New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-24

open, and Senator AbDOtt eXclieu anu uoVeIihihou,
took the floor at about the same minute that Sena'
tor sprague took his hat and departed for his home
So the consequences of personal collision in the
Capitol were for time averted Senator Abbott
very briefly stated the intentions which prompted
him to ask for an open session, namely TO
demand the retracton on the part of Sprague of the
obnoxious language or on the part Of Abbott fnii
satisfaction outside the Chamber. This language
was viewed by Senator Sumner as a declaration by
Senator Abbott that he intended to violate the laws
Of the land and the rules of the Senate by calling
Senator Sprague to the field Senator Abbott wished
to explain. Senator Sumner warned him that ne
could not speak until the question was settled Sen
atOr Abbott insisted, and the presiding officer or
dered him to take his seat. Senator Thurman wanted
the Objectionable words taken down. and they were
read as follows:
"Inow sIr, give notice. ipasnach as that senator OF
epraguel has skuked out Of the C6ampeS' ''0Hu "
have satisfaction outside OF the Cnelnper,
The decision of the chair was that the words were
not necessarily declaration of an intention to vo
late the law of the law of the land. Senator Abbott
subsequently explained that he was not duellst.
and did not mean that sort of thing, you know"
Int adhered to his determination to have satsfac-
ton in some way outside the Chamber. Wilson then
made timely motion, and the Senate again went
into executive session Senator Sprague during the
day remained quietly at home, and no collision has
as yet taken place. To his friends he declares that
he will defend himself to the furthest exent but will
not accept challenge. He entertained a small din
ner party tonight very pleasantly and preserves his
usual stolid demeanOr. Senator Abbott during the
day was about the city, visiting the departments
and attending to his business. He declares that he
cannot forgive the insult and persists that he will
not follow the advice of his friends and let the mat
ter drop. Tho unfortunate occurrence is not yet
Invested of issdangerous aspect,
Letters aIit dispatches received here to-day di-
rect from persens connected with the Cuban Pro-
vsiOnal Government, give emphatic denial to recent
reports from Spanish sources, with regard to sue
cesses over the patriots. The latter preparing
for more systematic campaign, and pending the
landing of war munitions, have remained quieter
than usual The letters close with the announce
ment that cargo of rifles and three heavy guns had
been safely landed. The relatives of Casanova. the
American citizen recently imprisoned by the Spanish
authorities in Hayana, have received news OF his
release His son, however, is still retained in Gus
tody. request was made of Secretary Fish to-day,
that he demand his immediate release The author
tiles here are very retcent and secret in their treat
ment of the Cuban question and consequently little
trust should be placed in the sensational reports
which appear daily IN certain newspapers pertaining
to this subject.
President Grant was visited to-day by large mum
Der of Senators and Others among whom were the
son of Brigham Young, his wife, one of Brgham's
wives and Miss Little all Of Utah. Besides these
delegation of the German Veteran Union called to
pay their respects, and present HIM with card of
invitation to flag festival on the 18th Of May. A
delegation of Indians also called, and were admitted
to an interview. The party Of Mormons left this
evening on their return home
The Globe of this morning contains IL columns of
letters received by Senator Sprague commenting his
recent speeches. permission having been granted him
yesterday by the Senate to PRINT them. The list
comprises letters from Henry Brooks Adams, son Of
Charles Francis Adams O. S. Halsted Of New-Jersey,
VIM. Barney Of New-York, Nahum Cassum Of Bos-
ton, Geo. NJ. Weston of Bangor Me-, Charles STAN
ford, Republican member Of the New-York State
Legislature John Mullly, editor of Irish Copper
head paper in New-Yorl City, and over 100 others.
One letter from gentleman In Providence, Rhode
Island alludes TO his letter on the Montagues and
Capulets Of Rhode Island" printed in THE TRIBUNE,
and says it was source of great comment in the
community, and sums as high as 81 were offered for
copies of the paper containing the letter.
C.E. De Long, the new Minister to japan, was born
in Dutchess County New-York. He went to Cafor
MIA nearly twenty years ago. when only sixteen years
of age studied law in miners cabin, was several
times elected to the California Legislature, and at
the time Of Senator Nye's election to the United
States Senate came within vote OF defeating him
for that position He s perhaps, the most brilliant
lawyer in the State Of Nevada ardent Republican,
is member of the National Republican Committee
and did not seek the place conferred npon him.
The late Commissioner of IndieiI Affairs, upon the
nomination Of his SUCCESSOR Col Parker, Is said to
have gone to New-York to purchase the Indian tools
which are required for distribution during the COM
ing year. 1t is well known that large sums Of money
are usually made in these annual purchases and it
is charged that ex- Commissioner Taylor anxious
TO accomplish these purchases before vacating his
Office.
The appointment of Simon Wolf, wealthy Jew Of
this city, to be Register of Deeds for the District OF
Columbia an Office worth from 5000 to 5000 per
annum. was made in Difference to that class of our
citizens
In accordance with the Presidents order, the
heads of the various departments have granted 10
the members of the order OF Odd Fellows leave OF
absence to attend the celebration in Philadelphia on
Monday next, the employees at the Government
Printing Office have two days leave, and Mr.. Clark,
architect of the Capitol has granted leave to his
men. 1t is presumed that instruction under the
Presidents order will be given to grant leave Of alb
sence to the members of the order employed at the
Navy Yard and arsenals here.
Messrs Bayard. BrOwnlow, COnklng. Edmunds,
Ferry, Grimes, Hamilton Hamhn, Howe, McCreery,
Morrill, Norton, Prett, Scott, Vckers, Wiley, and
Fenton left to-day for their homes
GENERAL PRESS DTsPArcHl
Commissioner Delano has decided with regard to
affixing and canceng internal revenue stamps that
IN all cases where an adhesive stamp shall hereafter
DO used, except as may be otherwise provided the
person making and delivering, or giving the Instru-
ment. matter, or thing to be taxed shall affx the