The New York herald., 1869-03-16

ID. Detries, Congressional Printer; J0nn X.
French, ex-member Of Congress from North
Carolina In place OF George Q. Brown,
sergeantat-A Arms and J. M. Morris, Of Connecticut
In place OF DEWITT G. Clark. Executive Clerk Of the
Senate. great deal of local interest, centering
cheny in the capital was felt In these nominations,
All those who hold elective ofces in the senate &C.
parlment were immensely exercised and awaited
the result OF the caucus with fervent anxiety.
When It was finally announced that Sergeant
alarms Brown was determined on for de-
capitaton there were various conditions OF feel
ing evinced over the matter. Some Of course, were
prepared to say "served him right" and told
many things In spite ana dsparagement about
him. Others had an apologize word or two to
oTer In his defence, and still more had terms OF
praise to prefer. The new Senator'S, led by Fenton,
formed q combination against Brown and Clark, and
Morton, with several Southern Senators, attacked
Defrees some people say the latter is particular
friend Of Colfax. Defrees had no anticipation OF
being rejected. and probably If he had would have
taken some pains to counteract the influence &C.
cretly at work against him. Defrees has hitherto
borne an excellent reputation, and was gene
rally thought TO stand high In the favor
OF both House and Senate. The House, however,
which some people appeared to think should have
some mercy in the selection Of the Congressional
has uOluluk W Sdy Hcdu, dS tHc
ter OF choice was confded in the Senate two years
ago. No more changes than these three will bo
made by the Senate; the other oflicers-Major Mac
Donald and Assistant Sergeant-atArms Bassett-
were retained.
The House Committees.
The announcement OF the committees OF the House
created considerable surprise, not only among out
siders but also among the members themselves.
The list shows that several important changes have
been made since Saturday. The members, however,
are generally well satisfied with the arrangement.
and the leading committees are regarded as strong
ones. having the ablest members Of the House on
them. OF course there are few grnmblers. but the
general opinion Ia that Speaker Blaine has made q
judicious selection,
Work of the Last and Present Congress-.
During last Congress the number Of bills intro
duced In the House $500 and In the Senate $50.
At the present session 200 bills have been introduced
in the Senate and to-day in the House, after the
nouncement OF the standing committees, about l4o
bills. This, in addition TO bills previously intro
duced gives an aggregate OF at least 400 bills intro
duced In both houses since the 4th Of March.
The Ratification Of Amendments to the Con.
.stitution by State Legislatures.
The following bill was introduced in the Senate
to-day by Mr.. Morton, but on objection Of Mr.. Davis
was laid on the table,
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have M been suomed ~ y The S The un:d States
ton Of United ss..ssi provided such amendment
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ne hsid 70 b duly ratified By said Leg.t5e and ns
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Of said Lesature upon such amendment be hindered
qualify Of minority Of either Of both houses Of said
si0 .. r such amendment amendments shall be ras
ned according the provisions Of the preceding section the
and shall be transmitted By the the the
President Of the United States
The Work Of Consolidating the Army.
General Sherman, assisted by Lieutenant General
Sheridan, Adjutant General Townsend, General
Buck and General schoneld are occupied with the
task Of consolidating the regular army. in accord.
ance with the late law The forty-nve regiments OF
infantry are to be reduced to- twenty-five. All OF
those above the Twenty-nfth are to be consolidated
with those below, and such Of the olcers cannot
be provided for to be assigned to other duties
until the casualties OF the service shall re.
duce the number Of onices to that required
by law. The colored regiments are to be
reduced by consolidation to two. The order an
nouncing the consolidation of the infantry regiments
and the reassignment Of officers win be promulgated
In q few days. The army Officers in this city are
greatly exercised at this work OF retrenchment and
great eagerness is shown among them to learn their
own fate and that Of their friends.
The Changes in the Various Departments.
General Skinner, the First Assistant Postmaster
General has received notice that his place is soon to
0t,> M. -
land, former partner Of Postmaster General Cress-
well.
Secretary Boutwell, has appointed Mr.. Bartlett,
formerly Clerk Of the Reconstruction Committee, as
his private secretary, in place OF James NJ Davis,
who held that position under Secretary McCulloch.
Secretary Borie OF the Navy Department, who Is
now absent from the city, has issued an order aud
caused the same TO be posted at various points OF
the Navy building, that there are no vacancies In
his department, and there Is no at this time in
applicants putting in their claims
n. L. Jefrries Register Of the Treasury, has not
yet received any notification Of the acceptance OF
his resignation. though IL is probable the name OF
his successor will be sent to the Senate tomorrow
Mr.. Jefries will retire soon as he is notified that
his resignation has been accepted.
II is contemplated at the end or the month to fur.
Tough fifty clerks In the Pension once.
Proposed Ovation To Secretary RawIins.
At q large meeting OF Illinoisians assembled at
Wizards this evening. Ex-Governor Wood presided,
and Mr.. Scammon Of Chicago, was appointed chair
man OF o comnttee to draft resolutions, and j. L.
Camp, OF Dixon, Chairman Of o committee OF
arrangements to ascertain from General Rawlins at
what time and place he would receive . deputation
from his State and arrange for procession. The
committee will report tomorrow night. 1t il ex-
pccted that the reception will occur the oau,a
evening.
Visit Of n Delegation Of Indians TO President
Grant.
This evening delegation OF representative men
Of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek and Chickasaw In.
dian nations had an interview with the President
over twenty persons were present. including Colonel
Dowllng Chief Judge 'Field and Colonel Adair, OF
the Cherokees Governor Wright, OF the Choctaws;
Calvers Carter. Chief OF the Chickasaws; George w.
Steadam OF the Creeks and other prominent represeu.
tatves Of those tribes Upon being introduced to the