Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-06
By Telegraph
WASHINGTOy

WASHINGTON, AlaEcu o--Aho 1ASSa-
dent sent into the Senate to-day the fol-
lowing nominations for members of bis
cabinet For Secretary Of State, E. B.
| W~ashburne, OF Illinois; for Secretary Of
the Treasury, A. T. Stewart, OF New
York; for Secretary Of War, none
named for Secretary of the Navy,
Adolphe Borie, of Pennsylvania for
Secretary OF the Interior, J. D. Cox Of
! Ohio; for Postmaster General, A. J.
| Cressweli, of Maryland; and for Attor-
new General, E. B. HOare, Of Massacbu-
sets.
The galleries Of the House and Senate
were denssly crowded to-day, and many
! we're unable to procure entrance on &C.
count of the anxiety to hear the nomi-
nations of Grants cabinet.
W. D. Todd has been appointed Sscre-
iary to the Vice-President.
The following bills were pOcketed by
! President Johnson The act reorgsnIz-
ing the judicial system, the act for re-
| dueipg the navy and marine corps, the
| act for the further security of equal rights
in the District Of Columbia, Schenck's
bill for Strengthening the public credit,
resolutions authorizing the Secretary OF
War to lend four thousand stand Of arms
/ and CONTINENTS to visiting military Or
ganiz .tions that take part in the cere-
monies Of the Inauguration, snf the act
granting permission to build d bridge
over the Wulimette.
The new wing Of the Treasury Depart
ment was elegantly arranged for theneW
official festivities. The various rooms
appropriated to this purpose were hard
somely decorated with portraits, flags
and eVeTgreeBs. The crowd was im-
mense. There were many elegant toll
cts, and not q few distinguished persons
in the sssenblage. At 1890 President
Grant and vile, and Wee President Col
fax and wife, and the lEtteT's immediate
relatives came into the building anu
we're conducted to q private room sci
apart for them. They were accompanied
by noted frienda and the Diplomatic corps
composed a part of this company. A
dense crowd pressed toward thedoOr, and
when the distinguished party came out,
followed them to an upper room desig
mated for the reception. There the
President and Vice-President, and
their wives, received the con-
gratulations OF their friends, as well
as those who were merely attracted by
curiosity. There was an abundance of
music bat little dancing, owing to want
of ro0m. There was no comfort any
where in the building, and many were
glad TO escape from the pressure.
At the White House to-day large
crowds were in attendance anxious to be
admitted, but the doors were not opened
for the reception OF visitors, and within
everything was perfectly tranquil.
Very few gentlemen had interviews with
the President to-day.
The announcement that the Cabinet
nominations had been sent to the capitol
created the greatest excitement, and
speculation on the streets was more
varied than ever.
Gen. Sherman was unwell to-day and
did not make his appearance at Army
Headquarters.
The merest routine Of work was con-
in the different departments to-
day, except the War Office, from which
important military orders will shortly
be issued.
The work OF renOvstiDg the White
commenced to-day.
Mr.. Grant, ST., is recovering from the
effects Of the severe fail received yester-
day.
Assistant Secretary Hartley acted as
Secretary Of the Treasury to-day.
President Grant today accepted the
resignation of Commissioner Rollins of
the Internal Revenue: Department, TO
effect upon the confirmation of his
successor.
By direction OF the Secretary of War
number OF minor officers are relieved
rom their present duties, and ordered to
bin their respective regiments without
The last military order Of Gen. Grant.
General OF the Army, is dated March
3, And relates to an economical DISPOSE
lion Of condemned Government prop
srty.
The Republicans to-day in caucus
nominated King, the present incumbent,
ss Postmaster OF the House.
All the Cabinet nominations have
neen confirmed. Columbus Delano, of
Ohio, was confirmed as Commissioners of
Revenue.
A large number Of military nomina-
ions were also confirmed.
The following nominations were also
confirmed Lieut.. Gen. Sherman to be
General of the Army Mi. Gan. Sheri-
Ian to be Lieutenant General, vice Sher-
nan, promoted Brighten. John 81.
to be Major General, vice
sheridan, promoted; and Col. C. C.
to be BTigsdier General, vice
,chofeId, promoted. !
An order was Issued to day continuing {
Sspj. w. Breess as Army Psymss.er
iaDeral. [