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Especial telegram to the Dtspa.chJ
WAsHINeTos, d. c., January 9, 1878.
Z The Nomination Of Caleb Cushing
10 be Chief-Justiee created general sensatior,
as alter the nomination as Minister to Spain,
all thoughts TIA. he might possibly be Chief
Justice left the public mind. 1t was sur
prise to everybody, and to majority of the
leading Republican senators was disap-
pointment and source Of Dissatisfaction
Democrats generally, and a. few Republicans,
consider that the President in this actor, has
struck within bounds OF reason.
It was expected that afr. Cushing would
be confirmed to-day, but be was not, and the
Judiciary Committee will have some talk
over it. No doubt exists as to his confirma-
lion, probably on Monday, although, many
Republicans think there are enough lawyers
in the Republican party to tili all the posi-
tions, and the spirit OF dissatisfaction with
their leader in the Executive mansion is |
ginning firm foothold in the Senate.
The Jncses9ifp.
The nomination OF Colonel Hughes to be
judge in the Eastern district seems to hang
fire in the Senate. It was under discussion
today for some time, but without decided
action OF any Bind. TIMoH.
Associated Press telegrams.]
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, January 9.-,Scnate.-The
bill to allow natiolal banks deciding to re.
duce their capital stock 10 withdraw a pro-
portion of their bonds upon retiring their
own circulation, notes, Or depositing lawful
moneI in the Treasury, was under conside-
tion this morning.
A stringent bill was introduced by Mr..
sargent regarding polysamy in Utah. IL
wlthholds citizenship from alien polyga-
mists, and gives the women custody OF the
minor children and due share of the po-
lygamis.'s property.
The balance OF the Cay was devoted to the
salary bill. There was short executive ses-
| sion, but no-confrmations. Adjourned until
Monday.
Rouse.-Raports from the Committee on
Claims were heard.
The iortiticaticn bill aprropriates nearly
million Of dollars. including the forts on the
ptVsUOV WI y OII ' NHl.
mia; $4,000 fer Fort Pulaski, $4,000 for
Forts Moultrie and Sumter, $4,000 for
Forts Jackson ami Phillips, the Mississippi
river SGo,000; Fort Taylor, ct Key West.
$4,000.
Tie de,th OF Hon. James BROOKS was an
nounced to-day. Eulogies were pronounced
Gy Messrs. Cox, Wood. Dawes, and Kelley.
| lhe death OF w. d. Foster vas also an
1 nctnon1 MoScru NuoLlr,,>
eulogized the deceased. Adjourned.
The cesepir,-Nominafion Of
fsom. Caleb CsssInisEg-Excitings Scene
In the Senate Chamber, etc.
WASHINGTON, JANUARY 9-Hon, Caleb
Gushing vas nominated to day for Chief
Justice. The nomination caused much sur
prise in all quarters, and was Il matter OF
astonishment 70 himseIf, as he had made his
arrangements TO leave this coIateY:. on the
9th instant for Madrid as United States
Munster, and ha,l 10 irtimaticn Of the at!di-
tional honor to te conferred upon'him.
| When General Batcrck appeared at the
main door Cf the Senate this afternoon an
nouncing message from the President in
writing, every ere was turned upon him, as
it was generally believed the packet he held
in his hand confined the nomination OF
Chies.Justice. Senator CoNhling, wtO sits
near the middle aisle, Intercepted the mes
scnger on bis way 10 the desk, and taking
the list'oc nominations from him hurriedly
glanced over them, cXclaiIning in tone
loud enough to be rcari in the galleries,
'Cbicf-J Justice.' AT this large number OF
senators Jumped f.om their seats and gath
cred about him, and III moment the name
of Caleb Gushing was audibly whispered
from senator to senator On the floor.
Senator Tburm1n remained in animated
conycr:ation with Senator Conkling for some
time. SenlIors Su nner AMI Boutwell, had
their heads together. and the unusual hun
of conversation on the floor indicated that
the nomination caused quite sensation.
The news soon reached the associate jus.
tees of the Supreme Court through one GI
its officers, while no time was lost in tele.
glaphing it abroad.
The members OF the House of Represen
tatiyes were not visibly affected by The intel
ligence, although it produced considerable
excitement in all other quarters.
The nomination OF General Gushing re.
calls the fact that after the death of Chief
Justice Chase the Presidents first choice as
his successor was Senator Conkling, who de
clined the appointment, when he made ur
his mind to nominate General Gushing, il
being thought by him that toward the close
of his administration General Cushing would
retire from the bench by reason of age.
when the place thus vaclted could be filled
lby Attorney.General Williams, whom
the President desired should mean time
remain in the Cabinet. General Cushing's
nomination not being,,at the time acceptable
to the majority OF the Cabinet inclined the
President TO basten his purpose with regard
10 Mr.. Williams; and now, after the with
drawal OF the nomination of 9lr. Williams
at his own request, the President has re-
turned to his original position, and after n
Cabinet consultation has nominated Caleb
Gushing. his nomination having been read
in executive session was referred to the
| Committee on the Judiciary. No effort MAS
made to Lave it considered without such re-
ference. In view Of the reports heretofore
prevalent as to the nomination OF S4nifOr
Morton fer the chief justiceshlp 1t Is proper
to say that he was neither consulted nor
rendered the appointment. General Cush.
| ing's name first occurs on the rolls Of the
Supreme Court in December, 1853, when he
tappears as Encouragement under Pierce's
administration.
Various Items.
WASHINGTON, january 9.-The receipts
from customs are so variable as to afford no
data at present on which to base hopeful cal
culations concerning the future. Itis, how
ever, supposed at the Treasury Department.
that In about ten days the receipts will be
more uniform.
The commissioner Of internal revenue is
much encouraged by the receipts OF. bis bu.