The New York herald., 1869-01-25
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. Jan. u

Inc fcutiOn Against COnfirmlng Presid0nt
Johnson's Nominees-PrOspects Of Cum-
mings, Snaythe and Others.
The document which was offered for signature to
nearly every republican member OF the House ask
ing the Senate to confirm no more OF President
Johnsons nominations has given rise to good deal
OF soreness here II appears that 1t did not receive
the signatures OF all the republican members, and
there s reason to believe that the statement to
effect that General Grant favored the policy Is not
altogether orthodox. AS well as I can learn the
General knew nothing about the document before
he saw allusionto it in the newspapers. Therefore
he could not have told anybody that he favored
making no more combinations. Some OF the
radical members refused positively to sign the docu
ment and one in particular is known to have char
acterized it piece OF impertinent meddling with
II not dictati0n to the Senate. However 1t seems
very likely that the Senate will make no connrma-
tions this session unless some shrewd trick upsets
the present disposition to keep out OF executive
sion. Some Of the nominees, especially Straw Hat
Cummings have bitter enemies In the Senate, who
appear determined not to allow vote to be
taken lest the obnoxious candidates should succeed
powerful effort VIII be made during the
coming week to force Q vote some way
or other on the principal nominees 1t win be
combined effort on the part OF all the candidates,
and therefore may possibly succeed. Some OF the
candidates are working industr0usly to make their
cases exceptionable, and argue their claims with
pathetic eoquence. Cummings Is particularly
touching in this way. In the case OF Mr.. Henry A.
Smythe the nominee for the Russian mission, It is
admitted by his opponents that he has enough votes
to confirm him, but they protest that they intend to
talk against him every time his nomination comes
up, IN order to stave or vote. Had anything like
fair play been given to Mr.. Smythe he
would have been confirmed weeks ago, but some OF
IN NOT hos fo fn oil
kind Of trickery to kill him of, and even boast Of
how smartly they do it, However, his friends here
numerous and strong, and are determined to keep
pegging away, and hope, by some skilful man9uvre,
to succeed eventually.
Among the arrivals here lately is Mr. John L.
Deen recently nominated by the President for Naval
O1icer OF New York. Mr. Deem is backed up by
most formidable influence, and is rather confident OF
success. The friends OF General N. F. Peasants,
whose name has been sent In for Cover
norof Wyoming Territory, are also confident
that they will carry him through success
fully. His case, they say, Is different from all
the rest The Territory is in great need Of organiza
ton, and no further delay should In giving it
Territorial government. Peasants is a straight
out republican man OF ability and well fitted for
the position. At present he the chief clerk of the
Attorney General.
How Cameron Runs Cum mings.
The Senate In caucus determined to confirm no
more appointments Of Andrew Johnson, except in
cases OF special character and importance. Mr..
Cameron has what he deems special case namely,
the confirmation OF Alexander Cummings as Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue In place OF E. H. Rol
lns Mr.. Cameron has completely absorbed Cum
mings and made him part Of himself. With Cum
mings he can control every revenue appointment in
Pennsylvania and many in other states. He must get
Cummings in. He must get him, too, before Grant
is inaugurated, because Grant would not nominate
q man whom he knew to be incompetent or corrupt.
Cummings must be confirmed. Accordingly, Mr..
Cameron takes him daily, rather nightly, into his
carriage and drives 10 the residences OF every Sena
tor whom he thinks he can personally influence.
He appears with particular dignity aud urbanity
before the new Senators. Surely, right before his
face and before Cummings himself, they cannot re-
fuse to promise to vote as he asks At all events by
some means, he pledges them. Then, Mr. Smythe
wants to go to Russia. He has tried and
can't get through the obstinate Senate. He
counts on the votes OF all democrats and
few republicans. Why not 'Jon teams" Surely,
whya Straightway oil democrats are strongly
in favor OF Cummings as well as sundry republi-
cans. But Cummings is not yet "0ut OF the woods"
Chandler has copper tariff bill. Cameron Is sud-
denly doubtful about voting for 1t and as suddenly
again eager for It's passage. Why Is there reason
Chandler voted with Cameron against recommitment
Of the nomination. Recommitment is defeated by
six majority Can Cummings rely upon that SIX to
vote him through Not quite. One more cofnbina-
tion somewhere and the redoubtabe Cameron Is
ready.
Meanwhile prominent Senators believe the con-
frmation would be an outrage, and are determined
to contest It at every point They will oppose going
into executive session; they win favor taking up
anything else after they are in; they will resort to
parliamentary tactics. Not to-day nor tomorrow
win vote be reached.
Cabinet Slate.
The following Is the new Cabinet .slate,n revised
and corrected for the week ending the 23d inst..-
Secretary or Stdte-Mr. Charles Francis Adams, OF
Secretary Of me Treasuv-Mr. David A. Wells, of
temporary Secretary or wdr-General John NJ.
schoned, United states Army, Of Illinois,
United sf States = sayy W. Of PennsyVans D. D. Porter
Secretary or the Interfor-Hon. Benjamin F. Wade
Postmaster Genera,-Mr wadsworth, Of Ken
tucky
Attorney Generut-Hon. James r. Wilson, OF Iowa.
The Quid nuacs and pokenoses win wager any rea-
sonable amount that i've OF the above seven names
will prove correct. Even the contemplated tempo
rary retention OF General Scnoeld very distasteu
TO the several general of1cers who rank him. az
II is virtually placing him over their heads. and
making them, his seniors, subject to his commands.
Major General Sheridan, for example, would be
compelled to comply with the orders Of Secretary OF
War schoneld, albeit schoneld Is his junior as Q
general olcer OF the line. being brigader general
only. While there might be some Justification for
this anomalous military status In time Of war; Is
certainly unprecedented in time Of peace. The
resignation, however, by General scho1eld Of his
commission as brigadier general in the army would
at once place these objections hors de combat. In
view OF the inevitable and foreshadowed rupture
between President Grant and the ultra radicals
which will bring the entire conservative vote
OF the country In one solid mass to the
support OF the President General schoned Is to then
give way to General George B. Mcclellan. OF New
Jersey, who win reorganze the army throughout Its
entire length and breadth from Alpha TO Omega