Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-05-08
From Washington,

From Washington
WASHINGTON. D. c., May 5-PM.
TIE announcement of Simms' appointment as
postmaster at Savannah, Ga, is probably prema-
ture. Ills commission has not yet been ordered
at the Appointment Office.
The Cuban Constitution for Republic has
been prepared in this city. The trainers acted on
the assumption that the Cubans will attain their
independence, like Texas desire annexation
The Constitution provides for one or moro States
in Cuba. Leading members of Congress are par
ticipating in this movement. but as far as known
the matter beyond tacitly authorizing the sale of
useless surplus material to any applicant.
1t has trsnspired that Secretary Boutwell, has
appointed s.. q. Whttlesey. Of Boston, who was
prominent detective with Butler in New Or
leans, chief treasury detective.
The London Times Of this morning has anoth-
er leading article on the Alabama treaty recently
rejected by the United States Senate. The writer
sharply criticises the speech Of Sumner, and
concludes follows:
1.-THE question is one Of law and not of feeling.
1t remains to be shown that Great Britain can be
held answerable for any infraction of law or Of
excess over the ordinary practice of both coun-
tries.
Governor Wells, of Virginia, obtained nothing
satisfactory from his yesterdays visit to the
President.
No election is to be held in Virginia until
thorough registration is completed and until
General Canby, who is thoroughly acquainted
with the political situation, shall recommend the
most convenient procedure for the election.
The President seems in no hurry respecting
any Of the three States involved.
Dispatches from J. Ross Browne confirm the
English diplomatic reports that the Chinese Gov
ernment opposes progress and will not willingly
ratify Mr.. Buriingames treaties.
New patents have been issued for extracting
oil from Cotton seed, and a new Cotton gin.
Col. Wood, CHIEF detective OF the treasury de-
partment, has resigned compulsion. Mr..
Wood is notorious in connection with the old cap
ital prison. The name Of Woods successor is
withheld.
Gen. Ely, recently appointed Marshal OF the
eastern district of Pennsylvania, is dead.
The War Department is advised that Capt. B.
H. Hirkness Of the 35th infantry was killed while
pursuing deserters near Fort Bliss, Texas.
Mr. Boutwell, has extended duty hours at the
treasury from to p. m.
Gov. Geary. heading delegation of the Union
League of Philadelphia, had a long interview with
the President to-day.
Commodore Hof, on April 9th. reports his ar
rival at Havana on the 2sth from short cruise
He says that upon his arrival he found political
matters in Cuba exceedingly quiet.
An expedition, supposed to have sailed from
Yucstan. consisting of large steamer and sever
al sailing vessels, attempted to land men and
arms on the south side of the Island in the west
ern department, for the purpose Of assisting the
Cubans, near place known as Pinar Del Rio
recently, failed.
The Spanish Admiral lott Havana in his tlsg
ship, accompanied by several other vessels, in
search Of this party. No news as yet has been
heard from him.
A transport having on board political prisoners
that left hero month ago for Fernando Pc, put
into St. Johns, Porto Rico, for repairs.
The Captain General of that island has deter
mined to send some Of the prisoners to Canargo;
the remainder to Cadz
Both Cubans aud Spaniards exceedingly
quiet.
No successes or reverses reported on either side
lately.
Nothing can be heard of the movement at pros
ent. but 1 shall continue to keep the department
informed Of facts and rumors that may come to
my knowledge by every opportunity. This morn
ing's Tribune has the following
Several gentlemen who participated in the re-
cent Conservative Convention in Virginia, have
arrived here, and were at the White House to-
day for the purpose Of urging the President to
endorse the action of that Convention. They
also wish to get the President to fix as early a
day as possible for holding the 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 I'M.
derstood the condition of affairs in the State, and
who would advise him Of the time most accepta-
BILE to msjority OF the people
The President vii. not be drawn into the sup
port CT any of the political parties in that State.
He will allow them to work out their political fu-
ture in their own way.