The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-27
THE INCOMING ADMINIsTRAT ION.
WAsnisGIoS, Feb. 20, 1861

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1861
THE NEW CABINET.
am able to state the most direct auth ,r,ty that
the appointment Of Senator Cameron the secretary
ship of the Treasury dxed fact. It determined
upen on Sunday last The impressions received by the
President elect at Harrisburg and the representations OF
Senator Seward brought about this termination Of the
prCtrscted sqnabble.
The Chase men from the West and New York
ceedpgly respondent The Anti cameron faction OF II
inos especially feel sorely chagrined q. their defat
The radical republicans concede the prevalence Of
Influences with incoming on
They acknowledge that Mr. Seward has IL all his own
way.
Senator Wade opposed to Chase going into the Cab
net fearing that the contest In Ohio 20 I'LL his place 10
the Senate would result in dividing the republican party
in Ohio, and pcrhaps in cectng mongrel republican
q democrat.
Tho friends Of Chase are satisfied IT he goes into the
Cabinet that Mr. Sherman would be elected to the So
nate.
Governor Hicks, of Maryland, has had long interview
with Mr. Lincoln to-day and there Is doubt ths, ths
Governor will be invited to assume important
position under Mr.. Lincon's administration, not 70
take place in the Cabinet. The idea OF inviting Cover
Hicks TO the Cabinet has been discussed BY those
high Mr.. Lncolns confidence and is well received.
am satisfied that the object of Gov Hicks in
tervew with Mr.. lincoln 10 day to urge a. Winter
Davis for the Cabinet Ii Mr.. Davis goes isto the
Cabinet he viii be Secretary of the Navy, If his
wishes bo consulted. Thurlow Weed tonight,
before seeing Mr. Lincoln, had private intervies
with Erastus Corning, Congressman elec. from
the Albany district. lie heard that Greeley here
and had the of Lincoln, and fastened forthwith to
lead the philosopher on. Mr. Greeley s busy bee
tonight in doubt whether Governor Chase ls up or
down
Judge Dayton, Of New Jersey, is talked OF for the
Cabinet, but Only b. erseymsn They bass Their expsc
atons on the fact that Mr. lincoln said IN his speech
there tbst he tho greatest N tie State.
orsRRFIs sErrmIcAN FACTIONS.
There ia brisk conflict going here
about The Cabinet The Seward. Weed forces are
d Getting their batteries mainly 40 the democratic clio
mcnt; hence the oppositlol to Chlse, cl,nefon ami
welles Tho Blairs understand ths ana wl quietly
submit TO IT, Mr. Lincoln, 1t Is nnde stood, does
snpa bizc with ebor rug but recognizes each honor
able and equal claimants
The ssirrcpressibc conflict IL upon IN a ts fero
city and terrible proportions The ball fairly opened
the arrival Of Mr. Greeley. The struggle ls shaI
administer on Lincoln-who shall be his GUARDIAN
Messrs seward Cameron have been derccy upon
but far hold their own and far ahead Of tho
hounds. The belief general that Mr. Lincoln
Mr.. Seward, and will be guided chiefly by his counsel
All the probabilities point 10 peaceful solution Of
pending complications. Coercion will not be the policy
Of Mr. Lincoln. This, think, is settled 80 long as Mr
sewards star continues ia the ascendant the country
may breathe frcer and expect peace
Private intelligence from Montgomery reports tho
Southern Congress prepared for either peace war;
Mr.. Lincoln may eject Evidently the hope is gaining
strong grounds that bioodshed win be avoid,d and the
pen be employed instead Of the sword.
The best indication OF Mr.. sewards security in tho
saddc the fact that the Field Greeley faction
night gnashng their teeth with rage Nowthst .nding
the enormous pressure they brought Mr.
Lincoln, they have as yet produced no impression
Thurow Weed is expected TO counteract the anti com
promise operations Of Greeley among the peace commits
soners am informed that his way here he express
ed himself confidently that tho conservative element
would have reason to be satisfied with the frat acts
the new az ministration.
MOVEMENTS INCoIy.
lam able TO say authoratively, that IT s not true
that Mr. Lincoln came from Harrisburg to this city 10
dsguse On the contrary ho came IN his usual citizen 8
dress, unaccompanied by any one except COL Lamon,
who OF Ls suite. The why he did no, visit
Baltimore was because had not becn invited TO do
and besides received dispatches and special
lato Friday from high sources In this city, urging
hun TO here Immediately, his presence very
uch desired Mr.. Lincoln and his friends and advisers
have been much censured because h. through Bal
hnorc without stopping, but day reaction has akco
place in the minds of all who know the facts rney
say Mr. Lincoln did perfectly right.
Private letters received hero to day from Harrisburg
point startling facs relative 70 the passage u
bill -ough tho HQyre OF Representatives. OF Pennsyl,
MIA in favor Of theaoury aud Eric Railroad and
tive the repeal Of the tonnage tax of tho Great Pcnn
syvania Central Railroad which Is likely 10 involve the
state in debt covering milons Of dollars II IL passes
| the Senate.
Although the details of Mr. Iincon's escspade may no.
have been arranged until the day before occurred
although the which caused 1t may have bes1
changed by discoveries made here yet know certainly
that before be loft Springfield the idea OF his crosn.
Mary land ncognito, for fear Of danger discussed
At Pittsburg, also, sudden fight 70 Washington
argued pro and con- the for IL being that his
expected presence Washington would do much TO pu
the secessonss back and much encourage his friends
Tho rush Of Western politicians sti continues, seve
raj Of tho newly elected members Of Congress arriving
to-day, and from conversation with them Mr. Lnooln'
real character beginning be better understood Peo
pic generally have sort Of contempt for MIN
calling him "od Abe not aectopatey, ~ they called
General Tay cr "Od Tack - rather as they duo the
4 town loafsr, "od BILL" Mr.. Lincoln's manners 90
comagrg this feeling. Last night, for Instance no m
roducea himself and Lincoln 70 crowd M people
an the long and short OF the Presidency" II Ia time
be should sink tho backwoodsman, and put on the Pre-
| sident
M,s Lincoln begins 10 feel her Importance has grea
deal Of dignity and accepts becomisgy enough the do
| ference which all pay her.
Az for the members Of Mr.. Lincon's suite, most o
them act though they controlled tho universe an'
knew everything.
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