The New York herald., 1874-06-02

In him common sense rare IN either professional
or offcial life which win enable him to discharge
the duties Of the new once with entire credit to
the country, u not to the politicians OF the nom-
ination OF Mr.. Richardson to Ill the vacancy In
the Court of Claims there is much criticism.
Judge Loring. Massachusetts man, already occu-
pies q seat on the bench, and the ONCE now to be
filled by right belongs to Southern man. Judge
Milligan, who recently d,ea, being from Tennessee.
In behalf of Mr. Richardson II is said Judge Lor-
ing, now over seventy. will retire in few months,
and the confirmation Of Mr.. Richardson would not
really add New England appointment to The
bench. But Mr.. Richardson's confirmation is not
q matter OF certainty.
On their reception by the Senate the nominar
tions of Messrs. BristOw and Richardson were re-
spectively re. erred to the Finance and Judiciary
Commit tees. by whom they must be reported upon
before being confirmed or rejected.
Cabinet Meeting and Movements OF the
President.
meeting OF the Cabinet was held o-day, as the
President intends to leave Washington this even
ing for visit to New York, and there can, con-
sequenty, be no session tomorrow. Previous to
the Cabinet session General Brlstow had an inter-
view with the President
The Case OF Delegate Cannon, tho Nor
mon Congressman-Thc Charges OF
Bribery Against Representative Hynes.
The House Committee on Elections to-day in
formally discussed the charges OF poygamy against
Mr.. Cannon, OF Utah, and the testimony taken BY
them on the subject. No vote was reached and no
action taken to indicate what the committee win
recommend to the House, It being deemed advisa-
BILE TO await a full meeting Of all the members.
Mr.. Hynes, OF Arkansas. will appear before the
committee tomorrow In connection with the
charges OF bribery made against him BY John
lat w
date, and he sets forth in afidavit that Hynes in
duced him to withdraw by promising to pay him
$i,500, OF which sum he has actually paid only
$780, leaving due the balance.
The Sundry Civil Appropriations.
The House Committee on Appropriations to-day
agreed to insert in the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bin the following amounts for public buildings at
the places named -Boston Post once, 1852, ,027 !;
Boston Custom House, $25, 600; Chicago, $780, 600 |;
Cincinnati, $1,000 Evansville, Ind, $4,000;
Hartford. $3.50, 600; Memphis $4,000; New Orleans
$l9l, 900; New York, $1,344,2o7; Omaha, $4,000;
Portland, $4,000; Philadelphia $3.50, 900; st. Louis
$75,ooo; San Francisco, CAL, $751; 742; New Haven
$4,000; Knoxville, SO, 600; State, War and Navy
Department. Buildings, Washington $4,000;
Milwaukee, $3S45s. There are several other
appropriations, being for the South About $7,oOo-
600 In all proposed for public buildings, and 70
general repairs 100000 Some OF these appropria-
tions include furniture. $2s2 $50 are inserted for
the survey OF the boundaries OF the Indian reserva
tions, and 81, 332, 500 for the Choctaw claim.
The Proposed Convention OF the Island
OF Mackinaw into n National Park.
The Senate has passed bill, on motion OF Mr..
Ferry, OF Michigan, giving, If 1t finally becomes
law, to the proposed system Of national parks the
valuable accession of the Island OF Mackinaw in
the Straits Of Mackinaw, Lake Michigan. The
island Is the birthplace OF Senator Ferry. 1t is
said to be a most beautiful and romantic spot and
egibly situated for the purposes for which the
new park is intended-a parade ground in time OF
peace and post for military occupation in time Of
war.
The Brooks soreheads In Washington
Disappointed-The Congregational Conn
mtttee ON Arkansas not in . Hurry to
Reach Little R0ck-NO Action Proba bile.
The representatives of the ousted Ark ansas
ofncials, who recently rallied under the leader.
ship Of Brooks at Little Rock but more recently
were marshalled here by Judge Mcclure,
are doomed to disappointment. The vic
tory which they obtained through the active
Importantly OF Senators Clayton and Dorsey in
having q committee OF investigation appointed by
the House to proceed to Arkansas at once Is about
to prove an empty one. Mr.. woodward, OF the
committee, is absent, and Mr.. Taylor Is sick, while
Judge Poland, the Chairman, Ia reluctant to start
for Arkansas in this hot weather, and, being some
what advanced in years, Is disposed to put
on the troublesome trip until the cool
weather OF the Iall. But this Will not serve the
purpose Of Sheriff Give and Marshal Sabor, who
say that such course this will not do them any
good as they must return there at once under this
proposed protection If they are to any Of their
property and provide for the furtner protection
Ol their endangered families. 1t Is said that the
committee Will simply break up without doing
anything but will keep up an appearance OF good
mention until Arkansas pOstulants have re.
tired, when they will MAINTAIN mas terly state Of
inactivity and let the Arkansas Traveller" 60 his
own way.
Resignation Of Solicitor Bandeld.
Solicitor Banfeld, or the Treasury Department,
rendered his resignation to the President on Sa
urday last.