The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-10

.OOllSn one, DTUuSut HoWdIu W nb icct, uSh-
ing, what language does the gentleman user
Howard looked very red in the face and very angry.
Sherman only smiled and answered the Michigan
Senator by saying that he thought the proposition
mot wise.n al understood the Senator to use the
word foolish" retored Howard. Gwen, then, let it
be foolish" said Sherman, who proceeded to make
his speech. Towards anger gradually faded away,
and by the time Sherman concluded only little bit
of il remained just enough to impel him to make
moderate reply. Not even Thayer's vigorous thrusts
subsequently could induce Howard to Jump TO his
feet again.
The House Refuses to Take a Recess.
About eleven O'Clock many Of the members Of the
House got sleepy and wanted to 60 home, and q
motion was made to take recess until tomorrow
at ten O'Clock The Speaker called the attention OF
the House to the fact that If they took recess much
OF the business between the two houses would fail
for want of time. Eldridge OF Wisconsin, who has
been on the rampage generally tonight was rude
as to cry out while the Speaker was making his
statement, 81 object to debate" The Speaker very
quietly told him that the objection would not be
entertained The House, by large vote, refused TO
take recess.
Executive Session of the Senate.
After passing the Pacific Railroad bill the Senate
went into executive session. strong effort was
made to get the Senate to take up Fremonts Memphis
and Ell Paso Railroad bih but 1t failed signally.
Senators were anxious to go into the business OF
Office filing and the galleries were accordingly
cleared and the doors closed. Poor Fremont, who
had been wandering from one house to the other
during the whole day, suddenly disappeared. Some
of the people who had flied the Senate galleries
went over to the House, but the great bulk went
home. Several remained in the Hobbies and corrl-
doris about the Senate, particularly the ONCE hun
torc yh lIup IN "a their Whenever
of the doors Of the Senate chamber opened to let out
q Senator he was Immediately surrounded and over
whelmed with interrogatories. Poor fellows Their
suspense was terrible.
Another Pennsylv anian Urged for the spHnsi,
Mission.
delegation OF the Union League of Philadelphia
arrived tonight to urge the appointment of George
IL. Boxer the secretary Of the League to the mission
to Spain Inasmuch as Pennsylvania has already
been given one first class mission 1t is doubtful
whether she will get another.
The Russian Mission Accorded to Ex.GOvernor
Curtin, Of Pennsylvania.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day Ex-Governor Curtin,
Of Pennsylvania, was finally agreed upon for the
mission to Russia. There has been considerable
contention among the Pennsylvania politicians
about this appointment. Curtin is the recognized
leader Of what Is known as the antl-Calneron fac
ton, and was vigorously opposed by Senator Came
ron. Curtin was supported by Colonel Forney, A.
X. Mcclure w. d. Kelley and majority Of the
Congressional delegation in the House. 1t is
understood that he received sort OF a
sub rosa support from Senator Scott 1t
was generally conceded by the Pennsylvania
republican politicians that something due Curtin
for his services TO The party both during and since
the war. 1t was on this ground that his appointment
was chiefly urged upon the President The Secretary
OF the Navy, Mr. Bore, took no part IN the matter he
having been classed by Curtins chief fugleman,
Mcclure with George H.. Stuart as one OF the men
who had little or no influence with the party III Penn
sylvania.
Motley, Jay and Banks Aspirants for the Mis-
sion To 81. James.
Apropos of the foreign appointments there Is still
quite lively contest about the mission TO England.
The three candidates most strongly spoken of-Mot-
ley. Jay and Banks-are nere and have hosts of
friends laborng for them. Motley has been on the
door OF the Senate nearly every day for week past,
working In very undiplomatic style for the object OF
his ambition. summer at the back of his friend
Motley ever since the latters enjoyable epistolary
tilt with old Seward, ana has declared that he VII
stick to him, even should he be the only eolItay
affirmative vote. Sumner practically rules the Or
egn policy Of the country now; at least he expects
10 be able to do so through his craftsmanship Ofthe
Foreign Relations Committee, well as by rea-
son of the yielding character OF Premier Fih. in
whom the Massachusetts, statesman anticipates no
formidable antagonist. If sumner succeeds in
getting Motley INTO the English nilsson he
expects, practically, to rule our foreign Intercourse
completely. Motley would be his true representa-
tive abroad. On the other hand, John jig Is after
the position, with no idea OF permitting himself to
be beaten by Motley, sumner or any ether man.
Inv has haen he rd tn declare that The English
sion is what he warts, what he intends to have and
what he must have. lie says he won't accept any
thing else. "JupfRr dUt nihu." General Banks
says nothing Whatever about the matter. He is
silent about himself as he always IS but some of his
friends say II would please him greatly were the
President 20 tender him the appointment Others
declare that what Tanks nally would like to get Is
the Russian mission.
In the meantime there is considerable speculation
over the delay in sending the foreign nominations.
Il was given out some TIM ago that soon the
most important places at home were disposed of the
foreign appointments would be taken up and acted
upon. With the exception OF a few post Offices
and some minor positions under the Interior
Department all the offices have been filed ana no
nominations for positions abroad have been sent TO
the senate. II is stated that the delay has been
caused In part by TIM action OF Mr.. washburne dur
Ing his brief stay in the State Department in making
out places for his ,r1enls. This arrangement EN-.
barrassed the new secretary OF state who was
averse to being in any mnner bound by what Mr.
washburne had DONE Twas expected that u list OF
foreign nominations would be sent In to-day, and
the numerous applicants for places abroad were
sorely disappointed when It was known that none
came in. Secretary Fish lett the Department for the
Cabinent meeting to-dw with his portfolio full OF
papers, and 1t is surmise that the protracted scs-
SION of the Cabinet was devoted to the consideration
of the more important foreign missions and some Of
the chief consuaes. IL understood that q number
of these were agreed upon and 10y next week 1t Is
probable that the names OF the lucky ones VIII be
sent to the senate.
Excitement Among New York Politicians
Over Collector Bsiicy's Nomination.
There has been an excitement ell day among New
York politicians relatlonto Collector Baleys nomi
nation and the probabilities OF his confirmation or