The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-21
WASHINGTON.
Collector Murphy at the White
House.
The President PhilosOphizing Over
the Late Elections.
Approaching Marriage Of the Spanish
Minister.
INTERESTING RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 1870.
Tom Mrrphy's Star ia the As cndnnt-IAe
rines and Wiaes with the President.
Collector Tom Murphy. OF New York. arrived here
to-day, as oreshadowed In my dispatches of last
night. His presence at the capital has no connec
ton vi IN the stories circulated far and wide OF
intended change In the direction or the Custom
Horse. The genial Thomas, shortly alter partas,ng
u IN morning. meal went straightway to the White
House, where he had proracted interview with
tbe President who expressed h mse.i IN similar
serpAs 70 those employed yesterday in conversation
VII h New York delegation. He told Mr.. Murphy
shIt he was completely satisfied with the man.
neG IN which the New York Custom House has
been administered or late. He could see no reason
nor making any change Sd long matters con-
tlDued to be conducted with much energy and
success. This is substantially what occurred be-
tween the President and the Collector far the
conversation related to Custom House affairs Very
much WAS said regarding the result OF the elections
In the Empire State, but nothing the part Of the
President Was uttered Ind eating I'm
preston that the republican failure was
due TO mlsnanagemcnt defective manipu-
Muon OF the federal patronage under the
control OF Mr. Murphy and other United States on
ciais Later IN the day the Collector enjoyed the
honor If diniaQ with the President and spent
AFFORD small comfort to the anti-Murphyites who
have been plotting secretly and openly TO create an
unpleasantness between President Grant ana the
joiiy pcssessor OF New York's biggest plum. The
New York delegation, which was here ahead Of MUIR
ply, 10 explain the why and the wherefore OF the
New YORK election, have departed for home.
Che Case OF the New French Minister.
The following are the facts concerning yiscount
Trieinarls movements. When he arrived at New
YorS, eight days aro, from chile. he announced the
Fact ny telegraph to Minister Berthemy, who by
request Immediately repaired to the department. or
iBrate TO ascertain whether ne would be receive as
N. Berlhsny's successor, having IN his possession
he credentials received from the Emperor's govern
] nent. The Secretary Informed M. Bcrthemy that
discount lriehard could not be received. as new
R Jac:o government had now control OF Freach
q nairs and there IL would be necessary to pro-
ure from 1t the proper authorization. The
q uestion asked whether q telegram from
Il he government al Paris would he sufficient, to
hirh the Secretary replied In the negative, saving
th at this would be a departure from usage or from
H. course always pursued III such cases. Several
da ys afterwards ViscounJ TreAhard came to Wash.
In zion and called IN company with NJ. Berthemv on
Sc. cretary Fish, who unoiicaly invited MIN 10 his
no lse and there TOOK occasion IN the course OF con-
sation 10 explain TO him, as he had previously
exl p!aaed to M. Berthey, the why he could
MOI be received Nj. Berthemys successor. The
re, Minister expressed himself satisfied with the
ex lanatlon and IN 0rmel the secretary that he had
tax EN- measures TO procure the required formal
Rentals from, the Paris government which VIII
be forwarded by Jules Fayre. The secretary was
subs eqneEty advised that the credentials
on heir way 10 Viscount Trlelhard. therefore,.
whe they shall have arrived viscount Triehard
Will be received as H. Berthemy's successor. He
mas lready engaged house here, the one vacated
BY enor Roberts. the Spanish Minister the latter
kavil ~ taken one on the corner Of thirteenth and
l. str eeis
ma ne Candidates Tor the ENGLISH Mission.
r he names o. seven gentlemen, with statements OF
thes merits and qualifications for Minis er 10 Eng
lanl have been presented 10 Pres dent Grant, but
he Ia not made up his mind on the subject.
Movements Of tae SpaBi-a siiasrsr.
Seit n Roberts, who Will leave for New York to-
morre, Y. will SOON return hither win his bride
HIS ms nTage with MISS Ferry VIII take pla at
ST. Si.l Meas church. at lali-past seven +. a., on
the 2st, inst Cards have been sent to IN. members
OF tae Cabinet and tie foreign representatives in
Washing ten. me cards are TO be shown at The
cnuIci.a cor.
rhe Spanish Throne Question.
Our nov ernment. several days ago, was officially
advised OF the election Of King OF spain. A tee
gram from minister Scklcs states the fact with
no con.nl, NJ
European Complications.
Meme o. our Ministers at European courts have
com uanntcated Their views respecting the compiea-
tons growing out OF Rssias designs, and therefore
the administration has no information other than
what has .ppcarsd in the newspapers.
Personal.
Sena cor Cltren, Of New Jersey. arrived here yes
terday for line purpose of attending to pub
busineS T. He, in company with Ex-Governor Marcus
l. Xard' and Judge Bradley, is the guest or Secre-
sny Rob esOn. lie Is III Gne health and spirits.
Vice p resident Col AK has arrived, and Speaker
Blaine vii, he here tomorrow.