The New York herald., 1870-06-19
WASHINGTON.
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The Case Of the New Attor-
ney General.
Probable Withdrawal Of Mr.. Ack-
erman's Nomination.
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The Presentation Of the Cadetship Traders
Credentials Objected to in the House.
His Case to be Decided on
Tuesday.
TIE FRAN KING BILL.
wHITTHnGoRH's "cHnzK." /"
THE KING BILL.


1t is understood that the name OF Amos T. Acker-
man. as Attorney General will be Withdrawn from
the Senate. The pressure OF leading republican
Senators and prominent politicians and party men
here being used TO the fullest extent. Mr. AcSer-
man, 1t is sad by many, VIII weaken the party
rather than strengthen It.. Senator Williams OF Ore
gon, gentleman OF legal Skill and learning it is
understood is being urged In the event OF the Presi-
dent seeing fit to send in new appointment.
hiftemore's Asprations-The Cadcts,,ip
Seller Fails TO &c. TntO the House.
In the House this morning the Speaker presented
the credentials of b. f. Whttemore as Representa-
tive elect from the First Congressional district OF
South Carolina Mr.. Logan, who occupied the foor
ut once objected TO his being sworn in as n
member, and was about to proceed TO state
his reasons therefor when the Speaker decided
debate out Of order. Mr.. Farnsworh entered
motion that the credentials be referred to the
Committee on Elections or Military Affairs to report
at any time To this MIR. Logan entered his protest
stating that the question to be decided by the House
was whether member who had escaped the odium
OF expulsion by of resignation should he de.
clared entitled TO a seat in body which had passed
a unanimous resolution declaring him unworthy OF
said seat. rambling discussion then ensued be.
tween Farnsworth and Logan relative TO the refer
ence OF the credentials. Garfield attempted settle
The difficulty 10y aresolution providing that when
any person shall present himself to the bar Of the
House for admission who has previously been ex-
PEELED or who has resigned when resolution Of eX
pdlson or censure was pending against HIM. the
case shall be referred to the,cQmmttee which hal
charge OF the investigation against him, or the
House may act upon it at once. Logan ins SEED upon
motion, which prevailed, that the subject be post.
poned and come up as unfinished business
on Tuesday after the morning hour, when
the House might take square vote upon ii without
It's reference TO q committee. Logans opposition to
referring the subject TO committee arose from
apprehension that it would slumber there through
out the balance OF the session, thus leaving the
House IN doubtful and divided position as to Whit
m0re's transactions. disposition seemed mani
fest on the part Of few democrats to champion the
enterprising South Carolinians claim to seat pro-
badly from the conviction that an addition TO Con-
gressional 'cussedness'' would work to their gain
before the country. During the contest concerning
him the burly cadet broker sat serenely in a rear
seat on the moor, not Tar from Farnsworth, and
seemed to rely confidently upon his 5000 majo ority
and hls main strength. Very few spectators were
present and scarcely a quorum was on the floor as
'e uay """ savntcd to private claims, and no sub
Ject OF interest was expected to be sprung. The
indications are that Whittemoge cannot make the
rife," and his rejection Is conslde red a sale pre-.
dictiOn.
The Legislative, Executive and judicial An.
preparation ELL.
The conference Committee on the Legislative, EX-
ecutive and Judicial Appropriation bill met to-day.
The Chef Clerk OF the Treasury Department, who
represents the Secretary OF the Treasury in such
matters, was before the committee, in order to see
TO the interests OF the public in that the ap-
preparations were not so amended to embarrass
the government. There will he considerable time
yet consumed on this BILL
ar eT
The Senate Committee on Finance held another
meeting to-day. The discussion over the amend
men to the Tariff bill meets with considerable delay
owing 10 the opposite views OF members Of the com
mittee. 1t IS hoped. however, to report on Monday
next 1t Is c0nsider exceedingly doubtful whether
the measure VIII pass before the adjournment OF
Congress. 1t is understood that some points viii
inevitably lead 10 long discussion.
The Republican Congressional Committee
held meeting this morning in the rooms of the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs and chose as
Secrtary T. l.. TullocE, who held the same position
during the Grant campaign.
Nomination by the President.
The President to-day sent the following nomlna-
ton to the Senate-Roger s. Green, to be Associate
Justice OF the Supreme Court OF Washington Terri
tory.
The Pat Woods Case.
The House judiciary Committee held a special
examined for the defence in til assault case Of Pat
Wood VS.. Porter. The defence closed their testi-
mony, and this morning Richard T. Merrick made
argument on behalf OF the deienda Mt claiming that
Mr.. Porter, at the time the assault was made was
In the city Of Richmond under a leave OF absence
and enjoying the privilege Of the same, that he was
neither going to nor ing from a session of
Congress, and that the proper tribunal to punish
the crime was the courts Of the State Of Virginia.
Personal.
Secretary Boutwell, will probably return here by
Monday 20 resume his official duties.
Secretary Beknap is expected here to night.
Commissioner Delano arrived here last night.
The Federal Appointments in Virginia.
delegation OF the republican members OF the
Virginia Legislature composed OF the following gen
tlemen, called upon tie President to-day:-E. w.
Massey, J. Amber Smith, William P. Moscly, John
Robinson, OF the Virginia Senate, and Il. M.
Bowden, William Bartlett, John Noble, Ellis Wilson
and Mr.. Duggen, OF the House or Delegates OF vir-
ginia. The delegation were accompanied by Senator
Lewis and Congressman Aver and Brooker from
Virginia The object Of the visit was to prevent the
interference with Federal appointments in the reye.
nue. service IN Virginia by certain men who seek to
prejudice revenue appointments already made there,
that charges may be made by which they hope to
accelerate the possibility OF their own personal ends
The committee stated that such system OF nterfer-
ence exists where the only object Is TO advance pr-
vate interests prejudcial to the proper fulfment OF
onlcal duties by the persons holding onlce.
They expressed to the President the entire satslac-
non FELT by the republicans Of his appointments in
virginia. The interview was a protracted ana pleas
ant one. The President will sustain the policy
already begun by filing the offices with native
Union men.
Weekly Treasury Statement.
The receipts of fractional currency for the week
ending today amount to S745, 500. The shipments
wereTo assistant treasurers and repositories, &C.,
ncios-Sl, 334 ,o72; fractional currency, S952s9l.
Treasurer spinner holds In trust for national
banks security for circulation, $342, ,273 05O and
for public deposits s10,434oo0.
Fractional currency redeemed and destroyed dur