New-York tribune., 1869-05-24
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WASHINGTON, May 23 1862
The Virginia Constitutional election question
having been Opposed Of by the President,
troops Of people from Texas and Mississippi are
present to obtain decisions1n their cases There
are of course two parties from each State, one
IN favor of early election and the
other wanting delay owing to the importance of the
crops of corn and cotton in Texas this year. and the
danger Of leaving it for the prosecution of cam
paign in the middle of Summer when it requires the
most 1t is very probable the election will not
be ordered until late the FALL although the Presi-
dent is expected to decide the question very soon.
Judge Paschal had an interview with Gen. Grant
yesterday, with reference to the matter, but the
President said he could not decide upon the subject
for few days
The Navy Department continues the reduction of
the number of its vessels, and expects before the
Summer is ended TO dispose of all of the supenumer
airy vessels and transports now owned by the
Government Two steamers, the GLASGOW and Buck
thorn have been ordered to be sold at the Pensacola
Nayy-Yard on the 7th Of June The vessels may,
however, be purchased at their appraised value and
10 per cent advance at any time previous to the day
named.
A prominent gentleman of tins city, who visited
ex-President Peirce during his recent trip TO Balu-
more, who had long conversation with him, says
the ex-President spoke favOrapy Of the appointment
Of Mr. Motley and expressed the opinion that it was
no time for thoughtess.and loose defamation upon
foreign issues The state of things on the whole
view he regarded as delicate and critical and that
general war might result in effects and consequences
of more serious nature than human sagacty could
essay to foretell. Mr. Pierce is much improved in
health. and viii spend portion of the Summer at
Rye Beach, New Hampshire
Perry Fuller the late successful Democratic Col
lecor of New Orleans arrived here this morning, to
attend to certain charges of fraud made against him
by a special Treasury agent whose report is probably
ere this on file in the Customs Bureau Fuller left
warning 10 some of the New Orleans papers that
have attacked him for his dishonest management OF
the Custom House. that he would return at the
earliest day possible TO require a substantaton or
absolute retracton from them Of their charges.
The President and Mrs Grant will leave here early
in June for West Point, New-York, where they will
pass several days during the annual examination,
which commences on the 1st and terminates about
the 18th of June.
The funeral of Commodore Charles Stewart Nc
Cauley to-day was one Of the most imposing ccrc-
monies that has been held hero for years The ser
vices were attended by very large number Of peo-
pie, including members Of the Cabinet Generals OF
the Army, Admirals and Commodorcs in the Navy.
and by all the prominent people in tie city The
deceased was &c years Of age aud a nephew Of Rear
Admiral Charles Stewart the oldest officer IN the
service He entered the service IN 1909, and at the
breaking out of the Rebellion WAS in command Of
the Norfolk Nayy-Yald, and under instructions from
the Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wclles destroyed
the property at that place 10 prevent It's falling into
the hands Of the Rebels.
Mr.. s b. Ruggles Of New-YoIk has been appointed
by the President delegate TO the Seventh Session
Of the International Statistical Congress. 90 DO held
at the Hague. Mr.. Rugglcs received two similar mp
pontments under the Administration Of President
johnson.
Mrs Harriet Balch Macomb. wife of thc late Alex
ander Macomb Gencralu-Chief Of the United states
Army. died at her residence iu this city, Friday
night in the seth year OF her age. after protTacted
illness Her funeral will be held Tomorrow.
Cen Ferrill OF Indiana, recently commissioned
Third Assistant PostmastcrGencral, arrived here
Yesterday and is already in charge oi lis duties. lie
will devote his time assduOusly 10 the Office ANA
has under consideration some valuable reforms.