The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-03

Rotary OF State has not only perfected lease Of the
residence lately occupied BY Senator Morgan, but
also has onered his own rest dence in new York for
sale. The Secretary is now engaged in arranging his
business, with view TO taking up the Of appli
cations for once In his department
No decided action has a. yet been taken in regard
TO any appointments, though It is expected within
the President
Preparing the Omcial Guillotine in the Post
Once DEPARTMENT.
In The Post once Department list OF the en-
poyes IN each bureau has been prepared, and Post
master General Cresswel b giving 1t careful exam
nation to ascertain how many can be spared from
each branch and to select from the list the individ
uals to be discharged. This win occupy his time,
with the pressure Of other business, for about two
weeks, when the process Of decapttation viii begin.
II is estimated that within the next three months
there will be dismissed from all the government de-
partments between 400 and 800 employees of both
sexes.
Continued Hostility Of Prominent Radicals to
Confirming LOngsgreet's Nomination.
Longstreets case was up again to-day in execu-
tive session of the Senate. Mr.. Kellogg made
brief speech in favor Of the appointment pointing
out the excellent policy OF encouraging Just such
men as Longstreet whose character and standing in
influence, more potent in establishing peace order
and solid reconstruction than all the laws Of Con-
gress. Mr.. Howe was in favor Of the nomi-
nation, ana was only sorry that there were not
more numerous cases Of similar character
to Longstreet's whose acceptance Of the situation
he believed to be genuine and hearty. Mr.. Scott OPP
posed the confirmation and thought the Senate
could afford to wait before taking action in such
case. Mr.. Corbett was also adverse to the conrma-
ton. Mr.. Stewart and Mr.. Yates were in favor OF
Longstreet. They contended he had done good
service in the cause OF the republican party and that
his example was solitary and a shining one from
among the ranks OF the most conspicuous Of the
rebel generals. Nothing was done in the matter but
tacit understanding was arrived at to take vote
tomorrow. The democrats are supremacy indlfer-
ent as to what becomes Of the nomination.
Discharge Of Employees In the Treasury
Department.
In addition to the list OF male and female en-
poyes of the Treasury discharged day or two ago,
about sixty mechanics and labOrers were discharged
by MIR. Mulett, the supervising architect from the
Treasury extension, and the same number were sus-
pended until an appropriation that has been asked
for making alterations and repairs to the old build
ing shall be made.
Anticipating the Payment Of May Coupons.
Secretary Boutwell, has just given Official notice
that the interest coupons payable on the LIST day of
May next will now be paid on presentation at the
proper offices, upon rebate Of interest at the rate
OF six per cent per annum in coin.
Redistribution Of National Bank Currency.
At the meeting Of the Committee on Banking and
Currency to-day the Comptroller of the Currency H.
r. Hurlburd, appeared and gave statement of the
effect OF the proposition in the Senate bill for re-
distribution of national bank currency. According
to his exhibit only three States will be affected by it,
TO wit:-Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode
Island. The first named State will lose nearly
$40 900 OF circulation the second So 0O0 900 and
the last $4000,O00 The cities of Boston, New York
and Baltimore will lose total Of 49, 225 900 national
bank circulation. After hearing the statement Of
Mr.. Hurlburd the committee, without taking any
action, postponed the subject until tomorrow.
The River and Harbor Appropriation Bill.
The River and Harbor Appropriation bill, reported
to the House this morning from the Committee on
Appropriations is really intended to supply de-
fclency 1t appropriates 600 for the year end
ing June 80, 1862 and for the year ending June 80
1870, to be expended for the repair extension and
completion Of certain works and for the improve
ment OF rivers and N-hors, under the direction Of
the Secretary Of War. The amount appropriated by
this bill Is only TO be used with reference to the
river and harbor improvements which were placed
by former appropriations under the direction Of the
placed under the control OF other departments OF the
government.
CoIored Men Receiving Their Shire of the
spOiIs.
Two OF the fve persons nominated to the Senate
yesterday for justices of the peace for the District OF
Columbia are coored men. b. +. Joubert, nomi
mated to-day to be assessor OF internal revenue for
the First district OF louisiana and c. NJ Wilder to
be postmaster at Columbia s. c., are also colored
men.
Commissioner DeIano Before the Senate
Finance Committee.
The Commissioner OF INTERNAL Revenue was sent
for this morning to appear before the Senate Finance
Committee in order that the committee might obtain
his views in relation to the proposed change in the
tax on tobacco, as embodied IN the House bill now
before the Senate. The army OF visitors on learning
the fact that the Commissioner not present this
morning took their departure and the Office Of the
Commissioner and deputies is comparatively de-
serted.
The San Domingo md Cuba Questions.
The San Domingo question was considered by the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs at its meeting
to-day. Several prominent citizens Of that island
were present and testified with reference to the
resources of the country, &C., but no action was
taken. The Committee is anxious, FIRST Of all, TO
press the resolution TO the recognition OF the indie
pendence Of Cuba.
The Quarrel Between the Union and the
Central Pacific Railroad Companies.
The Committee the Pacific Railroad had
another full meeting this morning, and Messrs.
Chittenden and Cushing were pres
ent, representing their respective roads. A
large number OF documents and papers
we're submitted, and an EFFORT was made
by the respective counsel to have them
-ead, but as that would have consumed too much
lime leave was granted TO print all the papers. The |
tight between the rival roads Is becoming quite |
lively, and sharp practice is being resorted to
by each side to get favorable report from the COM
nittee. should the House adjourn next week there
no prospect OF report being made to the House at
his session. The representatives OF the Union Pa |
life Road assert that the object OF the Central Pacific
to have the matter prolonged to such degree be.
ore the committee that there will be possibility
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