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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
CROOKED WHISKEY.
IMPORTANT SEIZURE OF EECTIFIED LIQUOR IN
LICENSED DIsTILLERY.
TBy TEI.EGRApH TO TIE HERALD

A LiCENSED DlSIlLLEBf.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD.
CINCINNATI April p, 1871
Mr. Will Cumback, United States Revenue Collector
for the State OF Indiana to-day seized 55l barrels Of
whiskey, in possession OF John H. CAT Co., ut Law
renceburg, Ind, which had been rechcd in their dis:
tillery Gail Co. held license 70 dstil, and operat
ing under have hitherto confined themscvs 10 the
production OF high Wines but thor license does not
give them authority roctiiy liquors. and tor this in
traction OF The law the seizure was made.
three weeks ago, tho storekeeper at their es-
adjustment discovered evidence that they wore rcctiy.
ing liquors by them, and reported tho same 10 Mr.
Cumback. who transmitted the report 10 Washington.
Then Colonel J. L. Turnbull, the Revenue Agent Of
tho district. ordered ~ mako an examination Of
tho establishment, which resulted IN the discovery
that 1900 barrels Of liquors on hand COL OF them
were "crooked."
Mr. Gutr Is brother OF James W. Gaf and Thomas
GAN, the three brothers constituting together the
largest whskcy manufacturers in tho ..,ted Statca
lie denies all knowledge OF liquor being rectincd at
this establishment, and HIS high character hitherto
warrants Inference that he has been imposed upon
by wicked
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
THE POSTAL COMMISSION.

AUGUSTA, Ca, April 81, 1877.
The members OF tho Postal Commission met large
number OF merchants to-day at the Augusta Exchange
TO consult in Southern mail iacities the
object bong procure . fast schedule between New
York ana New Orleans and intermediate points. ihs
mcmbers oil tho commission G. o. Hubbard 0i
Boston; d. NJ Fox, e Philadelphia, G. II. Barrett,
OF New York. NJ. Marshall aud 4. r. Bridges accom-
pany the commission. rho party were entertained
this afternoon by excursion tho canal The com.
mIsaion leaves Tor Charleston this evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
THE SPEAKERS
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
LANCASTER Ohio, April 81, 1877.
Hon. Milton Saylcr, OF Cincinnati, has been here
day and had lengthy consultation with General Tom
Ewing, member OF Congress elect for this district, in
reference to the Spcakershp OF the House. There Is
some probability that the latter gentleman may be-
como the occupant OF the presiding Olcers chair In
The uQusc ON lho assemhug OF The new GongresS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
MrrAMopA AT pooru's rHEArnE.

This aboriginal DRAMA which vainly attempts to
make the noble Indian poetic, was presented BY Mr..
Mccullough last night Tor the first time, and, We are
willing believe tho last II written by the late
DR. Bird for Mr. Forrest, and displayed the faults Of
that great effectively II does not Afford Mr. Nc
Cuough an opportunity of showing his merits.
although he makes much possible OF Its heroic
elements. Tho theme Is almost obsolete now. and the
Shak espearean plays give air. Mccullough much bet
ter opportunity than the text OF DR.. Bird.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
STEINWAY HALL.

The annual grand concert by tho pupils OF Mrs. Car
rie r. Shorey place last night at this hall, and
was in every way satisfactory affair. The fair pupils
filed tho stage and their white costumes and varic
gated sashes offered pleasing and picturesque specta
Gle delightful the eyes or assembled papas and NAM
mas whose darlngs were appearing at their very bos
Tho programme OF tho evening was varied and ainb-
uous, perhaps littc too much SO Tor the occa-
sion, but 1t carried through with energy aud
decided success Among the young LADIES' who
distinguished themselves were the Misses smith,
whose piano solos executed In a very credtablc
manner. Misses DAILY, Van Anden, Cassidy and Belle
Martin sang with taste and Judgment, showing by the
excellence OF their method the result or careful and
intelligent training. But the great success or the
evening, however, made by little lady aged eight
years, who performed on the smallest OF vi0lins In a
way that would have Delighted Ole Bull himself II
seemed scarcely possible when his mite OF humanity
appeared teat II she who had been set down on
the programme perform conard's Meditdt Scerso,
but the little lady set all speculation ~ rest by
developing mastery over her instrument which many
an adult ght envy. Her skill excited the admiration
OF the audience aud she received the honor OF an
encore when to every ones astonshment she UNDER
took less feat than playing tho Carnival OF Ven
ice, and II II quite well played as Pnganni
could have played IT 1t certainly wonderfully well
rendered tor young child An interesting part OF
the programme was the ssChildren's Chorus" by
Glover, which very we'll givcn by the younger
pupils
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
THE SERENADG.

