The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-04
Favorable Outlook for the Presi-
dents Nominations.
A SETBACK TO THE ANTI-HAYEs MEN.
The First Fruits Of the Ad-
mission Of Kellogg.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WAsHxcroS. Dec 3. 1871
CHECK 70 THE ANT1-HAYEs MEN-THE
COURTESY OF THE SENATE ADVOCATED.
In the executive session this morning the anti
Hayes found themselves checked and cventu-
Ally defeated and tho defeat was Of such
kind as shows that the President will ind
difnculty in having all his nominations
confirmed. Tho nomination Of Smith TO be Collector
at Chicago In place OF j. Russell Jones' was opposed
on tho ground that charges made against
Jones' and that the Senate ought mot tolerate his
removal therefore. The administration Senator'S, on
the contrary, maintained that the only ques-
ton before the Senate was whether Smith,
the Presidents nominee. was At and proper
man. II he was, then he ought 10 be confirmed
They argued that tho President had right to select
bis subordnates for whose he responsible and
that It might easily happen that person against
whom charges OF actual misconduct wore brought
by the President still ought 10 replaced by another
man. for the benefit OF the public SERVICE that there
FORE irJones not charged With misconduct.
tho Presidents right remove him and TO put good
man 10 his place should not be disputed.
Mr. Smith thsreupon confirmed, nearly two
thirds Of the Senate voting for him. An overwhelm.
Ing majority Of the Senate are therefore, of opinion
that what 10 called the courtesy Of tho Senate shall
rule that the President shall be supported
Nil proper appointments There is doubt that this
forsshadows the action of the Senate on all the ap-
pointments.
AN EFFORT TO MAKE PACKARD COLLECTOR AT
NEW oRLEANs-rHE PRESIDENTS BACK
BONE.
Tho nrst fruits Of seating Mr. Kellogg in the Senate
already rlpening. To-day large number Of re-
publican Senators sand most Of the republican
Representatives united In petition TO tho Pres-
dent TO nominate Mr. Packard Collector Of New
Orleans In place Of Mr.. Ennngham Lawrence whose
name WAS sent In. but failed to be reached This
petition 10 10 DO taken 10 the President tomorrow.
The movement originated in the Senate. 1t Will
probably be unsuccessful, as tho President
holds. with the Cincinnati platform, that IL Is
highly improper for Senator'S or Representatives
tne former sitting judges to confirm or reject
appointments, the atter accussrs TO impeach for
wrongdoing. to interfere with the Executive in his
constitutional duty OF selecting and nominating
,faceEs. Mr.. Lawreno, is good republi.
Fan. The matter with him is that he
Toes not bolopg 70 the Kellogg Packard
wing OF rhe party 10 Louisiana, hence this movement
There are numerous rumors tonight to tho elect
that the President 70 alarmed ana means TO back
down, but they are false. II will be found that be
does not scsrs worth cent ss~t X:
THE INDIAN CORRESPONDENCE IN ABEYANCE.
Tho domination Of Mr.. Hayt as Indian Commits
sionsr reached in the executive session, and
falls, though no should have been confirmed by .
majority OF four to ono had his name come up
Ho has been 80 far an extremely e1iciont Com
missioner. and tho Indian Ring has made great
efforts prevent his confirmation Under tho Tenure
OF once act the office OF Indian Commissioner now
In allegiance, and this great inconvenience
that tho President this afternoon sent bis namc
again and it will como up among the nrst In next
executive session.
Tho once Of Collector Of New Orleans 10 also In
allegiance, and If thore strict construction OF
the Tenure Of Oce act the port Of New Orleans would
be closed until tho confirmation OF Collector.
The Senate to-day adjourned until Thursday.