New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-15

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WAsuISGToS Tuesday, Dec. "A, 1869.
In the Senate as in the House. the most OF todays
sion taken up in speeches euogsuo OF MI tessen'
den 1t was general complaint however, that the
subject was little overdone in the Senate At any rate
the oecupnpts in the galleries and all the Senator'S who
did not deliver speeches seemed to have been fatgued
with their number and variety. Mr.. Morrill, OF Maine
made the first speech but delivery was so remulous
and low that could not be understood IN the galleries
Mr. Sumner followed and his eloquent manner impressed
everybody. He was followed by Messrs lruinDul ana
Anthony Mr.. Williams spoke next, and the intelligent
analysis of Mr. Fessendens character which he gave was
praised by all. Mr. Anthony was also highly compli
mented Several others spoke including Gerritt Davis
who took advantage of the OCCASION in very bad taste as
everybody believed to abuse tho majority IN congress
The customary resolutions were passed In both Houses.
The House secured nearly four hours for business to-
day. as the euloges Mr. Fessenden did not commence
until nearly o'clock. Mr. Garfield got the House early
to work on the Census bill The increased representation
clause continued TO draw talk from every quarte with
no prospect OF CESSATION when Mr. Garfield asked that
the clause be struck out, nmatng that 1t coud be In
cuded In q separate bill to be hereafter introduced Tho
section relating to railways was afterward debated until
the Senate resolutions the death OF Mr.. Fesstnden
were offered Nearly an hour consumed in the de-
verng OF euoges the character OF the deceased SEN
ator, after which an adjournment was had
There is sufficient authority for the statement that the
President will tomorrow, send TO the Senate the nano
Of Attorney Hoar for the vacancy on the So
preme Bench. 1t is said that the name was sent In to-day
along with lot OF other Nominations but OF this there
no evidence There WERE however, number OF nom-
nations presented and the Presidents Secretary said on
was important. In consequence Of the euloges on tbs
death OF Senator Fesenden the Senate refused to receive
the message and the will therefore be returned
tomorrow.
The resolution touching reciprocity, which passed the
House yesterday is said to mean nothing but suppon
OF the President in cOndemnng tho old treaty AS the
President says II may be necessary 20 have some regu
lions OF q commercial character between the Untei
States and the provinces and as Secretary Fish has IL
vited It is said the Canadian authorities to discussion
OF such regulations many members who voted to sustain
the resolution avow themselves in favor OF new treaty
The question Of the difference Of rank between the
line and the staff OF the Navy the subject OF spe
cal meeting OF the House Naval Committee today IN.
bill framed by Mr.. Grimes and introduced In the Senat,
during the last session. regulating the question OF naya
rank was discussed by the Committee, but without any
definite Conclusion having been reached The Commit
tee decided call for the report OF tho Special Naval
Board appointed by the Secretary OF the Navy, some
weeks ago. 20 fix the question OF rank OF tho two classes
OF officers Of the Naval Service. This report together
with the report Of the cOurtmarta OF AsstantSurgeon
Greer Of the Navy Which also involved in this dispute
about rank will be furnished the House tomorrow, and
the Committee will then proceed with tho matter and
prepare a bill covering the whole case at an early day
The Committee also agreed to report to the House bill
for the immediate removal Of the present Nayylad al
Philadelphia TO League Island.
The Committee on Foreign Relations, NJ n meeting held
to-day agreed TO report resolution authorizing the
President TO ask OF the Government OF Denmark an eN
tension Of the time Of the pending treaty for the sale Of
the Island OF ST. Thomas 70 Government number
OF nominations forfOreign appointments were considered
and among them that Of Mr. j. Russell Jones OF Illinois
as Minister Belgium the Committee agreeing 10 report
adversely on the nomination. The nominations OF Mr.
Blow Minister Brazil and Mr.. Lowe as Minister to
China, were reported upon fayOrably. An effort was
made in Committee % make the mission 70 China on
par with those England and France by increasing the
salary from $4,000 TO $1,000 year but the Committee
adjourned without taking definite acton on the matter
bill for the creation Of an international coinage was
under discussion in the meeting OF the Finance Commit
tee to-day.
Associate Justice Grier sim hcsitaes 20 tender his
resignation to the President at the solicitation IL ssaid
OF his family. whose social standing here during the
Winter would be nterered with The Judge Is so feeble
that It is impossible for him 10 without assistance
and his mind very much impaired. He has been i'm.
portuned time and again TO retire. and has again and
again consented to do So buths family have prevented
IT, The other members OF the Court conscious OF his fa
ing mind. formed committee 10 walt upon the judge
and in the kindes call his attention 70 his posi-
ton II was then thought that he would at retire
Recently, when the subject was referred to again, he
authorized Justice Fields to draw up his resignation
which was DONE but no failed to sign IT, II u said he h~
now decided TO wait for time.
When Justice Grer rctres from the Supreme Court TIN
Pennsylyanians will make effort 10 the appoin
ment Of successor from that state, insisting that te
position belongs TO Pennsy lyania because Justice GrT
was a resident thereof when appointed. Mr. Stanton hs
many warm supporters, who claim that the position VII
be acceptable to him, and that his health will enable hin
TO perform It's duties. Another strong name mentioned
is that Of Judge schohed, at present member Of tie
House Judge Strong until recently Justice on the Ct
preme Court bench OF Pennsylvania, is also frequently
alluded TO connection wthhe position Judge sroni
arrived here last evening and today had an interview
with the President.
Some time since Senator Sherman and Representatives
Garfield Kelly Butler, and Logan, Gen. Spinner, H. IL
Cooke and Others formed themselves into association
for the purpose OF raising funds TO dcay the expense
the erection Of an equestrian statue of Gen. Grant to
placed on the OF tho south front OF the TreasuH
Department They have 80 far succeeded In obtaining
subscriptions for this purpose as to make II an ASSURED
success and have obtained from Secretary Boutwell, tie
necessary permission TO place the statue on the terrace
They have obtained assurances, from the Military
Committees Of Lboth Houses, that bill will be passed
granting sufficient number OF the captured W
Gen. Grant as material for ITS construction. CorreF
pondence has ensued between the sculptor j. A. Bailg
OF Philadelphia ard the Executive Committee OF the ~
ISOLATION, and between the latter and the Presiden,
which has resulted IN determination TO proceed win
the execution Of the project without further delay For
this purpose appropriate buildings have been erected a
the White lot" the Executive Mansion, and ito
artist will soon commence model Of tho Presidents
trotter Cincinnati, the animal selected by the President
for the statue.
Certain persons who claim that Congress has the pows
under the reconstruction acts to compel the Re bd
States to execute all the requirements Of their COZ
stitutions are about to recommend TO that body som
action In favor OF the holders OF the old North Caron