The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-05

Of Mr Grfnneil, and Of Darling as Appraiser Of
Merchandise ct the po-t OF New York In the place
Of General Palmer, Grinnel and Palmer, IN the Ian
guagc OF the President. 10 be removed. Considera-
BILE debate took place on the question raised by Mr..
Fenton that the report irregular ami could not
be acted upon to-day, according 10 the rules lie
ola not, however, take ground against the nominal
tons, nor did ne declare he would vote against
their confirmation. Mr.. Conking was anxious
TO have the nomination confirmed today. The Ian.
guAge both sizes was respectful, though earnest
The merits OF the nominations were not involved in
the controversy, but the opposition was as 10 The
manner In which It was sought to Immediately act
upon them. The judgment Of the Senate seemed TO
be In favor OF the point raised by Senator Fenton
There was no decision on 1t and the subject weDt
over until tomorrow.
Report Of the Sc. Domingo Commissioners
UisBnished.
The ST. Domingo Commissioners met this even.
ing with the expectation Of finishing and signing
their report but various matters OF detail consumed
the time, and al leas; one more session must be
held before 1t can be completed. II is. therefore,
not certain that the report Will be made to the
President and be transmitted to Congress to-mor.
row. Several republican Senators have prepared
speeches against annexation, which they viii, If
possible deliver upon the reception OF the report Of
the commissioners. with view to securing imme-
date adverse action on the project.
The Jeinr High commissioners.
Sir Stafford Nor,hcote ana Professor Montague
Barnard. OF the Joint high Commission accom-
panied by General Scnenck, were at the Capitol
to-day and spent some time on the Moor OF the
Senate Chamber listening TO the Ku Klux debate
ana conversng with Ar. Sumner and other Senator'S.
Anxiety of Dami.ican Onlsia,s Tor Anaexrtion.
The following Is translation 81 a letter received
this morning by the Secretary OF the st. Domingo
Commission, now IN session In this ely, from the
Secretary OF War OF The Dominican repubio:-
ST. DoaIsGo. March 20, 1871.
Hon. ALLAN II. BURTON. Washington
My ESTEEMED FRIEND received IN due time
your note from Azua, saying goOdby, for which /
pray YOU 10 ACCEPT nv best thanks. The country Is
entirely tranquil ana Is every day more anxious that
speedily and iavordbly accomplished. can see no
other means OF salvation from the insidious In
trgues OF our western neighbors. The President
returned 10 this capital IRON Aqua after routing
Caoral leaving everything there IN the best order.
= Please bc so good IA TO remember me to the
COMMISSION, ana do not Iail to count me Your obe-
dent servant and iriend II. CURIEL.
Official Statement or Appropriations Made
Duriug the Last Session of Consrcss.
The following is The Official statement of the ap-
preparations made during the third session OF the
Forry-irst Congress Tor the year ending June so,
1S72:-
Iay Oh iuNauu anu otneF PENSIONS 0300 600
Military Academy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40, 263
consular and diplomatic service. ....... 1,46d, l34
renses. 80. .............. 1a5os. 400
For sundry civll expenses, Including
d50aOJo dnexpended balances reappro-
pliated. ...;........... o4lA,77a
ing June 30, 1870, and 1871
and i0r former years and
for other purposes. ST. 2ss. ISl
For hali-yearIy appropriations
for expenses OF collecting
the revenue from customs. 1850. 900