The New York herald., 1862-01-14
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Resignation of Mr.. Cameron,
Secretary Of War.
Appointment or Edwin N. stanton,
Of Pennsylvania, as Chief OF
the War Department.
Mr.. Cameron Appointed Min
ister to Russia.
-tNTeRESTlNG PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS-
Astounding Revelations Respecting the Frauds
: on the Government by Army Contractors
Important Report Relative TO Our
COnsulS Abroad.
'tSetrenchment Of the Govern
ment Expenses,
&c, &c, &c.
=!NTeREsTING PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS-.
Astounding Revelations Respecting the Frauds
: on the Government by Army Contractors.
Important Report Relative to Our
COnSulS Abroad.
skketrenchment Of the Govern
ment Expenses,
&C., &c, &c
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1867.

WAsIHSGroS, jan Is, 1862
REsraNATroN OF MR.. CAMERON AND APPOINTMENT
or EDWIN NJ. STANTON, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS
SECRETARY OF wAR-MR. CAMERON APPOINTED
MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
The retirement of General Cameron from the Cabinet
although suddenly announced, has long been con;em
plated. The pressure against him was daily accumu-
atng and he quite anxious to retire those who
imporuned the President for his removal desrous
of change The request of Cassius NJ Clay Minister
Russia 10 be allowed to return to the United States
lake active position the field ano. ded an opportu
nifty for the transfer Of General Cameron position
and enabled him to leave the Cabinet with becoming
sfnce and dignity.
Hon K. NJ. Stanton the newly appointed Secretary Of
War, is man of acknowledged and proved ability.
When, in the Tk days Of the decline of the Buchanan
dynasty, no accepted the Attorney Generalshp, it
was to the country. He struck hands
With Mr.. Holt, tho then Secretary of War, and
they determined that tho President should adhere to tho
constitution or suffer impeachment. He has the conG
snce of the President and Of General Mcclellan The
appointment is hailed with delight by all who have been
snxiOusIy watching the course of events with
desire for the maintenance Of the integrity the honor
and the welfare of the republic
General Cameron will Immediately proceed to ST. Pc
tersb to relieve Cassus N. Clay, who will be offered
the vacant Major Genealshp in the United States Army
Our present relations with Europe deemed highly
Important and interesting, and Russia to be
strong friendly Power the PRESIDENT anxious that
some onv should act as Minister to the Court of St.
Petersburg in whom he has entire confidence, who
Gan ably and fairly represent his views and
aid cause In Europe. General Cameron
accepted Tie oce OF Secretary Of War with great
cance prefcrrng retain his seat In the Senate and
has always declared his intention to vacate the place
when the interests Of the country should allow and he
could have proper successor.
The gentleman selected, Edwin N. Stanton, is warm
personal friend Of General Cameron, is from his
Slate, and has accepted the position at the lat
tors solicitation. Mr. Stanton. 1t will be recol.
iocted was Attorney General toward the conclusion
VI the Buchanan administration In taking the arduous
position he sacrifices immense private BUSINESS to
the government The appointment is popular, as
10 gonorally conceded he is OF sterling integrity,
without any political affiliations to trsmmcl his action in
any which may under his supervision while he
will prove able counsellor in tho Cabinet and most
valuable officer in his department.
The friends of Gen. Cameron claim that he well
chord lay aside his exhausting labors, having
plished much the organization and equipment Of the
largest army assembled on the American continent
Tho appointment OF Mr.. stanton as Secretary of War
has given almost universal satisfaction here His nomi-
6aton was confirmed by tho Senate to-day Mr. stanton
born In Steubenvie, Ohio. He Is not relative OF
the family OF Stantons who filed prominent political
positions from Kentucky, Tennessee and Kansas. He
Graduated at Kenyon College, Ohio, studied law at Steu
bsuve and rapidly to the highest cmircncc in tho
profession in that State He was educated whg, but
cmmenccd his political career as an ultra democrat be-
longing to the school hard dmocracy OF Ohio which
has since become strongly an'islavery. Although de
cided partizan h. cicc seeker, and could
be iudur IN abaud for
Office In 1s4s he removed Pittsburg, where he pur
sued the practice of the law and at took leading
position In the profession. His national reputation
first in the great Wheeling Bridge
Ease. in which he successful. although
by act of Congress declaring the bridge n
post route The decision Of the Court subsequently
snnulied. In all his he has been remarkable for
vigorous and powerful intellect, untiring industry great
force OF character mmoveable hrmness and adherance
20 his convictions Of right and unimpeacbable integrity
With all these he has evinced a remarkable uni
formity Of character and great administrative talent
About the OF Mr.. Buchsnan's Adminstra
ton he was selected to represent the government in
mn important land case In California. which hc managed
successfully On his he began the practice Of law
IN the Supreme Court at Washington When the present
troubles hogan eliminate, the last days Of the ad
nistration Of James Buchanan. Mr. Stanton reuc-
tsnty induced 10 take the Attorney Generashp mt tho
moment when the ship Of State seemed about go pieces
upon tho breakers Of the rebellion His then
shat oC a stsunch Union man. and true lover of his
country Clear headed and mmoveably firm, he insist,
ed that the government should be brought back to the
constitutional course and kept steadily upon it, by
the weak hanss OF the old OF whcatland Since his
removal Pennsylvania he has mingled little in politics
and although nominaly democrat has been identified
with party. Hc comes into the Cabinet
secretary Of the most important depart.
.ment os the government, with strong head,
clean hands, and a pure heart, mn unbemished
reputation FOR integrity, and determination TO do right
bet what win Of IL without reference to either per-
ssonal friendships or antipathlcs.
The nomination OF Mr. Cameron to the Russian mission
~ undorsood 10 have met with some unexpected oppcs
ton from the radical faction the Senate II is oppose
by of those who the strenuous advocates
o6 the peculiar views he has recently expressed The
.aominsiicn has not yet been confirmed.
MOVEMENTS OF THE rISAScIERs
Committees from New York. representing money in
torc-ts are still here In communication with tho Trea
.sury Department and tho Committees of Ways aud
Means and Of Finance.
CONDITION or GEN. MCCLELLAN.
General Mcclellan Is reported infinitely better night
He will resume his ofhcc duties tomorrow
the mir on TBE wan STEAMER PENSACOLA DowS
the POTOMAC.
Acting MASTER =" III. avery, commahohe "e Iuse!
which accompanied tho Pensacola her trip down the
potcnso returned to-day. He reports that the Pensa
cola was hit by any cf shot shells from the
rebel batteries, and did Gre gun. After having
passed Cockpit Point, two shots fred at her. bu
they fell n the wake Of tho soop. Abreast Of shppns
Point and Evansport thirty shots were fred by tho
rebeis, principally shells from thirty.two Founders
ey passed from thirty sixty feet above the surface
ef the water and few almost every direction without
hitting the Pensscola. she was making eleven knoti
sn hour. The last shell nred when she wa
about . mils and . half below the battery
n ussssd above the mIzzentop, and through IN,