, 1882-03-04
TEIEGRAPHiC.
CsnkliRg and sargent Appointed 10 the
supreme kench and German Mission.

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/ Csskling and Sargent Appointed 10 the
supreme Keach and German Mission.
WasmSGroS.-The president has nouli-
Rated A. 4. Sargent to be envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary to
Germany. Roscoe ConkIing as associate
justice OF the supreme court
Ceskifsx', appointment
Two days ago positive statement apon
high authority was made by Times cor
respondent, that the president had deci-
ded to appoint Senator Edmun9s of Yer
mont, TO the bench Of the supreme court
Nothing had ever been said in an official
way 10 Edmunds but he had BEEN al
vised uucfficially Of the presidents inten-
| ton. His recent visit 70 his home IN Yer
mont was owing 70 the possibility of his
early appointment as justice. 1t was
said that there was slight objection in
tho xay of appointing Edmunds, and this
appears to hsve been going outside Of the
site Of New York. Mr.. Hunt, the retir-
ed Justice, was from that state, ard New
York lawyers have 50 urged upon the
president the Importance Of giving that
state the same representation 1t had be-
fore. that Arthur has changed his mind
and decided 10 send in the name OF Conk-
ling for the place He did this without
consulting with Conkling and without
asking whether he would accept it or not
IL is Thought that, although Conkllng
| once refused the Office of chief lastice Of the
supreme cuurt which was rendered him by
| Gen Grant, his friends aIe rather in
clined to think lie will ael ept the appoint
ment when it is made His health is not
as good As it was, and it is a question
whether he can keep Up with the practice
that has been thrown III his way since re-
tiring from the senate.
| The surprising Nominations.
The nomination of Conkling created
| quite STIR in the senate, it was en-
,ireIy unexpected, and senators freely ex-
pressed their surprise. Indications are
that he will be confirmed unanimously.
| Sargent's nomination surprised some Of
his friends. who maintained To the last
that he would be secretaryof the interior.
! hirkwooGs S friends have been working III
dustriously in his behalf Of late, though
he has not made single movement for
himself. There is talk of the probability
| of Conklin.'s Geclination, as it is said he
was not communicated with on the sub
| i, ct. Ii is believed that if he declines
Senator Edmunds viii be appointed. The
nomination Of Sargent is regarded as set
tleing the fact that kirwood remains at
the interior department.
Comment
The Cohlmerciat Adre,tiStr says: "The
news crt ated surprise here in New York.
1t was regarded as graceful action on
the part of the President and IN assur-
ance that if Conkling could be induced to
accept that the bench would be adorned. y
The Commercials Washington special says:
Senator Frye's comment on the nOmina-
ton was They are both good, but |
/ Il IS sa,t
would give us one on our fBlaine's) side.
Ii he would nominate Chandler for the
Interior now, We can all say well done >"
sargent Will tccepi.
In 4 postscript the Posts Washington
| special SANS: at is understood that Sar-
gent wall accept the place rendered HIM,
and that he is rather gratiGed thus to es-
cape from the storm which has been
raging about his appointment to the in
terror department and the hard work at
tendant upon the position for which his
nomination WAS expected.
The Garfield Ceremonies.
The Garfield memorial services viii be
held at the Capitol to-day (Alnnday) and
| every seat and even standing room COM
mands fabulous prices. Generals Han
cock, Sheridan and Howard have arrived
by special invitation
4 Good Team.
New loRK.-A Times indianapolis cor
respondent SAYS Tllden recently wrote
John NJ Palmer that he (rilden) would
consent to stand for President in 1884, il
Palmer would take a second place ON the
ticket. Tlden wrote further and freely
that he recogniz d Palmer as probably
the ablest representative Of democracy III
the west, and that he believed the ex-
governors popularity among coiored peo-
pie would render it impossible to hold the
colored vote against the ticket which bore
his name.
Mason's Insanity.
In the Mas IN court martial the court
ordered subpoena issued for }. C. Rob
inson, late major of the 9Th Ohio. Nolun-
teers. II Is The intention to show by the
witness that Mason served with this regi-
ment bravrly aud faithfully and Was
sever, ly wounded, after which there was
a marked change in his temperament and
disposition.
TsE reduction of the public debt dur
ING the month of January reached very
nearly sl3, ,000.00O In December It was
the same, IN November it WAS over 81
OOO. 900, in Octohsr more than 1900,
900, in September nearly ST, 800, 900,
aud IN August over 1000, $50 With
such capaei Y GA The Dsrt Of the Govern
| mont anil yi:h say- $500 .0O0. 600 Of the