Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-08-14
Noon Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, August 13.-The fol-
lowing is the text Of Gen. Grants letter
to Stanton, on accepting the war port
folio;
HEADQUARrERs ARMIES L. 81
WAsHINGroN, d. O., August 70, 1867.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War:
Sir: Inclosed herewith, 1 have to
transmit to you a copy of letter lust
received from the president of the Uni
ted States, notifying me Of my assign
ment as secretary of war, and directing
me to assume the duties at once. In no.
tifying you of my acceptance, l cannot
let the opportunity pass without express
ing my appreciation of the real patriot
ism and ability with which you have
ever dischargedithe duties Of secretary of
war.
With great respect, your ob'dt serv't
lSignedI L. 5. GRANT, Gen.
A special to the New York Tribune
says the suspension of Stanton mas
created some excitement and speculation
as to whose turn it will be next. Randall
and Seward are singled out very gener-
ally 1t is almost the universal impres.
siOH that these gentlem en- will withdraw,
because both are disgusted with the pres
ident Seward has leand strongly toward
Stanton in all his troubles with the pres
ident, and especially in this last one.
This afternoon, after cabinet meeting.
Stanton and Seward were out riding, and
this, with other things, gives color to the
report that Seward will leave the cab
met, of his own free will, sooner than is
expected.
The Herald's special says it is stated
that the president desires all the cabinet
should send in their designations, that he |
may make a general revision of his |
cabinet. Seward and McCulloch, If is |
believed, have been in. bad odor at the |
White house, and reports are circulating
looking to the speedy deespitstion Of |
Judge Holt and Gen. Sheridan.
The Tines special says the president |
intimated to night that he will soon
tender the Office of secretary of war C. a
governor of New England, !
probably meaning Andrews, of Massa-
ehusetts.
The Tri51ae's special says that Gen.
Sheridan wrote a letter TO Gen. Grant
bitterly OF the conduct of
Gen. Rosseau, stating that he exerted his
influence with the rebel citizens to pre-
vent the acceptance, by them, OF the
bill, and also of bis gene
al demeanor toward Sheridan.
The same special says it is not true
hat the president telegraphed to Gen.
Steadman to take Mr.. Stanton's place.
Gov. Flanders, Of Louisiana, has or
Tered an investigation OF ex, Gov. Wells
with the levee board swindle,
DUBLIN, August l2.-Capt. Moriarty,
Who was arrested during the first Fenian
in Kerry, was convicted of
reason. Sentence not yet pronounced.
GIBRALTAR, August 12.-The Austrian
rigate Navsris, dispatched to Mexico to
ring to Austria the remains of Maxi
milan, sailed to-day for Vera Cruz.
BERLIN, August l2.-Count Bismarck,
hough suffering from an injury, viii
reside on Thursday next at the meeting
Z the federal council of the North Ger
nan states, as chancellor Of the confed-
ration.
LONDON, August u, p.m.-An Ameri-
an ship recently attempted TO make !
lnding at a port in the island Of For
lOsa, but the officer OF the boat was
illed by natives. The names Of the ship
nd murdered officer are not given.
In the house of lords to-day the con-
Iteration of the reform bill was resumed
he Earl of Derby was present, and
loved that the house reeede from all [ Is :
to the bill, except the one :
roviding for the representation of minor
les, which had been accepted by the
ouse of commons. After long debate
le motion was put and carried in favor J
the government.