Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-23
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Advices
from Admiral Hoff, at Havana, state
that the gunbost Ysntich had arrived
there from Aux Cages, Hayti, reporting
that SOlnsve was besieging that place,
and would lombard it DON The mer-
chant and naval vessels in the harbor
were crowded with refugees, awaiting
the result of the bombardment.
a Senatorial Republican CAUCUS on the
TeEure-of.office bill was held fOr two
hours this morning, but adjourned until
this afternoon without action. Senators
Morton, Grimes and Sprsgue withdrew,
refusing to bind themselves TO the action
of the caucus. It is generally believed
now that the bill will be suspended for
four years.
Capt. Gilbert Thomas has been ordered
to the naval station at Mound City, Ill,
vice Commander Jas. +. Foster relieved,
and placed on " waiting orders"
The Senate adjourned at two o'clock,
when the Republicans, by previous ar
rangement, resumed their caucus on the
subject OF the Tenure-of-O Office bill, with g
view to accommodate their differences.
The President cent in no nominations
to-day.
A dispatch received from Rear Ad-
| miral BEDFORD, dated at Lisbon, March
3, announces his arrival at that station,
in the Franklin, on the 2Sth alt. The
Franklin, the Tic0nderoga, and the
Frel;c will return to the United States,
in obedience to orders from the Navy
Department, as soon as their necessary
repairs are completed.
The Richmond Wing, of to-day, Gays
that several Austrians will arrive next
week, 10 settle q few miles below
/ - H., .AA,- ~ Epn1sufr ~ an
will arrive at Norfolk in April, and ar
rapgements have been made for the
importation Of Germans. Letters re-
/ ceived from the Netherlands, Russia and
/ other European States, show that there
will soon be q large immigration to Viz
GINA. Northern men are also prospect
ing for settlement.
All the clerical force at army head
quarters in Richmond was engaged
Saturday in preparing new appoint
ments for Safe officers. The time hev-
ing arrived when, under the lew, al per-
sons who cannot take the test-Osth are to
be removed from Office. Among the
appointments for Il edmond is Col. Egg
bert as Chief Police.
Il is stated as q curious fact that
throughout the length and breadth Of
Virginia, with few exceptions, no mar
riage can be sOlemuized by reason OF the
removal Of Clerks.
The Republican Senators CAUCUS on the
Tenure-of- Office act lasted about two
hours this forenoon.
Mr.. Conkling's proposition to suspend
the law for four years, or during President
Grants administration, WAS discuss.
ed with much animation. Several Sem
stors declared that they would not be
harmed by the caucus, and retired from
the room.
Mr.. T. imunds subsequently offered q
resolution that the act ought not TO be
repealed, snd this, also, occasioned a
lvely debate. Finally, a resolution was
adopted that the bill and pending amend
mentsi In the1SenRte shall be recommitted
10 the Judiciary Committee with a view
to q modification Of the law now in force.
IL Is not known what changes will be
proposed. Many Senators suppose that
they will be such as 10 release the Presi
dent from the present embarrassment.
1t would seem that the majority Of the
Senators are opposed to the total repeal
OF the Law and desire to retain lis princi-
pies, but think some proviso may be
added which will render it generally
satisfactory. AS the House has twice
passed a bill for its repeal, the differences
between the two branches Of Congress
may ultimately be adjusted through g
committee Of conferences.
Charles Nj. Wilder (negroj has been
recommended by the South Carolina
Congressional delegation, and ordered
by the Postmaster General, for Post
master Of Columbia, South Carolina. He
was formerly Deputy United Ststes Mar
sinai, q member OF the State Constitu-
tional Convention, and is at present a
member Of the Legislature.
Mrs. Grant to day completed her Sc
lection Of furniture, etc for the Execu-
i've Mansion.
The statement from Charleston that
Gen. Remington has gone to Cuba is
not correct, as that gentleman Is now
here.
Private letters received here from
Cuba represent that ii will be out of the
power OF Spain to pat down the insur-
reetion In Cuba. Tee freedmen prefer
Joining the insurrection to working on
the plantations. and the insurgents are
maintaining more than half OF the
island.