The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-17
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WAsarsaros, tNcb. Is, 1888,
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wAsanaros, tcb. Is, 1883,
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Presidential Coup DEtai I.ool. ell Fer.
Washington gossip has beon actively snSseed for
81 days past with the rssuscitaed scheme " i'm
pcachment and tho critical condition Of Southern r.coa
structios the African eIaa!ou basIs but these 30
sOrbng topics are beginning to wane before ! new sub
ject, which seems 10 promise sensation that will even
oullivs the prescribed nine days Political prophets
turning their attention towards tho the
Presidential mansion. and appear 10 dessry
In tho future distinct foreshdo~ng Of important
events transpire. They do not feel altogether
satisfied with the mystery that eopos the
OF the President. His extreme forbeaance and
denided sef-control under tho many trials Of
patience he has during tho present session
or Congress but especially in the late War Department
quarrel taken In with his recent unexpected
orders creating tho Military Division OF tho Attain
tic, have impressed his enemies With sense OF aneas-
ness which they endeavor In vain 10 conceal They
TO feel that few trumps Jet remain the hands
Of the President, and thore s no knowing ~ what
unncky moment Tor them said trumps may come down
with vim that will work sudden and eiisctnai denora
eaton. The action OF the President In nominating
Lieutenant General Sherman for the brsvet OF general
tho order appoiating him 70 the command
Sf the Military Division Of the Atlantic with
hts headquarters here: the reinstatement Of
Adjusant General Lorenzo Thomas his old position
in tho War Department. and the proposed increase Of
tho military force In this district all Of which
decided upon ana ordered with SO much proinptness
inspire many old politicians with the belief that the
President is cody aud carefully maturing . plan to
cnecknats anything OF revolutionary character that
may BIO hereafter attempted These matters giving
rse to great deal Of speculation their import and
already ruhors arc abroad smbodying the gnsssea Of
different individuals who assume be well posted Ia
regard to their Specification.
The Presidential Campaign.
Democratic politicians recently arrived from tao
Western States display considerable ss
to tho issue OF tho coming Presidential election They
Say the drif; OF the popular Mind 10 per-
ceptiby Wsrse to the continuance Of the present
distracted condition OF shinzs, ana the peo-
pie are beginning 10 realize that the only
hope OF solution Of the existing difficulties In the
choice Of loyal bat more moderate The financial
question is particularly watched and 1t 10 said will
else decided influence upon the results Of the election
oiher questions OF policy will also In for share
Of attention and is thought that Congress-, pursuing
it, present reckless career will precipate Of the
most decisive revolutions in the public mind that has
yet characterized the political history 0, this country
movement Is sready on foot to devise some ways and
means for tho carrying on OF the campaign and In
which from all appearances neither party win bs found
lacking in lbsrality and dissemination.
General Mcclellan and tho English Mission.
There seems 10 be doubt that tho appointment OF
Minister England been rendered to General George
Is Mcclellan, but nothing definite has yet bean heard
from him 70 its acceptance The resignation OF Mr..
Adams has been aaceitansd from o1icIs source,
takes place ID April.
The ~enat orini Definite or the Rsc0nairucIi0n
Bill.
Several mora speeches 20 bs mals 10 the Senate
the House Rec onsiructoa bill, oDa Of them by Mr.
Dool.tts ia answer the gentlemen replied his
open ng remarks that measure.
PayasentsI0 supsrsnIe ndents Of National Gem.
erories.
circular issued by the Paymsster General on
making payments 70 supsrinsendents or national
for regular b-monthiy muster period pre-
scribed in "CircuiAr 70 Paymasters dated August l9
1867, they may hereafter be paid monthly, with COM
mdtaton OF clothing If none has been drawn in kind
Iron Forts tor the Land.
The inventor OF tho revolving iron fort for haruor de-
fence has written small pamphlet reply the opin-
Ions Of the Board Of Engineers appointed BY tho govern
mens examine its merits. The report Of tina board
adverse to the revolving fort. Biz defects
toned principal Of which Is that its construction
costs more than the ordinary monitor surret or
casomaes ihs, 10 not defensive against land attack
that. floating tank It's revolving motion could not
be stopped quick enough All the material and ammuni-
ton having 70 Be collected, In an engagement within
for the danger Of explosion from hostile shot
creased. The floating principle in the plan is
sary the facility for revolving the turret CON
be obtained on solid base 81 less cost, and finally
that cold weather the water In tue tank would
freeze and the fort could not then 10 rsyolvss
Hishly Reliable Statements.
Mr. Paine u Wisconsin. In the House OF Representa-.
dives Saturday, rose 70 personal explanation, in
which he csllsi attention 70 paragraph New York
radical paper purpong 10 give accoun. Of his
ton in COMMITTEES the impeachment question, sspe-
clay ssng ho attempted dodge the 70 lay
upon toe liable and h,t Mr. Stevens had lsctured him
for such conduct Mr. Paine denied the statement in
unqualified terms denouncng as false from beg nning
20 END and rs navns scintiIis OF foundation la
fact