The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-17

Il0tenQs TO I1slSC upon having IObtS w luu
the office at Petersburg, because he origin
ally made the appointment without sugges
ton from Potts or his friends, and that
gentleman having accepted the offer he feels
in honor bound to stand by him. II Potts
does succeed it may lead DR.. Jorgensen to
commit suicide, for he is now even willing
that "a Democrat be appointed, provided it
be not Potts.
Colonel Mosby, who is quite intimate at
the White House, only lacks the assent OF
Acknowledgement Devens to his appoint
ment to the Assistant Attorney Generalship,
which Devens does not seem inclined to
give. Probably no appointment will be
made for the present, rs some changes in
the assignment of Cabinet portfolios may
occur before the Louisiana case Is settled.
Associated Press Reports by telegraph to the Dis
patch.l
| TIE, LOUISIANA COMMISSION.
The President has received only one COM
munication from the Louisiana commission
ers, and that was on Thursday last, giving
an account OF the progress OF affairs up to
c,
tions, which were promptly forwarded.
They did not modify the original instruc-
tions, but were merely explanatory OF cer-
tain portions OF them in regard to which the
commission desired further information.
| The President has no intimation rs to when
the commission will return to Washington,
but the opinion is expressed that they may
complete their business SO as to return here
| BY Saturday or Monday next.
There is no doubt that
THE TROOPS WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM NEW
ORLEANS,
as intimate friends of the President say that
it is not to be expected that he will pursue
IN Louisiana a course different from that in
South Carolina, hut it is an open question
when it will be best to act. Therefore no
time is fixed for the issuance Of an order
for the withdrawal Of the troops. It is the
desire OF the President that the commission
shall have the fullest opportunity for the
completion Of their work, and therefore he
has made no suggestion as to the period OF
their return.
EARLY ADJOURNMENT OF THE SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Court Chief Justice an
nOunced that on account OF the insufficicncy
OF the appropriation for printing records OF
the court, the Court could not continue
hearing causes this term later than the
18th of May. The term will therefore
close on May 18th, and thus enable the JUS
tees to attend to their business upon the
circuits. which could not be done in many
OF the districts. If we continue later an
nouncement will be made hereafter when
the call OF the docket will be stopped.
THE NEXT SPEAKER.
The Democratic Congressional Commit
tee here have advices from every southern
State and district in regard to the coming
event for Speaker. 1t is asserted that there
is not sign or 4 probability Of detection in
any quarter, and all allegations to that effect,
or as to possible coalition with the Ad-
ministration to secure Republican Speaker,
are denied as absolutely unfounded. Alex
ander II. Stephens, who is gradually i'm
proving in health, announces his intention
to be carried to the House OF Representa-
tives in order to vote for Speaker. The
Democrats confidently claim ten, and per-
| haps twelve, as their majority. Some south
ern Republicans continue to threaten to
bolt caucus nopination, but it is expected
that all will fall into line when The time
for voting arrives.
POSTAL CLERKS ON PROBATION, ETC.
Hereafter all appointments of railroad
messengers will be made on probation for
six months.
Secretary Sherman has invited three gen.
tlemen to investigate the New York CUSTOM
house, but withholds their names till they
consent to the service.
Commander Gorrsinge, commanding the
Gettysburg, at Constantinople, telegraphed
the Navy Department yesterday that war is
| imminent, and that the Russian embassy was
to leave Constantinople to-day.
There seems to be no doubt that John
Defrees will succeed Clapp as Public Printer.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
The special commission investigating the
mail transportation will be at Montgomery
tonight.
There was delegation at the White
House to-day in behalf Of Miss Van Lew,
OF Richmond. The President gave them
no satisfaction beyond his usual phrase that
no one would be removed except for cause.
It may be stated the President has so far
shown little susceptibility to the influence
OF delegations. ~
There are nine hundred employees in the
Bureau OF Printing and Engraving. Two
hundred will be discharged Wednesday and
three hundred the 1st of May.
A Quaker delegation called on the Presi-
dent in behalf of the peace union to-day.
Replying to their address, the President said
he was in favor Of peace everywhere, which
would be his guide for the next four years,
as fully stated in his inaugural. He did not
feel quite so far advanced in matters OF peace
as the Quakers, and must on some occasions
resort to severe measures.
bail -tri-weekly-h has been or
dered to Tongue river, on the Yellowstone.
The commission appointed by Congress
to consider the completion of the Washing
ton monument met to-day. Reports were
read, but no action was taken. The en-
gineers report that the foundation will not
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