The New York herald., 1869-03-09
New YORK HERALD TUESDAY MARCH 8 l8e9-TRPLE SHEET

DIRK HERALD, TUESDAY
drawing up the necessary legal documents, which
win be ready for execution tomorrow.
Effect Of the Proposition ON the People.
To say that Stewards magnificent proposal has
astonished everybody here Is but feeble expression
OF the opinions expressed here People say 1t throws
into the shade completely Peabody and all other
public benefactors.
Effect ON the Senate
The appointmentp of the Cabinet IS known to have
been very dstasteful to many Of the republican
leaders OF Congress- who expected to have the FORM
ing Of it by their own counsels. They have not
been taken into General Grants confidence,
nor were they. as they say, consulted.
They feel this slight keenly, but are
not yet READY for open retaliation. Unwilling to go
at into opposition to Grant they judged it best
to confirm the Cabinet Immediately. To this class
the discovery OF the legal impedimeds to Mr.. Stew
arts acceptance was God send as cover for other
and real objections. When Mr.. Sherman
offered his bill to modify the law OF
1885, There wassome hesitation as to which should
be the first to object but Summers impetuosity in
duced him to take the initiative. Since Saturday
the whole body Of republicans have been
in a very disorganized condition on this
thinking best to make the most Of the Cabinet 1t
Stood the others ready to break the slate even at
risk OF o quarrel with the Administration
The magnificent offer OF Mr. Stewart to sur
render all the enormous profits Of his business, q
pecuniary SACRIFICE such as no statesman ever
before made in the service Of his country,
has given fresh strength to those who desire
to have him in the Treasury. These Congress-
men say that this proposition substantially relieves
the matter from all difficulty. They affirm that it
places his motives beyond question, and shows
that his only aim in accepting this trust is a
lofty and honorable ambition to accomplish
great public reform. These urge that the Cabinet
shall stand as already arranged by General Grant,
and will probably insist that So Mr.. Stewart
shall execute the proposed assignment that he shall
60 on to qualify and administer the department.
The Opposition to MIR. stewart Unabatcd.
The opponents Of Mr.. Stewart are BY no means
satisfied with his proposition, though they not
yet determined what course to pursue in the premi
sss. They win oppose any material modin-
cation Of the law Of 1880 to reach
the case Of Mr.. Stewart. and they argue
that though under this assignment he does not re-
tain any interest in the profits sf his immense bust
ness he will still be interested and responsible for
any possible loss. They contend that he is thus
technically disqualified; and this last view isenter-
tained by at least one Senator whose character is
above mere factious opposition.
Mr.. Sherman's bill Will hardly be presented in its
present form, II at all, as its passage is very doubtful
and it Is quite possible that no further attempt will
be made to change the law. 1t has been sug-
gested that the question is q proper one
for the consideration OF the new Attorney General.
II good legal authority shall decide that Mr. Stewart
may after this assignment, 60 on and I'LL the office,
General Grant may not consider it necessary to in
vite any expression from Congress on the subject.
The whole course Of Mr. Stewart in this matter has
elected the warmest admiration OF all candid men,
and leading democrats join heartily in this tribute
and the desire that the country may secure his
vices. portion of the republican Senators stiu
decline to say how they view this proposition OF
Mr. Stewards, and 1t is quite likely they will watch
and be governed by the opinion Of the public.
Nr. Washburnc In Charge or the State De-
partment
Secretary Washburne reached the State Depart
ment about eleven O'Clock this morning, where he
found large number Of visitors, including many
members Of Congress in watthRg. He was for q
short time In conference with Mr. Hunter, Assistant
Secretary, and afterwards gave audience to many
OF those who called to see HIM as could be re-
ceived up to three O'Clock. Among those
nrst admitted were members Of Congress, among
whom were Generals Buffers Logan and FARMS
worth; Judge Spalding, and Messrs Ward, Eggles-
ton, Lawrence, Cullom and Churchill, and after
wards came citizens and strangers, several OF whom
were ladies.
AS yet no changes have been announced in the
officers Of the department. About twelve O'Clock
the ofncial notification OF the acceptance by Mr..
washburne as Secretary or State was forwarded to
each member OF the resident diplomatic CORPS, and
invitations extended to them to call on him as early
as convenient.
Arrival Of Secretary Borie.
Adolphe Borie, the new Secretary OF the Navy,
arrived here this evening In company with George
II. Stuart, Of Philadelphia. Both gentlemen pro-
ceeded to the residence OF President Grant, and re-
mained In consultation with him for nearly four
hours. Mr.. Borie signi1ed to the President his &C
ceptance Of the position OF Secretary OF the Navy
He has not decided when he will enter on the
duties Of his ofice. but it will be IN day two.
Time for Cabinet Meetings.
Cabinet meetings viii be held at twelve O'Clock
on Tuesdays and Fridays. On these two days the
Presidents ONCE win not be thrown open to general
visitors between the hours OF ten and twelve O'Clock
Friends Of John A. Griswold Trying to Get
Him Place In the Cabinet.
The friends OF Mr.. John A. Griswold, of New York,
are anticipating change in the Cabinet cast, and
are urgently pressing him for Secretary Of the Navy
Hours for Onlcial Calls mt the White House.
The President viii receive oflcal calls ut his ofice
each day between tho hours OF and twelve o'clock
and after twelve one VIII be admitted excepting
Cabinet officers and those with whom special en-
gagcments have been made.
Republican Senatorial Cnucus-A Congress
sionnl Session Of Thirty Days Duration
Tho Measures 10 be Considered.
The republican members Of the Senate held q
caucus tins morning for the purpose Of arranging
the standing committees OF the Senate for the ses-
sion OF the Fortyrst Congress. Very little change
was made in the chairmanships OF the committees,
rs win be seen by the list agreed upon in open
Senate. After this business had been disposed Of
the caucus took up the question OF what business
should be transacted at the present session. and also
how long Congress should remain here. After full
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