The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-07

Ieasbes sudden adjustment greatly 70 the satisfaction Of
fair dealing maD am sure, Of all sections Of the country
army for the purpose ef rewardng eminent
services, like those Of General Scott in that branch Of The
public service; and to establish similar rank In the
navy With view to afford some papah evidence OF the
National regard for the eminent services Of Commodore
Stewart Mt Philips tried TO introduce in the House this
morning the following resolution
e9n,,r The tiae g q, chg si eminent ser1sess
a If IN Of Chief he hi sns Il:
that when in the opinion Of the President and the Senate
any espsn in shs navy the grade Of Captain in Chief may
sSnsTsd IsrS from d.ts o. y. com
compensation and hen Of all and raons the sum Of
when Ss
ass and have @ ~ vacant this joint resolution sa
is confidently stated here that Governor Denver de-
cares, in the most frank and undsgused manner that
Governor Walker and Secretary Stanton had pursued the
wsest course in their management OF the affairs Of the
Territory 1t very remarkable fact that whilst these
late officials severely handled out of the country,
and here thousand miles away from the Of their
abors persons every party in Kansas or who come
from there unite in commentators Of Walker and stan
toms course as the only just wse and poc one in the
By the by, there is prospect of Mr. Cingman being
sent TO the Senate The death Of Judge Porter OF the
which the delegates from North Carolina have unanimous
ly recommended Senator Biggs He will probably be a
pointed and Cngman will receive from Governor Bragg
the commission for the vacancy with prospect of being
elected by the Legislature at the next session. together
with Bragg there being two vacancies all Bggs
receives the appointment Of Judge
Senator Shields, of Minnesota arrived in town yester
day, looking as young sturdy and vigorous when,
ago. he embarked for the "big wars In which he
played so gallant a part Senator Rice is his way.
These gentlemen devoted friends of Judge Douglas
and will 60 with him the Kansas question Judge
Douglas returned last night in excellent spirits, greatly
confirmed in his conviction that the people OF the North
including four fhs of the democracy all with him
the issue which few rash and reckless partsans
endeavored TO name into permanent and serious feud
in the party.
During the holidays great many elegant dinners have
been given by members of Congress and public officials
Yesterday was particularly marked by two splendid
tertainments, one by Hon. James Clay 10 company
composed principally of Kentuckians at which Col. Ben
ton and his two daughters and daughter law who
sister Of Mrs Clay the Vice President and several other
notablities, were present Hon. George Pendeton, Of
OHIO, who married daughter Of Francis r. Key, tho
author Of The Star Spanged Banner - also entertained
the democratic delegation from his state other pro
minent Ohioans in the city Senator Pugb, Comptro
Ter and ex Governor Med Hon Mr. PARROT, Of Kansas,
Mr.. Atkinson and the whole democratic delegation from
the State, were present The popularity If this
tanment was that the wines used exclusively OF the
native vintage, including some half a dozen different
brands and descriptions.
Messrs Majors and Russell have again obtained the
tract for transporting the supplies for the army Utah