INCREASING POPULARITY OF THE PROPOSITION
PENNIES POURING IN TO SWELL THE FUND
HoSons IN STORE FOR THE FUNNY MAN Oh
THE POLICE BOARD.
"And the cry Is still they come" The people
determined ON compmenting the Police Commission
ers and who will gainsay their right do So The fol-
loving letters aud contributions prove how high the
estimation Of their fellow citizens the gentlemen
who control the street Dirt
AN IDEA THE RIGHT STAMP
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
You are always getting Ut the right thing The
enade idea is splendid send you as my Subscription
n torn ive ccuL stamp which my servant found among
Tho RI obish Of our new house GUSTAV.
BRIEF BUT BusiN EsSLIkE
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALp:-
Enclosed please find i've cents Tor the tin pan sere.
ONE CENT FOR THE rRrnUrR
To THE EDITOR or TnE lERALD:-
Comus smith well allord to laugh at tho miseries
OF n long suffering people, Tor his pccunary dumpings
win ut the his term BIO found quite sufficient
make him independent And SO II IS with most OF
oicc 10 retire uJonf not with honor, certainly with
gains TO 1.-Two IN luxurious and vul-
nv conIriDuion zone cent? toward dciraying the ex-
pcnse OF the contemplated sorcnnde. LANCE.
4 KITCHEN MAIDS Contribution
n, rur Enron OF TIIE HERALD:-
I huyc kept an entire bucket full OF tea leaves,
potato skins and beet bones Tor "A wock that the
ann viii smell good ana strong when the serenado
comes OF. am going 10 have this nicely made up in
nnt,,es as refreshn,cnt Mr. Smith his friends
alter 'n0 '"'''' '''' ''''''s- KITCHEN MAID.
IMPATIENT GESERoUa
TO THE EDITOR the HERALD:-
Why don't gu hurry up tho music before the next
ram storm cleans the streets IL would be showing
haa taste 10 compliment The Police Board while the
streets arc cIoan. send You TWO cents toward the
expenses MUDLARK.
THE FESTIVAL
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
am poor man, but truly desire to help you In
the getting up OF the screnadc 10 the Police Board |
have d good voice, boing used 10 selling oranges
Twelve Tor quarter. uptown Now VIII gladly sing
at the II you want me, aud will pay my own
car faro dow ntown on the night OF the festival
SWELL THE CHORUS.
HOE FOR MULBERRY STREET.
TO THE EDITOR THE HsgALD:-
send you good stout OLD hoe that use for clean
ing the gutter In front OF my house offer Il q
drum stick torch handle, which ever viii DO most
useful at the sercnadc My wife gong cremato
tine other morning, being short of nrewood, hut
told her IL sacred to the Muses..
GUTTER SNIPE.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Ia Rama m MID hror
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
Mps. Dr1.ANo q CALVIN

The death OF Mrs Mary Eliza Calvin, wife OF Sur
rogatc Delano q. Calvin, occurred yesterday morn
ing at her late residence No. 1888 West Forty
street The funeral will place to-day, ut
three O'Clock, aud tho body will DO taken to Water
town for ipterfncnt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
CARDINAL YANNICELLI.

Tho Rome correspondent OF tho HERALD announces
tho death Of Cardinal vanniccl that city yesterday
He was created Cardinal IN 1899 and had reached
great age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
pREsIprNr e1IL. or PARAGUAY.

The cable announces the death by ASSASSINATION yes
tcrday Of Jean Bautisa Gill; President Of the Republic
oil Paraguay No particulars OF tho crime are for
waried. Signor Gill raised TO tho Presidency
November 20, 1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRLWEEkLY BY
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
EVENING. MAY 9, 1871.

Mr.. Joha Amber Smith, of this State, has
informed correspondent of Northern news
paper that the rapid growth Of j sentiment
among the more liberal of tho democrats in "a
vor of Hayes is very evident in and about Rich.
mond, and that be believes the presRssnts new
policy will produce the happiest results in elect
Jog, as The next Governor Of the State, sup
porter of his administration. Our experience
is to the effect that one part Of Virginia thinks
like all the other paris, and if that be SO MIR.
Smith must be mistaken, for 30 far from there
being rapid growth of sentiment favorable to
President Hayes iu this section, his completion
of the bargains made with the meu who were
instrumental in accomplishing the frauds by
which he was inaug urated, by giving them off
css, aud bis unconstitutional attempt to keep
up the army without the assistance OF Congress,
have lost him, not the support,f for he never had
it, but the passive acqulcsceucc in his usurpa
ton that his Southern policy-whicb, as a sen
sible man, was the only one he could have pur-
sued-hed won forhim. No. the only political
sentiment about here isthat in favor Of pre-
serving iu;act and strepg hening the cooserVa-
live organization until it shall be strong enough
to prevent the repetition Of such an outrage
upon free institutions as was perpetratcd on the
5th of last March
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
GE1'Y COUNCIL.
TOFFICIAL PROCE DINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN,


