Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-06
WARRINGTON.
The New CRbInet-AfiBirs at the white
House and Departments.

The New CRbInet-A6atrs at the White
House and Departments.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The President
sent into the Senate the following nOmi-
nations Of his cabinet: For Secretary oil
State, L. Il. Washburne, Of Illinois for
Secretary of the Treasury, A. 7. Stewart,
New York; for Secretary of War, none
named; for Secretary Of the Navy,
Adolph Borie, Of Pennsylvania; for
Secretary of the Interior, J. d. Cox, of
Ohio; for Postmaster General, A. j. Cres-
well, of Maryland; for Attorney General,
f T. Hoar, of Massachusetts.
The galleries of the House and Senate
were densely crowded and many were
unable to procure entrance-all anxious
TO hear the nominations of Grants cabi-
net w. d. Todd has been appointed
Secretary to the Vice President
At The White House to-day, large crow d,
were in attendance, anxious TO be admitted.
The doors, howeysr, were not opened for
the reception Of visitors, and within every
thing was perfectly tranquil. Very few
gentlemen had interviews with the Presi-
dent to-day. The announcement that the
cabinet nominations had been sent to the
capitol created the greatest excitement,
and speculation on the street was more va
lied than ever. General Sherman is uG-
well to day, and did not make his appear
alice al army head quarters.
The interest routine Of work was con-
iinued in different departments to-day, ex-
cepting the War Office, from which i'm
portaDt military orders will shortly he
issued.
The work of renoyaiing the White House
commenced to day.
Mr.. Grant, father Of the President, is re-
covering from the effects of his severe fall
Of yesterday.
Assistant Secretary Harlan acted az
Secretary of the Treasury to-day.
President Grant, to day accepted the
resignation of Commissioner Rollins of
the Internal Revenue Department, TO take
effect upon the confirmation Of a successor.
By direction of the Secretary Of War,
a number Of minor officers are relieved
from present duties and ordered to their
respective regiments without delay.
The last military order issued by Gen.
Grant as General Of the army is dated
March 3, and relates 10 economical dis
position of condemned government prop
erty.
The Republican caucus to-day nominated
% present incumbent, King, Postmaster
Of the House All the cabinet nomina-
lions have been confirmed. Columbus
Delsno, Of Ohio, was confirmed as Commits
=ioner Of internal Revenue. Large num-
bers of military nominations are also con-
Grmed. The following nominations were
also confirmed
Lieut.. Gen. Sherman TO be General Of
the army; Gen. Sheridan to be Lieutenant
General, vice Sherman promoted; Brig.
Gen. Jno. H. Schofeld to he Major Cen
ersl, vice Sheridan promoted Col. e. G.
AugUr TO be Brigadier General, vice Scho-
field promoted.
An order was Issued to-day continuing
Benz. w. Breese az Army Paymaster Gen
al. :
The following is a correct list Of Grants
cabinet: Secretary of State, Ellihu B.
Washburne, of Illinois; Secretary of
Treasury, Alexander T. Stewart, Of New
York; Secretary of Navy, AdoIph E
Borie, Of Pennsylvania; Secretary of In
terror, Jacob D. Cox, of Ohio; Postmaster
General, James A. j. Cresswell, of Mary
land Attorney General, Eben Redwood
Hosr of Massachusetts, There was no
nomination for Secretary Of War.
The members 9th Harmony Fire Com
paDy Of Philadelphia, to night serenaded
Grant at his private residence on ! street,
he having previously been addressed on
The subject. The President appeared and
shook hands with them as they filed past
him.
This morning committee consisting of
Chief Justice Chase, Senator Freezing
huysen and Geo. Ii. Stewart, visited waited
upon the President on behalf of the Am
erican Bible Society and presented him
with copy Of the Holy Bible.
There were present, beside the commit
Zee, Mrs. Grant, Gen. Sehofeld, j. Patter-
SOD, formerly treasurer Of Christian Com
mission Rev. DIR. Dale Of Philadelphia,
and Rev. Geo. A. Hall, Of the
Young Men's Christian Association Of this
city.
The Chief Justice presented the letter
from the President of the Bible Society,
expressing the wish that the administration
Of President Grant might be guided by lie
teachings. The President responded
Gentlemen sincerely thank you for this
token, and shall carefully preserve it and
hand il down 10 my children in commence
ration oi'this day.