The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-15

TIE Cotsad-D irisioa Of the Mnnb1 Re,a
nous--7hc Cogsm,ase Of Thirythrcs--An Absurd Story
tor6udiotof--t Coin,-06ice Seekers Wanting de-, d.
since the adjournment Of the Electoral College, rumors
spccuatious and theories 70 the composition Of Mr.
ncons cabinet have circulate I'd freely about
the House and assumed positive aud relia
BILE character. The President elect himself even more
reserved and cautious his illusions 10 that delicate sub
ject than before which has been by
into evidence Of his earnest occupation with the weghty
matter question hts much more talk
alive and given Cabinet making they longer the
risk Of compromising Mr. Lincoln by premature EXPIRES
their hopes whes and idees with regard 10 the
selection q his constitutional advise prev to his
actual election.
rhs morning q gvntiemsn connected with tho State
government and known be In Mr. Lncolns confidence
stated his views reference the complexion OF the
Cabinet with a good deal Of Assurance, one OF the
Offices the lower floor Of the state House He claimed
that the seven members would be divided rs follows
among the several sections Of the country The North
west, two; Pennsylvania as the banner sste one New
England one the south three. limited the same
occasion that although Mr. Lincoln had booked number
Of gentlemen representing the above divisions Of the
country, he had yct failed TO determine definitely
upon any one Among tho nominees from the North.
west and south the following names alleged TO
be-. C. smith, Of Indiana; Tom Corwn OF Tom Ewing
ST., OF Ohio: Edward Bates, Of Missouri c. " Clay Of
kentucky: Robert T. Scott, Of virginia and Mr. Ethe.
ridge ~ Tennessee ON these names bets were
offered BY members Of the party
! think Of your Washington correspondents re.
fcctcd Dir Lncons sentiments correctly when stat ns
THAI he would not an, emergency, endeavcr defeat
the will Of the people by Offering Office % members o.
Congress state governments. lie ssid have
stated, but few days ago that he considered the psi
M init adj h.uor nd
fu than any oflce within his git.
There u unanimous opinion aud general acquic<cepce
apparent among the politicians Of this vicinity tina, mi
nois viii not be represented IN the Cabinet.
The selection OF the member from New England n OK
pccted to give the mos, trouble. Mr.. uamn's iudg.
meni viii probably decide that yexed question.
New York will be overlooked, ussmach AZ Nr seward
wosld be placed ~ an awkward position II any other
representative q the Empire should bo epparen,
preferred him, who would be gladly appointed were
not for the fear Of throwing thereby hrebrand into the
southern states
Congress u stu all but monopoixng the attention a
the President elect. His apprchcnsions OF q split be
the ultra and conservative republicans are said 10
have increased since the vote on the Bctclcr rcso.
luton. understand, however, that letters were re.
ceived to-day from senator rumbu and other coadcp,
representing the republican members TO BE- unit As 10
the attitude TO be maintained towards the secession
movement; that the Chicago programme OF mastery
inactivity will be strictly carried by the members
from the Middle and Western states and that indscre
tons are spprehended from few explosive New Eng
landers only
The Committee q Thhty.thrce mot looked upon very
favoraby IN the state Horse " j. though, altogether
mross bic tina, an understanding ell b. arrived A.
TO thu pcccr remedy f~ the present coainiaa Of The