The New York herald., 1875-12-17
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON. Dec. le, 1875.
coNFrRMAT1oNs By THE SENATE.

COMBINATIONS By THE SENATE.
The Senate in executive session. this afternoon con-
nrmed the following nations
VIM. Mckee Dunn. to be Judge Advocate General of
the United States Army; Curtis F. Burnham q OF Ken
Horatio G. Sckel Invalid Pension Agent at Phia-
delphia; Robert NJ. Kelly, Invalid Pension Agent
torney for the Eastern district Missour Charles D.
Bradley, United States Attorney Tor Colorado Ter
Marshal Marsha for w wyoming; S B. As,el, Of Can
fsrnia, Governor of New sx Mex,eO David id.np. =
Charles E. French, Of California Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court OF Arizona; j. Madison Wells Surveyor
OF Customs at New Orleans; John R. Clark. Surveyor
General OF Nebraska; b. +. Chambers Register Land
ohce, Nobrara, Nebraska; John W. Babson, Deputy
Commissioner OF Pensions; William Hemphl Jones'
Curtis Deputy Second Comptroller of the Treasury H.
X Leaner Deputy First Auditor of the Treasury;
Treasury; Allan NJ Gangewar Deputy Third Auditor OF
the Treasury; william b. Moore Deputy Fourth Aud
OF the Treasury; William P Titcomb Deputy Register
of the Treasury; Otis H Russell, Collector of Internal
Revenue Third District, Virginia
Postmasters-o H. v Kenney, at waverley, n. Y;
r. NJ. 0rrell Fayetteville n. G. d. l. Bngle- SANS
RIGs Henderson, Ky f Jno % Ogden Wellington, Ohio; s.
P Ballbridge, Jackson, Ohio; + A. SUBWAY west
Kpsy Conn E,rord HCggn GgA, oTnsye WSm HAM
Meriden, Conn. A T. Green, Greenvile, Conn Ed
ward A BROOKS Camden, $ G. John Lee g Chester 3.
s c. Wing, owensborough, XIV.
THE CONFIRMATION OF ]. MADISON WELLS AS
SURVEYOR OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS.
There was a debate of several hours duration over
the nomination OF j. Madison Wells to be Surveyor Of
the Port of New Orleans. II at length confirmed
by strict party vote, except that Mr.. Chrlstancy,
(rep.) OF Mich, voted "No;" Mr.. Booth, Qnd) Of
Cal, voted "Aye," and Mr. Paddock rep.) OF Neb.,
refraned from voting.
THE NEED OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN ALASKA.
Senator Mitchell made an argument before the Sem
ate Committee on Territories to-day in support OF hla
bill to provide civil government for Alaska by attach
ing Washington Territory county. He argued
that military rule had proved oppressive Persons ar
rested for trial by the California oregon courts had
for want of transportation and otner reasons, been
kept in prison for months, instead of five days.
as authorized by law, and the requirements
OF the treaty that all Russian. American
citizens should enjoy all the rights Of other citizens
still uniualled. He said there had been considerable
immigration Of late for mining purposes and showed
that his bill would afford civil government at very
small expense and stated that 1t is recommended by
General Howard commanding the department
THE WILSON EULoG1Fs IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
The Massachusetts, delegation in Congress held
meeting this morning to make arrangements for tho
formal announcement CT the death of the Vice Pres-
dent Senator's Boutwell, and Dawes and Representa-
tves Hoar Warren and Pierce we're appointed sub
committee hx the day &c. II is probable that the
announcement will be made IN both houses about a
week AFTER the holiday recess Euogcs will be de-
lvered by both Senators and by Messrs Hoar ana
Warren and also by others not yet designated
THE SUGAR DBAwBAcK-THE FORTHCOMING RE-
PORT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
The report Of the Treasury Agent the subject OF
the sugar drawback has been completed and is
the hands of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Burn
ham, who is giving to It close attention with afcw Of
framing the conclusions Of the department Many tel
cgrams have been received by the Secretary making
inquiries the subject The department will, as soon
practicable issue regulations for the guidance Of COL
lectors OF customs aud all others Interested