The New York herald., 1869-02-12

here, the General has promised somebody that as
soon as he Is formally apprised OF his election ne
win open his mouth In regard to Cabinet selections
The Secretary OF War called on the General to-day
and had quite long audience on matters connected
with the army.
Grant and Morris.
The truth leaks out by degrees that General Grant
will be the President OF the whole people ana not OF
any clique or faction. The extreme radical party
are terribly discouraged. Among the earliest friends
OF General Grant Is j. N. Morris. formerly member
OF Congress from Illinois. Morris is with Grant
every day. He Is very mum in regard to Grants
opinions but unspsring in denunciation Of the ex-
tremsts OF the radical party. While Grant was In
Illinois ne paid Morris special visit at Quincy and
was his guest for several days have but little
doubt that Morris understands just what Grant
proposes to do. Norris viii probably be the next
Secretary OF the Interior.
The Inauguration Reception.
The committee on the inauguration reception
have completed their arrangements. 1t viii be given
at the north wing OF the United States Treasury
building, which, beng new and admirably adapted
for the purpose, furnishes superior and ample &C.
commodation. General Grant and Vice President
Colfax ana their families VIII be present on the
casion. Several bands Of music have already been
engaged. Supper win be furnished by an accom-
plshed caterer accessible from the opening to the
close Of festivities The tickets ten dollars each,
which win admit gentleman and two ladies to the
reception. dance and supper. There is already q
great demand for them. They can be obtained by
letter or in person. The number to be issued is
limited, and may be had on application to the
headquarters OF the committee, No. 407 F street,
Washington, D. G.
Notification of the President and vice Presi-
Rv.oe
Senator Morton, Representatives Pruyn, OF New
York. and Wilson, Of Iowa, the committee appointed
to notify General Grant and Mr.. Colfax OF their elec-
ton, viii discharge the duty assigned TO them on
Saturday morning next. They will visit General
Grant at his headquarters and Mr.. Colfax at his
sidence.
Pardon of DIR. Mudd.
The pardon Of DR.. Mudd, one of the conspirators
for the assassination OF President Lincoln, SEN
fenced by the military commission who tried him for
the oence to be confined at hard labor for life at Dry
T0rtugas, was signed by the President to-day and
sent to the State Department, where it will receive
the signature Of the Secretary Of State and the seal
Of the United States and then be sent to the COM
manding officer at the Dry Tortugas, where 1t will
arrive about the middle Of next week, and Dr. Mudd
will be liberated. The pardon is accompanied by q
report OF the Attorney General made by direction Of
the President, embracing the history and points Of
the case, and reclting the various considerations
moving the Executive to grant the same,
which are, chiefly, that there now appears
to be some doubts as to the completely Of said Mudd
in the conspiracy; he only rendered aid by attend
ing to the wounds Of the chief consprator that the
medical profession Of Hartford county, Nd, have
satisfactorily shown that 1t was the professional
duty OF said Mudd as physician to attend Booth
when called upon, and further, that he was atten-
tive 10 the sick at the Dry Tortugas during the pre-
vaence Of the yellow fever at that post last summer
saving the lives OF many officers and soldiers besides
that Of Mrs. Smith, the wife Of Surgeon Joseph
Smith, United States Army, who himself died Of the
fever. 1t further recites that his pardon has been
recommended by thirty-njpe Senators and members
Of the House Of Representatives, by over three hun
dred Of the officers and soldiers of the Dry Tortugas
and others.
The Paraguayan Correspondence.
The Secretary OF the Navy to-day sent to the
House, in compliance with resolutions, yoluminous
correspondence relative to affairs IN Paraguay. 1t
appears that ON the 4th OF December last Admiral
Davis addressed to President Lopez Q letter. in
which he says:-"It does not belong to me to define
even to consider the status Of Bliss and Master
man; but on this subject your ExcelIency viii, do
not doubt, repose confidence in the justice and
lIicuusuip VI tic OuAtcu otntCS, WHiCu uoS uuOlucu
your Exceency many recent proofs Of its respect
and sympathy" Mr. Lopez replied that those persons
were criminals. deeply committed in the afair Of
horrible conspiracy, very particularly Mr.. Bliss
He said he would cheerfully consent to the delivery
Of the criminals, provided 1t were requested in o
manner more In conformity with the fact OF their
being accomplices Of ex-Minlster Washburn, and
the first intimately acquainted with his intrigues In
the character Of 6nsprator and agent OF the enemy
of which he is accused IN the national tribunals. To
this Admiral Davis responded that 1t was no part OF
his ocal duty either to oer to refuse any terms
which would aYect the legal criminal condition OF
those two persons. Again, referring TO the friendship
OF the United States towards Paraguay he asked that
Bliss and Masterman be embarked on board his
vessel subject to the disposition OF the government
OF the United States, Of whose justice and friendly
sentiments President Lopez could entertain no doubt
President Lopez acceded to the request OF Admiral
Davis saying, however, 1t could not be compiled
with in the sense Of reclamation, but OF graceful
courtesy on the part OF the government Of Paraguay
toward the United States.
Union Pacific Railroad Bonds.
The government has agreed 70 issue bonds for
forty miles more road to the Union Pacific Railroad
Company, receiving large amount or first mort.
gage bonds for the complete construction hereafter.
Treasury
South crn Pacific Railroad.
The Southern Senators and members seem finally
to have agreed tnat the thrtysecond parallel is
most desirable route for the Pacific Railroad.
Commercial Intercourse With Canada.
The Committee on Ways and Means have agreed to
report the House resolution opening q conference
with the British North American provinces as TO the
navigation Of the st. Lawrence and as to CONNER.
cai intercourse reservIng all final action for Con-
gross. The same committee has also agreed to re-
port bill exemptng from duty the ocean cable
bought for the Collins Russo American telegraph
and now In bond.
Mississippi md virGinin Reconstruction.
The Reconstruction Committee is exhibiting indt
cations OF deciding to recall the Mississippi Conven-
ton to make another State constitution. II Is SAID
that the Senate Committee on Judiciary has deter.
mined TO report In favor OF modification OF the con-
stitution OF virginia suggested by the committee
of nine.