Az! regular meeting Of the Board Of Alder
mco. held May s. 1871. there wero present:
Snln'l. Il. Janney. esq, President, snd Mesars.
Smoot Moore, Strauss, Armstrong, Downhsm,
ONea! srd Neale.
A communication from Mel ). Y. Green en-
closing letter from ". II. Ward ; also copy
Of execution and costs i'll favor OF Z. Schiller vs..
the CITY Council: also resolution authorizing
the Finance Committee 10 receive from the City
Treasurer certain papers. were received from
the Common Council and their action concur
red in.
4 bill Of j. r. Crump, for bread furnished
the aims house, was returned from the Common
Council referred by them 10 the Committee on
Claims, which WAS not agreed 70, and tho Board
adhered TO its action
Bills OF } Entwisle ir, $32 S. for medicines,
and the alexandria Gazette, Sl46 for printing,
wero ordered to be paid,
&. communication fr n tho City Treasurer
askinG permission for the commissioners of the
Sinking Fund 20 borrow Sj,CC0 for the purchase
O. bonds. WAS received and the permission
granted.
A petition Of tro Baltimore anu Ohio Il. T..
for reiease from tayst!on on taeir tug and barge
was referred to the Finance committee.
i petition Of sundry citizens ior the abatement
of nuisance CT the lot bounded by Royal,
Queen, Pitt and Princess sls., Was referred 10
tho Committed on Streets for report
The report of the Finance Committee On the
petition OF the surctes OF =. ii. Dcehay Tor
RENT aeration Was received from the Common
Council appropristins s. 100 in full, which was
amended to read So AGO, which WIS adopted b.
tie following vote: ayes, Messrs. Neale, Jan.
ncy Strauss, Armstrong. DownhHm and o. Il ca!
II; l|ocs, Messrs Smool and Moore.
~ ill Vi W. H. DerGughn. S3i %, Tor cup
ping ard lccchirg; a!=o communication from
E. Robinson; also q rcsolut on sppropristlng
Ss5S D." for pey Of p3licc also IL petition of b.
Dc!phy for payment OF erroneous tax; slso Il
report of estimate from tie Sicnoo! Board, were
received from the Common Council and tier
acton coucUrret in
The board then ndinUra2i
TcSto: JSO. J. JAMESON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
French legislators.

The Chamber Of Deputies Of France, had .
tumutuous session yesterday. The excitement
began with question from Bonapartist dep.
uty, who asked Minister Simon whether lie 10.
tended to revoke or not the dismissal OF . school
mistress who had been arrested On the charge
of burning her pupils and was recently tried
and acquitted.
NJ. Simon replied that the judgment Of ac-
ouittal in the case was subject to appeal to q
higher court, and the order of dismissal would
not be revoked.
Mr. Lambert (Bonapartst) alluded to re-
port til at ii. Simon had belonged to the Inter
national Society.
N. Simon protested against tic absurd Im.
putatoD.
NJ. ii. Lambert and Baudry were called to
order for violent Interruptions, aD1 the Pr:s-
dent Of The Chamber threatened to suspend The
sitting.
NJ. Dc Cassagnac called attention TO az ar
ticIe published 10 the Scntincile, Of Nancy
which calls the Czsr & Iyrsnt, and he took oc
cason TO enler into violent dIatrlbc agaius:
the Republicans.
IL. Simon declared the article in tie HcntI-
nellie infamous, aud proceeded 20 repel NJ. dc
Cassaguacs iasEuatlUo that the Republicans
we're auswcrabIc for such uttcrauce$.
The whole House protested against sue: u
teranCcs.
NJ. Nartc!, Minister Of Justice, regretted the
unfortunate character Of the debate. The ar.
icc mas abominablc 1t Was written ~ q bad
citizen. who iosuIted the sovereign c. . great
nation with which France desired cordial rc:a.
tons. The writer had rot been punished because
the Russian Ambassador had made % cGil-
plsut.
~ Jauvier DeLamottc, Bonapsrtist, H.
sisted on being Informed whether II. Simon
ever belonged 70 the international Society.
NJ. Simon rose and said :--"lou insult ne,
Lamottc."
These are the exact words used by the Min
lister. The uproar 10 the House was trcucn-
dous
Nj. DeLamottc explained away his remarks
and NJ. Simon accepted his apology.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
Good TcnlpIarSo

