The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-11

WASHINGTON. August 10, 1859.
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The Cabinet session convened to-day at noon
and continued until three O'Clock In the afternoon.
Great interest has been manifested during the
entire day with regard to the result OF the deibega
lions; but whatever may have been the principle OF
the discussion be authoritatvey stated that no
intmati0ns have been made either BY the Preet-
dent or any Cabinet representative. having refer.
to them, and It Is very probable that upon the
points OF national interest which have been para
mount in the public attention for some days past
the utmost secrecy Is being observed by the admin
istratlOn There was an unusual amount OF rod
tine matter pertaining to the different departments
nearly all OF which had accumulated during the re-
cent recesses Of the heads OF the departments which
received adjustment to-day. Several suspensions
from and appointments to Office were determined
upon. The Cuban question and the seizure OF the
Spanish gunb0ats were taken up ana briefly dts
cussed. No decisive action was taken on tue ques-
ton Of policy, though 1t was determined that tho
gunboats would not be allowed to depart and 1t 10
understood that the seizure OF these boats Ia fully
Justified. The further consideration Of these sub
jects was postponed until the next meeting Of the
Cabinet which will OCCUR, probably, on the 2oth
INST, that being regular Cabinet day, although Il
may transpira sooner should actual necessity occur
Return Of the Spanish Minister.
The Spanish Minister, Mr.. Roberts, arrived here
yesterday from New York, whittier he went "
look after the gunboats seized by Marshal Barlow.
he docs NOT seem TO have any hope Of their speedy
release, but he takes the matter In q remarkably
cool and phosOphic spirit. He regards the fears OF
the Peruvian Minister that the gunboats were to DO
used against Peru as groundless. and 1t Is evident
that no does not believe this 70 have been the
primary cause Of their seizure Mr.. Roberts, how
ever, makes no complaint and hopes that time It
last will set all things even.
Movements Of the President.
The heads Of ell the departments present here
have been much engaged during the day 10 cleaning
their tables Of business preparatory to another
exodus TO the congenial surroundings OF their
Northern homes. The President, at six O'Clock to-
morrow evening, will give q dinner to his Cabinet
officers. At nine O'Clock the same evening he will
leave. in company with Secretary Fish, for New
York. The Secretary will return to his country seat
at Gencyne The President Will Join his family
at the residence Of his brother-in.law, Mr.. Corbtn
On Friday President Will proceed with his family
to Kane, Pa. It now thought owing e .as ee!ay
In completing the repairs On the White House. that
the President will protrsct hts absence until abous
the LIST Of October returning only as business may
demand.
Assistant Secretary OF State J. @. Bancroft Davis
has purchased the residence formerly occupied oy
Mr. McCuloch, ex-Secretary Of the Treasury, Mr..
Davis will take possession about the beginning VI
November.
Appointments by the President.
M. Emerson, Collector Of Customs for the district
Of Genesee, N. Y, vice Thomas Parsons suspended
Nathan Bakeey, receiver Of public moneys for tina
district OF the lands subject to sale at Beatrice, Ne.
braska; 9. M. Felix Petard, Consul for the United
States at Strasbourg Robert Hawley. Postmaster at
Wiamsport, Pa; Charles e. Bristol, Postmaster at
AnsOnia, NJ T.; Michael ). Griffith Postmaster as
a.
pended.
Organization OF the Mexican Claims Com.
mission.
The Mexican Claims Commission met to-day at ten
O'Clock, and organized by taking and subscribing
the declaration required by the convention and then
proceeded to take into consideration the subject
OF the regulations to govern the C0mmission--the
choice OF an arblter and other matters of detail
appertaining to the organization Of the Commission.
Nothing was agreed upon. It Is understood that
after completing these preliminary arrangements the
Com mission will adjourn, probably until December.
In the meantime the regulations governing the COM
mission WIN be promulgated and notice given to all
parties having claims to lay before the Commission
to present their petitions and be ready TO appear on
whatever day the Commission meets for The purpose
oil entering on the examination OF petitions and OF
such claims as shall have been got ready for con-
sderatiOn. 1t is not thought now that the Commits.
sion will adopt any rules with regard to the appear
ance OF attorneys to argue claims before the Com
mission other than those prescribed by the Secretary
of State
Tho Case of Consul Haggerty.
1t is understood that the government WITH take no
action In the case OF Haggerty Consul to Glasgow
The government has been so much engrossed In
securing the release Of Fenian prisoners that It has
wish to enter into new arguments on tho Same
subject.
Expected Return Of Baron Gerolt.
letter has been received here from Baron Gerot,
Minister Of the North German Union. who has been
absent from This country for three months past
making D tour OF the States forming the German
Confederation, stating that he will return TO his
olcla duties In this country about the end OF cue
present month.
Inquiry Into Virginia Affairs.
Information reaches here tonight that General
Candy has been summoned to Washington aud thas
he left Richmond tonight As hts departure was
sudden and unexpected it has given rise to much
speculation here ana 0ccasioned good deal OF sur.
prise. 1t Is thought that he has been summoned to
the capital to consult with the administration upon
Virginia affairs and to receive instructions for his
guidance In regard to the test oath and other mat
tiers. This subject, as well as the Cuban question.
was considered In Cabinet meeting
Inspection or Navy Yards and Notifications.
Secretary Robson, Admiral Porter and General
Sherman left this evening for Annapolis, whence
they will sail tomorrow In the Tallapoosa on tour
OF inspection OF the navy yards upon the Atlantic
seaboard, extending from Norfolk on to Portland,
Me- They 60 first TO Norfolk thence 10 Philadelphia
and then TO New York. General sherman proposes
to examine oil the Notifications on the seaboard.
while Secretary Robson and Admiral Porter will
look into the condition and operations OF the navy
yards. The trip OF purely Official business. and
not one Of pleasure, as has been stated.
Change Of Navy Yard Commanders. "s3
Rear Admiral Danlgren, recently appointed TO tho
command OF the washington Navy Yard, entered
upon his duties to-day, relieving Admiral Poor, who
win take command Of the North Atlantic squadron.
Admiral Dahlgren was received by Admiral Poor