The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-31

SPRINGFIELD, DEC. ~, 1850.
Aors DabgnisAed AyYisuls-Vis BY Irritation Of
Durid Wilma-He scR Represent TIE Keystone STATE IN
the Cabinet M Lincoln's 7aruorial Policy Fire
shado,ccd-Sena,r E. d. Baker of Oregon, DC
About two weeks ago took occasion to in let.
to the HERALD that invitations had been r
here to divers political emnencet to repair hi,hcr for
the purpose Of both counseng with the President elect
the present condition of public affairs and receiving
offers of seats in the Cabinet This announcement! is
now being rapidly verified week since Mr. Edward
Bates made his appearance and rendered the Secre
taryship Of the Interior Last Thursday Thurlow Weed
loomed up to return with the authority TO sound certain
New York gentlemen as to their willingness to serve
and to-day David Win Of Proyiso renown made his
advent to become the recipient Of the hatering offers OF
place among Mr.. Lincolns constitutional advisers
Is evident that view Of the location in Springfield
Of the fountain lead of federal patronage, any political
parsonage that undertakes the journey to this place rem
ders himself liable the mputation Of ufhunting and
hence it may well he presumed that no gentleman of
character and self respect likely to here unless
invited do by the President elect From this
alone the Just Inference be drawn that Mr. Wimot
came here at the special invitation Of Mr.. Lincoln
there additional evidence Of the Of
this presumption As soon Mr.. Lincoln had been ap-
prsed of Mr. Wmots arrival the early morning train
he repaired to the 81 Nicholas Hotel where the expected
vster had taken rooms and welcomed the distinguished
Pennsylvania in the heartest The two at
retired TO private apartment, in which they remained
until noon when Mr.. Lincoln returned to his residence
for dinner. AT two O'Clock another conference COM
mepced and lasted until four at which hour Mr. Lincoln
reappeared in the public reception room at the State
House.
That during the interview proposition was made to
Mr. wmot accept position in tho Cabinet Ia looked
upon fat oop by all the friends OF the President
elect. is likewise added by them that, in the In
stance of Mr. Bates definite place offered but that
the views Of Mr.. Wilmot as to what appeared most
adapted to him ascerained with the mutual under
standing Of an ultimate agreement at later date
Rumor connects Mr.. wimot both with the Secretary
ship of state and that OF the Navy. would not be
prised if he should be found the holder Of the
portant poytsuiue under the incoming administration.
The selection Of Mr.. wilmot gives general satisfaction
among the supporters Of Mr. Lincoln in this latitude II
is looked upon as an Of she Territorial policy
pursued by the republican regime II is construed into
unmistakeable indication of the firm adherence of the
republican President 10 the Chicago PLATFORM and Of hfs
mistaken faith in the soundness of its most prominent
plank viz the right Of Congress 70 legisate prohbitoriy
the subject Of slavery in the Territories
Mr.. wilmct, 81 will be remembered, one OF the
active supporters of Mr. Lncolns claims the re-
publican nomination among the Pennsylvania delegation
to the Chicago Convention
He appears TO be In excellent health, and wc oond.
toned 10 bear the duties Of Cabinet officer
He win take the Chicago train at haif.past six P. NJ
and return Immediately TO his home, in spite Of the vio
lent snow storm that has prevailed here for days
and rendered railroad travelling the Western praries
arather comfortless undertaking.
II 10 asserted, with show Of likelihood that Mr.
wimot determined upon the representative the
Cabinet Of the republican banner State because Of his
having been for time OF the political stage, and Of
- -a'asive independence from the numerous