, 1862-12-18
MATTERS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE CABINET CHANGE DIS
CUSSED.
Rumored Kentucky Caucussing
Against the Proclamation.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.l
WAEuTLorr1- 1cH,


WASHINGTON, December II, 1862.
Another Of Secretary Jacob Thompson's
captured letters has been published, dated in
1883. It refers to the acquisition Of Cuba by
dlibustcrs, and says emphatical1y that Bu-
channn's administration is favorable to its
scheme. It enclosed $4,000, to be used in
buying up Southern editors III behalf Of the
fllibusters.
sigel is summoned to appear before the
Mcdowell Court Of inquiry.
Il il stated that Senator Salisbury, Of De1l-
wasc, vas arrested last night as political
prisoner, by an officer with authority from the
War Department, as he was walking along Oh
tie pavement in front of the Presidents
house. He drew q sword cane and demanded
by what authority it was attempted, but the
officer furced him to submit quietly, and lie
took The advice. Such is The story. am NOT
:s.le Jet to fully verify it.
Tie Deficiency hill reported in the House
to-day amounts to s107, 900, 600. The Invalid
Pension Appropriation bill is also reported Of
$7,cl0,0oO.
Mr. Gurlcy cf Ohio, offered Il resolution re-
Gently calling for all the corrczpon-
dence between Mcclellan and the President
and heads Of departments during or
concerning the: Peninsula campaign. II is
probable it will soon be furnished. Some
highly Interesting revelations are expected,
which are said by those who ought to know,
to af1ord = perfect yindication of Mr. Lincoln.
SECOND DISPATCH.
fSrecial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune7
WASHINGTON. Dee. II, 1862.
A caucus Of border State Senators and Rep
rescntatiyes was held last night, but nothing
very definite was agreed upon.
The story Of Salisbury S arrest has rather q
farcial termination. It turns out that he was
slightly hlIarions, got into some difficulty in
the street, and Was required to be taken in
charge BY police officer. That's all
Another Republican Senatorial caucus was
held to-day The question Of arrests was snp.
posed 10 be the subject Of consideration, buf
| the conclusions arc unknown.
The Cabinet appointments will undoubtedly
| be made in few days. All agree that il now
| lies between Holt and Usher. Holt has been
| approved On the ground Of not being a Re.
| publican, and Usher has been urgcdas coming
bcnt, and is already familiar with the duties
Of the Department. The President is believed
| to desire The appointment Of Holt, but the
| heaviest pressure has been for Usher and the
| chances are now decidedly in his fi7or. Solnt
heads Of Bureaus in the Department say tnai
Cshcr is already appointed.
Jamcs E. Murdock, the eminent tragedia1
Of Cincinnati, is here.
The Indiana delegation have recommended
Gems. Kimball and Mi1roy for Major General
slip, and Coils. McGinnis Of the uth, Giyc1
Of the 7tl,, Graham Of the SD, and Lieut. Col
Dunn Of the 29th for Brigadier Generals.
Gen. Hallcck has recommended Gen. Rey
nolds, also Of Iudinna, for q Major General
s::ip. .----
Gov Robinson and Adjt. Gen Finne1l c
Kentucky are here. 1t is understood tia
the Kentucky delegation are going to make
dcad set On the President to procure the witt
draw&l Of the emancipation proclamation.
is believed that their efforts will be fruit1es;
WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-To-day \ highly il
fuent!al delecation Of members Of bot
Houses Of Congress, with Vice Prcsiden
Hamlin at their head, waited on the Presiden
. with request Eulnerously signed by 1oya
: men Of Florida, asking fer the appointmen
Of Hon. Eli Thaycr rs Military Governor {
that State, with authority to raise 20 009 1oyG
f e1nigrants- They also presented to the Pres
; dent Il paper signed By thirty-fou member
of the Senate and House. earnestly concu
ring in the request OF the loyal men {
Florida, and Il papeE from Maj. Gen. H1lntel
i'll command Of the Department Of the Souti
r to thesame effect. The Committee was we
, satisfied With the interview.
! ! The Pension bill npnropriatcs nearly eitrf