Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-16

Oy our government. Mr.. RuIz also urged
the Secretary that the opportunity fur
| nishsd by Dulce's recognition under du-
ress, and the extraordinary state of af-
fairs resulting from the course pursued
by the volunteers, was the most hvora-
BILE that could possibly be presented for
enabling the United States to promptly
recognize the Cubans. He urged that,
in point Of fact, Spanish domination in
the island had been terminated, and that
beyond question now, whatever it might
have been before, the Cuban government
de tdcto was the strongest. The volun>
teers were, he said, divided and uncer..
tain, while the patriot government and
army were determined and united on
their course. Under the circumstances,
therefore, our government was relieved
from the endorsements in the way Of
recognition while Dulce supported the
Spanish sway in Cuba. Mr.. Fish con.
ceded that the state of affairs now exist
ing ID Cuba was anomalous, and gave an
entirely different aspect to the whole
question. He promised Mr.. Ruiz to give
his suggestions the most careful consid.
Grafton and attention, and minated that
he would be prepared with an answer in
the course Of few days. Mr.. Ruiz is
quite sangline that at last the United
States will concede belligerent rights and
formal recognition to the Cubaus. The
friends and sympathizers of Cuba are ju~
bilant, and from cursing Dulce and the
volunteers are blessing them for the vio-
lence and madness which promise so IA
vorably for the patriot cause. Look out
for recognition before many days.
LIVELY FIGHT BETWEEN RADICAL LEADERS
3 CONTEST OVER THE OHIO sENAToRsHIP.
There is sharp contest going on be-
tween Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Delano and Gen Sehenck, Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee, over
the Supervisor of Internal Revenue for
the Southern district Of Ohio. The
Supervisor, whose name is Young, was
appointed last summer BY Secretary Me-
Culloch at the instance Of ScheAck.
Delano now wants to remove him, on
the alleged ground of incompetency.
Schenck's friends say The real cause Of
Delano's dislike Of Young is on account
Of the latter being favorable to Schenck
as the successor of John Sherman in
the Senate. When Sherman was elected
to the Ssrate this man (Young) was a
member Of the Ohio Legislature and
voted for Sehenck. Dslano aspires to
succeed Sherman, and is anxious to
have the internal revenue officers
in Ohio selected from among such
men as will use their personal and
official influence in his favor. The Super
visor for the Southern district Of Ohio is
the most important internal revenue offs
Ger Of the State, having considerable pat
ronage under his control, and it is impors
tant to the success Of the various candi-
dates for the Senate that he should be on
their side. Sehenck threatens to make
trouble for Delano in the House if his man
Young is removed Delano viii throw
himself upon the House and set up as q
defence Of his conduct the unftness Of
Young for the place. The fight, if it
opens, will be q lively one. Schenck
being at the head of the Ways and
Means Committee is in q position to
bother Delano. @ -"
THE ONE MAN PowER-THE ARMY DIoTA>
I TING THE DISPOSAL OF TIE CIVIL
|. OFFICES. f.T -.i-s gL .1-.t.
/ Thelatest instance Of the Presidents
inordinate desire to oblige his personal
friends is related by Judge Brockins, Of
the Territory Of New Mexico. 1t ap-
pears that q man who was formerly
Speaker of the Territorial Legislature
was appointed by Grant and confirmed
by the Senate postmaster st Santa Fe,
New Mexico. He was one of the msst
prominent Republicans in the Territory
and was strongly backed by Chavez. the
Territorial delegate in Congress. Upon
hearing Of his susF ension, Judge Broc-
kins, who was here, went to the POST
master General to ascertain the cause.
He inquired what charges had been pre-
ferred against the suspended postmaster.
None" said the Postmaster general
Then why was he suspended" said
Brockins. alb a1lH 1.I Et..
Well" said Creswell, with his usual
frankness, all know about it is this:
Gen. Sherman went To- the President
and said he wanted place for an army
officer, who was left out in the cold by
the Consolidation Of the army. The Pres
ident inquired what sort of place be
would like to have. Sherman replied
that the officer was now in New Mexico,
and he would like to be postmaster at
Santa Fe. Grant said he believed the
place was filed, Put him out said
Sherman, in his impatient manner, he's
some political hummer, guess, and my
man is soldier All right, Sherman, ,
said Grant, FL do it.! And so he did"
Judge Brockins is curious to know
what reasons the President will assign
for this suspension within thirty days
after the Senate meets. 1t is said Grant
has employed Sherman to write the rea-
sons for this particular case.
AN IEsoLENT DEMAND PROPERLY az
.tt 10 a BUKED. F-a 5alDtl
The Grand Army of the Republic, en-
ginsered by set Of worthless politicians,
are determined to rule everything here.
They have made regular demands upon
several Of the departments, and by dint
Of matchless assurance and hard swear
ing, have managed to carry their point.
The other day a delegation Of the grand
warriors called at the Postoffice Depart
ment and had an interview with
Mr.. Creswell. Through one Gen.
Adams-that family, by the way,
threatens to be more numerous than the
Smiths in these regions-the delegation
boldly proclaimed that they wanted to
have certain number Of positions in
the pOstofhee, and that they intended not
to be put of with any number Of refn-
sails Mr.. Creswell is reported to have
opened his large eyes rather widely at
the assurance Of his interviewers, and
then to have told them, Gentlemen, /
must decline TO entertain any requests
urged in such q tone. Further, feel
bound to remark that your organization
is rapidly proving itself hostile to repub-
iean Institutions The delegation left
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