Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-13
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

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George NJ Dallas, an eminent citizen of Philadel
pha, died on the last day of the year 1864 in the
seventy-seaond year of his age. He belonged to
historic family, and was born July TO- 1885, In 1913
he accompanied the distinguished Albert Gallatin
secretary to ST. Petersburg, when the Offices of the
Emperor of Russia we're rendered to bring about
peace. In 1917 he was appointed Deputy Attorney
General for the city and county of Philadelphia, and
in 1888 gave most efficient support to Gen. Jackson.
In the same year he was elected Mayor, and shortly
after was appointed United States District Attorney.
In 1881 he was elected United States Senator tofll
a vacancy, but declining a reelection in 1888,
made Attorney General of the State, and on the
cession of Mr. Van Buren to the Presidency, APP
pointed Minister to the Court of st. Petersburg
Recalled at his request in 1889, he tender
ed the appointme OF Attorney General in place of
Felix Grundy but declined it to practice his profes
sion In 1874 he was elected Vice President of the
United States, on the ticket with President Polk,
and incurred no little antagonism in his own State
By the support uf tie te.rin OF 1876. Towards the
close of Mr. Polk S administration he was appointed
Minister to the Court of St. James, as the successor
of Mr.. Buchanan and served in that capacity during
Mr. B. S administration. Since then he had Withdrawn
himself from active politics, and contented himself
with the practice of his profession of which he was
distinguished ornament. OF eourtly manners and
well cultivated intellect. he was for many years a
prominent leader of the party which exerted para
mount control in Federal politics.
Major General Benjamin F. Butler has been re-
moved by the President from the position of com
mander of the Army of the James and the Depart
ment of Virginia and North Carolina, and ordered
o,roU Moseool,,sott.
document in the case directed him to turn over his
command to ''the person named by Lieutenant Gen
era Grant as his temporary successor" General
Ord, lately in charge of the Twenty fourth corps,
has succeeded temporarily to the importantpositon.
The loyal men of Philadelphia have subscribed
and raised a fund with which to purchase and pre-
sent to to the wife of LieutGen Grant a new first
class residence, furnished from top to bottom. Mrs
Grant has been officially notified of the gratifying
fact. 1t was her New-Year's present The cost
will be nearly $4,000 The widow of the deceased
Gen. Birney has also been presented with house
costing $4,000, and additional S2o,0OO have been
invested for her benefit
Gen, Thomas has been appointed Major General
in the regular army rice John c. Fremont, resigned
to date from Dec. Is, the day of his great victory
over lhc appointments 10 oatN W nave oSSh
made at the request of Gen. Grant. Breyet Maj
Gen. George Crook has been made full Major-Ge
era of Volunteers.
The Secretary of war has gone to Fortress Monroe,
Hilton Head and Savannah to consult with Generals
Grant Foster, and Sherman on important matters
relating to the service. The supplies and exchange
of prisoners organization of colored troops raising
the blockade of Savannah, and the Seizure of rebel
property and products, are among the subjects of
consideration
The President on Friday sent to the Senate the
nomination of large number of military officers,
including Sherman, Meade, Sheridan and Thomas,
for Major -Generalships in the regular army; Han
cock and others for Brgadier Generalships in the
regular army, and about forty Major Generals and
Brigader- Generals of Volunteers.
Ex-Governor Richard Yates, Union, of Illinois,
has been chosen United States Senator to succeed
William A. Richardson, Democrat, whose term ex
pires with this Congress. Mr.. Yates was member
of the House of Representatives from 1861 to 1866,
elected by the Whig party. For the past four years
he has been Governor of the State.
Secretary Fessenden has been nominated for re-
election to the United States Senate by the caucus of
VI VI
this fore-shadows his resignation of the Secretaryshp
of the Treasury. He WILL without doubt, be elect
ed.
The Hon. Jacob M. Howard was, Wednesday, |
JAN A. reelected by the Legislature of Michigan to
the Senate of the United States.
The Hon. VIM. L. Stewart has been elected U. S. |
Senator from Arkansas from March 4th, 1865, re-
ceiving twothrds vote of both houses on the first
ballot.
1t is reported that Mr.. Francis P. Blair, senior,
has departed from Washington a second peace
mission to Richmond but the nature of his terms
or special designs nothing has yet become public,