The New York herald., 1869-04-25


Fowler he jumped to his feet and shaking his st at
poor Fowler, exclaimed In an excited manner, 'Now
| want you to take that back you damned scoun-
dre." Fowler Is not q fighting man. nor is he as
| large a man as old Zach, and SO, without further
| ceremony he backed down.
| The Course or Secretary Fish Upon the Cuban
Question Sustained by the English and
French Ambassadors-Spain Promises Full
and Immediate Satisfaction.
Among persons high in the confidence OF the ad-
minlstration importance whatever is attached to
| late cable kilograms containing accounts OF sup
posed secret conferences between the English and
French governments. The administration has reason
TO believe that the subject OF these conferences was
not Cuba at all, but something OF entirely different
character. Little doubt is entertained here but that
the French and English governments are arranging
an alliance on the Eastern question: and that they
will find their hands full enough with troubles at
home without interfering about Cuban matters.
Another fact, which tends to confirm this view oft
that IN his recent course upon the Cuban question
Secretary Fish has been fully sustained by English
and French Ministers in this city, Messrs. Thornton
and Berthe have been prlvy to all the steps taken
by Mr. Fish, and have expressed their full and CON-
plete appreciation. Yesterday Senor Roberts, the
Spanish Minister, called upon Secretary Fish and
informed him that the passengers taken
in compliance with the demand OF our gov
ernment, and that full indemnity would
be awarded for the losses and violence
occasioned by the ndiscreet conduct Of the Spanish
naval officers. Secretary Fish expressed satisfaction
at this prompt compliance, and again urged speedy
settlement OF the question OF indemnity. SehOr
Roberts declared that full satisfaction would be
given as speedily the circumstances OF the case
would admit The interview terminated by the Sec
rafa or Dnka
demand for indemnity. According to present ap-
pearances there seems little likelihood OF Spain al.
lowing any for direct interference in behar of
Cuba by our government. She appears to be in
hurry to grant each and every demand. so that
not the slightest pretext for interp0sition may
be left. Among the rumors that pre-
vail here now this Cuban question is
one to the effect that Grant himself is
about to make trip to the lever faithful isle'' to
obtain true information regarding the condition OF
things thereabouts ON dat, that steam yacht is in
readiness at the Navy Yard here to take the Presi
dent on board and carry him Off some nne night
Cubaward If this story De true President Grant is
evidently determined to be his own commissioner.
The Spanish Mission to be Given to General
Sickles.
The rejection Of Mr.. Sanford as Minister to Spain
leaves that important position open to competition
the part OF candidates for diplomatic honOrs. Seye
raj prominent asDirants have made their appear
ance already and are moving heaven and earth to
work into the good graces of the powers that OF
all competitors Sickles is head and shoulders in ad-
vance. 1t is understood that his name has been
mentioned very favoraDly in Cabinet meeting, and
unless some very extraordinary occurrence inter-
venes Daniel E. Sickles will be the man. No appoint
ment, however, will be made within q week or ten
days. In event of his getting the nomination, which
is pd far as no IL 4 10
not certain that Sickes will get his instructions so
as to be or under several months. There are
number Of important questions between the United
States government and Spain, and an inclination Is
felt ON the part Of our own government to give Mr..
Hale an opportunity to close or make some other
disposition OF them.
Arrival of Paraguayan Diplomats.
Gregorio Benitz and G. Perez, Of the Paraguayan
Legation Paris, arrived here this evening. Their
object Is unknown, but 1t is probably last effort OF
President Lopez to himself from the impending
crisis arising from the situation Of the allies and
the threatened vengeance OF civilized Powers.
Disappointed Visitors at the White House.
A large number Of persons called at the Executive
Mansion this morning, but did not the Presi-
dent, he having gone to the country to spend the
day iq recreation.
Nominations Rejected by the Senate.
The following nominations were rejected by the
Senate on the last night Of the session, addition
to those heretofore made public:-
Patrick M. Blair, to be Collector of Internal Reve-
for the Third district OF Mississippi c. Is. Young
to be Postmaster at Fredericksburg, Va. Thomas II.
Stanley, TO be Agent for the Pottawatomle Indians
Howard White, to be Agent for the Indians OF the
Omaha Agency; Joseph New on, TO be Agent for the
Indians OF the Kansas Agency.
Nominations Laid the Table.
The following nominations were laid on the
table,
Mint at San Francisco; E. w. Roberts, TO be Regis
ter of the Land ONCE at Marysvie. Cal; &. NJ.
Patterson, to be Receiver OF Public Moneys at Marys-
roneously published as rejected:-H. 5. Sanford, TO
be Minister TO Spain; j. X Jones', to be Minister TO
Belgium William A. Pile, to be Minister to Brazil.
The effect Of tablng differs from that of rejection,
in allowing the nominations TO be sent in again at
the next session.
The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
william A. Richardson, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, is to-day acting Secretary, Mr.. Bout
well being absent. II Is not yet known whether Mr..
Richardson will Will not accept the Appointment
Of Justice OF the Superior Court OF Massachusetts
yesterday conferred upon him by the Governor Of
that State.
A CoIorcd Clerk Appointed In the Third An-
ditor's Onice.
william s. Baseman (colored), OF Troy, n. V, was
to-day appointed to q first class clerkship tue
Third Auditors ofice. lie was recommended for
appointment by Senator Fenton, Hon. +. a. Sawyer
and Hon. T. ]. Robertson, of South Carolina.
The Odd Fellows Celebration in Philadelphia.
The odd Fellows delegation from the District of
Columbia 10 participate in the semcentennial cele-
bration OF the order in Philadelphia Monday VIII
number from 500 TO 700 members.
A snug Little Indian Job Spoled-A speculn-
tive Commissioner Comes TO Grief.
Mr.. Taylor, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs
u, eSSe was Unexpectedly curtailed OF few days Of
his tenure OF olice by reason of the happening OF
the following event:-n was suggested by him to
the Secretary Of the Interior that In view Of his
approaching Official dissolution the interests of the
department aud Of the afectonately guarded In
dans would be promoted by Mr.. Taylor's making
visit To New York aud making small purchases OF