The New York herald., 1869-05-25
WASHINGTON. May "A. 1860.

quay. The rumors that Lopez Is keeping him In the
interior 80 tnat he cannot communicate with his
government are not credited. Ex-Mnlster G. A.
Washburne, who s now here, says Lopez Is bold
enough and bad enough to do such thing.
Colorado Jewett Edi6es the President.
Cornell Jewett had an interview with President
Grant to-day and related to him hIs conversations
with leading statesmen OF England during the late
war, and particularly with Mr.. Layard, the cele-
brated traveller and at that time the Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, for the purpose
OF showing that the position Of the English govern
ment was to avoid participation in the strife and
to of1end the United States government. Mr.. Jewett
laid before the President his statement in writing.
in order that 1t might receive the consideration to
which the President might think 1t was entitled.
His object was TO do justice TO England and to pro-
mote the cause OF peace In the course Of the con-
versation Mr.. Jewett remarked that 1t had been SAID
that Minister Motley had received no instructions,
when the President replied that instructions had
been given, OF which, however, the public knew
nothing.
The PresIdent's Summer Tour.
It is not yet definitely decided by the President
where he will visit during the coming summer apart
from his contemplated trip to West Point early in
June.
Appointed Mt the Request Of the President.
William Griffith, who lost both arms while firing
salute in honor of General Grant some time since,
was to-day appointed watchman at the Treasury
Department at the request OF the President The
card from the President recommending his appoint
ment was as follows:-
William Grifdth.--n possible. wish the Secretary
OF the Treasury would give the bearer watchman's
place. He met with the misfortune from which he
suffers under my eyes, and feel sympathy for
him. U. S. GRANT.
The Office Seeker Mrs. DIR. Walker Offers to
Go Secretary Of Legation with General
Sickles.
Walker, that famous female M. D., was at It again
to-day-that is, on hunt for Office. Her scene of
operations was the State Department, where she
appeared at an early hour in full blOOmer rig and
smiling her sweetest. The following is said to be
about what took place between the chief of the Ps-
catOrial Department and DOctress Walker:-
Secretary FIsH-Good morning Mrs. Doctress
walker; what can we do for you to-davi
Doctress wALKER-Good morning. Mr.. Secretary.
have come to the conclusion that diplomatic ap-
polntment will suit me better than various others
which have had in view, and will thank you, there
fore, to have appointed Secretary of Legation to
Spain, as l understand that is the only diplomatic
post OF consequence now vacant.
SEORETARY-Well Mrs. Walker, now the fact is
don't exactly know whether you would do for that
position. Do you speak SPANISH
Doctress WALKER-No, not at present; but I can
easily qualify myself in that respect
SECRETARY-Well, am sorry to tell you. Mrs.
Walker, that 1t has been determined to send one
to Madrid who does not speak both Spanish and
French fuently.
Doctress WALKER (sharplyA-Does Sickes speak
spanshi
SECRETARY placidlS S-It is understood that he is
an accomplished linguist.
DocrREss -(vehemently)-It is not q
question OF languages at all sir, but question OF
the recognition OF the rights OF women. / can ac-
compish myself as readily anybody else land
punnlngy) In the meantime would like to accom-
plsh the object Of my present visit to your depart
ment.
SECRKTARY-Well, Madam, it Is so important that
the relations between the Minister ana his Secretary
OF Legation should be harmonious that think you
had better see General Sickles himself who is by
courtesy entitled to have some voice in the matter
and in case you obtain his recommendation this
Department VIII Immediately -
DoCrREss WALKER delightfully."- my ap.
pointment made outs All thank you, Mr.. Secre-
Secretary. Justice Is done me at last, and
SEoRErARY-Not quite so fast, madam. was
about TO say that In such case this department will
Immediately take the matter into consideration.
Good morning, madam; you must excuse me now,
Us lLupVItuut uusiucss dWdieb my dtitutlOus
Doctress walker bows, Fish bows likewise, ana
the interview terminates.
Changes in the Revenue Cutter Service.
Secretary Boutwell, has directed the following
changes to be made in the revenue cutter servce:-
Captain A. Fenger has been detached from the cutter
Active. at New Bedford, and ordered to exchange
with Captain Henry d. Hall, OF the cutter vigilant
at Boston, Captain John @. Bond has been ordered
the cutter Delaware at Mobile, TO relieve Leuten-
ant Commander Phillips, who takes charge OF the
cutter Antetam, at Indianoa, Texas; Second Lieu
tenant W. E. Chester has been ordered the cutter
Moccasin, at Wilmington N. c.; Second Assistant
Engineer NJ G.. Marselliot has been detached from the
vansemond, at Savannah, and ordered to the Della
ware at Mobile; Second Lieutenant Benjamin F.
Macintril has been detached from the Miami, at
wilmington DEL, and ordered to exchange with
Second Lieutenant Il. Gabrelson, OF the Active, at
New Bedford; Second Lieutenant Leonard Shepard
has been detached from the cutter Racer at Charles
ton S. c., and ordered to the Delaware, at Mobile
to relieve Second Lieutenant A. M. Munger, ordered
to the Antietam, at Galveston Texas; Third Lcuten-
ant Thomas Mason has been detached from the
Moccasin. at Wilmington. N O., and ordered to the
Fessenden, at Detroit, Mich.
or the six vessels built for revenue service on the
lakes but one will 60 into commission thus season
the Fessenden-whch will be stationed at Detroit.
The officers ordered to her are:-Captain. Gilbert
Knapp First Lieutenant, George W. King; Second
Lieutenant william r. Raymond. Jr; Third Lieu
tenant, Thomas Mason; Chief Engineer, william II.
Piunkett; First Assistant Engineer Joseph L. Reilly;
Second Assistant Engineer, Charles J. Price. The
other Ave, which will not 90 into commission, are
the Sherman, Captain Fauree, at Cleveland, OHIO;
the Perry, Captain Ottnger, at Erie, Pa; the DIX,
Captain Shaw, at Detroit, Mich; the Johnson. Cap
tain Martin at Milwaukee. Wis, and the Chase,
Captain Cornell, at Ogdensburg, N. Y.
The Second Army Corps Organization.
A preliminary organization Of the offcers who had
served in the second army corps having some time
ago been effected, the following named gentlemen
were appointed committee to report 10 the irss
meeting Of the association in the city OF New York,
on the 9th Of July next, q plan for the permanent
organization or the associaton:-Major General r.
@. Barlow. Colonel Clinton, d. McDougall, Briga-
dier General s. s. Carroll Brigadier General
j. I. owen. Colonel George N Macy, Lieutenant
A. - n.s.-.