Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-11
WASHINGTON.


The Cabinet MnddIe-The Rush fOE
Omee-WOrk of the New AdnlInIs-
trastOn, etc.
WASHINGTON, March l0--Jndge Hoar
arrived last night, and held an interview
with the President
The Republican Senators held a eau
Gus this morning, with a view to decide
on the order Of business, but adjourned
without having reached a conclusion on
the subject
Commissioner Delano took the oath of
Office to-day.
The general orders issued Feb. IS, re.
lating to the movement Of infantry, are
suspended.
The Republican Senators held eau
Gus this afternoon with reference TO
what public business should be transact
ed during the present session, report
having been made through subscOm-
mittee for its restriction. Southern Sem
ators insisted that their section of the
country should not be ignored in the
matter of legislation.
Among other matters requiring imme-
diate attention, were bills introduced by
Mr.. Sumner to prevent the intimidation
of voters, and q bill Just introduced by
Mr.. Abbott for the settlement of the
elaine Of loyal citizens.
This is substantially the bill intro
dnced by him last session, but which was
not passed, and refers TO the appoint
ment of commission for that purpose.
The Southern Senators also spoke Of not
only protecting loyal people, but by
every means Of which Congress was
capable of encouraging them in their
efforts 10 recover their former prosperity.
A large number of visitors, including
many Senators and Representatives,
called on the President this morning.
Secretary Borie has actually com
meneed the duties of his Office Vice
Admiral Porter was with him at the De.
Partment the greater portion of the day.
Postmaster General Creswell and Sec
Rotary Cox were at their respective de-
parlments this morning, and received a
large number of visitors
The State Department was literally
besieged by visitors to-day
The caucus agreed to consider the fol- |
lowing measures; but did not agree upon
the order of business The bill strength |
ening The public credit, which fuiled |
receive President Johnsons signature, |
reorganization Of the navy; the Georgia |
case, involving the admission Of Sena-
tors; the tenUre-Of-ofice bill the re-diss |
tributiOn of national currency, giving |
$4,000 coo to the South and West the |
reorganization of the Judiciary, which
provides for the appointment of addi-
tional Associate Justices; the bill for the |
removal of political disabilities, and the |
bill for the enforcement OF the fourteenth /
amendment to the constitution.
A motion to omit Georgia from the |
list, that is, not to consider the political
condition Of that State during the present |
session, received only seven votes.
Messrs. Thayer, Edwards, Carpenter,
and Sumner spoke earnestly in favor Of |
immediate action on these measures.
Some Senators think this will occupy at
least Ons month, and after that time the |
Senate will remain some time in execu>
tive session to act on appointments and
treaties.
The caucus also agreed to elect Sena-
tor Anthony President pro tenn. Of the
Senate, as Vice President Colfax has
given notice that he intends leaving
Washington next Tuesday. And it was
further agreed to go into an election on
Monday next of Secretary of the Senate,
Sergeant alarms, door>keeper, assistant |
door keeper, chief clerk, and executive |
clerkl
Judge Hoar took the osth of Office to- |
day as Attorney General, and subse
quently, Just previous to the adjourn
ment of the Supreme Court Mr. Evarts |
presented him as his successor, when
the oath Of Office was administered IN
the usual form.
All members of the cabinet thus far
have entered upon the performance Of
their respective duties. 1t does not seem |
probable that the relations Of these gen
tlemen will be changed. The prepon- |
deTance OF the belief is that the Scores
tary of the Treasury will be taken from
View York. There is no certainty, how |
! yer, as 10 the locality Of the members ]
ct 10 be appointed.
No one doubts that Secretary Wash |
Lurne will soon retire from the Depart |
ment Of State Yesterday, after he had |
received the foreign Ministers, Mr.
Thornton remained for the purpose OF
having some conversation with |
him on important business pend
ing between the Unit, d States
aud British government, when Mr..
Washburne said he could not enter upon
the consideration Of matters Of moment,
as he dad not expect long to remain as
Secretary Of State.
Mai. Gen. Dix will soon return home.
His resignation as Minister Of France has
been accepted and the usual letter of res
call has been forwarded by the Departs
ment of State.
Hon Adolph Borie, the new Secretary
of the Navy, appeared at the Executive
Mansion yesterday, and was immediately
shown to the Presidents office, where he
was sworn in as Secretary of the Navy
by Chief Justice Cartier, Of the District
Supreme Court, and assumed charge of
the department to day. Mr.. Borle, after
taking the oath of Office, remained IN cons
-sultation with the President for u short
time He then repaired to the reception
lOOltit MhfIt hH was ilibituh1NN ~
Senators, Representatives and prominent
persons who happened to be present
Secretary B1rie is As years of age, about
five feet six inches high, and wears short
white whiskers, and moustacbe 4 shade
darker than his whiskers. His hair IS
iron gray, and his eyes are dark hazel
and very bright and keen. He is very
courteous and gentlemanly in his man
ner, and easily approached. He was en-
tirely innocent of any knowledge of any
Intention upon the part Of the President
O call him TO a seat 10 the Cabinet until
fter the nominations were sent to the
eaate on Friday. While at the ESecu'
i've Mansion he took a careful survey OF
the building, not having been these since
the administration Of Gen. jackson, when
he dined with the old hero.
The rush for office continues unprece-
dented At the White House to-day lets
tiers of recommendation Gd infRjtum
we're produced for the President to read
which would have occupied his attention
for the balance Of the day and he at
tempted to persue them. His reply to all