The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-12

BY THE MAILS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1876.
The Ne,c Appointments-Mr. Mason in PosMss,o,.
of the Nary Deiurtmsnt-Ca Vorhees-Ihe
| Missions to England and France-Mr Pickens--
| Mr.. Walkers Family Fslieity-Suicide of Fsiir
G,'mmdy Mcdonald.
| In my last letter ! remarked that the Union
of last night would proclaim the fact of Mr. Ban
croits appointment as minister to England. II Is
even so.
! Two or three weeks since positively stated,
| from what | knew to be true, that Mr.. Mason
would become the Secretary of the Navy.
Shortly afterwards, Mr.. Richie published three
or four lines in his paper, saying, in substance
"lt is rumored there are to be changes in the Ca
binet. We have understood nothing about Them"
On this equivocation, the announcement made
in the Herald was contradcted, and nylaughed
at it, as belonging to the library of fiction They
will now admit that your correspondent knew
more, in this particular, than the official editor.
For Mr.. Ritche's information, we will state
that Mr.. Franklin Pearcc has been offered tho
post of Attorney General, that he will, in all pro-
liability, accept of it, and that MIR. Mason will
act as Attorney General ad interim, until Mr..
Pearce can make 1t practicable to come
to Washington, (Which may not be for six weeks,
or more, as MIR. Mason has informed several Of
his friends.)
Mr. Mason has taken the oath of Office and
this morning, about 10 o'clock, resumed his cush-
Toned chair IN the Navy Department. The heads
of the several bureaus paid their respects bidding
him hearty welcome, and shaking his honest
hand. In the course of the day, the subordinates
of the bureaus engaged in a similar ceremony
Mr.. Mason seemed to be much pleased with the
attention manifested ; and there is man on
earth who is more entitled to love and respect. If
all the Virginians were like the Judge, it would
be a greater honor than at present to make boast
of being from the Old Dominion.
Captain Voorhees, is in the city. Our country, at
this time, cannot well afford to dispense with the
services Of such men, and it would be but an act
ofiustice restore him to his station in the navy.
He has already been suspended year. without
paw and this, to high minded sailor, is punish
ment enough for the findings of the court martial.
1t was supposed, last week, that Mr.. Pickens
would probably go to England, and Mr.; Bancroft
to France This was desired by the President
but MIR. Bancroft positively refused to make the
exchange. twas only known to two or three in
the city to-day that such proposition was made
and rejected. II Mr. Bancroft had not had his
own way about it, he would have to-day been
Secretary of the Navy! The mission to England
was the peaceful ultmatum to him. Without il,
the Resident would have been compelled TO tell
Now, heretofore, this mission went a-begging.-
Mr.. Polk offered it twice to Mr.. Calhoun, once 70
Mr.. Emore, and to Mr.. Pickens, and TO Mr..
Holmes, all OF whom refused MI woodbury.
was then asked to take it, and he also declined.
The President, a little miffed, said he would
make his own selection, and accordingly appoint
ed Mr.. McLane. Mr.. Pickens lately swung back
on the mission, but it was too late-the golden
opportunity was lost Will he go to France 1t
is thought so, but one can tell with certainty
not even his most intimate trends, several oil
whom are now in Washington. Mr. kiag has
said that he would remain in France unnl his
successor arrives, and without limitation as to
time, therefore the appointment may be deferred
until the Cabinet settle down, by the return or
| d.. us.lt lan. a.
lation of Mr.. Pearce as Attorney General But
with the aid of Mr.. Hague, the astrologer, we
will " atch the horoscope -
Mr.. Walker this day last week, had three chill
dren, he now has four: The last conner is b'hoy:
Even the weight ihas been ascertained to be IL
pounds. A very important item during these time
of rare occurrences
The city, to-day, was thrown INTO great excite
ment by a report that Mr.. Mcconnell member
of Congress, from Alabama, had committed sui
eide. The facts, as hastily gathered, and briefly,
are believed to be substantially these Alter get
ting shaved, between eleven and twelve o'clock,
he went into the ST. Charles Hotel, and asked for
pen, ink and paper, saying that he intended to
write to his wife. He inquired of the lady in at
tendance, whether she would loan hum q KNIFE
He entered his room, and locked the door Short.
ly afterwards, a noise was heard, which induced
one of the attendants to rap at the door, and ask
him if he were sick. An indistinct answer only
was heard and it was supposed that he had
| return OF chils, OF which he had previously COM
planned. An hour or two after he entered his
room, the lady of the house looked through the
transom of the door, and saw Mr.. Mcconnell ly-
ing on the floor, covered with blood. She gave
the alarm, and on forcing an entrance to the
room, it was discovered that he had cut ms throat
in two places, and below the short RIBS lnnicted
two wounds on one side, and three on the other.
The instrument employed, it is SAID, was a
common Jack or pruning knife. coroner
inquest was held, and the verdict was tnatne nao
killed himself in fit Of mental derangshs4i T.
Mocf he a
faults he was man Of warm and generous I'M
pulses and his own worst enemy.
The funeral of the Hon. Felix ". McOennen
will take place tomorrow at IL o'clock, under the
direction of the officers Of the House OF Repre-
sentatives. The following is the order OF process
sion:-
The Chsplans officiating.
Panbearers. Co.r.r. Pail bearers
The family and friends Of the deceased.
Members the House Of Representatives Of the United
States now in the city, preceded by
The other officers of the House of Representatives.
The sergeantat-Arms Of the senate. -,
Members Of the Senate in the city, PRECEDED ny
their President and secretary
The other officers Of the Senate.
The President Of the United states
The Heads Of Departments. go 60.
The Chief Justice and Associate Justices the supreme
Court Of the United States, and It's
officers.
The Controllers Auditors and other Heads OF Bureaus
of the several departments Of the government
MI. Major csnsraI Commanding the Army.
oacers Of The Army and Navy at the seat Of govern
The Mayor Of Washington
Citizens and strangers.
BALrIMoRE, Sept II, 1916.
I u,l.. Elays nm IN the Temperance Convention
"A strong Sieeper-Mnrkefs, &c.
r.o voatber this morning is decidedly COOL and there
! - ,a,oat;or of tho near approach of Jack Frost.