The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-27

Morgan also says that lie thinks the
President is now In correspondence
with Judge Fcigcr, and that sn
arrangement win probably be made which
will insure the latter's acceptance Of the
Treasury, portfolio. This arrangement il
Ia intimated, win involve the ultimate
tAnsscrence Of Judge Folger from the
Treasury Department to. the Supreme
Court bench.
TISER's RESIGNATION.
WASHINGTON, October 26.-First-AssIst-
ant-Postmaster-General Tyner rendered
his resignation to-day, as the sequel Of the
following correspondence shows:
Washington, ID. C., October 26.-Hon.
Thomas l.. James, Postmaster General:
Sr,-I enclose herewith in response 10
your letter OF the 18th instant MY resigns
ton ~ First Assistant POstmaS;cr-General,
TO be delivered TO the President on con-
dition that il the request for it is based
on charges against NY official honor
or integrity, especially in connection
with the alleged star-route frauds either by
direct act or neglect Of duty. There il
evidently an omission here, hat 30 the
telegram reads.l II such charges have been
made or implied il is proper that they should
be clearly stated, and that | should have an
opportunity TO reply TO them. l believe
You will approve this suggestion. Very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES n. 1INBR.
The Postmaster-Gcneral replied IS fol-
lows:
"WdSAinqion, October 20, 1SSl.-Sir,-I
have the honor 10 acknowlegc the receipt
OF your resignation OF the Office OF First
Assistant Postmastcr-G General, which have
Just handed to the President. In reply to
your inquiry have to cay that the request
for your resignation was not based on any
reflection OF your personal or Official intcS-
rity. Very respectfully,
"THONAs L. JAMES,
POStmaSleT-Gcne
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
WAsHNGToN, October 2G.-Among the
nominations sent to the Senate to-day were
Charles w. Scuton, Of New York, to be SUI
pcrintendent Of Censiis; Pay-Director
james II. Watmough, OF Pennsylvania, to
be Chief Of Bureau Of Provisions and Clc-
thing in the Department Of the Navy, with
relative rank OF commodore.
COMBINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, October 2G.-In executive
session to-day the Senate confirmed the FOL
lowing nominations: Henry II. Garnet
as minister to Liberia; William c. Raum,
United States marshal FOR the Southern dis
trict OF Mississippi; Henry VI. Cooper,
collector Of internal revenue at Little Rock,
Ark: VI. w. Gibbs, register Of land office
at Little Rock, Ark; Henry {. Russell,
postmaster at Euiaula, Ala. \ number OF
army and navy promotions were also con-
firmed.
GUITEAU's CASE.
WASHINGTON, October 2G.-On applica-
ton OF the counsel OF Guiteau this morning
the case was postponed from November
9Th TO November 14th. Mr.. Scoyille, III the
argument, stated that, in his opinion, the
court had jurisdiction, and lntimsted that
he would not raise any question on that
point.
THE ADJOURNMENT QUESTION.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., October 26.-Presi-
dent Arthur to-day remarked to prom-
nent senator that he felt confident the Sen
ate would be able to adjourn tomorrow, or
Friday AT the latest. This remark was
communicated 20 the Senate during the
/ Executive session this afternoon, and was
understood to signify that the new nomi-
nation for the Sccretaryship. OF the Trea-
sury would be sent in tomorrow.
! Most OF the senator's have become very
| impatient At the prolonSation OF the ses-
/ sion, and while the doors were closed To-
| day a resolution was offered FOR Immediate
I adjournment sine de, but in consequence
| OF the above-mentiOneds statement the mover
was induced to withdraw ii.
/ SOUTHERN RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP AsSOcIA-
TON.
WASHINGTON, October 2G.-The seventh
annual convention OF the Southern Bah-
way and Steamship Association met here
! to-day-Unitcd States Senator Joseph Il.
Brown, Of Georgia, president OF the AsSo-
citation, otiiciatcd aS chairman. About sew
enty delegates representing southern trans
/ portation companies were present.
MINOR HAITBRs.
WASHINGTON, October 26.-The grand
Iury to-day found three indictments against
I H. w. Howgate, ex-disbursing officer OF
the Signal Service, for forgery.
First Assistant POstn3stcr-Ge Ty-
pe,,s resignation was rendered TO the Presi-
dent to-day and accepted. The name OF
Frank Hatton, OF the Burlington Hdtckeye,
win be sent TO the Senate tomorrow as
Tyner's successor.
The eighth annual Convention OF the
| Woman's Christian Temperance Union met
! in this city to-day. Miss Frances Willard
delivered an address, ana the remainder OF
the day was occupied with reports from
superintcndcnts OF various districts. The
presence Of delegates from the southern
States was noted for the first time in the
/ history Of the Association.
,Judeh Porter, OF New York, telegraphs
expressing his Willingness to assist IN the
prosecution OF Guiteau.
Cabinet matters are still III StGtb q00.
United states Senate Special Session.
WASHINGTON, October 20, 1881.
Mr. Ransom offered resolution c0ntinu-
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