Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-06
From Wsshington-The Cabinot-Address Of
President Lincoln to tho Delegates Prom
Massachusetts,. 60 90.

IOrmeu tnelr DUTY, ana tne ffeetuent INFORMED
them that he would forthwith communicate II
writing. After short interview Mr.. Nicollay
the private Secretary Of the President, appeared
with message, when, on motion of Mr. Hale,
the Senate went into executive session at hal
past 4. H
The following gentlemen were confirmed as
members of Mr., Lincoln's Cabinet:
How. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary Of STATE
Hon. SALMON p. CHASE, Seerstayyof The Treas
uTy.
Hon, SIMON CAMERON, Secretary Of War.
Hon. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of the Nduy
Hon. MONTGOMERY BLAIR, Po,t Master Gen
beraL. r
Hon. CALEB B. SMITH, Secretary of the late
TioT.
4 Hon. EDWARD BATES, Attorney General
The votes were unanimous for all except
Bates and Blair, four or five votes being cast
against each of these gentlemen-that many OBJ
jeoting to them because they were unwilling
that any one. from the Slave States should go
into the Cabinet,
A large crowd assembled around the doors,
anxious to hear the result of the session.
Several State delegations this morning, at
different times, paid their respects to President
Lincoln; prominent among them were those from
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts,. The latter,
as did the former, assembled in the east room,
when Mr.. Lincoln making his appearance, Mr..
Hanacom introduced Hon. Charles r. Train,
who, in briefly addressing Mr.. Lincoln, said -
Massachusetts, had read his Inaugural, and
would stand by it, and that from none would IL
meet with more cordial support than the Old
Bay State.
Mr.. Lincoln replying, said substantially:
am thankful for this renewed assurance Of kind
feeling and confidence and support of the Old
Bay State, in 80 far as you, Mr.. Chairman, have
expressed, in behalf Of those you represent, your
sanction of what have enunciated in my In.
augural. This 10 very grateful to my feelings.
| The object was one of great delicacy, in pre-
senting my views at the opening Of an admins-
tration under the peculiar circumstances attend
/ ing my entrance upon the official duties.
Connected with the Government, ntudied all
the pointsjwith great anxiety, and presented them
with Whatever OF ability and sense of justice I
could bring to bear If II meetthe appreciation
of our good friends In Massachusetts, shall be
exceedingly gratifed, while hope It will meet
the appreciation Of our friends everywhere II
am thankful for the expressions of those who
have voted with us, and like every other man
of you, like them certainly as I do Others.
(Langhter.)
As President, In the administration Of the
Government, hope to be man enough not to
know one citizen Of the United States from the
other, (cries Of "good!') nor one section from
the other. shall be gratiHed to have the good
friends of Massachusetts,, and others who have
thus far supported me in these material views,
still support me In carrying them out.
Mr.. Lincoln excused himself from further
remarks, on account off pressing business, and
therefore retired without further ceremonies
than farewell, .s...l
Gen. Scott and Secretary HOl. were also Wis.
tied. t,tE...s .s.l 81
Gen. Scott made brief patriotic and friend,
ly speech.
Mr.. Holt expressed himself honored by the
visit, and his regret that the brief time be had
occupied the War Department had not enabled
him to do more for the country.
Maj or Anderson up to the 4th of March has
continued to speak Of his condition as safe, and
to express his opinion that q reinforcement had
better not be sent to him.
The point Of difference between the two
Houses on the bill reorganizing the Patent Of
fee, was In reference to the extension Of pat.
ents. The House had amended 1t, providing
that no patent should be re.issued when the
Commissioner was Satisfied that both the in
| ventor and assignee had netted 100000. The
Senate amended the bill by conhning that
amount of profit to the inventor alone. The
committee 1of conference consisted OF
Senate, and Cox and Barr, of the House, who
adopted, IN place Of what is above stated, the
following: "All patents hereafter granted shall
remain in force seventeen years from the date
of issue, and are extensions of such patents ia
hereby prohibited" The bill was thus passed.
II stops all the corruption and intrigues as to
present patents in Congress, and all patents
granted after this passage cannot be renewed at
the Patent Office.
The drafts drawn by Ex-Secretary Dix on
the Assistant Treasury at New Orleans, to pay
for work done on the Custom House, and also
the drafts by Ex.Postmaster General King on
the same Office, In connection with the lpostal
service, amounting to between 100000 and
| $780, 900, have been returned unpaid.
The resignations to Mr.. Buchanan Of bis Cab.
met officers were to take effect on the 4th Of
March or not until their successors we're ap-
pointed. Consequently they have been attend.
| ing to the business until the closing hours Of
their respective Departments here to-day, Gen.
eral Dix will return to New York on Thursday.
Judge Black will not leave Washington for the
present, Heremains on private and profession.
al business, aud will probably continue to prac-
| tice the law here. saJ is5 saii ,lsrs.
| Ex-President Buchanan departed on his Jour
ney to Wheatland this P. NJ. He was escorted
TO the railroad depot by two mounted and two
infantry companies, together with the commit.
tee from that locality, and prominent citizens
of Washington. He exchanged many farewell
hsnd.shakings, and appeared to be deeply af-
fected by the manifestations Of friendship; and
when he bowed adieu to the large crowds as the
train was about to start, they further testified
| their respect by vigorous cheers.
| The resignation of Mr.. Preston, Minister to
Spain, was this morning filed in the State De-
partment.
Capt. Lay. Of Virginia, BY local rank brevet
Lieutenant Co lionel, as an cid to Lieutenant
General Scott, has resigned. 1IfJ7
The Republican Senators held o caucus this
morning 10 arrange the standing committees.
/ A large number Of citizens Of Kentucky and
Indiana are here, urging the promotion Of Ma.
jor Robt. Anderson as Brigadier General, vice
Gen! Twiggs stricken from the rolls, % recent
ly published officially for treaohery.
State delegations have all day been calling on
the President, and Gen. Scott and other distin-
guiehed gentlemen. Gen. Scott, In addressing
one Of the Illinoiaana, this P. M, exhorted then
to stand by the Union and to cherish feelings
: Of fraternity towards all cisizens.
The newly confirmed Cabii,et are overcrowd
ed with visitors tonight.
Martin o. Crawford, one oflthe Commission
ers from the Southern Confederacy, accredited
to negotiate with the Administration, has ar
rived here. 3 ta.,.ssf ssr
Greeley and Senator Grimes had O long inter
view with Lincoln to-day, during which Greele,
;. pressed Fremont for the French Mission, aul
received assurance there would be no trouble O.
that point.
: illinois citiasns called to day on Mr., Seward
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