The New York herald., 1868-05-29
Passage in the House Of a Bill to Regu.
late the Appraisement and In
spection of Imports.
Resolution introduced in The Senate Pro.
Viding for the Reduction Of the In
terest on the Public Debt.
The Smelling Committee and Their
Prisoner.

Anti.Empenchment Senators Ruled Out Of
the Party-Insult to Them AT "A Caucus Yes.
aertiay.
There is no disgusting the fact that a serious
breach has been made In the ranks OF the repub.
hcan party since the advent of impeachment, and
every day since the famous vote was recorded on
the eleventh article things have been c0nspring to
render that breach irreparable Fessenden, Trum-
bull and the rest only radicals In name, for
they have been practically read out OF the party.
Among the impeachers there is q tact under
standing that "the recreants" shall be treated
rs outcasts, and in the spirit of this implied agree
ment the leading radicals at a caucus held this
morning quilted the room and refused to take part
IN the proceedings because Of the presence OF six Of
the antimpeachment brethren. This is the first
and very significant overt act OF the impeachment
element OF the radical Senators against their dis
senting associates, and it needs no prophet to
1oretel that the policy OF non-intercourse thus
inaugurated will drive such men as Fessenden
and the Others to seek companonship amid a
more congenia fraternity. Wade has been angry
and explosive since the first vote the verdict
taken, and to-day he was one OF the first to exhibit
his aversion to sit in counsel with any OF those who
contributed to deprive him Of the chance OF enjoying
free lodgings at the White House. Catte and
Chandler followed in his wake, and several others
the presence of the men the immortal roll Of
eeven.
Another little incident showing the antagonism
between Senators has come to my knowledge to-
night. After the vote Tuesday, it s said Fessen
den and Nye met in one OF the city cars. The con-
versatiOn was short, sharp and decisive. Nye made
some remark about the vote which Fessenden
answered in an angry tone by saying:-'Yes, sir,
you had not the pluck to do as you thought right.
You had not the courage to act conscenti0usly and
left seven Of US to bear the whole brunt of the
Odium. 1t was mean trick" Nye is said to have
met this by replying that whatever might have been
his motive at least he had not been animated by
malignant spirit and jealousy.
More About the Rumored Cabinet Changes.
The rumored Cabinet changes are as much in a
mudde as ever; one hardly knows what to believe
on the subject. The President, when interrogated,
shakes his head and declares "there is no
authority for such statement" but at the same
time neither denies nor admits that Cab-
net changes are contemplated. He maintains
. rigid secresy on the subject and, II he
intends a reorganization, Is determined not to d.
vulge his plan till the last moment. II one may
credit pretty reliable authority however, Seward,
Randall McCulloch and Browning will retire at no
distant day. but precisely when why is not stated.
Randall himself denies he has requested the Presl-
mitting his readiness to leave whenever invited
to do so. On the other hand, it is said
Randan no later than yesterday made directly the
contrary statement. So it Is with other members
of the Cabinet. Mr.. Seward, before leaving, would
prefer to cOnsummate some OF his real estate trans
actions but it il said he would surrender upon the
"pOlitest hint.- The other members OF the Cabinet
are more inclined to "stick'' than the two last
named but, should the President resolve upon a
reconstruction, they will promptly surrender their
portfolios at his suggestion.
Debate in the Senate on the Nomination Of
General Sch06eld.
The Senate was engaged during several hours this
afternoon discussing the nomination of General Scho
Aeld The debate was principally confined to the
phraseology Of the Presidents message, in which it
was said that General Scho6ed has been nominated
as Secretary of War 'in the place Of E. NJ. Stanton
removed" 1t will be recollected that this
ton was sent to the Senate after the commence
ment OF the trial Of the President on the ar
ficles OF impeachment. 1t had remained un-
noticed by the Senate until yesterday, but
was discussed for the first time to-day. The
difIicuy with the majority of that body Is they de-
clared that the President had no power TO remove
Mr. Stanton and designate Adjutant General Thomas
10 perform the duties of the Office al Interim and
therefore TO vote for the confirmation with the Ian
ruage OF the nomination would be 70 stultfy them
selves admit that the President does possess that
power The consideration OF the nomination will be
resumed tomorrow. Senators say that there is no
doubt that II Will ultimately be confirmed WITH per-
haps, an explanatory appendage. The confirmation
viii be acceptable to the President inasmuch as the
choice was based upon the Generals qualifications,
irrespective Of his political sentiments. The Presi-
dent covets peace between himself and the bege-
don rtpn aut of tha md ha fool
confident that the General VIII not be offensive to
his oficia associates, by avoiding the contumacious
example OF his disagreeably illusrious predecessor
The War Department on n Peace Footing
Again.
Visitors TO the War Department this morning were
surprised TO see that IL has been reorganized a
peace basis once more. The guard has been reduced
10 the minimum number, and It's instructions are
80 far modified TO render the sentres post more
an ornament than protection. The key OF the rear
door, which has been lost ever since the ntroglyce.
rine scare, was found this morning. and visitors TO
the department again enjoy the privilege of a short
walk through the public grounds.
The affairs at the War Department are unchanged.
General Townsend Is still In possession OF the ONCE
and there is no Secretary present General Thomas
was at the department during the forenoon, but did
not engage in the transaction OF any business The
door Of the eastern entrance to the building which
has been closed for several weeks past by order OF
Mr.. Stanton was unlocked this morning.
The Secretaryship Of the Senate.
The republican members OF the Senate held, a
caucus this morning for the purpose of selecting
new Secretary in place Of Forney, resigned No con-
clusion was reached, and the caucus adjourned TO
meet next Monday. Among the prominent names
mentioned In connection with the Secretaryship are
ex-senator Cresswell, of Maryland Fogg, OF New
Hampshire, and General Burbridge Of Kentucky.
The Tax Bill in the House.
The republicans OF the House met In caucus this
evening to consult about the adjournment and as to
wha, shall be done with the Tax bill.
80 much OF the session has been frittered away in
impeachment that it seems probable that the Ia,
bill viii not be passed tbjs session. The senate u