Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-23
WASHINGTON.
That asessage-Cabinet Meeting.

| Anar MeSs8ge-Cabinef Meeting.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The President
received no visitors to-day, being engaged
upon bis message. The Cabinet met al
noon, all the members present except Belk-
nap and Cresswell. Among the callers at
the Executive Mansion was Mrs. Woods,
wife of the condemned man to be executed
Wednesday for the murder Of Mr.. Cheese.
man. She was accompanied by her daugtl-
ter. They did not succeed in obtaining an
interview with the President.
Cotton Claims.
The time for fling claims for private cot
ton taken after June so, 1865, has expired.
J The claims are SO numerous, involve such
large amounts, and raise such intricate
! questions Of law that it is likely the Secre-
tary of the Treasury will ask Congress to
release him from considering them, and re-
fer the whole matter to the Court of Claims.
Lawyers favor this course.
The FOrty-thIrd Congress.
Special to the Louisville Courier-Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2I.-The movement
for session OF the Ferty-third Congress,
Immediately after the 4th of March, begins
to take practical shape. Many members
now arriving appear tosfavor this plan.
Among other things suggested as rendering
this early session necessary it Is urged that
the Forty-third Congress must meet in Or
I der to pass legislation rendered necessary
by the treaty Of Washington. There are
several important matters to be regulated
by law, the details of which cannot escape
lengthy discussion. The ensuing session is
altogether too short for the purpose, when
the other necessary business is also consid-
cred.
North Carolina Senators.
The name of Governor Graham is added
to those of Vance and Merrimon for u. S.
Senator from North Carolina. The disa-
bilities of the first named gentleman have
not been removed, but undoubtedly would
be if application were mada to that effect.
Mr.. Graham, it will be remembered, has
seen long pablc service, having been Gov
ernor, q. S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy,
and candidate for Vice President on the
ticket with General Scott.
Washington and Zee.
The annual report of the Washington
and Lee University, located at Lexington,
Virginia, shows this institution has twelve
schools in operation, aud is increasing the
number as rapidly as its funds will admit.
1t has received within the last year nearly
100000 in bequests and donations, $4,000
cash from the late r. II. Bryley, of New
Orleans, and $4,000 in Alexandria city
bonds from w. w. CorcOran, Esq, of
Washington City, making its cash capital
more than 100000, and its aggregate capi.
tai, including real estate, libraries and ap-
parstns, more than half million dollars.
The institution is free from debt.
Postal TeIegraphy.
The presence Of a large number of prom
inent telegraph men here the last few days,
in connection with the government sgita-
tation of the postal telegraphy question, has
given occasion to considerable gossip. One
statement which finds currency is that Will
liam II. Orton is 10 be made Postmaster
General after the 4th of March next, in the
event Of Congress granting any legislation
favorable TO the adoption of the postal tele
graph system. 1t is further stated that the
Western Union Telegraph Company is now
ready to sell cut TO the government, pTovi-
ding the price offered is sufficient.