The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-05

PICS !nS paIiGr noor. ;J me guesSs are rev ard
OF Patents, Colonel s. 8. Fisher. is one OF the
family. and Mr.. Wyatt. Of the Turkish Lega
ton, is also domiciled there MIR. Frank Full
nent and wealthy lawyer Of the Dis
trict. with his two lovely and accomplish
ed daughters, Ida and Cora, complete the
circle: To visit Governor Cox and the several
prominent members OF the household there
come hither multitude OF distinguished per-
sons. at the table may often be seen Mr..
Greeley, Of the Tribune, General Fremont,
and other Sew
Ohio aud the West send their full quota of dig
tinguished citizens as visitors to Secretary Cox
and Colonel Fisher. The utmost sociability
reigns, and the table talk would be we'll worthy
OF permanent record. embracing, as it does,
every subject in political economy, literature
and art. All are accomplished and even bril-
liant; the seSretary is, however. both from his
position, nahh his requirements, the central
figure. d,iMMs graduate OF Oberlin and
scholar ,eo 8 large and varied requirements.
NANjre 1.s4gned him for man of mark. Per-
sonally he is the finest looking man in Wast-
ington. He is just six feet in height, of ele-
giant figure and fine, expressive features. His
hair and eyes are Of a dark brown, and his
cheeks are rudy with health. His demeanor
is faultless in style and arrangement. Office
seekers swarm around his private apartments
and he receives all kindly. unless satisfied that
odee Of sn is neo snd u un%oFh n he 81 n
imposed upon by the speci Gus and pre+entious.
Honest and straightforward, be win adminis-
ter the affairs OF his depart nent with the
than ordinary ability; while dish onesty in an
employee, either in the means adopted to se-
cure office, or in the discharge Of it's functions,
will BE- the signal for instant removal. The inti-
has by "nsAns reached the official height to
which hfs Tents and character entitle him.
and predic- Tor him an elevation beyond which
no man attains in America. He has never
service in Legislative hall, in the chair Of the
executive. in council. and in field. His family,
consisting of q beautiful and accomplished
wife and four children, is in Cincinnati, and
will join him in the autumn, when they will
probably enter upon housekeeping in q moder-
ate way. No compensation other than fame
and consciousness Of duty we'll discharged
will remain with this gentleman ct the close of
his official term.
POSTMASTER GENERAL oREswE1L
Is three week, the junior in years Of Secretary
Cox and one year younger in public life, which
commenced with his election to the LegisIa-
ture OF Maryland in 1860: He is we'll educated,
e is4s ana College
studied and practiced the profession OF law.
AS lawyer, member of Congress and senator
OF the United states he has acquitted himself
with marked ability, aud has exhibited varied
and extensive knowledge Of men and measures.
His legal business has been extensive, and he
has acquired and inherited in person and by
m9ersiaee n91e liberal estate He is without
beautiful young wife, at the elegant mansion
Of Mrs. A. Andrews, in I-street, opposite
sranklln square, occupying the spacious parlor
hoor. This house was formerly the residence
leased by Mrs. Andrews, and is probably the
most arlstocratic boarding house in Washing
ton, being patronized exclusively by high
ofaqlals Here resided durins. the Fortieth
(snn0raaH nIro ne
Boyer, Of Pennsyivania; Barnum, of Con-
nectcut. and Hooner or Utah. with their
families. Few homes are more delightful and
Few Few exhibit 9 more refined and Intellectual
bus residence here but o short time longer.
He is lifting up In costly style the..f3ne house
on the mort beast corner of Nineteenth and 7
~ the property Of Senator Gym, of California.
to which he will remove 1snea Ifuer-
aa,a The Pnstraaotoz-eIs sea az Would be ccnonli-
inches in height, OF fofid complexion, light
brown hair and full beard, inclined to rel-
ness. His manner is prompt and decisive.
Seekers for Office are not received at his
private apartments, and are speedily relieved
Of their doubts when applying at the Post
Office Departments. He considers 1t an act
OF kindness to deny them at once, if denial
must come, rather than to tantaize them with
affairs Of the country with ability and success,
and his private fortune will enable him to live
In q style Of elegance adapted to his high posi-
tion, That Mrs. Creswell will entertain with
her at her first appearance in Washington after
the organization OF the Cabinet. on the oc,a-
sion Of Mrs. Grants first official reception. ct
which Mrs. Creswen assisted. and won enco-
her beauty and her remarkable powers Of con-
versatlop. The Postmaster General will sur
render his office four years hence heavy pecu-
mary loser, but with q reputation for sterling
integrity and great official sagacity,
et SECRETARY RAwLINs w.
although soldier since 1861. had no expert
ence in public life, beyond that of the camp and
field, until called to the head Of the Wsr De-
partment, on the 11th day Of March, 1869.
Although pot college graduate, he is ripe
scholar and close and careful student. AS
lawyer in Illinois he exhl bited fine talents, aud
as q soldier he rapidly rose TO distinction. His
honesty is beyond question. and his judgment
OF men amounts almost to inspiration. IF his
health permitted and Legislation favored he
would place the War Department on the most
perfect footing which 1t has ever yet assumed,
and would punish plunderers with appropriate
severity. In person he is of medium height, of
pale complexion. its sallowness intensified by Ill
health, and hair and beard black as o raven.
His disposition and bearing are sweet and at
ttsnctlye' and nd ne 1s warmly beloved alike by his
intimately associated with him. HE family,
consist,ng of q wife and two children, are at
present i9 Danbury, Conn, Mrs. Rawlins' na4
tive place. He owns the hne resid once No, 477
M street. corner Of Twelfth, Washington,
which, he has leased to MIR. d. E. Jones. AZ
present he abides at the house OF Mrs. Nodine.
on street. and 1t is not probable that he viii
enter upon the cares Of housekeeping until his
health, which in the opinion OF his physician
is improving. is fully restored. General Raw
lins has accumulated 9 moderate property. and
is living within his income as o Cabinet Minis-
ter. II M fk
ATToRNEY-GBNERAL HoAR
Is Atty -thrse years Of age. and while his pubic
passed exclusively upon the bench ia the state
of MASSACHUSETTS,. He graduated at Harvard
in 1885, and has been q close student and o
thorough worker in his profession. Accom-
panying great good sense and q thorough
knowledge OF the law. there is quaintness Of
manner and an appreciation Of the humorous
which render him q delightful companion. He
is the humorist Of the Cabinet, aud the gravity
of Cabinet councils is frequently disturbed by
his irresistible sallies OF wit. HIS manner or
relating story, drawing comparison or per-
petrating o joke Is inimitable. and his slight
nasal tho woP