Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-05
FROM THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
70 of the Telegraph

WASHINGTON, March 2, 1861.
There is an understanding to-day that the
cabinet has been finally fixed upon by Mr..
Lincoln. He will hear no further conversation
on that subject, and has peremptorily refused
to listen to any suggestions 10 regard to any of
his other appointments until after the inaugu-
ration. This resolution gives Mr.. Lincoln time
affords him some small share of repose to in
vigorate him for the burdens and excitement
which will attend his position after Monday
next The cabinet will be composed of the
following gentlemen
Secretary of State-Willian 81. Seward, NY.
'' Treasury-Solomon Chase, o.
War-Simon Cameron, Pa.
+" Navy-Montgomery Blair Md
g Interior-Caleb Smith, Indiana.
Post Master General-GideonJ Wells, Conn
Attorney General-Edward Bates. Mo.
partment, and had it not been for the courtesy
of General Cameron in complying with the ur-
gent request of Mr.. Lincoln, much embarrass-
ment might have arisen from the struggle for
the President elect had rendered the Treasury
Department to Gen. Cameron, who had the
tender under consideration, and the struggle
which grew out of this circumstance on the
part of those who opposed Gen. Cameron rather
Strengthened Mr.. Lincoln's prediction for than
against him. I know this to be fact, and
also know that Mr.. Lincoln scorned to give
credence to any of the silly ISLANDERS which
we're put in circulation in this city for the pur-
pose of damaging the character of Gen. Cam
eron The great difficulty which embarrassed
Mr.. Lincoln for a few days, was che position
which Mr.. Chase, of Ohio, has always assumed
and maintained towards him. For many
years the most cordial intimacy has exist
ed between Mr.. Lincoln aud Mr.. Chase
Professionally, politically and socially, the
friendship has been unabated and the devotion
firm and sincere. With the "reminiscences of
such an intercourse and alliance, it is not
strange that Mr.. Lincoln became embarrassed
by the contest for the Treasury, from which he
was only relieved by tho withdrawal of the
name and claim of Gen. Cameron. At the urgent
solicitation of the President elect, and after he
had made a personal appeal Gen. Cameron
withdrew his name, ,and then was induced to ac-
cept the War Department. This acceptance
was insisted on by Mr.. Lincoln, who frankly
declared that he would not consider his admin
istration permanent success without the sup
port and counsel of Gen. Cameron. The fact,
too, that the success of the Tariff during the
late session of Congress, fixes the policy of Mr..
Lincoln's administration, makes it q matter Of
little difference who is in the Treasury De-
partment. Without the present Tariff, Gen.
Cameron would scarcely have been willing to
give up his claims With our revenue laws
fairly adjusted he can grant to the administra-
tion of Mr.. Lincoln with the fullest confidence
that the great Industrial interests of the
country are entrenched behind that just pro-
lection which he's so long been their due.
Hon. Edgar Cowan, Senator elect from Penn
sylyania has been in the city for several days,
and to-day was on the floor OF the House, re-
ceiving the congratulations and compliments
very favorable impression on all with whom he
has come in contact, both for the courteous
dignity of his demeanor and brilliant CONVEX
sational powers. His debut in the Senate is
anticipated as success, while his more inti-
mate and personal friends predict for him a
highly useful and brilliant career. Mr.. Cowan
is certainly a man Of rare attainments and
powerful intellect. His knowledge is all of q
practical and scientific order, while his tastes
run in channels of real use and beni6cence
After few month acquaintance with the bu-
siness of legislation, and more extensive in
tercourse with public men, than Mr.. Cowan
has had the opportunity of enjoying while in
the practice of his profession, he will prove
himself equal to his position in every respect.
INQUIRER.