The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-04-09

It isa fact Of some significance That q yet
not one Of the seven Immaculate scnaton who
saved johnson from the hnlter, has ben return
cd to the Senate. Crime, comes nertin the
list.
Among the combinations by the U. 8. Senate
on Monday, was that Of Mr.. Wilder to be Post
master of Columbia. s.. C.,ra1position worth
$4,000 per year. Mr.. W. was formerly slave,
but Is competent and intelligent MAO.
A dispatch from Washington says that the
forthcoming public debt statement win show q
decrease Of two and half millions Of dollars.
A western Journal inquiries about the other
party's candidate for district attorney els he n
q necessity because he knows no lawt"
The London Spectator says Of Rcvcrdy john
son, that ono man was ever yet spoken Of as
the representative Of nation who took 30 much
pains not to deserve the name" ,.5..
The following nominations was sent to the
Senate on Monday: James NJ Ashley, Govern
or Of Montana; Hiram Ruggles, Assessor Of the
Fourth Maine District. .g.,,.., ...rr-r
Congressman Dawes friends are talking quite
confidently that he viii be the next nominee Of
the Republican party for the Governorhip Of
Massachusetts,. 'rs .r.. "r rat' 7btfH
II Is declared that the President Is greatly
grati6ed at the result Of the vote on the confirm
alton Of Longstreet as Surveyor OF the Port Of
New Orleans. He thinks Il means peace. . @
A California paper publishes letter from
Senator Stewart Of Nevada, in which he says:
The word "nativity" was stricken from the or
isinal draft Of the Constitutional Amendment,
20 as to allow the exclusion Of Chinese from Its
benefits. The treaty with China reads: .'But
nothing herein contained shall be held to con-
fer naturalization upon the citizens Of the Unit
cd States In China nor upon the subjects Of
China in the United States" '
AT. Stewart has written to the President
expressing regret at the appointment Of Grin
nell to the New York Collectorship, and assur-
ing him that the interests Of the Government
will speedily require change w
The Tribune's' Washington despatch says
Cuban affairs continue to occupy much atten-
ton here, and to be the subject Of discussion in
Congressional committees, In the departments
and by members Of the Cabinet A wide spread
sympathy Is manifested toward the insurgents.
The Commercials Washington despatch says
the Naval Department is in decided muddlc
all around, and 1t is said Porter or Bcrie, or
perhaps both, may be compelled to retire. The
department is already at issue with the House
Naval Committee, on the question Of reduction
Of wages in the various navy yards, and also
en- the new rules defining the standing Of naval
officers. Unnecessary the committee will appeal
to Congress for special legislation in reference to
this matter.
A Washington special says that the news from
Connecticut gives immense satisfaction in Con-
gross and at the Presidential Mansion.
It Is generally believed that the extra ses-
sion Of the Senate will not last moro than ten
days or fortnight. Very few reflections will be
made. II any, and no cases will be long con-
sdered. n.# -.t.| Hrf,
The Troy Times says Carl Schurz introduced
into the tenure-of-oifice debate, the somewhat
novel element of practical good sense and po-
litical sagacity. -.'...' .'".a
"wcll done, Connecticut" exclaims the
Washington Intelligencer. Yes, Connecticut is
dono-for the democracy; for the present at
least.