Correspondence of the AiexaDdria Gazette.
FAIRFAX q. H.. Va, Nlay ), 1S771.-Thc
second annual meeting OF the County Lodge OF
Fairfax, ]. 0. &. T., was held Il; this place
yesterday. There were present twenty two
delegates. representing eight lodges oae Of
which-Daniel's BanG-is located 10 hlexau-
dria county. The session was one Of great in
tercst and importance. Most encouraging ac-
couots We're given Q! the temperance work in
Fairfax. There are 'iiDc lodges with total
membership Of three huadred aud ninety. The
order is to be congratulated upon the great
work it has accomplished in our county. The
annual election of officers was held, and the
following were elected
W. Couuty Tenpiar, I. ?. Berkeley, Prov
idence. No. 3; w. G. V. T.. Miss BERTHE
Day, Drauesvlc, No. 49,; W. G. Counsellor
A. &. Hayes, Daniels Band, No. ,; W. c.
Secretary, G. 7. Berkeley, Sweet Home, Ne.
IL; w. G. +. Sec, W. l.. White, Pioneer,
No. /; w. Z. Treasurer, \. }. Taylor Mag
pcsia Springs. No. l67; ". G. Chaplain, b.
L. Johnson Good Hope, No. l56; ". &.
Marshal, R. +. Reed, Draoesyl!le, Ne. 1871;
w. c. Guard, Frank Newman, Cfteu, No.
43; W. Z. Sentinel, G. Fl. Macau!ey, Provi
dence, No. g. W. C. D. NJ, Miss Rosa Farr,
Drauesvie, No. 1877; ". &. \. Sec, Miss
Annie Vosburg, Providence, No 3; 7. ". {.
t., Dr.. J. J. Moran, Pioneer, No. !.
These officers were Installed by DR.. |. 1.
Stone, w. County Tempar OF LoudouO, 10 IL
most impressed manner DranesyiIle vas select.
cd as the ncxt place for the county Lodge to
meet, 10 August next.
Providence Lodge, OF this place, Installed 90
the evening of the 4:h the following officers for
the ensuing quarter:
W. G. T., ". 7. Stokes; W. Y. r., Miss
Martha Saytou; ". Sec, L. 2. Berkley; ".
f. Sec, D. f. SIaytoD; W. Treasurer, Miss
NJ. johnson; w. NJ, Jacob Wells; ". Chep-
lain, D. NJ. Chichester, ". /. o., Everett
Whaey; W. 0. G., w. II. Velie; w. a.
Sec, Miss NJ. f. Garfield; W. D. NJ, Mics
Della LaEevre.
This Lodge is in very fourishing condition,
aud great interest taken in ita meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Senators Gordon and Lamar will leave wash
inetou for their homes this week. 1t IL said
they are satisfied with the result OF their stay
at the National Capital. Perhaps other people
are not 50 we'll satisfied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

The propose! to remove the work shops OF
the Virginia Midland Railroad from Lynch
burg 10 Charlottesville is occasiouiug some COM
ment 10 the bill city, and go great is the oppo-
sition to the proposed change there thas those
who contemplate making it arc threatened With
a legal Injunction prohibiting them from exo
cutting their purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

TNRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE
L MILL PROPERTY.-Tno undersigned,
as Trustees, will offer By public auction, on the
premises, on the 18TH DAY OF THE SIXTH
MONTH (Juncl 1877, At 2 o'clock D. NJ. that
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY, near Lin
coin, Loutoua county, VS.. known rs JAN
NEI'S MILL, with TWENTY-SEVEN
ACRES Of LAND, largo MANSION
HOUSE, nnd TWO SMALLER DWELL
INGS. The mill is Of brick nearly new, ard
has ali the modern improved machinery, in
Guiding 1niddling purifier. a long credit will
be given If not sold, the mill will be for rent
10 the LiEezt bidder.
SAM'L. n JANNEY, lTr,..o.s
JAS. Il JEWETT, h'"S'o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Major Reno. who was dismissed from the
service of the United States by court martial
for the erossest iosult he could have possibly
Inflicted upon brother ofioer-an Infamous
proposal to his wfe--has, by order of the Csbi-
net. of which Mr.. Key is member, had his
sentence COMMITTED to suspension for two years.
because bis ofense ibid not warrant dismissal
of one who had maintained his reputation for
bravery upon tho battle fields of the rebellion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Chief Justice Waite aud Judge Bond-the
latter Of plug ugly and returning board noto'
riety-are to held court With Judge Hughes at
Norfolk, But how can the court be held it the
appropriation for that purpose has been eZ'
pended, unless the judicial like the executive
branch of the government, 10 the army case,
can get along without Congressional action?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Mr.. +. S. Gregory has resigned his poSitoa
as editor Of the Petersburg Index yin order
that be may devote his life and talents to a
higher and nobler service which IS supposed
to mean tho Episcopal ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

