The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-06
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March s, 1885


wAsHrSoToy, March s, 1885,
THE NEW MEXICAN EMPIRE-EAP0LEoN TIRED OF
THE EXPERIMENT.
The affairs OF Mexico arcAt present attracting good
deal OF attention here, and have heard variety Of
opinions expressed In this connection to Napoleons
idea in not making any ausion 70 the war In this coun-
try In his recent speech to the French Chambers The
Emperor doubt had good for his silence. In
the connection have heard very good author
ty, that mpore - dispatches have reached the state
department from Paris, bearing directly relations
With France and Mexico The report goes that at hate
ball the Tuileres the Emperor in OF hand manner,
said 10 distinguished American gentleman present. II
sorry to that report in tho papers about Sonora
there Is not word Of truth in IL For my part am
only DESTROYS Of getting out Of the whole natter This
was, IL true strange admission for Napoleon to make
but for my part am willing TO think that there is
strong ground for believing in the correctness Of the
report The question OF the annexation TO France Of any
Mexican territory Is, imagine for future considera
ton and its solution will altogether depend upon crcum
stances In the meantime shall soon see whether
Napoleon will prove his words by his deeds.
MILITARY 0sNcIEs FOR TIE STATE OF NEW )RK.
The Governor Of New York has appointed d. G. Nor
gan Superintendent Of Military Agencies. The agcn; II
Washington Is Colonel f. r. Goodrich; at New York
depot Colonel Vincent Colyer; at Baltimore, Major II.
Rev James De Bots; at City Point, Mrs. r. H. Spencer
Agents will soon be appointed at Harpers Ferry, City
Point ard Annapolis The object is to visit New Yoi k
soldiers in hospitals TO supply their wants and rap
idly possible their transfer to New York State
hospitals besides receiving contributions for their bene
it, and in other respects assisting and comforting them.
ALL NOMINATIONS or THE PRESIDENT ON THE Ex-
EcuTIvE CALENDAR CONCERNED BY THE SENATE.
The Senate several hours before its adjournment yes
Presidential nominations six hundred in number nearly
all Of a military character, which were confirmed.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING.
The President yesterday sent in the nomination OF
John Defrees for Superintendent Of Public Printing,
and the Senate unanimously confirmed IT,, This is q
deserved compliment to.thc uniform courtesy ability
which have marked this geRtemans management OF the
letter press printing bureau during tho past
four years
THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF CONGRESS-.
The most important measures which have boon left
unfinished by the last Congress the Reconstruction,
Bankrupt Civil Appropriation acts the act TO regulate
between the several States tho Delaware and
Rartan bill the bill for the relief Of naval CONTRACTOR
Goodyear patent extension, the act allowing Cabinet
officers the floor Of the House, and various air
line railroad projects from roads between Washing
and New York the bin to pay Missouri four millions
Of dollars for the expenses Of her militia In the United
States SERVICE the joint resolution to place bust Of
Chief Justice fancy in the Supreme Court ROOM
LOOKING AFTER THE sPoiLs.
Many persons here from distance, looking after
their private interests md seeking influence TO assist
them in thc procurement OF high vol low posi-
TONS They do not to be mindful Of the fact that
there to be Wholesale removals from place The
terms OF about tcnths OF the commissioned civil
officers will very expire. This will give the Presi-
dent opportunity 70 their commissions APP
point Others as he may think proper
COMPLIMENT TO SPEAKER coLFAx.
Previous the adjournment Of Congress the reporters
and correspondents occupying the House reporters gal
ery united without distinction Of party in Litter 10
Speaker Cofax an honored journalist expressive OF
qualification with the courtesy, dignity and ability
which he exhibited in the discharge OF the important
duties Of the Chair while At the time they appre
ciated not less the virtues which adorn his private e
The Speaker made brief reply TO them, whom he ad-
dressed Drethren OF the press" placing high cst-
mate their voluntary compliment and particularly
they had been impartial and constant observers Of his
condoct
C0URTEsIBs TO THE PRESS.
II " Just to say the officers and clerks Of the two
houses Of Congress have been uniformly courteous in
their accommodations the press for examining and
reporting important documents and other public papers
Az for the members Of Congress- they have received
more favors from than they have conferred upon the
press.
EFFEoTs or THE RECENT STORM.
The recent rains have greatly swollen the waters Of the
upper Potomac, and much injury has resulted 70 tho
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Dam No. s, six miles
above williamsport has boon entirely carried away 1t
will require some weeks to repair H. The river d still
rising