, 1873-05-19
WASHINGTON.

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| WASHINGTON, D. c., May 18.-The arrival here
| Tor with much interest," because it is expected
they will be able to eettle the question whether
or not there Was insubordination and mutiny on
board the ship PRIOR to, as well as after. the
death Of Capt. Hall. The stories and explana-
tions already published are far from satisfactory
to the Navy Department, and it is the purpose Of
the Secretary to put the survivors through sharp
examination. Old naval officers are Of opinion
that there may have been something like insubor~
oination among the crew, though the letter OF
Instructions addressed by Secretary Robeson to
Capt. Hall stated that the rules and regulations
ct the navy should be enforced On the Polaris.
The crew, however, WAS not regularly in the
naval service, and Of course should not DO sub
tected to the punishment visited upon refractory
sailors in the navy. 1t ia the opinion Of the
Secretary OF the navy that the Polaris is safe,
and that she will be heard from toward the close
Of summer,
/ THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH SCHEME.
1t is certain that the Postmaster-Genersl has
not abandoned the postal telegraph scheme,
notwithstanding the cold shoulder given it by
Congress- last winter. It ia the intention OF this
official to not only devolye large portion Of his
annual report to an argument in its favor, but
also to press it upon Congress with all the in
huence in his power. The Postmaster General
ssys thst there is not 9ne-hs!f the opposition to
a~*1AAH
especially on the part Of the Government, and
be has strong faith that he will yet live to see
the majority Of the telegraph lines in the coun-
try operated and owned by the Federal Govern
ment.
THE ST. LOUIS CONFERENCE
Forney's Chronicle here is not pleased With the
recent Congressional Convention. which it styles
"The Quasi Rump Congress of the West" It
proceeds to remark that:
The session in the West Of quarter third Of tho
E1nUTfk8. hQ816cH being
"quasi rump" affair." it s unequaled in tbs history Of
this nation, and believed to be without precedent in
the history Of legislative bodies Of other nations. It's
effects con hardly be otherwise than pe1uicou4 aud
tschlevous because the local prejudice and passions
* M obeo
1ndoraed and adopted By the whole body assembled in
regular session at Washington It is the business Of
the litter body Of the whoe Congress- to consider
and to act dete1minedly upon all questions affecting
every part Of the country under their soemn obgs-
the public good. Whatever popular conventions Of
citizens OF given locaty State Legtslatures
n as pr sF 1 e =
{&!em t. The ens;s eod7, i. saothes md md entirely
their proper duties, sud go farther IN mtschieyoua
steps that may lead 70 dsunon than did the Hartford
resulted in TINT cva war the e7ils mischief Of
which not confined to the facta of costs aud
nage devastation and nhumanity, but included de-
norahzaton that seems to hare reached every cond-
ton Of fe and has lowered II not rrevocaby vtiated
the sense Of honor and integrity that before had
high place in the thought md sc Of American ctt-
zens. The fearful demon Of American politics ia Sec
tionalis therefore separate and distinct sessions
meetings Of Congressman other Government OH
cas Of this that portion Of tho country is fraught
with dangerous complications in tho future
Al NEW RESTRICTION,
It seems that there is to be another restriction
applied to the candidate tor departmental posi-
tons, who have passed successful competitive
examination, and Ia one which has not hereto
fore obtained with the present Administration,
and is based On the matter OF relationship. No
matter how worthy the applicant or how foztu-
nate his examination. his claims will receive no
consideration, il he has relatives st the time IN
tha Department. It is determined to make this
restriction retroaCrtvB sU ~la8tHea .anu=
cerned who now hold clerical positions. The
objection will apply to brothers-in-law-
To the i Associat<d Press.
THE c1vIL-5ERyIcE ADVISORY BOARD.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The Advisory Board Of
the Civil Service wnl meet in Washington on
Wednesday next, and remain in session several
days. AL the members will be present with the
exception Of Mr. Cattell, who is now in Europe.
OCEAN MAIL SERVICE.
Owing to the loss OF the Atlantic and tempo
Star Line has failed several times recently TO
comply with the terms Of it's contract for carry
ing the Saturday European mails from New York,
and the Inman Steamship Company, having ap-
Piled to the Post-O Office Department for the priv
iege Of performing this mail service as formerly,
Postmaster General Creswen has notified the
Agents OF the n hite Star Line to appear in Wash
not be. revoked on account OF the inadequacJ Of
their present service.
TIE JAPANESE MISSION. -.
The President has not concluded to appoint
uccessor to DeLong, and, therefore, he may
aontinue to hold the mission to japan