New-York tribune., 1869-05-05
WASHINGTON.

1t appears that the Eight Hour question has been
under discussion in Cabinet meeting. Senator VII
son, Gen. Butler and other Senators and members
have called the attention Of President Grant to the
matter in the hope that the opinion OF the Attorney
General and the order of Secretary Borie would be
revised but it is understood that thus far nothing
definite has been done in the matter 1t has been
suggested by the Secretary and others who favor the
construction put upon the law by the Attorney Gen.
era that 1t would be better to let the matter rest
until the meeting of Congress, when an explanatory
aot might be passed. In the mean time the Secre-
tary's order will remain in force
At the Cabinet meeting, to-day, it is understood
lLat the dispatches from Minister ROsecrans, in
reference to the loan asked Of the United States by
the Mexican Government, the terms Of which in
effect cedes certain Mexican territory to our Govern
ment were brought mp for consideration but that no
definite action was taken. All of the members OF the
Cabinet look with disfavOr upon the proposition and
it is certain nothing will be done before the arrival
Of Minister Nelson at the Mexican Capital No action
was taken in Cabinet on the proposed appointment
of Gen. Sickles to Spain.
The Associated Press dispatch relating to the Re-
publican Congress of Cuba declaring for annexation,
is djscreded here 1t is known that there is strong
party among the Patriots in favor OF independence,
and that by general consent, the idea of annexation
has not been considered On open question. Cuban
agents here have universally affirmed that the object
of the revolution was to effect their separation from
Span leaving the annexation project to settle itself
when the island was Free There has been no con-
cealment Of belief that Cuban Independence won,
annexation to the United States would follow,
solicited by the free votes Of the Cubans themselves
The great effort Of the Patriot leaders has been to
prevent the agitation of this subject. Quesada, re-
ported elected General-in-Chief, is an avowed
annexationst after independence has been secured.
Cespedes has been placed at the head Of the Repub
Gcan Government. Advices received this evening,
by way of Florida indicate the safe arrival within
the Patriot lines of a vessel from New-YOrk loaded
with arms and munitions. 1t is supposed to be the
GrapeshOt.
Henry NJ Turner, one of the colored members
driven out of the Georgia Legislature, is in town,
and leaves for the North in few days 1t is his in
tenton to speak in NewJersey and other States. and
urge the ratification of the XVIII Amendment. He
declares that affairs in that State in but little
better condition than during last Summer. AssaSsi-
nations of loyal men quite common, though not
so frequent formerly the main lines Of travel.
lie himself has been compelled TO have an armed
guard at night when at home in Macon and re-
Gently while travelling in the southwest part of the
State was in the habit of going after dark from
house to another in order that his whereabouts
could not be known
The Dyer Court of Inquiry has been in secret ses-
sion for two days, in consultation on final judg-
ment. Under the convening order Of the President
the Court is directed to report the facts and their
opinion thereon TO the Secretary Of War The session
tomorrow will also be secret, and the case will
probably be finished this week.
A dispatch received to-day, by the President of
the Central California; Pacific Railroad, who is
in this city, states that the roads are to-day, within
mile Of each other and that junction will be at
once formed, and connection made through this
week Two hundred passenger cars and 80 locOmO-
tives have been forwarded from the East 10 Omaha
to accommodate the public travel.
Several gentlemen who part lated In the recent
Conservative Convention in Virginia have arrived
here, and were at the White House to-day, for the
purpose of urgngthe President to ndorse the action
of that Convention. They also wish to get the Pres-
dent to fix as early day possible for holding their
election The President did not indicate what action
he would take in the matter but said he would con-
fer with Gen. Candy, who, no doubt, fully under
stood the condition of affairs in the State and who
would advise him of the time most acceptable to
majority of the people. The President will not be
drawn into the support of any Of the political parties
in that State He will allow them 10 work Out their
political future in their own way.
The proceedings of a COurt-Martal for the trial of
Major Woods an officer stationed at Sitka. Alaska,
Military Justice last week. and on the same morning
bis faithful wife, who had traversed the continent
with the utmost speed arrived to plead his be-
fore the authorities here. The result of her efforts is
DOT yet known.
Mr. French, the new Sergeant-at-Arms of the
Senate, has finished his list of dismissas for the
present. He has now on his rolls one soldier who
left both legs at Gettysburg another who came from
the Wilderness with but one, and still another who
left part of one leg at Vicksburg and afterward
sailed with Farragut to the front of New-Orleaus
aud into Mobile Bay, and an Ohio captain who went
with Grant TO Richmond, leaving arm by the way.
letter received, to-day, in this city, from Mrs.
Lincoln, states that she has returned TO Frankfort
from Geneva and has taken private apartments in
the former city, instead of going again 70 the hotel
Minister Washburne viii not go directly to Paris
after his arrival in Europe but has been given leave
to 90 to the homburg springs in Germany for the
benefit of his health
The female suffrage women in this city again made
effort to-day to get their names placed upon the
registry lists-ths time III the Fourth Ward. They
were accompanied as usual by the indispensable
Prof Wilcox The women are promised answers TO
their several applications in a day OF two.
Baron Gerolt, the Prusaan Minister, the oldest for
egn representative to this country, having served
his Government at this capital for % years. took
formal leave OF the Secretary of State, yesterday
previous to his departure for Berlin
Senator'S Morton, Ramsey, Trumbull, Pomeroy,
Sumner Ross, Tbayer, Abbott, Poole Mcdonald. and
Rice, are the only Senators in the city. Most Of
them will leave during the present week
Gen. Lee dDed with the banker Corcoran last
night, and to-day went to Alexandria where he will
remain several days.