New-York tribune., 1869-03-12
THE NEW CABINET.
ALL THE APPOINTMENTS MADE AND CON
FIRMED.

FIRMED.
HAMILTON FISH OF NEw-YORK, SECRETARY OF
sTATE-Ex-GOv. BOUTWELL, OF MAssACHU-
SETS, SECRETARY OF THE TREAsURY-GLN'
RAwLINs, SECRETARY OF WAR.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRfBUNkl
wAsHrNGrov, Thursday, March H. 1907
Aswas ontcipated in these dispatches for the last
few davs, the President to-day nominated 'hio0 III"
men for positions in his Cabinet. The nomlhaton Oh
Hamilton Fish for Secretary Of State creates no en-
tbpsiasm He has been out of politics for SO long
time that people seem to have forgotten him. Inc
selection Of Ex-Gov Boutwell, for the Treasury and
cen RawIins as Secretary of War, gives universal
satisfaction. These men are looked upon as repre-
sentative men of the Republican party The greatest
confidence is expressed in their ability and integrity
Gov. Boutwell, is here and will qualify tomorrow
Had he remained in the House. he would have been
selected by Speaker Blaine to succeed James T. Wll-
son as Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary
His retirement gives that place to either Bingham
Butler. OF Noah Davis
There is good deal of comment in regard to Mas
sachusetts having two representatives in the Cabl-
net Int it is generally understood that Judge Hoars
stay Is only temporary. He will remain until the
President can make a selection to suit him from some
State not now represented. Some point to Freling
huysen as the probable man, while Others think that
Thomas J. Durant of Louisiana will receive the ap-
pontment.
On Sunday evening last when it became evident
that Mr.. A. T. Stewart was ineligible to the position
TOR which he had been nominated, the President re-
Ouested the withdrawal of Mr.. HOar in order TO
make way for Boutwell, but when Mr.. Hoar arrived
here the President requested him to remain for the
present as he was anxious to have his services Just
now.
Gen Rawlns at present holds the position Of
Chief-of-Staf to the General Of the Army with the
full rank of Brigadier-General This he will resign
at once and enter upon the duties of his new Office.
Mr. Fish is not expected here until next week. In
the mean time Mr.. Washburne viii continue to act
as Secretary of State. Mr.. Washburne will not
leave on his mission to the Court of St. Cond before
the 1st of May. Mr.. Frank Moore, appointed as his
Assistant Secretary of Legation, is here, and will
accompany Mr.. Washburne.
The following is the correspondence which took
place between the President of the United States and
1r. Washburne;
To ne President: When you did me the honor to
confer upon me the appointment Of Secretary Of
State, felt constrained to state to you that my
health would prevent me from holding the posi-
tion for any considerable length Of timo. 1
am already admonshed that proper discharge OF tho
duties Of the Office would involve labor and respon-
sibity than willing 10 undertake, in justice to the
public interest and mYsefl II convenient and
agreeable TO you, 1 would be glad to have
yOn name my successor at as early a moment
as you deem practicable and you will please
consider this as my resignation. to take effect as
soon as my successor qualified and ready to enter
the discharge OF the duties of the Office need not add
here Mr. President how gratefully appreciate the dis
lngushed honor you have conferred upon me, by In
vitng me to OF your constitutional advisers
Had circumstances permitted it, should have been
pleased have been associated with you officially aud
to have aided you far IN my power in carrying out
your views in the administration Of the Government,
upon the principles Of honesty retrenchment economy
public faith and equal and exact justice to ALL have
the honor be- very respectful y obedent servant
E. B. WAsHBURNE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, March II, 1863.
Hon. E. d. WLsHBURNE Secretary Of State.
DEAR SIR: Your resignation Of the office OF Secretary
Of State with for the same, IS received In
ceptng it, do with regret that your health will not
permit you TO continue In the Office, Cabinet po-
ston. Our personal relations have been such from the
breaking out Of the Rebellion TO the present day, and
your support Of me individually tho army, and It's
cause such other idea presented itself stronger
my mind on the first Of my election TO the Pres
dency than that Ishoud continue to have your advice
and assistance In parting with you, therefore, do it
with assurance Of continued confidence in your ability,
zeal, and friendship and with the hope that you may
soon be relieved from tho physical disabilities under
Whioh you have labOred for the last few years.
Very respectfully, your obedeDt servant,
US. GRANT
SECRETAPY or STATF