New-York tribune., 1869-04-13

Lobe, Collector of Internal Revenue for the XXVth
District.
H. p Moore of Jersey City, has been appointed |
Mail Route Agent between New-YOrk and Philadel- |
phia in place of Barrett removed
The Senate met in Executive Session at 12 o'clock
to-day in accordance with the Presidents procama-
ton. There being no nominations for consideration,
those not acted at the close of the session just
ended becoming void the subject of the treaties be-
fore the Committee on Foreign Relations taken
up on motion of Senator Sumner. The first consd- |
cred the Naturalization treaties with Baden |
Wurtemburg, and Hesse, and the Trades-mark treaty
with Belgium. These having received the favorable
report Of the Committee confirmed without |
material debate. Mr.. Sumner then called up the |
Daren Ship Canal treaty negotiated by Caleb Cush-
ing and upon it made long speech in favor of rat
hcation. lie showed the Importance of the
work in commercial point of view and
the great benefit the United States
would derive from it. He also demonstrated its
Importance to all the nations of Europe. and said
that by uniting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
they would be doing more for the advancement of
the commerce and prosperity of the world than any
other measure since the Christian era. Senator
Sherman made speech in opposition TO certain
articles in the treaty which he thought were too
much in the interest of a company, and he expressed
the belief that the Government Of the United States
some private individuals, and that it would not
accomplish the great revolution in commerce
that its friends claimed would follow
the ratification of the treaty. Mr. Edmunds
made a speech in its favor, taking substan
tally the grounds of Mr. Sumner in relation !
to the Importance of the Canal, and giving additional
arguments in favor of speedy confirmation. The |
discussion bid fair TO continue at great length. but
at this oppOrtune moment Gen. Porter arrived from
the White House. bearing the Foreign nominations, |
which have been so long and so anxousy looked for
As the General appeared at the door of the |
Senate it evident to the presiding officer that
the Senator'S were in frame of mind to proceed |
with the consideration of treaties, and the Darien
matter was laid over. The nominations were then |
opened, the greatest interest being manifested |
throughout the Chamber. The nominations |
were at once referred to the appropriate |
committees, and Mr.. Sumner was again on
the floor. He gave notice that he would |
call up the treaty the Alabama claims tomorrow.
suggested by leading Senator that this treaty
and the debates thereon should be made public, and
it is likely effort will be made looking to that end
The Senator thought if the debates upon the treaty
were made in open session, it would have an excel
lent effect upon the people of both countries He
thought 1t was due to the American people and to
the English Government that this important matter
should be considered in open session, that the world
might know the sentiments of the people of
the country and of Congress. The trouble is,
that the English Government does not understand
the United States Government There are many
Senator'S who have expressed the same
opinions. and it is possible resolution
will be passed opening the doors TO the public during
the debates upon this subject II this is done, the
important speech which Senator Sumner has pre-
pared will be gwen TO the public and it is thonght
;,b 10Th
intrinsic merit. but account of the leading posi-
ton the Senator occupies at the head of the Com
mlttee on Foreign Relations. All of the New-YOrk
nominations not acted upon before the adjournment
of Congress will be again sent to the Senate by the
President tomorrow, except Wadsworth for Marshal.
This place will probably be filed by ex-Secretary of
State Barlow, although the friends of Gen. Patrick
II. Jones are hopeful of his success.
At a meeting of the delegates from the Trades
organizations in Washington. and also from other
sections Of the country. held on Saturday night.
series of resolutions reported from committee
,ppointed for that purpose and adopted without dis
sent The preamble gives brief history Of the pas
sage of the EightHour law in 1865 and the rejection
of Senator Sherman's amendment TO the same for
reduction Of the wages aud says that notwlthstand
ing the defeat of the proposed amendment, the
Secretary of tho Navy, Mr.. Borie. and the Chief
of Ordnance, had construed the law to mean
reduction, and In order 10 define more clearly the
policy Of Congress in adopting the law and putting
an end to such erroneous constructions or decisions,
the House Of Representatives had on the Sth inst,
adopted an explanatory joint resolution, declaring
that there should be no reduction Of wages and that
the measure was defeated in the Senate only because
of want of time. The first resolution tenders the
thanks of the workngmen Of the United States to |
the members Of the House of Representatives for |
adopting the said joint resolution, and to the Senate
for it's favorable consideration of the The |
second resolution tenders thanks to Senator Wilson,
and Messrs Stevens of New Hampshire, Archer of |
MARYLAND Stevenson Of Ohio, and Banks and Butler |
of Massachusetts of the House. for their efforts The
third resolution sets forth that tits the duty of work
ngInen not to sustain vote to elect any candidates
for State or National Offices who are known TO be
opposed to the interests OF labor The meeting was
composed of delegates from CharlestOwn. Mass, |
Rock island, H.. Springfield Mass, Franklin Pa.
Philadelphia, New-York city, Portsmouth, Va, and |
Charleston 8. G. Mr.. Geo. o. Cook presided and j.
W. Brown acted as Secretary. committee waited |
ON the President to-day and asked him to intercede
with Secretary Borie in their behalf He promised
to give the matter special attention at the next meet
ing of the Cabinet.
No arrangements have yet been made between the |
Government and the bricklayers at the Washington
Navy.Ysrd The rules VI the Society will not allow
the men TO 20 10 work at tho reduced rates, and the
orders from the Department will not allow the pay
ment of full wages ! consequently. the bricklayers
work remains entirely suspended. ..........'..
There Is deal Of scandal a6oat lin political cireles
tonight concerning an interview Senator Ross had
with the President to- day. 1t is said that Ross called
IN onnose some ofcc-seekers whom Senator POmeroy
and Others had recommended, and the President re-