The New York herald., 1869-03-04

political connections consequent on the restoration
Of peace, only two persons have been dismissed the
competency and one for betrayng the confidence OF
the government. Gentlemen, it would be as idle as
u would De pfesnmptaous for us 90 nnaeraoe =,
our own services. That Will be the task
OF history, which delights in contemplating
sudousy the vlclsstudes OF nations, and that TASK
can only be performed when we shall have ceased
to be. Let therefore, be content for the present
other the humble pretenslon that whatever may be
the errors which history may at any time delecL
these errors have been in all cases errors OF ludg
the President OF the United States thank you ALL
and each OF You, for the efficiency, fidelity, ability
several @ tasks and pray pray God to nave you ali con
stanty: with your respective families and friends.
In his holy keeping.
am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
To Mr.. w. HUNTER.
Crowds nj the White House-The Diplomatic
Corps Bidding Farewell to Secretary Sew.
ard and President johnson.
The Executive Mansion has been thronQed during
the entire day. IL Is estimated that at least 5000
persons called during the day; the majority Of them,
however, being strangers actuated by desire TO
view the different rooms Of the Executive Mansion
and the adjoining grounds Many took formal leave OF
President Johnson. An interesting feature OF the
events this afternoon was visit to the President by
large number Of officers Of the Navy and heads Of
Bureaus OF the Navy Department, headed by secre-
tary Wells and Admiral Joseph Smith. Here the
leave takings were Of the kindest character. NO
army officers had called in body up to three O'Clock
to-day.
At two O'Clock to-day the entire diplomatic corps,
consisting Of foreign Ministry Secretaries attaches,
together with the ladies' Of their families visited the
State Department and took leave there Of the Secre
tary OF State and Assistant Secretary Mr.. F. w.
Seward.
They then proceeded from the State Department
to the Executive Mansion where they severally
presented by the Secretary OF State to the President
OF the United States. The President addressed them
as rollows:-
On seeing you on this the last occasion OF our
meeting II affords very great pleasure to have 1t
IN my power to that nothing has transpired that
know OF to disturb that good and cordial feeling
which should exist between the government ana
people OF the United States and the representatives
OF friendly nations. In parting with you after
varied but most pleasant mutual acquaintance
pray you all and each OF you to accept my best
wishes for your future welfare and happiness.
The President then turned and giving his hand to
each OF the ladies' bade them courteous farewell,
with an assurance Of his best wishes for their future
welfare and happiness.
Mr.. Bertheny, the senior member Of the Diplomatic
Corps replied to the President as follows:-
Mr.. PREsIDENT-In behalf Of the diplomatic body
give you thanks for the uniform cOurteses and
kindnesses which have attended our intercourse
with the government OF the United States, and we
tender you the best wishes for your individual hap
pness and for that Of all the members and auth0ri
ties Of the government.
The diplomatic body then renewed their parting
salutations to the Secretary Of State and retired TO
their respective homes.
President JOhnson's Last Reception.
At twelve O'Clock the Presidents private reception
room was thrown open to an immense thr0ng OF
visitors. The President was in the room and shook
hands with all the VISITORS many OF whom seemed
much affected, being personal friends.
Prcsidcnt Johnson's Last Night In the White
House.
President johnson will remain at the Executive
Mansion tonight. Mrs. Patterson left 1t this
ing and is the guest Of Mrs. Gideon welles.
President Johnson's Nominations 70 the Senate
Yesterday.
President johnson has nominated George A. Tutrle,
to be postmaster at Rutland, Vt; Frederick A. VIII
son. to be collector Of custons for the Puget Sound
district washington Territory; Commodore Lewis
NJ Powell, 10 be rear admiral in the navy on the
rired list.
Nominntions Confirmed by the Senate.
In executive session to-day the Senate confirmed
the following nominations:-W. c. Powell to be
United States Attorney o. Arizona; Arthur d. Mark
ley to be Collector Of Revenue for the Sixth district
Of Pennsylvania; George h. Penneld to be Assessor
for the Thirteenth district OF New York; Peter B.
Bailey. Postmaster. Fort Wayne, Indiana; Joseph
Ralston, Postmaster, Defiance Ohio.
Commissioner Rollins to Resign Immediately.
Commissioner Rollins will resign his position ss
Commissioner Of the Internal Revenue Bureau I'm.
mediately. 1t is expected the nomination Of Mr..
Delano VIII be sent to the Senate FRIDAY or Mon
day. Mr.. Rollins intends leaving washington for
his home curing the coming week. Deputy Commits
soner Harlan will also shortly retire from the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau.