The New York herald., 1869-05-14
ABSuRDITY or THE REPORTED ALLIANCE
Negro Advisers Counselling
With the President.
AFRICA'S UNSUITABLE NAV.
Offices in the North Wanted for the
COlOred Men.

WASHINGTON, May Ia 1869.
'Ffiendly Relations of Spain Towards the
United States-The European Alliance
Canard.
II was rumored that the Spanish Minister, M.
Roberts, had, through some misunderstanding with
1the State Department. demanded his passports and
was about to leave. On inquiry at the proper quar-
ters this is ascertained to be incorrect Mr. Roberts
thinks there Will be no difficulty between the
United States and Spain account OF Cuba
He has no serious complaint TO make about the
conduct Of our government and he has had no
advices from Madrid OF any feeling there against the
United States about the question On the contrary,
he says the feeling there is OF the most friendly
character towards our government, the leaders in
the new movement there being grateful and pleased
at the sympathy of the United States with the
efforts Of the Spaniards TO establish a liberal
government With regard to neutrality proclama-
ton Mr.. Roberts says that he has made no formal
demand upon government to issue one.
He does not consider 1t necessary, in the present
course pursued by the United States, nor does he
think essential to the success of the Spanish author
tiles in suppressng the Cuban insurrection. SO
long as our government pursues its present policy
with reference to Cuba Mr.. Roberts thinks the
Spanish government will be satisfied. Referring to
the rumored triple alliance between England, France
says that far Spain is concerned the thing is
absurd. Spain has disposition to be used by
either England or France in any such business
especially against the United States, Power to-
wards which the Spanish leaders, well as the
Spanish people entertain nothing but the most
friendly feelings.
Rumored Recall Of the Italian Minister.
1t Is rumored in diplomatic circles here that the
Cnevaler Corrut, the Italian Minister, is to be re-
called from the United States and sent to Madrid
The Fight Over the Washington Post Once.
An additional evidence OF the power exercised by
Sayles J. Bowen, Mayor of this city, and once Post
master, member Of the City Court Of this District
and financial clerk OF the Senate, and all at the
same time came to light to-day In the positive an
nouncement that ]. NJ. Edmunds, Michigan carpet
bagger, formerly Commissioner Of the General Land
Once and until to-day since his resignation Of that
position, Postmaster OF the United States Senate.
had been appointed TO succeed Colonel Alexander as
Postmaster of Washington. 1t is An evidence Of the
Bowen power, because Of the fact that he, against
formidable opposition assisted little 1t Is true, by
Zach Chandler, secured Edmunds' appointment,
when In reality the commission OF another party had
already been signed and the appointment virtually
made Three parties, II seems, were prominently IN
the field for this Office, to wit-Charley Alexander
the present incumbent; z. c. Robbins, old friend
OF MIR. Lincoln and an old time republican of this
city. and Mr. Edmunds. The first was appointed by
johnson and confirmed by the Senate on account Of
good war record, Mr.. Robbins is the intimate
friend OF E. b. Washburne, and his appointment to
the Washington postmastership was the very last
personal favor Washburne asked OF Grant before he
shook the dust OF this city from his feet after his
resignation OF the State Department. Edmunds Is
the particular protege OF Chandler, and it is init
mated the future tool OF Bowen, who wants to con-
tro the entire patronage OF this District and who
really seems to be accomplishing that purpose
For two or three days the parties particularly
interested have been rather demoralZed because OF
the varying gumors concerning their chances, but
the affair eliminated to-day at the White House in
one act and two scenes. First during the time for
general reception, came Alexander, rather pale, but
more self-possessed than might have been expected
under the circumstances. His visit was rather
lengthy, as he waited in the aDte.room for some
time and only Ieft when General Dent announced
that the President would receive no other visitors
sio-day Then, exit Alexander, and shortly after
wards, scene second, Robbins entered, having an
engagement with the President. The following con.
versation shows the result OF the squabble for the
postmastership:-
Mr.. ROBBINS approaching Brevet Brigadier
General Frederick Dent, lieutenant colonel
Thnty-second United States infantry, on spe-
cal duty In the anteroom OF the Executive Man
Il
the President. sirS
General DENT lin rather loud voice)-I VIII
send your card in.
After thinking a moment however he Dent,
concludes TO announce TO the President himself that
Mr. Robbins awaits an audience and shortly after.
wards emerges from the Presidents office his coun.
tena beaming with self-importance and In stem
torian tones announces to Mr. Robbins ana at the
same time to every else In the ante-room-''Mr.
Robbins the President, sir, desires me TO say TO you
that the position OF Posm aster OF this city has al
ready been 1lled The commission has been signed
and the gentleman VINO has been appointed Will re-
-ceIve 1t Tomorrow
OF course Robbins was mortified. IL was bad
enough TO have been deprived OF the Office which
both Washburne and himself felt confident he would
receive, but Dents loud proclamation OF the fact 70
The hd6iues,of the White House capped the climax
40 the ndigniles he had received ana left no room
for disappointment In the modification he was made
tp feel. In the meantime Bowen and his friends
have proved berond doubt that TO them has been
given, In every Instance the entire government pa
tronage belonging to this District.
DISCRIMINATION Against American Vessels in
spanish Ports.
AdySces have been received from Havana stating
tat I'm consequence OF the want OF an understanding
between cur government and that Of Spain, Ameri-
Car yessea In Cuba are at the present time obliged
to pay neyeiy port OF that island dollar in gold
more than an English vessel Of the same size and
under the sane circumstances, for each and every
ION OF her spanish" measurement. At the date
OF writing two vessels were on the berth and
leading for New York. one English and ,one Amer.
car 10th class Al American Lloyds, and nearly the
same size. and taking box sugars at the sane rate
of freight Both had inward cargoes. The English
vessel pays ~ IS per ton and the American 81 35.
@hs state of sfrars surely needs no comment The
simple statement of the fact should our State
Department to exert itself at once for a change.
Presidential Appointments.
The President has appointed Addison Low super
vising inspector OF steamboats, for the second dis
trlct and Samuel Houston supervising inspector OF
steamboats, for the Sixth district; William II. Raney
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