The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-03-09
The Cabinet,

Mr. Linc0ln's Cabinet is one of far more than
average ability, and generally composed of men
Of some experience in the details of their sew
eral departments, a qualification which the
failure of Cobb and Floyd show should not be
overlooked. Cos
William H. Seward, of New York, Secretary
Of State. Mr.. Seward's name has been so
prominent in the politics Of the country for the
last few years, that he hardly needs mention
He has been United States Senator for twelve
years, and was some twenty years ago Governor
of New York, and in either position his high
scholarship and experience, and familiarity in
our foreign relations abnndantly qualify him for
the position of Secretary of State. Of late he
has forfeited somewhat of the confidence Of his
party, from an alleged disposition to compro-
mise, but we have read and re.read.the speech,
in which his disposition to yield is said to be
contained, and cannot see that it is susceptible
of such . construction. It seems to US mod
crate speech made to prevent precipitation and
to gain time, without any abandonment of his
former position.
Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio, Secretary of the
Treasury,-the most important Office and the
bright particular star" of the Constitution ia
fill it. In the midst of the weakened submission
of Others no man ever doubted Gov. Chase.
and with him in the Cabinet, the North will not
fear that the Administration can 60 far wrong.
He has served six years in the Senate, during
which the Nebraska Bill was passed, and did
great service to the Republicans by his shrewd
tactics, which proved to the country the hollow
ness of the principles Of Douglas and his sup.
porters. He has since been Governor of Ohio,
where his financial powers have been fully test
ed. To accept this Office he must resign his seat
in the United States Senate for which he has re.
Gently been chosen to succeed Pugh.
Simon Cameron, of Pennsylvania, Secretary
of War. General Cameron has been twice .
Member of the Senate, from ls45 to ls49 and
at present. The objection raised against him is
personal and political dishonesty. We trust
that Mr.. Lincoln fully proved the falsity of these
charges before appointing him, for another Gov
Floyd is more than we can bear.
Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana, Secretary of the
Interior. Mr.. Smith is an old Wing. for severa
terms a Member of Congress, and rightfully
chosen to the Senate with Gov. Lane to succeed
the bogus Senators Bright and Fitch, but no
admitted by the Senate. He is not considered
radical Republican.
Montgomery Blair, of Maryland, Secretary o
the Navy. He is a son of F. P. Blair, Senior
and brother Of the gallant Representative from
Nissouri,-a firm Republican, from honest mo
tives and at considerable sacrifice in . Stat
where be has suffered daily martyrdom-fo
his principles For this devotion under sucl
circumstances, we are glad to see him honored
He il at present Solicitor of the United State
Court of Claims.
Gideon Welles, of Connecticut, Postmaster
General Nr. Welles is an old Jackson Demo
crat, who has not been much in public life, AM
is understood to owe his elevation to the stronl
friendship of vice-President Hamlin. The du
ties Of his Office require more experience thai
sny other. And hence the friends Of Ar. Col
fax were strenuous in his support, and vii
regret that bis appointment could not be se
cured. u
Edward Bates, of Missouri, Attorney General
Mr.. Bates was formerly Member of Congres
and declined an appointment in Fillmore's Cab
met, but is chiefly distinguished a an able Law
YER He is known as Mr.. Greeley's favorite can
didatc for the Presidency, and as making hi
frst open profession of Republican principle
only few weeks before the Chicago Con
vention, having been in 1856 President Of
Whig Convention which nominated Millar
Fillmore. He was always moderate and con
seryasive, however, and his Republicanism re-
ceives the endorsement Of Frank Blair and nee
not BE- doubted.
PoPuLArIox AID EXTENT OF PARA-The pre-
feet of the Seine says in his annual report lou
mayors messsge.) I'LL houses have been dc
| molished; these houses contained 7,7l6 familiel
embracing, on an average, three persons per fam
ily; that il, At least 2,l46 persons have bee
obliged to move in the course Of the year, owe
and above the usual number Of removals that a.
/ nually take plsce. There have been built In th
course Of the year 1895 houses containing lodl
ines for %, ,O46 families The population Of PAR
i now consists Of ], ,746, ,726 souls. BE says th
! number Of vacant lodging in Paris now d nc
/ above lO. .o9S, whereas In Z normal situation .
affairs there should be 81. 900 or 30. 900 lodging
vacant 70 give tenants sdicisnt liberty Of sele'
] tion. ',S