithful AMI replaced them by nshy brethren not belong
ing to Ts,pmauy. To-day four five members and
Others cs.lsi Mr. Cobb and demanded that Mr. Sche
should b. compelled TO take back ali those persons whom
he had removed who belonged to the regular orgaui
zsoa AMI tas: all tho nominations he had sent TO the
ecve.asy should be held in suspension till the outsiders
w:nncwec out. Mr. Cobb said he would agree to
eucb proposition bit that he would lay the matter before
the President aad Monday be prepared to speak
fully the subject There is doubt the President is
DESTROYS Of having harmonious action the part Of the
democracy IN New York. and Is disposed TO view with
ds:avor al outside organizations 1t unfortunate how
ever chat taere should always be such clauor IN New
YORK about the Offices, species of spos patriotism for
witch your city ,s distinguished.
TIE Tart Investigating Committee examined Horace
Greeley tbs morning He expressed his gratitude for
having Seso called and stated that he positiveya
s'know rcth,g" In the matters before the committee
Mattesca before the Tariff Investigating Committee
long time ~ day. He denies positively the statements
made by Mr. Stons about the twenty Ave thousand dol,
bill. De says ne never Thought Of such ,hsg he
says he .oi Stone that it would require considerable
morey-dcc't remember the amourt-tor outside pur-
pcses; b.. that should be used among members
He denies Saving received dollar, and does not
kaow I'm. dollar was used in any manner In fact, he
is regular Know Nothing that subject George Ash
nun css 5ssa summoned, and will be examined on Mon
day
II salssea that the new Appeal Board, established by
Coag,sss lave g-anted to Mum Co., OF tie Scientific
A~o,r, some s:xy patents, upon applications rejected
by Judge Mason many Of which believed - be direct
iafrngsn eas evasons Of existing patents valued at
many ul0us Of dollars 1t is said they have Gone 50 10
tie rueace Of that journal, which nas patent
agency corrected with it, 10 favor Of this innovation upon
sie es.as-sacd organization Of the Patent Ohace.
Gen Hsaie-son United States Senator from Texas, has
sufficiently recovered 20 take ais seat the Senate and
will probably he his place on Monosy.
The Poet Once Department hs. decided in reference to
the corapain. Of the British government that the Post
Oncs cheated by OTHER matter being enclosed and
maet with newspapers from this country 70 assume the
respcrstii;Z ana cost The Department will, In
uencs address the Posmasers throughout the country
o. be careful in seeing that frauds be committed in this
respect, Sros this matter has been ag,a,ed there has
been less fraud committed, and !. is believed that
tbs p-esea. Arrangement and publicity Of will tend
greatly 70 ca-e the eyn.
Tie Treasury Department is informed that for
tbs las. tayee days three hundred and any three
thousaSs dollars have been received as dues
a, tbs New York Custom House This is regarded
a q favorable prospec; FOR the revenues OF the
country aud may induce those bidding for the proposed
loan caa cor By the Department 10 understand that the
eoTernme=; ia act N such light place as " submit 10
Wal street shave.
TIE secrs.y o: the Treasury has addressed letter TO
Gove-ac- Had the FIRST Comptroller OF the Treasury,
Submitting soc outey the Ramsey claim OF some millions
OF do.s-. 20 his decision. 1t Is great responsibility, rs
tue Attorney General Postmaster General and the secre
tary Of %, Treasury have decided expressed thor
views against the claim.
Toe Secretary Of the Navy has awarded the con,rac;
Tor seA machinery FOR the sloop war building at the
PnlIscepos Navy Yard, to Reany Neahc Il Co.. OF fhia
deiphs al Boston 10 Iorng Coney, Of Boso1, the
part - .ovs mentioned being the lowest bidders, and
thsr pAas specifications being the best adapted FOR
SEA segvics.