The Portland daily press., 1877-03-20
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
Postmaster General Keys Policy.
WASHINGTON, March I9-Postmaster Gen
eral Key, IL reply to question as to what his
policy viii be in regard to Southern appoint
ments, says he will endeavor to appoint Repub-
lcans, all other things being equal, but
should it be mpo ssble to fiud Republican
satisfactory to a large majority of the people
whose business is directly affected by the ap-
polntment, or in case of a contest for any
Office, shall not hesitate to step aside and
select a person, who, in my Judgment, will
give satisfaction to the business interests OF the
community. l shall always be glad to receive
the advice of Senators and Representatives in
Congress touching matters of this kind, but
shall not consider myself in any way bound to
act upon it..
Don Pian Again Making an ASS of
Himself.
The Capital yesterday had the following:
We charge that Senators Spencer and Dawes
ATTEMPTED to levy blackmail upon ChorpenniDg
and falling, defeated his aim. We state this
advisedly, having at our back the ablest legal
advice in the United States, and what is more,
a record that cannot be denied, explained, or
impeached.
Changes in The Post Office Department.
First Assistant Postmaster, Gen. Tyner, as
sumes his duties tomorrow. j. w. Marshall
the present incumbent, has been appointed
Superintendent of the Railway Mail Servicewith
headquarters in Washington. Mr.. Vail also
remains Superintendent of the Railway Ser
vice, the law providing for two superintend-
entS.
Simon Cameron's Breach of Promise
Case.
In the case of Mary E. Oliver vs.. ex-senator
Simon Cameron, action for breach of Oromisp
in which $50 600 damages are claimed, defend
ant has filed a plea that he never promised as
alleged.
Important Decision Relating to Insur.
once Companies.
The Supreme Court In decision to-day takes
the ground that State has the right to impose
conditions to the transaction of business within
its territory by an insurance company charter
ed by apother State, If they are not ia conflict
with the constitution or Jaws of the United
States 1t may entirely exclude such compan-
les from its territory, or having given license,
may revoke it for good cause, or without cause.
The Governmeni's Gent ennial Claim.
The argument was begun to-day in case No.
988, George Eystor, Assistant Treasurer of the
Quilted States, at Philadelphia, VS.. tho Centen
Mol Board of Finance, ct al, an appeal from
the Circuit Court for the Eastern District of
ment to recover the amount of the centennial
appropriation.
Fred Douglass Qualified.
Frederick Douglass was qualified this after
noon as United States Marrhal for the District
of Columbia and took charge of the office.
Columbus Alexaneerof Washington and Geo.
Hill, Jr.. of Georgetown united with him in
the execution of his bond of $4,000 for the
faithful performance of his duties A large
number of applicants for Office under the new
marshal were in attendance before he was
qualified, but Mr.. Douglass promptly intmat-
ed he favor of ramoVnp ooOd
men from their present positions and would
make no changes without careful consldera-
ton. The vacancy caused by the resignation
of Col. Phillips, for twenty-five years deputy
marshal, was filled BY the appointment of L.
z. Williams for many years an assistant clerk
of the Supreme Court of the District Elk
Marshal Sharpe after turning over his office to
Douglass was qualified as major and pay
ter in the United States army. and will tomor-
row enter on his duties as depot paymaster in
this city.
Opposition to the Appointment of Prof.
LangstOn as Commissioner of AgricuI-
ture.
The report that Prof. Langston is to be ap-
pointed commissioner of agriculture, has called
forth considerable opposition. Farmers in va
rious parts of the country are sending on pro-
tests. Senator Morton said today that he did
not think that Langston would receive the ap
pointment
The Treasury Department.
Secretary Sherman stated to-day that he
would make no changes in the department till
after the LIST of April. These will include COL
lectors, Surveyors and Naval Officers, the COM
is understood be will change the naval officers
at Boston and New York. 1t is also the inten-
ton OF the Secretary to make some important
changes in officers in the department here.
The Louisiana Qaestion.
A delegation of Lonisianians in the interest
OF Packard, had conference to-day with the
Attorney General and Secretary Of War. They
assert positively that there will be no with
drawal of troops for some time.
Views of PrOmisent Southerners.
Senator Gordon of Georgia, General Butler
OF South Carolina and Representatives Levy
and + lrs OF Louisiana, had by an appointment
this afternoon an interview with Attorney
General Devens on the situation in South
Carolina and Louisiana. Senator Gordon ar
gued the withdrawal of the troops not from the
states at all, but simply from the state houses,
as the only course consistent wit b non-interven-
ton and free from embarrassment. Gen. But
Ter and III present united in the assertion that
no disturbance could or would occur, All
these gentlemen stated that the agricultural in
terests of these states were seriously injured BY
the delay. Immediately. after the interview
Senator Gordon saw the President and present
ed like arguments for as prompt consideration
as possible, and was told by the President that
the question would at odce be taken up and dis
posed of 1t was the one thing now to be first
con sidered
A delegation from South Carolina consisting
OF Senator Patterson, Senator elect Corbin, ii. |
u. Worthington, G. j Cunningham, Mayor of
Charleston, j. P. Low, G. P. Waterman and
1. NJ. Canton, had an interview with the Presi- |
dent this afternoon. Gen: Worthington read |
40 argument urging that Chamberlain be rec
ognized as the legal governor. Several other
gentlemen presented their views and the Presi-
dent said be would submit the whole matter to
the Cabinet. In reply to question from Pat
terson, whether it was true as stated in some
newspapers, that the troops were to be remoy. |
ed Immediately from the Columbia state house /
the President said it was not, and the statu
quo would be maintained till the final decision /
was reached.
The Southern Policy to be Considered
To-Day.
1t is learned at the Executive Mansion that |
there is no probability of decision being /
reached Tomorrow concerning the Southern /
question: although it will then doubtless be /
brought be fore the cabinet and its formal con-
sideration commenced. There will be at least /
one other session of the cabinet held Def ore the |
matter is tavorably determined. An additional |
cabinet meeting will PROBABLY be called for
Wednesday.
The Question of an Exit Session.
The President this evening has not found
himself able to approve of any of the plans sug-
gested to obviate the apparent necessity of an
extra session OF congress. lie, however, shares !
the general desire of all parties to discover |
some means, if any exist, by which the army
can be maintained without called session of
Congress, and although he considers all that |
nave yet been suggested intelligent or impracti-
ca,ole, ne will not finally decide the matter un
I'll aIter further consultation with the cabinet
Unauthorized Rum0rs.
~ Is officlaly denied that any appointment
OF the public printer has been Determined on.
Ihere are re- three or four applicants and the
question Oh appointing any one to the position
IS not yet even considered by the President
A similar authoritative statement can be made
the mission to Madrid. -'''00
Various.
There is no truth in a rumor that Sixth And
itor McGrew will be made Assistant Secretary
Of he Treasury.
Frank Hatton of the Burlington Hawkeye.
will probably be appointed government printer,
A letter from Red Cloud under date of the
10th inst, says some 400 bostiles have arrived
at Spotted Tail agency. There are no advicss
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