The New York herald., 1869-01-26

session. Mr. Fessenden, who ought to be good
authority the subject held that the bill came up
as unfinished business, and that II had been inde-
initely postponed without any explanation being
given. 1t is said to be the interest OF some Senators
to place themselves In antagonism TO this McGar-
rahan claim which, though long ago reported win
strong expressions OF endorsement by the House
Judiciary Committee and passed upon favoraoly by
the Supreme Court two separate occasions, still
meets with some mysterious opposition in the SEN
ate 1t is the Intention however, OF Senator Morton
to force the notice OF this claim upon the serious at
tention OF the Senate
The Marriage Of General Comstock.
The day appointed for the marriage OF General
Cyrus b. Comsock to Miss Bette Blair is the Sd Of
February next. The ceremony win be performed at
the Church Of the Ascension in this city, and the
wedding will be celebrated at the residence OF Ad
miral Lee whose wife is the intended brldes aunt
Great expectations inulged In by the beau mona
in regard to this wedding, and little anxiety is
manifested relative to the distribution OF invita-
tions.
The Ordnance Investigation Committee.
The joint select Committee on Ordnance, which
was appointed last session. and continued for the
present session, held its first meeting to-day and re-
sumed Its investigation Of the alleged frauds in the
Ordnance Department Of the army. The only wit
ness examined was General Rodman, the inventor
Of the Rodman gun. His testimony had reference TO
projecties and their erect In testing the strength OF
ordnance
Vermont Custom Houses.
special agent OF the Treasury Department. who
has been examining customs affairs in Vermont,
recommends reduction OF expenses. He reports
favorably on the conduct Of the Custom House
oficers.
Increase In the Number Of Distillerfes.
It is estimated that there at least 900 dstil
eres in operation throughout the country, and re-
ports received at the Treasury Department show
that the number will be largely increased.
Plotage-Decision of the Supreme Court.
The decision OF the Supreme Court to-day IN the
case OF the steamship China affirmed the constitu-
tionaity Of the New York Pilot laws holding that
inbound and ont bound vessels must have pilot,
and that the coiding vessels IN the above case we're
responsible according they had or had not pilots
on board.
Extra Compensation 10 Collectors Dfsall0wed.
A former collector OF customs, having disbursed
s2O0, 900 for the erection OF custom house and
marine hospital at Chicago, claimed one-fourth Of
one per cent for services. The Supreme Court dis
allowed the claim on the ground that no extra COM
pensation can be allowed when there Is no provision
by law for 1t and where the salary Of the oficer Is
expressly stated
The Supreme Court.
In the Supreme Court Of the United states to-day,
on motion OF w. L. sharkey. J. W. Watson, OF Mis-
ssslppi admitted to practice as an attorney and
counsellor Of this court. On motion Of George w.
Paschal, John d. McAloo OF Texas, was admitted to
practice as an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
ON motion OF p Phillips s. II. T0rrey, Of Louisiana,
was admitted to practice as an attorney ana coun
sellor OF this court. On motion OF b. R. Curtis, ].
J, Markland, OF Rhode Island. was admitted to
practice as an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. 1.-THE United States ex rel. r. S. Benbow,
plaintiff in error vs. Tne Mayor & and "A MdesmeH q
States for the District OF Iowa.-Mr Justice Davis
delivered the opinion OF the Court reversing the
Judgment OF the said Circuit Court In this cause,
with costs, and remandlng the cause for further
proceedings in conformity to the opinion OF this
No. 22-The Louisiana Mutual Insurance Com
pany plaintiff in error vs. J. Tweed In error to the
district Of Lonisiana-Mr. Justice Miller delivered
the opinion OF the Court reversing the Judgment pf
said Court n sn sns aa s
District OF Louisiana, with directions for new trial.
No. 2l-The Steamship China ys. Louis walsh e
| al.-Appeal from the Circuit Court Of the United
States Tor the Southern District OF New York. Mr.
Justice swayne delivered the opinion Of the court
armng The decree OF the said Circuit Court IN this
| cause, with costs and interest.
| No. 37-The 81. Paul and Pacific Railroad Com
e d the se Of
nesota, and No 49, the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
G o. ss
| OF Minnesota. Mr.. Justice clifford delivered the
| opinion Of the court, anirmng Judgment OF said
Supreme Court and decree OF said Circuit Court IN
/ these cases, with costs.
| No. 4I-Henry Kellogg, appellant, VS.. The United
| States.-Appeaed from the Court OF Claims. MI
Justice Grier delivered the opinion OF the court af
| 1rming the decree OF the Court OF Claims In this
Il cause.
| No. 49-The United States plaintiff in error, vs..
NJ Schoemaker ct al, ia error, to the Circuit Court
OF the United states for the Eastern district OF Mchi
gan-Mr Justice Nelson delivered the opinion Of the
court reversing the judgment OF said Circuit Court
No i7e-The bark Grapeshot, appellant, vs. Wal
| lerstein Masset Co.-Mr. Chief Justice Chase de-
iyered the opinion OF the court overruling the
| tion to dismiss the appeal In this case
The Schooner Alicia ct al, appellants ve. The
| United Stases-Mr. Chief Justice Chase delivered the
opinion OF the Court overruling the motion TO docket
| and dismiss the appeal In this case.
No. 55-The United States, plaintiff, vs.. John Nc
| Cliyee.-Certi1cate OF division IN opinion between
the Judges OF the Circuit Court OF the United States
for the Southern district Of Ohio. On motion Of Mr..
Attorney General Evarts IL ordered by the Court
| that this certificate Of division be dismissed.
No. e--Ethan Allen, appellant, vs. Rolln White CT
| a.-The argument OF this was continued by
Mr.. Stoughton, OF counsel for appellees, and Mr..
| Curtis for the appellant.
TIE FORTIErH CONGRESS.
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