Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-27

From the Louisville COurieI-Journal.l
WAsHINGToS, February q, 1859.
CABINET sPECULATIONs.
The fact that Gen. Grant went 80 far
yesterday as to state to Congressman
Diekey snd Morrill,, of Pennsylvania,
that ne hsd decided to select a Cabinet
officer from that State, but that he could
not mention his name or the place he
was going to occupy, has been the origin
to-day of q vast deal of speculation and
comment, and though it is Indefinite in
the essential particular, the fact has
/ csused great satisfaction in the main TO
the Senators and members and pOliti-
clans from Psnnsylvsnis. While noone
has eentered, it is thought, on the lucky
man, it is generally agreed that it is not
! Gov. Curtin, or Gssry, or F0rney, or
Representatives M~OOrehesd, Kelly or
Lawrence. The impression among Con-
gressmen seems to be that it is either
Geo. Stuart, late of the Sanitary Com
mission, or ex-AttOrney General VIM.
ID. Msrideth. Several Pennsylvania
Congressman called on Grant to-day
and thanked him in behalf of the safe,
but were unable 70 obtain any additional
information.
TELANO, OF OHIO.
The formal tender OF the office of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue to
Congressman Columbus DslanO, of Ohio,
throws the latter State out of the new
Cabinet, and upssts the rumors that
Gov. Dennison is to be Postmaster Gen.
eral again.
The petition to Gen. Grant to ap-
point Columbus DelanO w@a signed
by three fourths OF the Republican Sen
atOTs and Representatives. It was pre-
scented by Congressman Allison, Dickey
and Shallabsrger. There is tribulatiOn
to-day 10 that Office, on account Of De-
IanO's avoWed deteI mination TO make
many important changes. 1t should be
added, not only is lhls DslanO's inten-
ton tut it Is in accordance with Grants
wishes. He intends to have the revenue
collected snd paid into the public treas
ury.
FOREIGN POLICY TO BE CHANGED.
A prominent republican SENATOR, who
has had interviews within a day or two
with the President elect, represents that
one Of the earliest and most important
features Of the administration viii bea
change in our foreign policy, especially
with regard TO England. Rsverdy john
son is to be recalled at once, and, after
his successor is appointed, an entirely
new proposition is to be made for settle
ment Of the Alabama claims. It is in
tended 70 demand Of Great Britain, not
only pay for actual damage done to
American shipping, but indemnify for
the loss to American commerce, never
fully made up, Occssioned by the fear of
rebel cruisers which drove the carrying
trade to British bottoms and to other
foreign fisgs. The present treaty only
covers the detailed and actual personal
damages. Is should be added here that
there is no Truth in the report that Min
Reverdy Johnson has asked for
leave to return at once. Secretary Sew
ard says he knows Of no such application.
ROUssEAU's SUCCESSOR.
Gen. Reynolds, Commander OF the
District Of Texas, will be pressed for the
Brigsdiership made vacant by R Iusseau's
NEW YORK ELECTION FRAUDS.
The New YORK L ectien Frauds Com
mittee made a waterhaul in dragging
here the two recusant witnesses from
Watert0wn, n. Y. OBe Of them knew
nothing, and the other said aU)-he saw
was a Radical approach q Democratic
voter 81 the polls, take his ticket from
him and hand him five dollars, with a
ticket, which he voted. The
discharged The first witness,
but n required the latter to pay costs.
GRANTS BoREs.
The city is full Of omce-seekers and
to attend the Inauguration.
During the two hours 10 which Gen.
Grant holds reception bis headquarters
are crowded. Among those who had In
serviews this morning were Senators
3 1munds, Howe, Cattell, Poole, Ferry,
Senator elect Matt. II. Carpen-
5er, Of Wisconsin, ex-senator Harris, of
New York, Generals Henry, BTiee, Town.
END and Wiley, representatives Whit
more and Grove, Richard NJ. Corwine,
Of Cincinnati, Alex. Cummings, Gen.
.ongstreet and others. Among the visi-
there is, Of course, a large number
# ofice-seekers and friends of various
applicants, all anxious to get then appII-
in frst, but they invariably meet
With q formal reception. Not only lie he
mportuned constantly by Ofiee-seekers, :
,ut the members Of his staff are daily re-
many letters from parties ia va !
ious parts OF the country, requesting {
heir influence with the General fOz an
flee. These gentlemen, being officers
4 the army, pay no attention to such
etters, and ia nc case lay them before
zen. Grant. Gen. Dent, Aid to Gen. |,
Srant, is in great demand by aspirants :
office, who indulge the fond hone :
bat he will assist them ia bringing their ,
publications. before the President elect, "