New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-27
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WASHINGTON.
CABINET DISCUSSION ON CUBA-AcTIoS OF CON-
SUI PLUMB-THE LOUISIANA DECISION ON
THE FOURTEENTH ANENDMENT-YIRGINIA
sENATORS-TBE sTEEDMAN AFFAIR.
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sh queslIOns altnougn thcy were discussed at grea
length No new course has beeni decided upon, and
Is believed that immediate action demanded upoI
any question connected with the subject.
ConsulGeneral Plumb is discharging his duties al
Havana to the entire satisfaction the State Depart
ment The Secretary is In frequent receipt Of leterl
from him. in which he reiteraes the Of out
RACES upon American citizens the seizure Of their prop
erty and imprisonng Of their persons Mr. Plumb haa
acted in all cases requiring his services with great
prompness and decision, aud repors all TO the Do
partment with his action.
Notice Of important decision which has recently
been rendered by the Supreme Courtof
ation to the construction Of the Fourteenth
OF the Federal Constitution has been received by the
Attorney here The that Of the statd
In the relation Of Amrin against Garrqus and the dec
sion Of the Supreme Court that when has taken
oath Of office before the to support the Constitution
of the United States, and during the held office
State in Rebellion which required him TO take oath to
support the Confederate States such person DO
said to have engaged In instruction and rebellion
against the United States given aid comfort to the
enemies thereof in the meaning Of section three Of the
| Fourteenth Amendment This decision will be found
very important, and Of large scope in reducing and
limiting DISTINGUISHING clauses of the Constitution and
| acts Of Congress.
Two Vrginians prominent in the!pocs Of the State,
had consultation with the President yesterday, in
reference to the election of Senators Congress at the
approaching session Of the Legislature during which the
gentlemen (Wn0 are DOtn haulca RepuDncane asked lno
President he had expressed the hope that Gen. Robert
Williams would be chosen Of the Senators. Tho
President replied that he had expressed preference for
Of the candidates and that he should not interfere
IN the matter He desired of course, that Republicans
should be elected but he should not state his personal
preferences he had any 1t the opinion Of the gentle
referred to that Dr. Sharp the Presidents brother
iuaw will be chosen as zone of the Senators, and they
state that only the Walker men, but also the Radical
element anxious to elect who wb satisfactory
Gen. Grant and they believe that Dr. Sharp being an
active and liable Republican, will be acceptable They
also say that neither Gen. Williams nor his friends has
asked support of the Republicans but that his friends
are very active tamong the Democrats. Gen. Williams
however makes conceament Of the fact that elected
he would act with the Republican party.
The alleged defacation of Gen. steedman. exCoector
Of Internal Revenue Of 100000 is declared by his
friends to be not criminal charge They assert thas
the suits out or the destruction OF bonded ware
houses by during the administration OF bis predeces
sor and that civil suits have been instituted in order to
clear the Government records OF the debts against Col
lector steedman, which be done in no other way
1t is said that further legislation by Congress will be
required before anything can be accomplished by the
existing Commission for the settlement OF the claims Oh
citizens of the United States against Mexico and vice
versa. The Commission are Of the opinion that they
have no right TO settle claims involving debts contracted
by either Government for purposes This decision
is almost wholly in favor Of the Mexcans as the heaviest
those Of Americans who furnished the Mexicans with
arms ammunition, stores, &C., during the late war
against Macmillan. The Commission has also ordered
that all claimants must furnish the Commission with at
least 40 copies full history Of their claims, printed
both the English and Spanish Languages This, IL Is
said will very expensive, and discrimnates against
claimants for small amounts of whom there is avery
large number In instances the printing OF theso
documents would involve expense greater than the
amount Of the claim.
Dae4t ,octar
and Gen Sherman had conversations
Yesterday the evening Secretary Boutwell, was con-
testing the President In game OF billiards IN the new
hall at the White House for the championship OF the
Cabinet.
RECEPTION OF THE NEW MINISTER FROM DEN
MARK - FURTHER SALES OF GOLD - THE
TENTH NATIONAL BANK ALL RIGHT.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCHl
Mr. F. A. Bile, who for time past has been Charge
de Afares Of Denmark was on Saturday introduced to
lvering his credentials made the following remarks
th sr eteT Of His Majesty the King In accomplishing
this duty and being thus accredited to Your Excelency
called upon and beg to explain tho spirit In which
believe it my task to represent HIS Ma]esgs 1over,
is however small its extent and limited ITS influence
stands in many respects IN European soee as que Ol
pies genius, 1t is country where some OF the great lra
RED out under different institutions true
equally frugal industrious, awabding population devo-
ted to It's constitutional liberty well its royal rulers
fond OF knowledge and aiming at that system OF segoy-
eminent which finds its best model in these United states
His Majesty, the King understands that a concise
friendship between nations has broad and safe basis III
such simarities Of the peoples mind, and mas Deen
bappy TO seize opportunity for renewed expression
feelings for this sr Republic and t fSs
Mr. President in whom the wEra Se seScae
people venture to add word IN my own behalf.
ere gam and beg leave to assure Your Exceeny that
have tried hitherto to make myself worthy OF the
The object OF my acquire that confidence on
the part OF your Exeeency which am sure Will IN the
Gov Inc
The President replied as follows:
Mr.. BILLIE: You are peculiarly welcome as the MINIS.
ter Resident here Of your sovereign from our knowledge
OF your character and OF your good Will toward the
United hitherto during your soourn IN this coun-
try. to me that you cannot be charged NTH
Partially S n" which EO you
jects Of that kingdom are generally anu
such of us as have had the advantage Of seeing them on
their native SOIL The kind wishes which you express on
s essf Fl AIS as Consider that he has delicate
proof OF his sincerity and Of regard for the continuance
OF tho friendly relations between the TWO countries W
In pursuance of policy of the Administration In re-
gard TO Texas politics, w. Il. Moore has been appointed
Assessor and Philip BranbaGh Collector Of the Third Dis
The recent examination Of tho Tenth National Bank Of
NewYork ordered In consequence OF representations
made 30 Secretary Boutwell, that was engaged IN oSS
doubt as sovency OF its ability 10 pay all demands
the absence of Examiner Coender from the city,
crate the bank from all eompcity IN any suen
and report the bank has done nothing 10 con-
1dence and support -,
Secretary Fish left Washington last night for NewYork
and will return hitler toward the close OF the week
Tho Secretary OF the Treasury has authorized the
Assistant at NewYork to sell 100000 OF gold
each Tuesday aud Friday till Nov. l. commencing Tues
day next also. TO purchase $2OOo0oO OF bonds eaen
Wednesday till Nov l. These sales and purchases are u
addition TO the sale and purchases account OF the
Sinking Fund which will be continued without change Oh
the existing mode. -, -, 49,, -
The time for the ELECTION in Mississippi has been e1
tended day. II will commence on Tuesday Nov So
and end on Wednesday, Dec. l.
The Hon. T. W. Ferry Of Michigan, Judge Ferrs OK
NewYork the Hon. George A. Hasey ana the Hon John
T of New Jersey the Hon A. F. Stevens aud Dr. Aver
OF New Hampshire the Hon John r. Asper OF Missouri,