same reasons. Traitors and spys always work
for nav. aud should receive it, but it strikes us
that it would be better both Tor them and
the government if they received their wages in
another shane than official postcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Gen. Butler is by no means pleased with the
sudden DISPLACEMENT of his nephew, end as he
is a power il his party is said to ictcud TO make
that power felt by those who discharged the
genial George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

AT mass meeting of the citizens Of Char
lottcsville, irrespective of party affiliations, held
last week, DIR. W. G. N. Randolph, great
grandson of Thomas Jefferson, Was defeated
for the nomination for Mayor by Mr.. Il. f..
Harris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

We are authorized to say that Mr.. ltohert
Beverly, not Professor Buchauau,is commence
ment orator of the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College, and that Hon. j. Ran
dolph Tucker is orator of the literary societies
on the same occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

A lady received 40 appointment 10 the
Treasury Department yesterday because she
was traitoress 10 her country and federal
spy during the war Miss VanLew was sp-
pointed postmistress of Richmond for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrived Boats y Adams and jy&A"..
Hampshire 0nd Bait Goal Co; L : L9:- Jo."
Brauburn, y a Lowe and Geor2e S"r'."-'
American Coal Co.
non, j Il Platte j II &ticEncy, y = A'-t@
w Docrlcv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Among the appointees 10 the Treasury De-
partmeDt. yesterday were two colored men, one
of whom got his place upon the representation
that be was obliged to leave the State OF Mis-.
sissippi for fear of his life. ;. If he told the
truth, aud 90 general principles We suppose he
did not, it would be safe to assert that he was
guilty of an act that merited what no ran away
to escape. IfSccretary Shermau's idea of civil
service reform is that it consists in appointing
people to Office who have been forced to fec
their States for fear Of death be will have DO
trouble 10 carrying it into execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

The Secretary of State expresses bis deter
minalion to devise somo way to either appoint
q Commisso to represent the State Depart
ment at the Paris Exhibition, or to effect some
understanding with the French Government,
through the French MiOister, looking to the
proper reception Of American contributions and
exhibits Congress failed to provide for this,
aud one Of the reasons assigned for its assem-
tIiug in June was that the requisite provision
might be made, but ii the Executive can keep
up the army without the assistance Of Congress
We should suppose it would have 20 trouble 10
providing tor an American exhibition at Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
Office TO TIE PUBLIC.
Il. JACOBS

Il. JACOBS
Desire: t. inform tbs pubic that hn has again
taken possession Of his old stand, next door to
the Gazctte ctico on Prince street. and will be
happy t. see oil Of his former patrons and any.
body elsa who vents a pleasant and artistic
SHAVE OF HAIR CUT. eli 3U-:f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

General Macarthur, postmaster at Chicago,
defaulted 10 the extent Of $50, 000-bu!, he Is
a good radical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

Among the rumors curreut in Washing on'is
one to the effect that Horace Maynard, u. S.
Minister to Turkey-who. by the by, though
northern man by birth, was 80 extremely
southern when he was member Of Congress
from Tennessee, before the war, that he wore
long bair and q sombrero. but turned radical
at the sound of the first gun-wi be recalled,
and bis place be filled By General Deveus, 10
whom the position of Attorney General is mol!
agreeable that Secretary Of War McCrary
will succeed Gen. DsveDs and that Senator
Gordon will take the portfolio Of the War De-
partment. Geo. Deveps has been for some
time uncomfortable 10 his position IS legal ad-
wiser of the government by reason Of the attacks
made upon him by Wendell Phillips lor execut-
ing his duty 10 the Simm'a fugitive slave case,
and there cao be little doubt that the rumored
change, to a mau who could be bothered by
suoh a cause, would be most acceptable; there
may therefore be some truth in it, but the ap-
pointment of Gen. Gordon as Secretary Of War
would manifest more patriotic desire to re-
unite the severed! sections OF the country and
promote the general welfare, and indicate a
greater amount CT common sense 90 the part
of the President than even his most ardent
admirers give hime the credit Of possessing.