The New York herald., 1869-04-13

"Stephen G. Burbridge, Minister to BraZIn shouted
the man with the list. Good for BurbrIdge" was
the response that came from half dozen OF that
gentleman's friends while others anxious to be on
good terms with him, now that he was successful,
elbowed their way out of the throng and sought
Burbrldge to congratulate him. He was found on
the outskirts of the crowd and hastened himself TO
feast his eyes on the list Other names
were read in succession, each announcement
being fraught with delight or disappointment to
somebody. The Consulship to Bremen was given to
some person with decidedly German name who
never existed. Several Teutonc' gentleman upon
hearing the name for moment seemed wrapped III
profound reflection. They requested the corre-
spondent TO read the name once more, when
was done. The agltated Teuton would hardly be-
leve MS senses; he observed there must be mis-
take, as that name was not heard OF in the
list OF applicants. At last the name OF
Horace Greeley, Postmaster Of New York, was
reached. This too much for the creduity Of the
crowd, disposed as 1t was to swallow almost any
thing. sudden and wild gufIaw went up and
even the newspaper men, whose faces wore up 10
this time solemn aspect joined in the laugh,
which rang and re-echoed through the corri-
dors. The spell was broken; the dulest and
most infatuated Oflice-seeker began TO see the
joke and to discover just where the laugh came in.
sell, beat hasty retreat, and the correspondents,
who had been apparently taking down every name,
pocketed their note books and pencils and walked
towards the Presidents room 70 enjoy the fun.
few, however, remained behind to watch the
effect OF the joke upon the crowd. To many
Of them 1t was manfestly too practical. Their couE-
tenances, which had been lighted up few minutes
ago. were suddenly overcast by the old clouds OF
doubt and suspense. Not a few curses were uttered
at the heartless, unfeeling newspaper men who had
played the joke. The stratagem, however, had the
desired effect. No further inquiries were made at
the correspondents.
Treaties with Baden Baden, Hesse Cassel
and Belgium Ratiaed-Speech Of senator
summer 9a The Dagien Canal Treaty.
The executive session of the Senate to-day,
although continuing for over three hours, was de-
void Of interest In the absence of nominations the
Senate proceeded to the consideration OF some Of the
smaller treaties, which have been pending for some
time. The nrst taken up was the treaty with the
German princpality q Baden Baden relative TO
the rights Of natnfalized American citizens. The
next was a treaty with Hesse Cassel Of a ike
import, and the third was treaty with Bel.
GUM relative to trade marks. The first two are
similar In their character and provisions to the
treaty with Prussia the same subject, ratified at
the last Congress. These three treaties occasoned
but little discussion and all ratified. Senator
Sumner, who reported them iavorably from the CON-
mittee on Foreign Relations, explained their pro.
visions briefly, and no disposition being shown to
discuss them they were formally ratified without q
division. The treaty negotiated by Caleb
Cushing short time ago with the
United States Of Colombia, relative 10 a
ship canal across the Isthmus Of Darien, was
next reported from the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions Senator Sumner proceeded to address the
Senate, reading from written speech in favor OF
the treaty. He began by giving a history OF the
negotiations, and eul0gized very highly the success
full manner In which the negotiation had been accom-
pshed by Caleb Cushing. He then proceeded to eX-
plain the provisions OF the treaty, and expressed
the opinion that the advantages were all
on the side OF the United States. Several
of the great maritime nations Of Europe
had been struggling for years to get the franchis
which this treaty secured TO the United States. 1t
was fortunate for our country that they had been
unsuccessful. Any ship canal across the Ishmus OF
Darien should be under the control Of the United
States. That passageway would command the trade
of the world between the two great oceans, and,
being under the jurisdiction Of the United States,
would, OF course, give the supremacy
to American commerce. Mr.. Sumner then
proceeded to detail ut great length the advantages
which would accrue TO government II the treaty
was ratified. There was no doubt, he said, OF the
feasibility Of the project; the canal would be con-
structed In very short time. He was assured that
1t could be done at comparatively little cost TO the
government, and the advantages that would accrue
to our citizens were incaculabe. When Mr.. Sumner
had finished his speech, which was quite long. and,
as usual embraced the early history not only OF the
country through which is proposed TO cut the canal
but OF all the inhabitants OF that section the Senate
adjourned without action on the treaty. There
does aot seem to be any doubt among senators Of
Its ratification.
Personal.
Senator Sprague has gone on flying visit to New
York. but VIII be back tomorrow, and no doubt pre-
pared to deliver an address made up Of novel and
interesting facts to the workingmen OF the district
who have requested leave to tender him the appre
sative honor OF a serenade in the evening.
General Pleasanton and Patrick II. Jones arrived
here to-day.
Horace Greeley, Waldo Hutchins and Representa-.
tive Bailey, OF New York. and Benton, OF New Hamp
SHIRE dined together at wekers this afternoon, and
had five bottles OF champagne and two bottles OF
sherry.
Ex.Congressman shellabarger OF Ohio, Will proba-
bly, be nominated for Portugal. John A. Griswod
has left here for his home. Major Getz, member
from Pennsylvania, leaves tomorrow. Senator
Corbett win break up house the 18th OF next month
and betake himself to his faror home the Pacific
slope OF oregon. senator Kellogg will leave next
week for New orleans.
FORTY.FIRsT CONGRESS-.