Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-22
WARRINGTON.
The Chief Justiceship Disposed of.
Unanimous Confirmation of
Judge Waite.
Prospect for a New Election in
Louisiana.
A Bill to be introduced in Both
Houses Monday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The Senate in
Executive Session to-day confirmed the
nomination of Morrison r. Waite as Chief
Justice of the United States unanimous
ly.
The Senate were . in Executive Session
for an hour and quarter this evening en-
gagged in the consideration of the nomina-
tiOn.
Senator Edmunds and the two Ohio Sem
ators, Sherman and Thurman, spoke in ia
vOr of confirmation, showing the concur
renee of views as TO Waite's integrity, fine
legal attainments and his suitable temper
ament as judge.
Senator Sumner alluded to the solemnity
of the occasion in connection with advising
and conserving TO the appointment of a
Chief Justice, and said that owing to the
importance of the subject, considering the
weighty matters before that great tribunal,
it became them all to be duly impressed
with the fitness of the gentleman whose
name was before them. lie was gratiiied
to hear such favorable reports of Mr.. Waite
from those who knew better than lie did.
No remarks were made by any Senator
in opposition TO the nomination. The one
question was viii the Senate advise and
consent to the appointment? The vote was
unanimous. Yeas 63. Both BrOwnlow
and Cooper were present.
The President was this evening officially
advised of the favorable action of the
Senate and will Immediately Inform Mr..
Waite of his appointment.
The Salary Settlement.
The President has approved the bill re-
pealing all l.arts of the salary act of March
-,
the President and the Justices of the Su-
preme Court, thus restoring the compensa-
tion Of members of Congress and others to
its former status.
WarmoGh Not Beaten Yet.
Ex-GOv. WarmOth asserts that Senator
Carpenter and Gen. Butler have agreed on
a new election bill for the State of Louis
lana, which will be introduced in both
houses Monday next, and that after a can
vas of the Democrats i'll the House he didn't
find one who would not vote for the bill,
and feels confident that it will pass both
houses next week.
Committee View of Imitation.
The Committee on Ways and Means
have prepared and Will report a resolution
to fix the amount of greenbachS at four
hundred millions, including the reserve,
thus keeping it within the limits of the law
prior to 1866. They deem ii inst TO the
country that the limit should be absolutely
fixed.
The outstanding legal tenders are $751;
306,237. .-
Government Telegraph.
The Senate special Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads at a
special meeting this morning
heard continuation of VIM. Orton's post
al telegraph bill. He will be heard again
tomorrow.
Headquarters in the Saddle.
Gen. John Pope, now a guest at the
white house, was on the floor of the Sen
ate to-day, and received much attention
from members of that body.
BaseIess RumOrs.
The rumor has again been in circulation
tonight that changes will soon occur in the
Cabinet, and it is stated that Dir. Richard
son will resign his position in the Treasury.
The report lacks official confirmation. The
fact that Mr.. Richardson, 50 late as yester-
day, avOwed he entertained no intention OF
resigning his present Office, renders ii
almost certain that the rumorS are based
upOn no solid foundation.