Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-18
WASHINGTON Items.

Err several h ,urs this morning tho President
aud the Postmaster General we're in consultation
with the principal officers Of the Post Office De-
partnent relative to the condition Of it's affair.
VIII were subsequently considered by the Cab,
net. Owing 10 the magnitude Of the subject and
the various important questions in connection
with it, conclusion to the question of the ne
re~>i,y If calling an extra scssiorot Congress WIS
attained but it is said that it will be determined
before the departure of the next California steamer
According to the exhibit there will be by the first
of JUne deficit of nearly four millions and bal.
An extra session will be called onv underthe pres
sure ai absolute necessity.
The L. uses If both the ministers of England and
France. IN Washington, are advertised to let. The
inrncr was the residence of Hamilton Fish. The
latter i, IN the heights of Georgetown. Lord Ma
pier expects Lord Lyons in n few days, aud pur-
poses leaving by tho LIST of April, accompanied
by Mr.. Erskinc, the present Secretary of Legation,
whose lace will be taken by Mr.. Irving, f,om
Vienna. Mr. Ware. son Of the member for Rip
ton, and nephew by marriage. OF Charles Kingsley
WI" was in w ashington two years since, is Mp
pointed paid attache to the L. s. Legation in the
room of Captain Hope. OfCount Sar.iges, it is
said. it is positively known that his removal has
been bet, rmned. 1t is ten months since he
applied for leave of absence and Il European mis-
sion. climate not agreeing with his constitution.
lie will robaby be appointed either to n Gern,a-
mic mission to Lisbon. lie entered the Diplo-
matte Service in 1873 as attache Mt Rome; thence
was rem we'd to Rio JancrL, where he remained
some wears; from thence lie was sent as Secretary
first to Constantinople and then to Athens; then
appointed Minister Mt Teheren. and from Peri.
finally promoted to the Legation in America
Niscuunte de Serr., his probable successor, is II
fine soldierly gentleman and n bachelor. lie was
tor some time Chief de Cabinet in the Ministry of
Forei. n Affairs at Paris.
delegation of Michigan Democrats are in
Washington, urging the removal of OFlynn
from the Detroit Post Office. Ex-Secretary Nc
ClclIand heads the company, backed by General
Cass.
The understanding here is that the British fri
gate Curacao will land Lord Lyons at Annapolis,
and there await Lord Napier's convenience u re-
turn in that vessel to Europe.
The Grand Jury continued but did not conclude
the examination Of witnesses in the Sickes case
yesterday. 1t is thought that a bill will be
toupd this week, and the trial commence on Mon.
day next.
Judge Vespasian Ellis died here yesterday. of
dropsy.ased 50. lie formerly represented the ,oun.
| try IN diplomatic capacity, and has long been
| connected with the press
| Ex-senator Jones. of Iowa has formally resign
ed the appointment Of minister to Bogota. Several
candidates have already signifcd their willingness
| to serve their country in that capacity.
The apparent hesitation of the Executive in re-
gard TO the call for an extra session, implies no
doubt of the ultimate decision in the matter The
President, we presume, does not wish to assume
so embarrassing responsibility except on com,