The New York herald., 1864-12-06

ncse strongly q the Last session have ths mstsss
ssdss consideration. and disposed 70 heed teach
nss ef The late eIsctsa, and esgsr avert Tie
"as oisw 70 the institution which has brought much
sunsrns and dsassr upoa the country They admit tho
iorcs Of tho arguments q the HERALD upon this subject,
snd ncrs good reason 70 believe that st carly day
'n measure will be cousummsied 20 far a Congress 10
j ooaosrnsA.
MEETING o. TIE sUPRRxu ooUsr-rnu cHIsv
JUsIICEsHIP.
Az noon to-day the hour for the meeting Of the supree
oours, Associate Justice Wayne the senior member or
tne bench announced, az quorum Was present, no
business could be transacted and the adjourned
s'h tomorrow There present Associate Justices
wayne Of Georgia; Grer, OF Peuusylvaus; Clnord OF
maine; swayne, OF Ohio, and Miller, or Iowa. The
aosentees were Associate Justices Nelson New York
Davis or Illinois (ssriousy ny and Carou, Of Tennessee
Tomorrow there will DO . meeting Of the bar
70 prepare resolutions the death or Chief
Justice Taney, which will be presented at tho opening OF
the court Tho appointment Of . Chief Justice TO
bs made 10 the meantime. From indications to-day this
appointment win be conferred on Judge swayne The
advocates Of the selection OF Mr.. Chase have virtually
given up tho contest II is said that the discovery of
certain letter, expressing sentiments OF opposition to the
reelection OF Mr. Lincoln, has induced him to disregard
the promises alleged to have becn made by him the
appointment OF Mr. Chase the then expected vacancy
on the Supreme Benoh
THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Tho nomination OF James Speed, Of Kentucky, as
Attorney General, was sent to the Senate today He
will not assume the duties of office until his conrma
tion.
THE BRITISH MINISTER'S RETIREMENT.
Lord Lyons leaves Washington tomorrow. It is alleged
that be retires account III health but the fact that
the horses, wines and personal effects tho embassy
to be sold at auction within week, has much
curiosity rs to the real reason OF his retirement.
MR.. AND MRS. LINCOLN AT THE OPERA.
The President and Mrs. Lincoln appeared the Presi.
Dental box at Growers Opera 20 night
BUSH FOE COMMISSIONS IN HANcocA's NEW CORPS
An mmense pressure has already been brought
upon tho President for commissions the new First
corps, most OF the applications emanatng from dsap.
pointed candidates for appointments in the earlier
organization Many OF the ndiv iduas nnict upon the
War Department volnminous testimonials OF political
services, and pledge themselves hundreds OF
men at short notice. All such applications however,
are thrown aside It having been determined to accept
recommendations except those of long and efficient
vice in the field. The brgadsrs will be selected from
coonels commanding br gades the General
Hancock has yet announced his sta and win probably
not make all his selections for such duty until
the winter. Camp Stoneman has been designated as the
rendezvous for recruits at which place the regiments
will be organized 1t is believed, however, that officers
will be selected at early date open recruiting stations
for the corps.
INCREASE OF PAT OF ARMY OFFICERS.
powerful effort is TO be made Immediately by a COM
bnat!oD OF prominent officers to hurry through Congress
the bill increasing their pay They claim that the high
rates OF living in the field, have become
to render 1t impossible for them to remain their
present income, many expressing determination to
sign should the fail at this session.
THE DRAFT.
Another draft made here day to Gil the quota Of
troops from the District OF Columbia. Among names
drawn that or p Hanscom, editor or the Ndoaal
Republican.
CRIME AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Tho Criminal Court for this District commenced the
winter term today, with . docket comprising seven
murder cases. eehty.eight larceny cases, and nfty
for other offences.