The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-19

was confirmed without a division. Suisse
iquently the vote was reconsidered; so that
the nomination is yet before the Senate.
Mr.. Bradley's nomination, after brief de-
bate, was passed.
The Sale OF Cadefshtps.
| Mr.. Pettis, Of Pennsylvania, charged
with the sale Of cadetships, denies the
charge, and telegraphs that he is on his
way here with the person to when he gave
the cadetship to appear before the commit
tee. - r.. - {. - ~ 1T n
Mr.. Brooks, of Maryland, was before the
Committee on Military Affairs to-day, and
testified that he applied to J. Hale sypher,
member of Congress from Louisiana, to
purchase cadetship. The latter aaid he
could not trade, but anything his (brother
J.R. sypher, agent of the New York Tn
bune at Philadelphia) would do in the mat
ter would be satisfactory to him. Brooks also
testified that the Philadelphia sypher came
here on his letter and agreed to arrange for
the cadetship at twenty-five hundred dol
lars, but Brooks. would only give two thou
sand dollars, and sypher left, saying, 8" If
you want it at that price, you can write";
but Brooks did not write. He also testified
that he had had to do with the sale of seve-
raj other cadetships, but declined to give
particulars. The committee directed that
he be held for contempt, and appear before
them tomorrow. /;
The Cuban Question.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day the Cuban
question was considered, and it is under
stood the Presidents suggestion of modi-
fication of the policy Of the Administration
as to Cuban affairs was approved by ma
jority of the Cabinet, as mentioned in
these dispatches last night. The Pre-
sident is about in accord with the
sentiment of Republican senators and
representatives who have recently spoken or
otherwise given evidence of their opinions
on the subject; and believing that these
views are but the reflex of the almost unani-
nous sentiment of the public, it is deemed
proper for the Administration to conform
to it as near as may be practicable and
within the law.
After the Cabinet adjourned the secre-
tary of the Navy sent dispatch to Rear
Admiral Poor, at Key West, ordering him
to constantly keep vessel at Havana, and
suggesting the iron-clad saugus as the
most fit vessel among those of his feet for
that purpose.
The Georgia Senators Elect.
Hon. Henry P. Farrow and Hon. Richard
Il. Whitley, senators elect from Georgia,
arrived here last night, and were OF the
White House this morning. It being
Cabinet day, they did not obtain an
interview with the President. MIR. Far
row is elected for the term which
expires March 1873, and Mr.. Whitley is
elected for the term which expires March
1871. Blodgett, who is elected for six years
from March 1871, in Whitely's place, is not
here. He has not yet received his certi6-
| CGlS llOuI oUfClEOl Dulloths iucSsISs L HE
row and Whitly express themselves as
confident that they will be admitted to their
seats.
Telegraph Cable.
The United States steamer Yantic sail.
tomorrow for st. Thomas. She will make
soundings for telegraph cable from St
Thomas to Havana, after which she will lay
the cable.
The Presidents Dinner Party.
The President gave dinner this eve
ming to the members of the Board of Trus.
tees of the Peabody Southern Educational
Fund, of which he himself is q member
The following composed the dinner party
| The President and Mrs. Grant; Mr.. Dent
Mrs. Grants father; Mr.. Grant, father OF
the President; the Right Rev. Bishop Nell.
waine and his daughter, Miss A. McIlwaine
Governor Clifford and wife Hon E. NJ
Evarts and wife; Hon. Mr.. Wetmore and
wife Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs; Mr.. Chapman
Mrs. Bergman; Hon. R. C. Winthrop; Gov
ulS Bull "Edudu
Hon. John W. Forney Charles McAllister
Esq; Clinton L. Lloyd, ESQ.,; Secretary
Fish and DR.. B. Sears.
! Governor Graham and Hon. Robert c.
Winthrop were seated on either side of Mrs
Grant, while Mrs. Governor Clifford and
Mrs. Chapman were seated on either side
of the President. After dinner, many Of
the party visited the reception at Secretary
Fish's and Speaker Blaiue's. WALLACE.
Associated Press kilograms.
Cong ressionaI.
| WAsu1SGToN, February 18.-HouSe.-
Several Executive documents were re-
ceived, including the particulars of the
recent Havana assassination.
After struggle, the appropriations we're
taken up in preference to the disability
bills.
The entire day was consumed on appro'
priations.
tSenate.-There was nothing important in
the morning hour.
The Faculty of Harvard College, by pc
tition, ask for navy surgeons to have posi-,
tive rank.
Eight thousand citizens of Maryland
petition, in the name of "God and Liber-
ty," for the recognition of Cuba.
The funding bill was made the special
order for Wednesday next.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill making the
importation of immigrants under labor con.
tracts unlawful.
The Senate considered District of Column
bia affairs until adjournment. s
| COnfirmatiOns by the Senate,