New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-06


Sec'y of War 49,. Gen. ]. NJ. SCHOFIELD, Ill.
Secy of Macy ADOLPH E. BORIE, Penn.
Secy Of interior. JACOB d. cox, Ohio.
Attorney Gen.. ..E. r. HOAR, Mass.
Postmaster Gen..J. A. j. CRESWELL, Nd.
The above nominations were Immediately
,opGrmed by the Senate.
THE CONFIRMAT ION OF THE CABINET-WHAT
THE POLITICIANS OF WASHINGTON SAY
SPECULATIONS AND SURMISES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEI
WASHINGTON Friday. March g. 1869.
The agony is over. The long looked-for Cabinet is
announced. Everybody is commenting on the ap-
pointments. and discussing the merits of the men
whom President Grant has selected for his immedi
Ate and confidential advisers. 1t is difficult to give
fair idea of the popular feeling but there is no dis
Vusng the fact that the announcement caused great
disappointment at the Capital. Messrs. Washbune
and Creswell are looked upon as the only politicians
If national reputation among the selection. The APP
roi,tment of the former was q surprise 1t was gen.
orally supposed that his i'll health would compel
him to forego accepting any position under
the new Administration, unless it were
n foreign mission; but general satisfaction
ia EXPRESSED at the q appointment, and all
eree that Mr. Grant in Mr.. Washburne, has selected
man Of sound integrity positive strength of charac-
ter. an unAinching Republican, and one whose long
and fruitful career as public man In every way fits
him for his new duties. After Mr.. Washburne. the
annointppent of ex Senator Creswel of Maryland ap
pears most satisfactory. lie is well known to most
of the prominent public men now in Congress and
they with great unanimity applaud the selection.
His appointment however was also surprise. lie
is looked upon as an extreme Radical Republican
and was strongly recommended by the Radical ele-
ment of both Houses of Congress The appointment
ofMr Stewart was apparently the greatest surprise
of them all He was considered out Of the list OF
probable candidates, and public sentiment pointed
to either Fish, Pierrepont or Griswold as the only
men from whom New ork's representative would be
chosen Congressman and others could scarcely believe
that Stewart was the man. Many had made up their
minds that Boutwell, would succeed Mr.. McCulloch,
and the general desire for his selection made the
nomination Of Stewart a keen disappointment. But
il seems that President Grant had offered the
portfolio of the Treasury to Mr. Boutwell, and that
gentleman had declined to accept. He gave as his
reasons, that he desired remaining amember Of the
House of Representatives. He preferred the duties
of that position, and thought he could do more for
tho country and his party by remaining member OF
the House. Mr. Boutwell, is universally liked by his
fellow members, and his action is warmly appauded.
The opinion prevails that Mr. Stewart, under law
Of Congress- passed in 1898 is not eligible for the po
sition. This law in its scope provides against the
Seeretaryship of tho Treasury being held by
person who is SO situated in his private
business affairs as to be continually in the capacity
Of party against the United States in the collection
gift revenue. They claim that Mr. Stewart, being
one Of the largest importers in the country, comes
under this head and he cannot continue his business
an importer and at the time act as Secretary
Of the Treasury. He was the recipient of the con-
Uatulatons of his friends at his rooms this evening
The other nominees are comparatively unknown.
The Massachusetts, people speak in high terms Of Mr.
HOar, the new Attorney-General. They say he
Is an able lawyer, and an ardent Repubii-
can. ohioons do not appear very enthusiastic
over Gen. Cox as Secretary of the iIntelior.
Nj. BOrie probably the least known man of the
seven. He is an excellent man, and viii be generally
acceptable Nr. Bore was in the city, and when he
heard Of bis appointment left Immediately for his
home in Philadelphia. rumor prevails that he will
not accept and win 50 inform the President tomor-
row, This, however cannot be traced to any trust
worthy source Some surprise is feltin regard TO the
absence Of Wilson Of Iowafrom the Cabinet There is
mimpresson that hewillye be called upon
/" assume control Of one Of the Departments which
enc 1t ishard to fOreten. Some say that washburne
"m oeehne-h not Immediately in few months
e'ners are OF the opinion that Gen. Cox will not ac-
eept and IN that event Mr. Wilson will be made Sec
misBg "