New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-10
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNRl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUNRl
WASHINGTON. Tuesday, March 9, 1852
This has been another day of intense excitement,
umor and speculation, consequent upon the I'M
settled state of political affairs. Both Houses OF
Congress were in session. and in anticipation OF inn
portant communications from the President beng
sent to the former body, very large number OF
people were in attendance. No disposition was
shown in either House to proceed with business.
The complications at the Executive Mansion seem to
greatly embarrass legislation. Speaker Blaine
would have been able to have announced the Com
mittees to day but for the uncertainty about Bout
we'll
The doings Of to-day bear out the statement made
In these dispatches Of Monday last. Mr.. Stewards
proposition for temporary assignment of his prop
.rty has been rejected, and he therefore uncondi-
honally withdraws from the Treasury This fact
became generally known just after the adjournment
nf Congress, and ever since there has been all man
nor Of comments and speculatens. Mr.. Stewards
course is warmly applauded, and people appear
relieved at the final termination of the difficult and
unfortunate state Of affairs that has existed for the
last few days
The professional politicians are attempting to take
advantage of this temporary embarrassment of the
President to aid themselves in their schemes. They
argue that Grant has blundered fearfuly and here
after he must consult with Them or he may again
fall into more serious Jar pas, which would be hui
initiating in the extreme With this view, number
of prominent NewYoIk politicians are trying to con-
troll the President in the selection of successor to
Mr. Stewart They say New-York must have the
Treasury, and they think Mr.. Stewart or his
friends should be allowed the privilege of naming
the man. Several prominent citizens of New-York
are mentioned in this connection, whose names
I shall not mention, as they stand no possible
chance of being selected 1t is conceded that the
offer made to ex-Goy. Boutwell, of the Portfolio of
the Treasury in the event of Mr. Stewards being
unable to qualify, viii not be withdrawn, and if he
accepts the nomination will be sent to the Senate
tomorrow.
Gov Boutwcll's acceptance of the Office it is under
Stood will necessitate the withdrawal of Judge Hoar
from the Attorney Generalship as the President is
same State. Judge Hoar arrived here tonight, and
is the guest of ex-Attomey- General Evarts. He has
been in consultation with the President, but the
result is not known. Should he be compelled to re-
tire, it is Thought either Lyman Tremain Edwards
Pierrepont will succeed him. Other changes viii be
made in the Cabinet before many days-maybe to-
morrow.
Mr. Washburne seems determined not to remain in
the State Department 1t is intimated tonight that
he viii withdraw tomorrow, and his nomination as
Minister to France will be sent to the Senate imme-
diately As to his successor in the State Depart
ment, there is nothing definitely known. The
position was rendered the Hon James F. Wilson, ex-
member of the House from Iowa, and he refused to
accept it, but his friends say that he may be yet in
duced to accept the position
Should Judge Hoar be compelled to retire from
the Cabinet, he VIII be offered foreign mission;
or, when the bill for the reorganization of the
United States Supreme Court which retires JUS
tees Nelson and Grer, becomes law, Judge Hoar
will be appointed to the Supreme Court.
THE DEED OF TRANSFER.
This morning according to the previously ex-
pressed purpose of Mr. Stewart, he prepared and
euted transfer in the following form Of his entire
interest in the profits Of the business of A. T. Sewart
6. Co.. during his official term, to be applied to
charitable purposes Of which the following is copy:
IcOgl
This agreement made and entered into this 9th day Of
March 1862 between Alexander T. Stewart OF the City
and State Of NewYork merchant Of the FIRST part and
William B. Aston, James Brown, William Dodge James
Roosevelt and Henry Hilton, also Of said city, parties
Of the second part.
Whereas The said Stewart the 9Th day Of March,
1869 duly nominated by President the United States
10 the office Of Secretary Of the Treasury which nomna
ton the day confirmed by the Senate OF the
United States and Whereas the Stewart is about to
accept and enter upon the duties Of said office and
Whereas, He has been and now is q member OF the
arm Of Alexander T. Stewart Company. Is concerned
and interested In carrying the business Of trade and
commerce both in the United State and in foreign
countries therefore, It deemed be requisite under
the provisions Of the laws OF the United States that he
the said Stewart before accepting the said appointment
and entering upon the duties Of said Office sbould cease
eOee directly indirectly concerned or interested in
carrying the business Of trade or commerce and 20
which provision andreqUremens OF law he is DESTROYS In
III respects to conform Now, therefore, this agreement
Vtneseh that the said party Of the frat part for and
70 confederation OF the premises and OF the sum Of Al 70
MN paid by the parties Of the second part the recent
Woereof is hereby acknowledged does hereby sell a.
kn uansier and set unto the said parties Of the
hoeohd part and to the survivors and survivor OF them
gains ana prohn which said party of the first part
h VI may Dc entitled to as member Of the firm Alex
Anoer T. Stewart Co., and arising from the said Arm
carrying on us trade or business for and during the
period OF time said party OF the first mart snsu oco
sara once OF Secretary Of the Treasury yestnc IN tb
said parties Of the second part and the ,urv,vors
or survivor OF them, full and absolute right and ttsto
ad gains and profits and the disposition thereof reous,
ing ana desiring however that they will faithfully apply