New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-02
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Great efforts have been made to-day TO chaDge
President Lincoln's cast of his cabinet, but it is
not understood that they have succeeded. The
ssmes in Mr.. LiucOlns State, are believed to be
those i sent last night. 1t is reported that Gen.
Cameron is considering whether his sense OF
duty will constrain him TO take any other posi-
ton than the Treasury. but presume ne VIII
accept whatever post may be assigned him.
VIRGINIA.
The Virginia Convention, inspired by John
TcIer. will tomorrow pass an ordinance OF Sc
..ession. Happily, the people of Virginia have
reserved TO themselves the power to overdue
the Convention, and anuul its ordinances power
se--will exercise with emphasis.
North Carolina will also stay.
THE CeMPROMIsERs.
Let no enc conclude from the irreverent man
ner ia which the doings OF the "One-Horse
d" Congress have been spoken of, that the ser
vices therein rendered TO the Cause OF Free
Labor are not appreciated. New-York was never
more ably and faithfully represented than by
Messrs. Wadsworth, King, Field, Noyes, Smith,
snd James, who formed the majority of our dele
sstion. The more elaborate speech Of james C..
smith is characterized, by those who head it, one
sf the ablest indications of the Republican move
nent ever made; while the blended fidelity, dig
nifty, chivalry and courtesy of ex.Gov. Jno A.
King was the admiration of even our bltterest
.dyersaties. The memory of Rufus King was
6Gy honored in the bearing Of his distinguished
son.
WASHINGTON, Friday March ], 1861.
THE NEW CABINET.
Decided and persistent efforts have been made
curing tue day to change the cast of the Cabinet,
As it was understood last night. With how much
success remains to be demonstrated. Mr. Lin
eon requested an interview with Mr.. Cameron,
which was mainly intended to explain circum-
stances connected with the original invitation
aud subsequent change of purpose. Before their
conference closed, he minated the intention OF
asking him to take the portfolio without expressly
Offering It, Mr. Cameron signifed that he could
accept no other department but the treasury
This morning Mr.. Purviance, Attorney-General
II Penrsy lyania, waited on Mr.. Lincoln, and IN
the name Of the State Government, objected to
Mr.. Cbases appointment on account of his sup
posed or reported free trade prcciyites, and In
Gsted upon Mr.. Cameron receiving the Treasury,
Il any seat in the Cabinet was offered him. No
assurance was given except that the arrangement
should be satisfactory TO Gen. Cameron.
The interest opposed to Mr.. Blair also rallied
IN considerable force, stimulated by the belief,
circulated last night, that be would be included
IA the programme. The confidence in his APP
pointmen. was somewhat shaken before noon,
| thp prinpi.
pal objections urged is the fact that he and Mr..
Bates represent the Border States Immediately
adjoining the Free, and the South proper is
excluded.
Andrew johnson Of Tennessee has urged the
selection Of ex-GOv. Campbell, and John Bel has
been urged by important influences, North and
South, Notwithstanding his known indisposihOn to
rscsiye any Office unless it could contribute to
the pacifcation Of the country. He would not
enter into any Cabinet at the sacrifice OF bis own
convictions.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Although it is believed the immediate Secs
.ionists have been defeated in North Carolina,
the result of the election there gives no promise
of her adhesion, if the Virginia Convention should
carry out its threatened purpose Of secession.
An present indications induce the belief that both
viii pass ordinances Withdrawing, unless Con-
gress should do what cannot be expected at this
late day.
CENTRAL CONFEDERACY.
The idea of Central COnfederacy is becoming
more considered since strong indisposition he's
been manifested to unite with the Cotton States.
Tennessee will stand by the Union to the last
extremity, under the combined influence OF
Messrs. Bell johnson, Etheridge, and others,
who oppose Secession on any terms
THE INAUGURAL
The inaugural is not completed, and win not
De until Sunday, as notifications may be re-
CURED up to the last hour, under the changing
condition of circumstances. The skeleton draft
was prepared at Springfield, but changes became
necessary from recent Developments.
Mr. Lincoln has determined TO follow The pre-
cedsnt established by Mr. Buchanan, and take
the oath of Office after delivering the inaugural
IS some reference will be made to its solemn OBJ
legations in that address. Prior to Mr.. Buchsn.
ans time, the President was sworn in before
delivering it, He specially requested the e1cep.
sion to be made.
The arrangements for the ceremony Of in
sugurstion viii be completed tomorrow, un-
der the efficient and excellent supervision of
Senator Foot, to whom they have almost
eIelusiyeley been committed. If any legislation
should be delayed till the closing hour Of the
session at noon, as ia not improbable, they may
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