The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-07
THE NEW CABINET.

WASHINGTON, March 9, 1851.
The commissions Of the Oabinet officers have been
signed. Mr. Seward the first 20 enser upon the du
ies OF his Office at the State Department
Mr.. Seward already looks borne down by the weight
f his responsibilities. he has . sad and thoughtful
osuntenance, which Is significant Of serious impending
trouble. He would urge masterly .nactivty but the
Southern government with its low tariff, is drawing dr.
rect trade 70 Southern ports, and promising revenue
while Treasury wants tho money. Seward, there
FORE will be compelled to act speedily for peace
The Southern Commissioners will force this issue, 70
bring the border slave States TO action, and general
convention their part will be forced upon them.
Mr. Chase did not signify his acceptance Of tn, Trea
sury the President before ten O'Clock tnis morning
At eleven O'Clock last night he still undecided
tod his friends that he desired TO the subject
few hours longer His crowded this morning
with congratulang radicals, who had been greatly
cised all night leet he should decline.
It was expected that Secretary Dix would vacate his
Office today but at the request OF his Governor
Cnase no helds tn tomorrow. When Mr. DIX
tered upon his the Treasury literally bankrupt
Thero were reauisitions tho table from the depart
nents which there were Of paying, exceeding
81 500 C00 hshing bounes unpaid amounting TO nearly
$3.50 00o easary notes overdue, amounting 70 about
$3.50 o00in all $s7oo0Oo. These have all been paid
Yesterday the accounts stated in expectation Of
Mr. Chases entrance on his duties and they show bal
ances hands of the Treasurer and dsbureng officers
applicable the current expenses of the government
ceedng 600 co., These with the current receipts from
she cussoms amounting to about $50 900 day in cotn it
n believed, win enable the incoming administration TO
itself without calling for further leans for
siderable length OF time.
Cameron, 1t is reported, would rather withdraw the
troops from Sumter and Pickens than plunge into
70 reinforce them But Chase Blair Wees, Smith, and
Bates for strong measures Before tho end Of
the week question win probably have TO be decided
upon requiston from the Southern confederacy.
The new secretery to-day informed the foreign
ministers that nc ready TO receive them and IL
understood they win be formally presented 10 him
morrow. The ent.ro diplomatic corps are here
There has been formal meeting Of the Cabinet yet
The various minstora advisers called upon the Pres
dent but business not entered upon meeting for
business viii be held tomorrow.
wAsHIssros, March 9, 1861
The new Cabinet officers called their several depart
to-day Mr. Seward entered fully upon his duties
end his was to-day nominated and confirmed by the
Senate his first assistant This the only oonirma
Hon made to-day, inasmuch tho committees 70 which
oil nominations ugially referred, not
structed.
The prompt nomination Of Mr.. seward's son, without
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who was recently member OF the Senate
Mr. Chase has sent his resignation Senator 70 the
Legislature OF Ohio ard will upon his duties
morrow In the meantime General Dix VIII oct, by
quest OF Mr.. Chase.
Mr.. Cameron visited the War Department today, and
was cordially received by Mr. Holt Tho latter win
snue to act az Secretary Of War for day two until
Mr. Cameron goes to Pennsylvania and returns with
his family. He left this afternoon.
Mr.. welles visited the Navy Department today, and
received by bis old partisan friend from Ccnnect
cut, Mr.. Toucey, very kindly. Mr. woes takes formal
possession tomorrow.
Mr. Smith assumed control OF the Interior today.
Mr. Blair Of tho Post oace Department and Mr.. Bates
an Attorney General, entered upon the performance Of
their duties to-day.
vAsHvaroy M~ch Q, 1851
n s duo TO r Chase TO state tha, he yielded his pre-
ercnees for tho senate only 10 the most urgent and per-
stont appeals OF radical leaders, who believed that he
was wanted 70 prevent tho control Of the Cabinet by
seward Cameron and Weed and that the consolidation
OF the party and the OF the next administration
depend on H. Tho fear Of partial distribution Of the
poIs doubessy also stimulated their efforts In bringing
about his acceptance state positively that bis re-
hcance 10 accept likewise duo 70 great extent TO
tho distinctly expressed wish Of Mr. Lincoln 10 pass u
matcly upon the leading appointment In the New York
and Philadelphia Post Offices Custom Houses. Op
dyhc %. did not like this condition 10 the oher Of the
Treasury TO their man but finally yielded the point, as
Mr.. lincoln was inhexiblc
The new Postmaster General has given II out 70 day
that he win require a applications for Office his do
pertment TO bo endorsed by tho members OF Congress
from the respective dstrcts and that they wiz be hold
responsible ftr the appointments
THE FEELING IN NEW ORLEANS.