The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-12-03
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N meet the appropriations That portion referring
10 the success Of the Geneva arbitration Is appre-
ciased by the friends OF the administration az re-
soicinC over diplomatic triumph. The Presidents
reference to the Ku Klux laws had been fully an
aicpated and it is understood that portion OF the
original draft was struck out In revising the mes
sage The President has positive IDEAS and wres-
ties with himself sometimes before he yields TO
policy. In the preparation Of the work this year
he gave himself no particular concern, 1t Is said
except that it might be regarded eminently pa
cnc by all classes, irrespective Of politics or ma
tionanty Civil service reform was gently disposed
or much to the surprise OF its advocates and OPP
ponents The allusion to the fact that the rules
would not be binding on his successors led promi-
nent democrat In the House to express the belief
that General Grant does not expect to be Pres-
dent forever. The Message will be printed and
distributed and will be exceedingly valuable three
months hence, as giving an idea OF what his inaugu-
raj win be on the 4th OF March, 1873.
The President 10 Attend the Funeral
OF Horace Greelcy-Corrcsponden BE-
tween Mayor Hall and Secretary Robe
The following telegram was received here yestcr-
day
New YORK CITY, Dec. !, 1872
Secretary robson, Washington
Having the honor of yOnr personal acquaintance,
i telegraph you to say that the civic authorities
will join the private societies ana cltizens III q
public funeral on Wednesday, from the CITY Hall,
10 the late Mr. Greeley; and the idea Is universal
that should the President attend, and the authorl-
tics hereby respectfully invite him, his attendance
would popularity be regarded the most magnani-
nous, graceful and factions ssnaging event OF the
Cenfry.u A. Oakley HALL, Mayor OF New York.
Secretary Robson to-day sent the following
reply - -,
Hon A. OAKLEY HALL, Mayor of New York city,
Your telegram was received last night The
day to attend Mr.. Greeley's funeral, II the day
absent from the capital. He is still or the same
mind, and will attend on Wednesday, II his public
will permit. GEORGE NJ. robson.
Carping At the Presidents Motives.
The partisans OF this administration take excep-
tion to the Presidents motives in proposing to
tend the funeral OF MIR. Greeley. They are gene
rally distinguished from the class recognized as
statesmen by their exalted opinion of themselves
their high appreciation OF their own services In
the campaign. The President, on the other hand,
expresses the opinion that it is sorrowmi duty
which he VIII perform should public business not
demand his presence in Washington.
Probable Adjournment or the Senate
81 Until After the Funeral.
Senator Fenton will tomorrow introduce reso
tuition to adjourn over Wednesday to allow the Vice
President and number Of Senators the privilege
Of attending Mr.. Greeley's obsequies II is under
stood that majority Of the Senators will not OBJ
iect to the passage OF the resolution.
The Supreme Courts Recognition OF the
Day.
The United States Supreme Court met to-day and
Immediately adjourned to pay their respects to the
President OF the United States according to the
usual custom. The Chief Justice was not present,
not having yet returned from his trip North made
after the adjournment for the term last week.
The Presidents Business Hours.
During the coming Winter in order to facilitate
business coming before him as much as possible,
the President will devote from ten to twelve
O'Clock of each day, except Sunday, to Senators
and members Of Congress, and from twelve to two
O'Clock OF each afternoon, except Tuesdays and
Fridays, when Cabinet meetings are held. He will
receive by card. The business hours Of hts Office