New-York tribune., 1870-12-15
DI IhLfHhAFH TT TO TIE IhIDUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. "a,

EXPECTED
TO-DAY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRfDUNEl
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec H. 1870.
The appointment OF Gen. Pleasonton instead Of Mr..
Douglass Commissioner Of Internal Revenue gives
10 apparently wellfounded belief that PENNSYLVANIA
WILL long, be represented in tbs Presdents Cabinet
The Pennsylvanians have long been pressing
substantial recognition from the President and II is be-
leved that II Gen Grant had not decided 10 give Penn.
syvana Cabinet position he would have given the In
terna Commissionership TO Mr.. Douglass. There ia
good deal Of talk in regard TO the possibility Of Col For
ney succeeding Mr.. CresweD Postmaster General,
| and the latter being sent as Minister TO Russia
in place Of Gov. Curtin OF Pennsylvania Prussia In
place Of Mr.. Bancroft. The withdrawal OF sena-
tor Cattell Of New,Jersey from the canvass for
the United States Senate gives rise TO what appears
not unfounded that Secretary Robson will enter
the field candidate for the Senatorshp and that he
viii be backed, not only by his personal friends, but by
the supporters Of Senator Cattc II successful he will
retire from the Cabinet which viii give the President
other opportunity OF granting the demands OF the Penn
sylvanans. In this connection Mr Forney Is mentioned
for Secretary OF the Navy and also Judge Schoed Of
Pennsylvania who Is the present Chairman OF the House
Committee on Naval Affairs.
1t is understood that Attorney AkerInan VIII
be candidate for the SenatOrship the Georgia Legs
lature. The vacant position In the Cabinet in case Mr..
Akermsn is elr, ted. .wi IL is stated on good authority
be rendered 10 Senator Williams Of Oregon, whose term
expires on MarcnL 4 His appointment will be satsfac-
tory 10 the Republicans of California and Oregon by
whom he is .dered the strongest on the Pacific
coast, and who claim that the appointment would result
IN giving the oregon Legislature to the Republ-
cans and in returning Senator Williams TO his In the
Senate in 1872 in place OF COrbett.
Among the other strange Cabinet rumors circulating
tonight is that Secretary Boutwell, will retire from
the Treasury Department, and that Mr.. Deano will sue
ceed him, but these reports have been aoat $50 long,
with no nearer prospect Of fullment, that the public
Will Justly hesitate 10 credit them
The prevalent rumor that the appointment OF Gen.
Peasonton to be Commissioner OF Internal Revenue is
the result OF understanding between Senators Fen
ton and Conklng, is wholly without foundation. There
Is the best authority for asserting that Senator Fenton
not only not consulted in the matter but also that
aside from street rnmOrs he knew nothing OF II tin the
nomination sent to the Senate The President Il un
derstood 10 have determined this appointment
weeks ago from motives OF personal friendship, but
hestated Cen Pleasonon had not strong back
ing among the politicians, the appointment hung fire
until finally sufficient amount OF influence brought
to bear TO satisfy the President that would be popular
and satisfactory TO prominent New York Republicans
The House resolution 20 adjourn the 221 inst 10 the
4th Of January agreed ~ by the Senate to-day by
large majority. Senator Fenton introduced in the
Senate to-day two important resolutions request
Ing Secretary Of the Treasury furnish statement
showing amounts paid INTO the Treasury the pro
ceed Of fines penalties fOrfetures aud seizures. by the
Customs officers at the five principal ports on the At
antc coast and at San Francisco during the last two
years. and how these obtained. II also asks
for statement OF the amount Of moieties paid 10 the
Officers OF Customs nfOrmers and others, and the
OF persons who have been detected IN smuggling
OF otherwise defrauding the Customs revenue. TIE
second resolution directs tho Committee on Retreuch
ment 10 furnish comparative statement Of the
cost Of collecting the Customs revenue at the
ports OF NeWYork Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Sew-Oreans, and San Francisco, with reeOmmenda-
tons fayoring reduction Of such expenses.
IT also calls for report the warehousng aud general
order business In NewYOrk and the carriage Of goods
willie IN the custody OF the Government at that port
Senator FentOn introduced during the last session,
bill regulate the disposition OF the proceeds Of fines
penalties and forfeurcs incurred under the laws
ating customs" Tuis bin looks particularly Ia re
formation In the ciyl service in NewYork, and will
probably mp for action soon after the holidays
The resolutions passed to-day cali FOR information to b.
ne in connection with the consideration Of this bin.
All int, resting debate took place today Mr. Drake
bill proposing levy small annual percentage The
OF ali clerks in the Government employ, In order
10 for them relief fund Many Of the Senator
who spoke on this question were unwilling interfere
n any way with the salaries Of Government Clerks and
! though they repeatedly put the question ~ Mr..
| Drake whether the clerks had asked for tie pas
sage OF this measure, they Obtained answer.
Some who advocate increase in clerical salaries tooI
this opportunity 10 repeat their speeches on the uef
cincy Of Government pay aud the poverty Of clerks IN
general These speeches seemed 20 have little effect
bill which did pass. and which, II IL becomes law, viii
he Of great practical value provides for the reception
into the service OF 800 naval apprentices 1t is expected
greatly TO increase the efficiency and improve morale
Ui the navy. one OF the various bills pending. pro
vding for the payment OF the claims Of Southern loyal
st- up In the Senate to-day and caused a spirited
discussion, during which there some plain talk
I ing, but really arguments were advanced The
S, Judiciary Committee made very interesting and
important report 1 day, in reply to resolution OF In
quiry passed last session in relation 10 the status Of t
Indians as affected 10y the Fourteenth Amendment The
Committee take the ground thai the Indian tribes,
ing always been recognized Independent nations,
not subject to our internal Jurisdiction, AMI that their
status not, therefore, affected by any amendment 10
the Constitution.
The opponents Of Admiral Porter's confirmation IN Tho
Senate are eudeavOrng delay action in Executive
sion ON his nomination until the House bill ab0lshng the
Office up in action in the regular session Tie
friends Of Porter have the advantage the HOus,
| bill was referred to the Senate Naval Commit
! tee, which is, with exception, IN favor Of
Porters confirmation, and against the passage Of
Gen. Logans bill and the Committee will not report
On the hill until the nomination s disposed OF in
secret session, unless II compelled TO do by rezou-
ton. POroTs il the fret the calendar of EXecu-
tive business and be gotten rid Of before other
business Il considered Notwithstanding these dsad-
vantages when the Senate went into Executive session
to-day, aud the OF Porter came NJ, the session
adjourned 10y decided vote, which is regarded
/ triumph Of the anti-POrter party.
The time in the House to-day spent in hc consider
alton 81 two bills, the rel ore. h he Committee
Manufactures 10 provide for ilr celebration II the
huudrci anniversary Of American iude Iendence by
Ii, irrational Exposition In Plad ila (Which Occu-
pied the morning hour, and IN debating Gen Buffers
Fine, cter IN lc Il flp first D.
principally by membor- o the Pcnns> lvauia delegation
who are very Gesrous TO bring 70 their chief city the
honor and patronage which sueh an exhibition would
cur, Mr. Cleveland of New-Jcrey spoke in opposition,