The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-08

FROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS HERALD
CABINET OFFICERS CONFIRMED by THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 7, 1853.
The President sent in the nominations for the cabinet
precisely published in the HERALD two three weeks
ago. They were unanimously confirmed, without re-
ference. KY
THE EFFECT OF THE CABINET APPOINTMENTS
MILITARY OFFICE sEEKERs-FOREIGN NEW YORK,
AND OTHER APPOINTMENTs-MR. CLAYTON AND
HIS TREATY-THE GARAY GRANT, ETC.
WASHINGTON, March 7-7P. NJ.
The cabinet gives general satisfaction There s how.
ever considerable outcry against Jefferson Davis by
the Southern Union party, and may expect renewal
Of the between them and the Southern rights
General Pierce has acted the principle that the Bal
Platform cancelled all the late divisions in the par
ty, and he will maintain that idea.
Young America claims Messrs. Guthrie, Cushing and
Davis and expects to make faithful proseyte of Cover
nor Marcy. Including General Pierce and Marcy the
Mexican has four officers in the cabinet Hence
haps, the extraordinary military pressure upon ths
President It is reported that there are thirty officers
from one regiment applying for spos Their importuni
ties are terrible and their is legion. The increase
IN the civil bill Of salaries in the executive department.
has increased the hue and cry to furore.
1t is understood that the minor appointments will not
be made for some time and that the present incumbens
will not be disturbed till the end of the fiscal year. in
June There has been no disposition yet made Of
foreign Offices
Wv marcy, Is supposed Will OiSdppOnL the Darn.
burners and soft shells He has declared that far
his influence goes but bunker will be appointed
to the once Of Collector Of the port Of New York and it
The barnburners who seeking Office here have al
most all left The address has routed them.
In few days exSecretary Clayton will open tremen-
dous discussion Central American affairs, incidentally
touching ALSO on the course Of Mr. Tylers administra
ticipae authentic declarations by Mr. Mason on our
foreign relations. He will have interview with the
President as we learn, this day on the subject,
OF Congress fully and frankly advised of his intentions
and views on all questions.
be enforced in the adoption of the warike resolutions
which have been hanging up for some time in the Senate
ABC.
THE COLLECToRsHlP AND OTHER NEW YORK OFFICES
TO BE FILLED-NOTHING sETTLED-MEETING OF
WASHINGTON, March 7-9P NJ.
have made inquiry in the proper quarter, and have
ascerned beyond the shadow of doubt that there is
foundation in truth for the report that it is pretty
well settled that w. B. Macay will be the Collector Of
the port of New York Nothing settled about any ap
pontments, except the Cabinet which unanimously
confirmed by the Senate day The Cabinet will meet
on Wedresday-not beforeto take the appointments in
to consideration
Those members elect of Congress from New York cit
who now here held meeting to-day at o'clock, at
the National Hotel in reference to the appointments
New York city, about which there is to believe
they will be consulted They did not agree upon any
thing, but it is understood that majority by no
means in favor Of Maclay.
S-Senator Hunter Secretary of State pro. tenn.
till Gov Marcy was confirmed to-day VERITAS.
OFFICERS WHO SERVED UNDER GENERAL PIERCE
COMPLIMENTARY BALL-PROMINENT MEN SPOKEN
OF FOR OFFICE--THE TELEGRArHIC CONvEN-
TIoN, ETC.
IRON A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, March I, 1863
The officers of General Pierces brigade in Mexico TWEEN
tytwo in number called upon him by invitation this
morning, and had most interesting interview. He
pressed himself most happy to them and felt conf
dent that in ii past in time to come they would
stand by him in every emergency.
complimentary ball is to be given at Wizards to-
evening President Pierce exPresident Fillmore
with the members of their respective cabinets the d
pomatc CORDS and other distinguished persons are ex
pected to be present
The cabinet all here 1t is understood they
will take the oath Of Office and enter upon their duties
to morrow, at IL o'clock.
Among the candidates considerably talked Of are the
following D. t. Disney, of Ohio, Minister to
France, and William b. Chase Secretary of the Legation
oil Paris Robert Dale Owen Of Indiana and Stephen d.
Diage of Syracuse Charge to Naples; G. Dandy, OF
Utica, Minister to Spain. and H. Barrett Naval Officer
at Boston.
The Teegraphic Convention in session the greater
part of to-day, and transacted variety of business.
adjourned finally this evening, to meet annually hereaf
waited President Pierce and respectfully and
cordially rpceyed.