The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27
Observation-Disclosures.
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'Yi7gs WASHINGTON, April 26, 1861


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|.TY0g WASHINGTON, April 26, 1861
81, THE EIGHT.HoUR LAW
Large numbers Of kilograms from the
various trades union leagues throughout
the country were to-day received by Sena-
tor Wilson commencing his letter on the
eight-hour law. These dispatches are quite
severe in their denunciations Of the Attor-
ney. Generals opinion on the subject, and
Of the recent order Of the Secretary Of the
Navy. An effort will be made, it is said,
to, induce the President to suspend the
order until the meeting Of Congress in De-
cember next. It Is very doubtful, how
ever, IL the President will interfere in the
matter.
THE REPORTED DESIGNATIONS OF
CABINET OFFICERS.
We have the best authority for stating
that there is no foundation whatever in the
report that Secretary Borie contemplates
resigning his position. The same is also
true concerning Secretary Fish and Attor-
ney-General Hoar. All these reports are
put in circulation by parties who have
some special interest in view, and wish to
make capital by making it appear that the
several Secretaries are not satisfied with
their positions, and do not agree altogether
with the President and his policy.
CUBAN AFFAIRS.
The Government is in possession Of in
formation to the effect that the cause of the
insurgents in Cuba is not at all fattering.
1t appears that their agents here and in
New York have admitted that unless they
obtain recognition or material aid from our
Government they will be unable to hold out
beyond sixty days. 1t is understood that
the Administration is not disposed to inter
fere with affairs in the island beyond the
protection Of American citizens and their
interests. The English and French Minis
tiers fully understand the condition Of af-
fairs in Cuba and the attitude of our Go
vernment, and have advised their respec-
THE ABBOTT-SPRAGUE UNPLEA-
SANTNESS.
TheAbbott-Sprague unpleasantness final
ly reached an amicable adjustment to-day.
AS anticipated in these dispatches last eve
ming, Senator Abbott addressed a note to
sprague this morning asking the latter to
state distinctly whether he intended to ap-
ply any Of the offensive language Of his
recent speech (Which he quotes) to him
(Abbott), to which sprague answered
that he had no hesitation in saying that
the language of his speech referred to
was written and in manuscript some days
prior to his speech, and was not intended
to apply to him (Abbott). Mr.. Abbott was
fully satisfied with the explanation, and
sent another note to sprague, in which he
sold he had misconceived islanguage, and
desired that he should consider the remarks
made by him as unsaid. This settles the
much talked of duel, and both parties may
be said to be on good terms again.
SALE OF DEPARTMENT FURNITURE.
1t having heretofore been the custom to
dispose of furniture, carpets, &C., at pri-
vate sale, an order was to day issued from
the Treasury Department directing that
hereafter all property belonging to the De-
partment offered for sale shall be sold at
public auction or by sealed proposals.
QUALIFIED.
The new Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Parker, and Commissioner Of Patents,
Fisher, to-day took the oath and entered
upon the duties of their Offices.
THE CLAIMS AGAINST MEXICO.
Mr.. WadsWorth, member of the commits,
sion to adjust the claims of our Government
with Mexico, left for his home in Kentucky
to-day. The commission will meet some,
time in July and adopt rules governing the
commission, and will then adjourn until
fall. WALLACE.