Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-10

"Nc soc lucy argue now Unit
Judge Hoar will only temporarily occupy the
post, and be assigned to the ne W Judgesbip OF
the United States Supreme Court, or to a for.
eign mission. New Workers hold that Mr..
Boutwell, is not the coming man for the Treas.
ury, and that he will be found In Hamilton
Fish or John J. Cisco.
Mr. HARRIS introduced in the Senate, thi.
morning, a bill to provide for the pavement Of
Pennsylvania avenue, being the same bill as
introduced by Mr. Patterson, OF New Hamp.
shire. at the last session. 1t names Edward
CLARK, arc hitect of the Capito: extension, A.
Mullett, supervising architect of the Treasury
Department, S. J. Bowen, and Gen. Michler
as a commission to select and determine the
best pavement for Pennsylvania avenue, from
1st to 18th street, and have said thoroughfore
paved, the expense thereof not to exceed the
sum Of "a per square yard.
THB NEW YORK CoLLBCToRsHrP.-Mr A.
i. Stew art having declined the Secretaryship
OF the Treasury, rumor has it he will urge the
appointment OF Judge Henry Hilton for the
New York Collectorship. Judge Hilton is now
the legal adviser of Mr.. Stewart, and is one OF
the most prominent members Of the legal pro-
fession in New YORK city. Before Mr. Stew.
art had any expectation of being called to a
u
Ct the appointment of Judge Hilton as Collec.
tor, and it is thought his recommendation will
have weight with the President
GOVERNOR Cox, Of Ohio, Secretary of the
Interior, took formal charge of the Department
this morning. He made his appearance between
and 10 o'clock, soon after which several OF the
heads Of the bureaus paid their respects to him,
and then q number of visitors were admitted,
who rendered their corgratu lations. The Sec.
retary remained in his office till / o'clock
when he lett for the White House. The new
Secretary is fully six feet high, slim in stature
Of fiorid complexion, dark hair and eyes, full
whiskers, and is courteous and unassuming
His age is forty years, but he does not look
to be over thirty five.
dRNFRAL .. y. HOWARD, Commissioner OF
the Freedmen's Bureau will be relieved about
the lst OF April by Brevet MAJOR q neral f.
Hatch, Colonel 9th Cavalry, who has been or.
dered here from New Orleans, where he has
been on duty for some time past General
Howard will be relieved on account of bis SER
vices being needed elsewhere, 1t having been
determined to assign him to duty in the Indian
country, probably as the successor of General
Sheridan. The affairs of the Bureau are now
being wound up preparatory to closing it, and
importan ce in the West
THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL.-This gen.
tleman, Judge Hoar, arrived yesterday after.
noon from Massachusetts,, and had interviews
with the President last evening and this morn
ing. Judge II. made his appearance at the
omce about noon to-day, and, as we hear, LETT
soon after for the purpose OF qualifying by
taking the oath. 1t is presumed that he will
enter upon his specific official duties forthwith
MI Ashton has been acting as Attorney Gen.
eral for the last five or six days. Judge Hoar
is described as a scholarly looking man about
nifty years OF age and it may be intere- ting to
some OF our readers to know that those who
have seen Emerson and Hawthorne mention a
sort Of resemblance in Judge HIS person and
demeanor.
WE WERE IN RRROR i'm assuming that the
sale Of the Grant house had not been consum.
mated to Mayor Bowen prior to its transfer to
General Sherman. The course Of Mayor Bo wen
In the matter was so handsome that it is due to
him to state the fact that the purchase was
consummated, and, according to its terms a
contract or agreement was entered into aud
signed on both sides, and the first instalment Of
purchase money binding the contract paid by
Mayor Bowen. Subsequently General Grant
asked the cancellation Of the bargain, in order
that 1t might be purchased as a gift to General
Sherman; and Mayor Bowen very cheerfulIy
agreed to the request, though i'm the mean time
be had been offered an advance Of $4,000 ON
the price he was to pay for it.
THE WHITE HOUsR.-The rush OF visitors
at the Executive Mansion this morning was
greater than at any time since the inaugura.
tion, the halls and ante rooms being crowed
during the forenoon. General Dent receives
every one the messengers not being allo wed to
take a card to the President or to any of the
other Secretaries. Two doorkeepers, two mes.
sepgers. and one clerk are constantly EMPLOYED
in assisting General d., and if the crowd of
visitors increases this force will have to be in.
creased.
Among those who called this morning were
Senators Cameron, Conkiing, Drake, Hamlin.
Scott, Howard, Boreman, Scnurz, and quite a
number Of Representatives, including Messrs
Scofeld and Pile. Speaker Blaine and Sena.
tor Hamlin presented the Maine delegation to
the President. Stephen A. and Henry, sons of
the late Senator Douglas, also called and paid
their respects; and Secretaries Cox and Wash.
burpe, and Judge Hoar, the Few Attorney Gen.
eraI, had interviews with the President.
The STATE DEPARTMENT was besieged at An
early hour this morning with persons anxious
for interviews with Secretary Washburne
Inc crowd continued to increase till noon, at
which time the ante.room and upper hall were
full to overfOwing Exclusive Of these callers
were large number Of members of Con.
eress, military officers, and distinguished
Civilians. who were assigned . a special
reception room, as entitled to precedence:
but as only few Of these had been
admitted to the presence Of the Secretary.
up to one O'Clock there seemed to be a poor
show to-day for the once seekers In waiting.
some Of whom have been in attendance eyery
day since the appointment OF the new Secre.
tary. As yet Mr.. Washburne has made no
changes in his ONCE force. Among those " ho
called to-day were Admiral Porter, Generals
George H. Thomas and D. o. Howard, Gov.
Geary, Senators Pratt, Poland, Welch, and
Spencer, and Representatives Boutwell,. Rof.
fngton, Mckee, Woodbridge, Allison, Kelsey
Mungen, and Roots.
HON. A. BoRIB, Secretary Of the NAVY. en-.
tered upon the discharge Of his duties to-day.
having taken the oath Of office yesterday. Mr..
Faxon, the Assistant Secretary, having re.
signed on the Sd Of March, remained in the I,e.
partment by request NATL this morning. but
left on the noon train for his home in Con.
necticut Edgar T. Welles, Esq, late Chief
Clerk OF the Department also retired from the
ONCE to-day, having resigned on March 30, but
remained At the Department BY request until
the new Secretary took charge. Messrs Faxou
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