Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-12


C.u wendell Phillips 60 his Aid.
! Erw YoRK. July liza Washington
,,>a.;aI sevs that the President in a con-
yarsation with prominent Senator, men,
toned the name of Wendell Phillips in
connection with a mission to England, a
mission to Berlin, and Secretaryship of
State. The names Of Geo. p. Marsh, SEN
ator Conkling, Caleb Gushing and Gen.
Butler were also spoken of in friendly
Esprit. so4 aA ~
IL was suggested in view of the opposi-
tion OF Senators Summer and Wilson, and
other members Of the New England dele
cation in Congress TO the removal Of
is Motley, that no objection could be urged
against Phillips from that quarter, that he
d, was a representative American not likely to
be Influenced by English peculisrities, that
he is well known In England, and appreci-
ased for his acknowledged good ability
everywhere, and would at once take lead
ing rank AMONG the diplomats of the
world. The names of the other gentlemen
bel were also discussed with hberality and
favor. The President however, gave no
indication of future appointment.
The Cabinet Going 10 Smash.
Another Cabinet rumor relating TO the
possible retirement Of either Secretary
Robeson or Secretary Cox, or both, is also
quietly circulated
.FEf A Negro for Judge.
1t is stated that the rejection by the Sen
ate of the nomination of Oliver to the Dis
trict Supreme Court, suggests the proprie-
ty of appointing John n. Langston, col
ored lawyer of note who is at present law
professor at Howard University.
murphy and GrinneI Confirmed.
b l The Senate consumed five hours on the
nomination of Thomas Murphy for Col
lector of New York, which was finally con-
firmed tonight, by vote of As to 8, name-
ly. Messrs Fenton, Harris and Upton.
The Senate also confirmed the nomina-
ton of Moses II. Grinnel to the naval
Office.
% WAsH1NGroN. July 1.-THE Conference
Committee on the Funding bill agreed to
provide for the issue of one thousand mill
lions of 80 years bonds at per cent;
a three hundred million 10 year bonds at AZ
per cent, and two hundred millions 10
wears bonds at per cent. The section
allow ing gold deposits in the Treasury
Limits the interest to % per cent.
. All the National Banks hereafter organ
ized are required to take the new bonds.
y Other main points agreed to were as
follows: The clause authorizing foreign
agencies is stricken out All interest to
be paid in United States J per cent. is to
be paid for negotiating the new bonds.
The Cuban Outrages.
The President sent to the Senate Satur-
day mass of documents concerning the
seizure of American vessels and the execu-
ton of citizens of the United States during
hostilities in Cuba. The State Department
furnishes q letter from Secretary Fish of
June 9, to the Spanish Minister, calling
his attention to the irregular and arbitrary
manner in which the persons and proper
ties of our citizens were taken and held by
the Spanish authorities In Cuba Mr..
Fish recalls to Mr.. Roberts recollection the
protests of the President last year against
Valmazedas mode of warfare, and against
the Captain Generals decree forbidding
the alienation of the property on the island,
so far as regards American citizens, and
other decress which followed extending its
provisions He continues: The United
States Government with regret feels
forced TO say it is informed that
the provisions of the treaty of
1895 on this head have not been
kept in mind by the Cuban authorities du-
crees mentioned have been put in opera
ton against the property of American cit
izens in violation of the treaty agreement.
Mr.. Fish enclosed to A. Roberts a list of
complaints made Of such violations, and
presents a claim for rthe injuries our citi-
zens havs suffered with the confident hope
that the Government of Spain, recOgniz-
ing its Justice, will make some proper and
sTitable provision for ascertaining the
am,,unt which should rightfully come to
aanb claimant He will also order the
i4nraediqte restoration to citizens of the
limited States of their properties which
have been enlarged, and release OF
those citizens of the United States held In
custody, or their immediate trial under
puarutees and with the rights accorded by
treaty. As to the future, it is confidently
axpected steps will be taken to insure
eqainst further violation of the treaty.
Roberts. on June "a, in effect, replied
that he had no power in the matter, and
MIR. Fish the same day sent copy of his
letter TO Roberts to Minister Sickles at
Madrid. The latter is instructed to askfo1
restoration to citizens of the United
Itates of their properties and estates sci
forth as the same that have been embar-
coed in violation of the provisions OF the
treaty. Ne is also ordered to endeavor tc
secure some mode for an early and equita
BILE indemnifcation ank satisfaction to The
several parties whose rights have been vio
OIated, of amounts win ch should rightfulll
come to each claimant, for illegal detention
of property or person. He will say th'
suggestion is made in the interest of peace
of Justice and good will in order to secur
measure Of damages in each case, whic
shall be Just as between the two govern
ments. He is also to say that he will b
extremely desirable that the investigation
be conducted in this country, and reques
that Mr.. Roberts ar some other person b
given necessary authority on the part
spain.