The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-02-14
WASHINGTON MATTERS.

provisions as that no member would hcsi-
tate how 10 vote on such measure.
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WASHINGTON MATTERS.
Funeral OF Brooks--the New Cabinet-Creat Crowd of
Office -Seekers-Nonplused by Mr.. Buchanan's ST.
Special Dispatch to the n. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
The funeral ceremonies of Preston S. Brooks
attracted large crowd to Congress to-day.
The President, head Of departments, and
members of the Judiciary were present; al
so. Mr.. Buchanan. The proceedings were
somewhat married in the House by an indis-
Greet reference of Mr.. Savage to the Sumner
affair, which excited much resentment on
the Republican side Of the House, and was
discountenanced by others as most inappro-
pirate and offensive. Referring to that bru-
tai assault, he said distinctly, "the world has
ever since approved and applauded the wis
dom and justice of the deed.'
A Cabinet meeting which was ordered for
this morning was postponed on account Of
the obsequies. Mr. Buchanan has heard pa
tiently all suggestions concerning the new
administration, and when a distinguished
Southern Senator intimated that he had not
responded to opinions which had been offer
ed, he replied by saying that he came to lis
ten and would receive all the advice his
friends had to give, and then return to
Wheatland, assuming the responsibility Of
making his own Cabinet. This declaration
has acted as damper upon obtrusive coun-
sci. He will probably leave here on Wednes-
day next. Senator Benjamin is now regard
as out of the ring. The Louisiana delcga-
Txion in the House called upon Mr.. Slidell.
who was understood to favor Beniamin's
pretensions, with protest against such Sc
lection, and he yielded his first inclination.
They have recommended Penn. formerly
member of Congress, for Postmaster Gener-
eral. Reverdy Johnson is now most urged
to represent the Old Line Wings in the new
Administration as Attorney General. and
with much acceptance.
The President has issued cards for State
dinner in honor Of Mr.. Buchanan. on Satur-
day, to which his Cabinet snd other promi-
ncnt persons have been invited. The whole
Cabinet, with the exception Of Mr.. Davis,
whose wife has been critically ill, and Dob
bin, whose health is delicate, called on Mr.
Buchanan in their private capacities yester-
day, according to Washington etiquette.
Correspondence Of the n T. Herald
Mr. buchanan overShadows everything
1he Cabinet makers ere in state of great
excitement, but they know nothing, for
they learn nothing. 1t seems, however, to
be generally understood that Gen. Cass who
was shaking in the wind when Buchanan left
Wheatland, is now definitely laid upon the
Shelf. The 'ancient MARINER ont of the
way; tile material danger remaining to Mr..
Buchanan is the appointment to his Cabinet
ofany Of those men known as intriguing as
pirantS for the succession. Among these
are Douglas and Bright, Of the Northwest,
and Hunter, Coob, Jeff Davis and others, of
the South. Such men in the Cabinet, will
OF course lay their pipe and work their in
trlSues for the next Democratic nomination.
even to the undermining and blowing up Of
the administraiion-if necessary. Great ef-
forts, however, are being made among the
different cliques, to put Hunter, Cobb and
Bright, respectively, at the very head Of the
Cabinet; but Mr.. buchanan Eeeps his own
counsels, and will make his own appoint.
ments, and with due deliberations
The spoiismen from all parts, but espec-
tally of Virginia and New York, are in state
OF high fermentation. The Virginians. as MS.
uai: demand all the nice places Of political
honor or distinction, where the New York
ers 60 for the substantials. Mr. Buchanan
will astOnish all the old spoils, cliques ana
leaders and lecches of tho party, in new
shuttle and deal all round.
Politicians and office seekers are plenty as
blackbe4ries in June. A large importation
arrived to-day, and still they come. There
is good deal Of intriguing carried on just
now. Some of the politicians already begin
to look blue. They are evidently not car
rying their points. There is one thing whici,
operates against them-they do nos get, as
they expected, private interviews with Mr..
Buchanan. He receives them all in one
room, which of course disconserts all theig,
plans
WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.
Mr.. Buchanan left here this morning, No.
by twenty or more 10 itical
friends.
The House Committee or Ways and Means
will make a favorable report on the Senate.
Submarine Telegraph Bill.
The House Post Office Committee have
postponed further action on the Ocean Mail
service Bill until Thursday.
Judge Lccompte's letter of defence, which
vas read in the Senate in Executive session
Friday, and duplicate furnished to the Presi-
lent, has been sent to Gov. Geary for re-
new. Meantime assurances have been given
nat Mr.. Harrison's nomination will be re-
allied ii the facts alleged by Judge Lecomptc,
ire substantiated.