Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-12
George Ii. PenllletOn Nominated
for Governor or Ohio.
Political Affairs In Virginia.
WASHINGTON.

Reception of the Mexican Minister
State Dinner 90 the CabInet-MOve
ments Of the PrisIdent-He Goes for
Mere Recreation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE White
House was thronged with visitors this
morning, seeking interviews with the
President, but In vain. He received the
Mexican Minister, who was accompanied
by Secretary Fish. The usual speeches
were made, renewing assurance of friend~
ship between the two countries, after which
they retired and were followed by mem
bers of the commission 10 adjust the claims
between ths United States and Mexico,
who were presented 10 the President,
which left opportunities for outside visi-
tors.
The President gives state dinner this
afternoon 10 members of the cabinet ex
clusively, after which he leaves this even
ing 10 Join his family on the banks of tn
Hudson ct the country seat of Secretary
Fish.
Gen. George A. Sheridan, Adjutant
General of Louisiana, is here on his way
10 Ohio to take part in the campaign in ia
vor of Gen. Hays. r-ta-E ~
Gen. Candy arrived TO day from Nir-
ginis. Ii ia reported he was sent for to
explain why he insisted upon the iron clad
oath for members Of the Virginia Legisla.
ture without instructions from Washington.
Well informed parties here confidently
assert that our government will accord
belligerent rights 10 the Cuban insur-
gents before the close of the present
month.
Acting+SecretaTy Richardson to-day con-
frmed he nomination Of John 7. Nc
Gindley TO be admeasurement clerk in the
Customhouse at Louisville, KY, vice r
ID. Boiling. ~ ~ HT
Mr.. Clarke, the new collector of the
port Of Charleston, S. c., is making
clean sweep Of Mr.. Mackay's appoint
ments in the customhouse there, and a
large number Of nominations made by him
were confirmed by Acting Secretary Rich
ardson to-day. John Z. Dennis has been
appointed Deputy Collector of the por'.
The action of the government in reliev-
ing Admiral Hof of the command Of the
North Atlantic squadron was because of
his nnhidden sympathy with the Spanish
government in its efforts to suppress the
Cuban insurgents. Cuban sympathizers
here are much gratifed with the order
placing Admiral Poor in command of the
tions to him by the government is TO keep
q sharp lookout for American interests
and report promptly everything which
comes under his observation.
The most important question under con-
sidsration by the cabinet yesterday was
the recent seizure of the Spanish gunboats
by Marshal Barlow. Secretary Fish an
nounced that he had positive information
Al IL no. al ~, he he
Spanish against Peru. The subject was
fully discussed, and il was finally decided
that the boats should be held in the custody
Of the Attorney General until thorough
and impartial investigation Of the whole
subject be made. The intention is TO
strictly observe the neutrality laws, and
the action of Marshal Barlow was fully
sustained by the President and cabinet.
A report was current here this evening
that James Fish, Jr., has been killed in a
fracas connected with the Susquehanna
railroad trouble. The report, however,
lacks confirmation, and was generally dis-
credited.
Marshall Barlow has received an order
from the Secretary of State to transfer to
the custody the Spanish gunboats to the
commander Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
1t is understood this evening that the
two Wall street Insurers, yesterday sen-
fenced by Judge Cardoza to i'm prisonment
in the city prison, have not been yet de-
livered into the custody Of the Warden Of
the prison.
Judge McCunn has decided TO discharge
Pratt, the alleged Texas rioter and MUIR
derer, from custody, though as Pratt is in
military custody at Fort Lafayette, il does
not appear how he is to do it. The points
Of decision are: First, that murder is not
United States odense except when com.
mitted in q place over which the govern,
ment has exclusive jurisdiction. Second
that the prisoner had not been committed
by United States Court.
Gen. Grant has not, either in cJnver-
sajion or by letter, requested Judge Dent
TO withdraw from the Mississippi canvass,
and in view of complications it is reiter.
ated that Judge Dent will canvass Missis
sippi in The interest of the Conservative
Republican candidates whether himself oil
another leads the ticket Ia the mean
time the Judge continues candidate before
the convention.
Mr.. Igancie Marshal, the new Mexican
Minister, Was to-day introduced TO the
President by the Secretary of State, ant
delivered his credentials. Appropriate
exchange Of sentiment took place on tht