The New York herald., 1869-03-10
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Europe.

The cable teegrams are daied March o.
stormy debate between the members OF the re-
publican and monarchst parties took place last
Monday in the Spanish Cortes. The republican
members assailed the Ministry bitterly and de-
manded that the Duke OF Montpensier's name be
struck from the list OF marshas. Prim Serrano and
Topete in the opposition and replied 10 the at
tacks with warmth.
The announcement was made in the House Of
Commons yesterday that the Fenian Mackey had not
been released FROM prison.
Several engagements are reported In the neghbor-
hood OF Sagua- The views OF President Grant rela-
tive to the Cuban question are the subject Of numer
Gus reports and considerable discussion.
Mexico.
The recent numerous executions In the republic
have caused SO much trepIdation and horror among
the people that Juarez has ordered complete sus-
pension OF them throughout the country. All the
military prisoners recently captured In rebellion
are ordered 10 the capital TO be tried for treason
General Negrete Is reported TO be reorganizing his
forces Escobedo has defeated the insurgents under
Canales IN Tamaulipas.
The Cabinet.
II has been decided by several prominent lawyers
ia Washington that the transfer OF his business pro-
posed by Mr.. Stewart Will not release him from
liabilities under the law Of $50, and yesterday Mr..
Stewart offered his resignation Of the Secretary ship
OF the Treasury. President Grant accepted IT and
withdrew his message the Senate on the subject.
IL Is not known as yet who VIII now receive the
appointment OF Secretary OF the Treasury although,
OF course, numerous names are mentioned In that
connection.
The FIRST formal meeting Of the Cabinet was held
schoGeid and Postmaster General Cresswell were
present. while the other departments were repre-
sented by the assistant Secretary Bore
has arrived and quallned and VIII enter upon hrs
dutiss this morning. secretary washburne was at
the state Department for some time and received
tue congratulations Of his friends.
Congress.
In the senate yesterday the oils strengthening The
pubic credit and supplementary to the National
Banking act were reported with notices that they
would be called up to-day. Mr.. Sherman called up
the bill 20 repeal the Tenure OF ONCE act but the
resolution was objected to by Mr.. Sumner and went
over. A message was received from the Presiden,
asking permission to Withdraw his message relative
10 the ineglbiIity OF MFR. Stewart The request was
granted. bill for the protection OF fur bearing
animals In Alaska was passed, and the Senate ad
journed.
In the House the resignation Of Mr.. washburne
as member was received. An election for Chap
lain resulted In the choice OF Rev. j. @. Butler, o
Washington Mr.. schenck introduced bill reduc
ing into ono act and amending the internal reve
nue. laws. It was referred to the Committee OF tn,
Whole bill to repeal the Tenure Of once act wa
introduced BY Mr. Butler and passed By vote'of IA
20 le The House then adjourned until Friday.
The Legislature.
In the Senate yesterday bills were introduced
amending the Metropolitan Police law; for the ap
pointment Of an additional number OF notaries pub
he; rslstive 70 sAs Harlem depot In Forsy-secont