The New York herald., 1869-03-17
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ss4l tfs8 WASHINGTON, March 1e 1869.
Cabinet Mseting-An tho Members Present.
s Secretary Fish Sworn LIN.
The Cabinet meeting to-day was quite protracted,
the last Of the members remaining until after three
O'Clock. 1t was the only meeting since the inaugu-
ration Of President Grant which was attended by
oil the members Secretary Fish was sworn into
ONCE few minutes before twelve O'Clock and re-
ceived his commission from Mr.. WashDurne who
came already prepared with the document.
The Executive Chamber was crowded with mem
Ders of Congress when the hour OF approached,
but they dld not seem to take the hint when
Secretaries Boutwell, and Borie and Postmaster
General Cresswell arrived and entered. Within q
minute or two Of the time for the Cabinet meeting
convene, however, the President must have alluded
to the termination OF the period devoted to members
OF Congress, for they stampeded from the room in
body. Very soon Attorney General Hoar came, fol-
lowed by etary Rawlins, ana lastly came Secre-
tary Cox and the full Cabinet was assembled. The
members then seated themselves around the table,
the President designating the positions OF EACH The
President sat at end OF the table, with Secretary
Fish on his right hand and Secretary Raw
Inns on his left. At the opposite end OF
the table sat Secretary Cox and Attorney
General Hoar. Secretary Boutwell, sat on one
Il
cipal subject discussed was the policy which shall
govern appointments to office. This question was
OF great importance and as 1t naturally preceded
all Others, 1t occupied large portion OF the time.
II is understood that certain governing rules IN
making nominations should be adhered TO In order
that none but men OF the strictest integrity and
OF the highest ability might be selected. The
President desires TO take the greatest pains from
the very beginning that only such men shall be
selected as will enable him to make good to the
country the promises made by him on the day he
was inauguratcd. The meeting continued until
three O'Clock, and even after that hour Messrs
tish, Rawlins and Cresswell remained.
The Tenure Of Once Act.
When the Tenure OF once act is taken out OF the
domain OF public discussion nobody win fee much
regret 1t stands immeasurabiy above all other
statutes being the greatest nuisance that has ever
added the brains OF congressman and made them
IN many instances rather peculiar objects Of pub
Iic comment All ths day was spent by the Senate
and nothing done either as to suspending or repeal
ing the law. Mr.. TTumbull thought suspension the
most advisable; so did Howard and Edmunds. All
three disclaimed having any possible degree of dis
trust in President Grant, and each IN turn landed
the General as the model OF military and patriotic
ability. Mr.. Morton spoke with much more vigor
and earnestness than he has hitherto exhibited in
favor OF total repeal. Mr.. Yates was equally efrec-
tive, and Mr.. Fessendcn made more remarkable
address than Is his wont, rising TO au elevation Of
tone he seldom reaches, and announcing an utter
independence Of any man that nlls the Executive
chair, but believing in allowing whoever 1t is the
utmost freedom consistent with the constitution and
the laws. The general belief Ia that the the Sus-
pension bill will fail tomorrow by decided vote,
and that on the defeat Of thar successful
efrort VIII be made to pass the House bill favoring
unconditional repeal
Resignation of General Rawiins.
The resignation Of Brevet Major Gencrai John a.
Rswlins has been accepted, to date from the 18th
instant.
Secretary Rawjins Congratulated by Citizens
large number OF citizens OF Illinois this even
ing, BY appointment called upon Secretary OF War
Rawlins at Army Headquarters. Among them were
Generals Harlburt. Giles smith. !. W. shafer, :.
Martin, Hovey, Major A. w. Edwards, Captain w. l..
AInes and Ex-Governor Wood. 0
Hon. J. Y. Scammon delivered a brief address to
secretary Rawlins in which he said he had been
selected on behalf OF his fellow citizens and their
name TO offer TO him few words OF congratulation.
q geographical position she was pfe-cminently
national. She not only raised food for free men,
rebellion, all whom she cherished in her inmosi mn
Shsnkiuness aud gratitude 20 Almighty Cod. She
!chbssh thc Chiei Of the government. But he who
stood by his side In the late war aiding by his
sel, Judgment, decision and energy she accorded
the second place.
adopted 81 the noIsans @ 10 So eec. shas ts
appOintment Of John A. Rawlns to once was an
s Ss .aa Of Of ns syres during the
General Rawlins replied M follows:--
GErTLEHEr--I have not words to express the
gratitude feel towards You for this compliment.
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do 80, remembering always that soldiers upheld
the nationality Of our state higher than the sol.
that that Of Inois. That n the Discharge c P"us sns
duties u the war Department 7 shall exercise the
far less to that position than ought TO be brought
there; bus what have shall devote to the proper
This speech WAS received with applause. The gcn.
tlcnen present then shook Secretary Rawlins BY the
hand, and after . few words Of pleasant conversa.
NemInasions sent 10 the senate.
The President sont 10 the Senate to-day several
nominations for naval promotions. The Senate con-
nrmed only one Nomination.. Lindsey 10 I've Pen
sion Agent ct st. Louis sft M
Changes In the Treasury Dcpavsssert.
The position OF additional Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury lately held by Mr.. Cooper has been ten
dered TO Mr.. w. A. Richardson, of Boston. II Ia
understood that no change viii be made in the
Assistant secretary's position, now held by Mr..
Hartley.
me resignation Of Third Auditor wilson has been
accepted, and until his successor il appointed chief
Clerk Gsusewer viii perform the duties Of the ofce
Congress not having made any provision for the
payment Of the temporary clerks in the Treasury
Department about eighty OF this class VIII have TO
I've dismissed on the lst of April, unless necessary
appropriations for their salaries be made before that
date 4Mf
The Removal ef Civil Ofscers In virginia.
The object Of the Joint resolution passed BY the
Senate to-day postponing removals Ia civi ofices IN
a. pRoxeSonai RoNefnmanf NJ virginia tIll thirty