The New York herald., 1869-03-15
Long List Of Nominations to Be Sent. to
the Senate To-Day.
The New York; and Pennsyl-
vania States.
Louis NapOleOn's Counsellor an Ap-
plicant for the New York
Naval Office.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.

THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, March H. 1892
Tho Recent Nominations-Case Of General
LOngstreet.
4 When the Senate goes into executive session to-
morrow the nominations sent In on Thursday and
referred to the appropriate committees win come up
for action. There Is good deal. Of talk over the
case Of General Longstreet nominated for Surveyor
OF the port Of New Orleans on account OF his con-
necti0n with the rebellion. 1t Is understood, how
ever, that the Committee on Commerce, to which
the nomination was referred, will present favor
able report and 1t seems 70 be the general opinion
that Longstreet will be confirmed without much Op-
position. There viii be no trouble about the other
nominations 1t Is understood that the appointments
in Louisiana still open win be filed through the reg
uar channels. Ex-Governor Hahn, expected here on
the 1lth, has not yet made hts appearance. 1t
Is stated that he had an eye on some one OF the New
Orleans appointments SO summartly filled by the
President, and his non-apDearance Is accredited to
this sudden 0vershad0wlng of his prospects Cen
eral Longstreet called on General Sheridan last
evening and had brief, but friendly interview.
Expected Nominations 10 Omce-The Pennsyl-
vania and New York States.
1t is expected that should nothing occur to change
the present determination OF the President large
number OF nominations will be sent to the Senate
tomorrow. 1t Is given out with q sort Of semi
official authority that among the nominations
settled upon are General Dent the Presi-
dents brother-in-aw, for Collector OF Gus
toms at San Francisco; o. s. Grant, q brother Of
the President for Collector OF Customs at Chicago;
Judge Pettis, Of Pennsylvania, member Of the last
House, for Governor OF New Mexico; James NJ Ash
ley Of Ohio, for Governor OF Montana, together
with the names heretofore mentioned In connection
with the chief federal offices In New YORK city. In
addition to the names already mentioned for Naval
Of1cer Of New York Is that Of General James Wat
son Webb, who has come to the conclusion that
diplomacy is not paying institution after ALL The
slate for Pennsylvanais is nearly complete than
that for any other State but 1t remains to be seen
whether the delegation can agree among themselves.
The majority Of the members OF the House from
Pennsylvania are opposed to the Collector
OF Customs, ]. N. Marks, who was ap-
pointed by johnson and confirmed just before the
close OF the last Congress. Cameron, however, Is
his friend, and he announces his determination OF
keeping him In at all hazards. DR.. Wilmer Worth
ington, member OF the State Senate is set down
for Surveyor OF the Port. w. J. r. White, an old
whig, who was postmaster Of Philadelphia under
General Taylor Is the only prominent candidate for
Assistant United States Treasurer at Philadelphia.
The directorship OF the Mint has been rendered to
Ex-Governor Pollock. Mr.. Bingham Is to remain post
master OF Philadelphia. General Baxter, who Is an
old soldier Is not to be disturbed In the position Of
Naval Onicer at Philadelphia, which he now
holds. There is q lively contest going on
for the fat once OF United States Marshal
for the Eastern district OF Pennsylvania. For
ney b urging the claims OF cousin OF his, named
George Lauman. o whiskey merchant OF Philadel-
u L. .v,.
He il Cameron's man and is supported by Senator
Scott besides having large majority OF the mem
bers from the eastern section OF the State on his
papers. The Pennsylvania delegation hold another
caucus omorrow for the purpose Of hearing the re-
port OF the committee appointed At the first caucus
to wait upon the President and ascertain to what
tent be would allow republican members OF the dele
CATION In Congress to control the appointments II
the STATE end also o sgyas Z .ha. ss p5ssble, upon
Campbell, formerly OF General Schoneld's stan.
"a understood to stand the best chance for
Governor Of wyoming Territory. He IL strongly
recommended by General Schoneld. Among the ap-
pointments for the State OF Ohio IL Mr.. Foal, an
old friend OF the President to be Postmaster at Cin
clnnati. A. Hickenloper, an ofncer ON General
McPherson's star during the war, Is to 90 United
states Marshal for the Southern district. A Mr..
Ford of Bunalo WILL 1t s said be appointed United
states District Attorney for the Eastern district OF
New York. He, too Is an old personal friend OF the
President
Election Of Omcers In the senate.
The republican Senators have caucus tomorrow
morni nc for the purpose Of choosing ocers for the
Senate. 1t is thought that some changes viii be
made In the present incumbents especially the Ser.
geant.atArms and the Executive Clerk.
The House Csmulittees.
The excitement over the appointments to the va
rious committees Of the House of Representatives
appears 70 have entirely subsidized, and Speaker
Blaine states tonight that he win certainly make
known his selections tomorrow. There Is con-
siderable speculation as to the formation Of the
more important committees. Il is understood that
Dawes, Of Massachusetts, will receive the chairman
ship OF the Committee on Appropriations II Is gen.
orally admitted that Mr.. Dawes deserves tins con-
sderation the second choice OF his party for the
speakership. schenck win probably remain at
the head Of the Committee on Ways and
Means Brooks aud Niblack win remain
on the same committee. Hooper will re-
ceive the Craftsmanship Of the Committee on
Banking and Currency. Banks will head the Com
mitiee on Foreign Afairs. Morett is talked OF IN
place OF Myers now contesting his seat. This win
enable Mr.. Myers to take his place upon that CON-
mttec uiOu w hao SSus tn uVurc.
For the Judiciary Committee, Bingham has the best
chance and there VIII be three vacancies to al.
There was some squabblIng as TO the position OF
Butler and Allison on the Ways and Means Commit
tee which terminated In Allison's favor giving him
the second place. The Military Committee. lies
among three aspirants, Garfield, the present chair
man. is talked OF for the ways and Means place Of
Logan in which the latter and Butler are rivals
for the succession. Kelly chairman OF the Naval
Committee Is mentioned In connection with the Ways
and Means In place OF Moorchead. Morrcll Is talked
OF for place on the Committee on Banking and
Currency. Mccarthy is expected to succeed Crs-
void on the Committee OF ways and Means; Wheeler,
OF New York, Chairman OF tho Pacific Railroad Com
mittee, and Butler, Reconstruction. Considerable
curiosity exists In regard to these appointments and