The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-08
WASHING on.
The Proposed September Ses-
sion Of Congress.
Members Congregating at the
Capital.
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The PrOnunciamientO Of the South"
ern Leaders.
ANTECEDENTS OF IT'S SIGNERS

ANTECEDENTS OF ITS SIGNERS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 1868.
The Proposed September Session Of Congress
Senators and Representatives are dropping III
slowly and announcements are received tha' NUM-
hers of others are on their way. Among those who
have recently arrived Is General Banks. He does
not think there Is any pressing necessity Tor Con-
gross to meet for legislation, but believes that a
quorum should be present the 2ls instant to con-
slider the question relative to the urgency Of the calls
for legislation that have been pouring in from the
lately reconstructed States and to decide for them
selves upon the expediency Of continuing the ses-
sion. lie is Of the opinion that If a quorum should
answer to the call Of the rolls the result Of their
deliberations will be to take another recess probably
until some day in October. The general feeling OF
the republican members is opposed to a
continuance OF the session, and there seems
20 be desire on the part Of many Of
them that q quorum should not appear, as
they not at all anxious that any further legsla
ton shall be developed during this session. The
democratic members are for the most part, eager
for work, believing that the republicans have more
to lose than the democrats by their absence from
their Congressional Districts and believing also that
any legislation that may be attempted in response
judicially to the republican party throughout the
North. The whole question will receive full conside-
ration during the week preceding the close Of the
recess, when the influential managers among whom
will be Sena tors Morgan and Wade Speaker COfax,
and Generals Schenck and Banks, will discuss the
appeals of Southern Governors and the ejectment Of
the negro legislators in Georgia. in connection with
She ACCESSIBILITY of undertaking something for their
relief.
Solicitor Bincklev-A Hard Nut for the
Radicals.
The prominent figure Solicitor Buckley, Of the
Revenue Bureau presents in the New York investlga-
ton has attracted the attention OF his radical ene
mics to the fact that he is still 'alve and kicking"
and has set them to work at devisng another in
stament Of retribution for him. 1t is rumored now
shat plan has been arranged for the prompt retire
ment of Mr.. Buckley shortly after the assembling of
Congress, by the same remedy used to GUST him
from the Attorney Generals office. They say that
II the Internal Revenue Bureau was carried OH sue
cessully for whole year after the Office Of Solicitor
created without having the Office filed 1t could
have gone on longer without the services of Soil
citOr and that the single reason that Buckley holds
the office will be sufficient to procure its speedy
adjustment.
The Deadlock In the Infernal Revenue Bureau.
Commissioner Rollins has not yet left for New
Hampshire nor has he decided yet to put in an ap-
pearance at the Aston House, New York. The dead
lock continues in the appointment Of the Supervi-
sOrs and the political complexion OF the nomi-
nees does not indicate an early conveyance Of views
between the Secretary and the Commissioner One
OF the late nominees is a Mr. Smith, who about a
year ago resigned his position Collector Of Inter-
nal Revenue at Lafayette, Ind, giving as reason
that he would not hold office under the man who Is
responsible for the New Orleans riots. Smith is nomi
mated for the district Of Indiana. The other new
nominees are said to be Of about the same radical
callbre.
The Virginia Springs COnfereuce-PersOnnel of
the Southern Leaders.
The correspondence Of General ROsecrans with
General Lee and the other Southern leaders at the
White Sulphur Springs Of Virginia which has re-
Gently been published attracts much attention.
Conservatives are jubilant over 1t, and claim that
this letter will exercise marked influence on the
canvass. The republicans generally deny that it
will have such influence, but some admit that the
letter of Lee Is skilfuy drawn and leaves no room
for cavl. Rosecrans' letter they consider as quite
inelegant and loosely worded. The signers to the
response are generally persons Of much influence
and standing. General Lees antecedents are well
known. He has not since the war spoken vounta-
rily on political topics He testified some years ago
under O summons before the Reconstruction Com
mittee. Since then he has preserved strict reti-
cence on politics, but being sought out by General
Rosecrans and Intercepted did not feel at liberty
20 refuse o frank reply General Beauregard is now
at the head Of Q thriving railroad issuing from
New Orleans A. II. Stephens, of Georgia, is an
active politician. who writes and talks great
deal, his latest performance being o book
on the causes and character Of the war,
which, however clever, has attracted no special
attention. A. H. II. Stuart, Of Virginia, was
Secretary OF the Interior to Mr.. Fillmore some twenty
years ago and since then has not held ONCE. He was
elected member Of the House Of Representatives
under the Perpoint government OF Virginia. but was
not allowed to take his seat. G. M. Conrad was
member Of the same Cabinet, served in the United
States House Of Representatives and In the Confed
crate States Congress q Richmond. Linton Stc-
phens brother to H. Stephens Is reputed to possess
decided talent. A. 7. Caperton, Of West Virginia,
served many years In the Virginia Legislature, was
Q Confederate Senator at Richmond and enjoys
largo influence John Echols, OF Virginia, was q
rebel Brfgadier General during the war and is now
practtsing law. r. 8. stockdale OF Texas, was
{ Aosen Lieutenant Governor OF Texas and is gen.
q oman of influence. +. w. Pickens was o member
Of Congress In the time Of Jackson and Van Buren,;
NO made Minister to Russia by Buchanan. returned
N tso0 and chosen to be first Governor OF South
Car olina under secession auspices. Since then he
las been In retirement. william J. Robertson ia
,ne Of the foremost lawyers Of Virginia and
was pecently o Judge Of the Court OF Appeals.
Iosepl r. Anderson is proprietor Of the celebrated
rrcdek Ar Iron Works. william F. Turner, Of Yves.
Virgin . is unknown to fame c. II. Suber, OF South
,arolini is planter Of respectable abilities. e.
Fontaine, OF Virginia, is President Of the railroad
rom Ric emond to Covington now about to be
pushed to the Ohio river. John Letcher, former
member OF Congress and Governor Of virginia, is
practising | tw at Lexington. b. O. Adams, is a
prominent ba pker and planter Of Mississippi. VIII.
lam j. Green u a wealthy citizen Of North Carolina.
never pott 'tan. Lewis q. Harvie, OF virginia,