Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-07-19
[From the New York Herald.l
The Cabinet Crisis.
MAsnMoroN, July l6, lsI


The Cabinet crisis seems TO promise
longer continuance than the much IonEer
talked-ot war in Europe. Cabinet Minis
ters run about the streets denOuncing the
head of the Government, Haunting their
pretended letters of resignation about with
the utmost publicity, print cards In the
newspapers condemnatory Of the policy
with which they persist in remaining iden-
titled, conspire In secret caucuses Win the
enemies Ofthe Administration, and still re-
tain their portfolios. Such a remarkable
state of political affairs was never before
known In this or any other country. The
wonder occurs why the President will per-
init such an alarming condition OF affairs 10
continue, when he has 1t In his power TO
terminate the anomaly by peremptory
dismissal of the unworthy Ministers. IL Is
now a we'll established fact that members
| of the Cabinet whose designations have
been daily announced as forthcoming are IN
the closest league with the extreme kadl-
cals entering into and participating nlght-
! ly in secret conclaves, the ultimate opJecL
OF which is the subversion OF the form OF
government under which the country mas
prospered for ninety years. There Is
deeper conspiracy on foot than the nauon
dreams of, aud Andrew johnson VIII De
wise II by promptly expelling all suspect
| ed plotters from his Cabinet he shall be pre-
pared to show TO the world that he has no
| part nor lot in the Infamous business.
| 1t turns out that, contrary to all the re-
ports, Mr.. Speed did not see fit to hand In
| his letter of resignation until this AFTER
noon. On Saturday last his letter was seen
and read by several gentlemen In different
parts Of the town, and also on Sunday. On
Monday morning the Chronicle contained
| lengthy communication from him address
ed TO Senator DoOlittle, denounciDg the
call for the Philadelphia Convention, boast
ing of his disagreement with the President
| on the policy Of the Government and laud-
| ing the reconstruction scheme OF the Coun-
ell of Fifteen. This was written and print
ed while he still retained his seat In the
Cabinet. Is it any wonder that he should
have filed his letter of resignation during
the day? Possibly he was requested 10
do so.
Harlan and Stanton still remain mem
bers of the Cabinet Notwithstanding tnat
the former at least has already openly de,
clared his intention of Withdrawing ana
notwithstanding that both are In secret
concert with the enemies OF u g President
How long they will be permitted to remain
can only be coDjectured, aud conJectures
| Dhbcu upOu In6 SIdtohCiUo VI UnNSO s..P
posed to be we'll informed, and In condition
TO be we'll informed, have proved TO be very
uncertain. 1t Is, however, now well as
certained fact that the reluctance of Cabi-
net Ministers hostile to the policy OF the
Government to resign their seats Is due to
the pressure of outside friends.
Members of Congress and other poll
ticians of notoriety are imploring the ins
to stay in.
1t is rumored tonight that Mr.. Seward
is preparing letter of resignation. IL is
possible that such letter will be sent to
the President as an inducement TO more OBJ
noxious Ministers TO do likewise, but In nc
event will it be accepted. There is nc
change in the speculations as to the sue
cessors of those who may resign. Mr.
Speeds successor will probably be named
in the morning.