The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-25


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Cabinet Meeting.
Al the Cabinet meeting to-day the Attorney General
was represented by Judge Field Mr.. Akerman, by
invitation from the President called during the
sion and was personally introduced 10 the members
or the Cabinet present lie took no part IN the pro
ceedings, however. his commission does not Issue
until after Judge Hoar returns to Washington, who
wa dispose OF certain unfinished business in the
his attention.
The Georgia Bill
passed the House to-day in a shape which seems 10
give satisfaction to all parties. Neither Butter nor
Bingham had his proposition adopted, and the
successful measure in the nature Of cOmpro-
mise, which was submitedby Dawes As Il now stands
the question Of holding election for Congressman
aud members OF the Legislature this fan is left
rey to the State OF Georgia This was the big bone
OF contention, not only In Congress, but among
Georgia politicians IL is thought that the Senate
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thus dispose Of the last Of the reconstruction
ures.
The Yacht Bill Passed.
Mr.. Potter, OF New York, reported from the Com
m'ttee on Commerce that II had passed to-day the
bill to admit free Of tonnage duties all pleasure
yachts into ports OF the United States The bill has
already passed The Senate, and now only awaits the
Presidents signature to become a law.
The Florida Telegraph Company.
A memorial Of the florida Telegraph Company
was presented to both houses to-day, praying Con-
gress repeal the exclusive right granted in 1866 to
rhe International Ocean Telegraph Company to con-
meet Florida with Cuba, and offering in such case TO
lay cables and transmit messages between tile same
points at one-half the lowest rates charged by the
International Ocean Telegraph Company, and not to
discriminate against European business, as is now
the case with that company. They allege the CON-
pany has forfeited all claims by their excessive
charges and discrimination. They say, rs one OF the
grounds for their request, that Congress reserved
the right to alter, repeal or amend the act ut any
lime and to regulate the tarin. The memorial
referred in each house TO the Committee on Foreign
Affairs
Payment Of the July Interest.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has directed the
payment OF tue siy interest hand etrer Tuesday,
life 2stn inst., without rebate.
Treasury Balances.
AT the close OF business to-day the coin balance IN
the Treasury was SIP COG 00S currency, $22 2o7.
The amount OF coin certificates outstanding Is
$34, 500.
Nominations by the President.
The following nominations were sent in today
Joseph p Root, OF Kansas, TO be Envoy Extraor
binary ond Minister Penipotentiary to Chile; e.
Stanisans Coulter, to be Consul at Cape Hayti,
Hayn; Joseph c. Bennett, of Kansas to be Consul at
Chihuahua; Charles 7. Gor]Iam, OF Michigan, 10 be
Mi nis. er 10 The Hague.
Nominations CONFIRMED.
The Senate In executive session to-day confirmed
the nomination Of William Pollock Collector OF
Internal Revenue for the First district OF Pennsyl
vania, and rejected the nominations OF s. $. Mofftt
Of Maryland, as Consul TO Pernambuco, and Elias ID.
Bruner, Of Maryland, as Consul to Talcahuano.
Reception by the President Of the ex- Acting
Consul at Santiago dc Cuba.
on Thursday the President received at the White
House DIR. A. +. Phillips ex-Acting Consul at San
,iago dc Cuba. He was astonished TO learn Of the
barbarties practised by the Spanish authorities
towards American citizens, as well as the natives OF
the "ever fatbfu'' and listened with marked inte-
rest TO the statement Of the Doctor concerning the
position OF our affairs in Cuba. and the injuries In
niced upon American citizens at the port of his
sulate. long conversation, ensued In the course OF
which the President expressed himself in decidedly
radical manner and Mr.. Phillips left highly delighted
with his frank and cordial reception and with the
sentiments expressed by the President.
Teunesseeans mt the White House.
delegation OF Tennesseeans, headed by Mr.
Maynard, called upon the President this evening
and had brief interview. Their business related
To local affairs
Death OF Nephew OF the President.
Jesse G. Sharp the youngest son Of Marshal sharp,
aud nephew OF the President, died this morning at
the residence of General Dent in Georgetown. The
remains vii, be taken TO Newvile, Pa, tomorrow
Tor mtermcnl.
Tue New York District Attorne yship.
1t Is understood that District Attorney Perrepont
VIII he relieved from his position by the 3oth Of The
present month aud his successor appointed.
Vacancy in the Once Of Assistant Treasurer.
The vacancy occasiOned by The resignation OF Mr..
Foger as Assistant Treasurer OF the United States,
In order to the duties OF Judge Of the Court
OF Appeals. to take effect July l, win be filed to-
morrow provided the person to whom 1, has been
Oflered VIII accept the Office. u il understood that
dispatches offering the appointment have been sent
to the person determined upon, but up to this time
no reply has been received. There is considerable
speculation rs TO the person, and several parties
have been named the prospective Assistant Treas
urer 1t Is stated that Deputy Collector Cornell IS
the coming man.
The New Work. BARGE Once Anpronria tlou
The Secretary OF the Treasury received a letter
from the Committee on Appropriations yesterday
asking his views VS. 10 the necessity OF making an
appropriation this session for the completion Of the
barge Office building In New York, and to-day the
Secretary answered, recommending that the appro
pratOn be made at the present time as the use OF
The building will When completed afford Increased
facilities for and greatly cheaper the collection Of
duties.
FORTY.FIRST CONGRESS.
Second Session.