The New York herald., 1872-12-10
having sons NJ the, Academy have advised them not
TO ocountenan cel elsnfriendly acts toward Congers.
A Feather in Collars Cap.

TO countenanc cel on friendly acts toward Congers.
Feather in Collars Cap.
There was;much interest manifested among Sen
ators to-day over the statement made by the Balti-
more American OF this morning, ON the best author
ity, that Mr.. Greeley would never have made the
last grand mistake OF his life II Mr.. Colfax had
yielded 10 his earnest desire that he dr. Colfax)
should contest with President Grant for the repub-
Mcan nomination.
Secretary Boutwell, and the New Loans
The Syndicate and the Rothschilds 60
Take $500, 100000 or the Five per Cents.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has Indicated that
negotiations are In progress for the disposition OF
portion OF the loan authorized He has expressed
desire, II there is any doubt as to his authority
TO use the machinery Of the national banks, that
express authority might be given by special cgis
lation. Mr.. Burchard, member OF the Committee
OF Ways and Means. introduced in the House to-
day bill to the effect that whenever the Secretary
OF the Treasury shall designate national banking
associations repositories OF the funds subscribed
Tor the payment or to be paid in the negotiation OF
loans authorized by law such funds shall not
be permitted to remain on deposit with such
sociations for period longer than ninety days,
without security to the fun amount OF such
deposit; and Immediately upon or before the
issue OF any bonds thus subscribed for the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury shall publish the notice pro-
OF an equal amount or the bonds required by ex-
listing laws to be redeemed with such funds. The
bill recognizes the authority az already existing,
hut limits the time. From this opinion, however,
some members dissent; for, II the Secretary can
allow the funds to remain ninety days, he can for
an indefinite time longer. The Finance Committee
OF the Senate II Is said, are also inclined TO en-
dorse his financial scheme. Thus Secretary Bout
well win have full swing 70 continue his negota-
TONS i ts stated that the Old members o. the
Syndicate, In conjunction with the Rothschilds,
have already offered TO take the remaining
$500, 600 OF the Eve per cent bonds, together
with large portion Of the four and half per cent
loan Secretary Boutwell, is now negotiating TO
that effect with those parties
New Admeasurem ment nd shipping Fees.
Representative Ellis Fl. Roberts, Of New York, a
member OF the Committee OF Ways and Means, in
troduced to-day bill prescribing new admeasnre-
ment and shipping lees and authorizing the Col
lect0r, with the concurrence of the Naval Offcer,
TO grant special license to unload the cargoes
Of steamships from foreign ports at night, &c. The
biN was referred to the Committee Of Ways and
Means.
An Editorial Minister to Venezueln.
II is understood that colonel John II. Howell,
lately editor OF the Minneapolis Wmes VIII be ap-
pointed TO the mission OF Venezuela, succeeding
william A. Pile. He has been recommended by the
whole delegation Of Minnesota. The reasons given
for his appointment are his brilliant war record
and his services to The administration during the
Presidential campaign.
Imperial German Testimonials to Minis
ter Washburne.
f. b. Washburne said good word, while here re-
Gently, In favor Of permitting him and other
sular and diplomatic officers OF the United States
In France to accept testimonials from tire Emperor
OF Germany for their friendly services 70 Germans
In France during the war;
The Geneva Award Comm mtssiOners' Pay.
The gentlemen who have been hoping TO be ap
pointed members OF the commission to disburse the
Alabama award are dissatisfied with the amount
fixed in the bill introduced by Senator Morton
81, 500 per anDum-and an efYOrt viii be made to
have the pay increased 10 $4,000.
The Holiday Recess.
On motion the House agreed to adjourn over the
holidays from December 20 to January 9. General
Garfield vainly appealed for a shorter vacation;
vainly did he impress upon the House the fact that
the appropriations alone will occupy Blk weeks out
OF the present short session, which would leave
only about three weeks for all the business OF legs-
lation. The House, being bent upon a fall enjoy
ment OF the holidays, would listen such propo-
sition.
Nominations by the President.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nommations:-
william p. Dewey, ofWisconsln, to be Surveyor
Iostnasters-John A. Goodwin, at North Cam
bridge, Mass; George b. Cogswell at North
Easton, Mass; G; +; saeon' At rupert Vt: Jehn
at Painesviile Ohio; George b. Whiting, ut Gran
vile, Ohio; +. A. HAYWOOD, at Omro Wis; George
+. Whitten, at Grand Rapids Wis.,; W. G. Agnew,
at Osceola, Iowa; Samuel l.. Lucas, at Ames, Iowa;
IT,. NJ worser, at Tana City, Iowa; William M.
Greenville ILL.,. Thomas Blanchard, at Flora, ILL.,
Jesse NJ Hammer, at Eureka, New; y.
at csnton No. Henry c Morton at senton nahn Har
Dor, Mich. f. r Royce, at Escamaba, Mich. b. +.
Bradley at Midland a, Mich II so FL Apn Ma at winona
Briggs, at GilrOy, CAL; G. +. Robertson. White
Sulpher Springs W. Va
Confirmed by the Senate.
The Senate In executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations Wiiliam p. Dewey, OF
Wisconsin, to be Surveyor General OF Dakota.
Iidtdn Agents-William Burgess for the
Pawnees; John II. Pickering, for the Sacs and
Foxes in Indian Territory; ii. w. Beck, for the
Indians at Fort Hall.
Roundabout Comfort for the Spanish
Minister.
Admiral Polo, the Spanish Minister, has received
a telegram from the Minister OF Spain in London
stating that the English press consider the Presi
dents Message as adverse and discouraging TO the
Cuban insurrecton.
Headstones in National Cemeteries.
The Secretary OF War transmitted to the Senate
to-day communication stating certain difficul.
ties which prevented his execution OF the act
OF 1872 relative to headstones in national cemete-
ries, and asking for additional legislation to ena-
BILE the Department to supply said headstones in
accordance with the law.
Treasury Balances.
The balances in the Treasury al the close OF busi-
ness today were as iollOws:-
Currency So 20l, 1882
Coin. Observation-Disclosures. 60 0S7, 1857
Coin, including certificates. ......... 1882, 500
Special deposit OF legal-tenders for re-
demption Of certificates OF deposit =. 25,e7o,OOo
FORTY-SECOND CONGRESS.