Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-09
By Telegraph
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March Sat a caucus
of the Republican Senators this morning
they agreed upon the standing commit
tees to be reported for the approval of
that body.
The subject of the Secretary Of the
Treasury was mentioned In the caucus,
but was lsid over, it being understood
that the President will withdraw his re-
c-ommendation of the repeal or amend
ment Of the Treasury law, In which case
Stewart will necessarily retire from the
position, Is the caucug shows that.
il brought to a vote Congress would over
whelmingly refuse to pass The proposed
Measure of relief.
TIE report that the bill providing for
the grant of lands to the Denver Pacific
Railroad had not been signed by Presi-
dent johnson is a mistake. 1t is now a
law.
It is rumored about the Capitol that
Hear is expected to resign, thus making
wsy for the appointment of Boutwell,,
and calculating on the withdrawal of
Stewart, and the appointment of Lyman
FrsmsiDe as Attorney General is also
mentioned. There is much excitement
and interest everywhere concerning the
Cabinet.
The applications for positions under
the Government received at the EXecu-
tive office are already overwhelming,
and In all cases it may be stated that
they must be made to the cabinet officer
in charge of the department in which
the Office is solicited. The President will
not consider any suca applications until
they have passed through the head Of
the department to which they pertain.
The President will receive Official calls
st his Office each day bstween 10 and u
o'clock, and a ter II O'Clock no M will
bs admitted except cabinet officers, and
those with whom special engagements
have been made.
The cabinet meetings will be held at
u O'Clock on Tuesdays and Fridays. On
Tuesdays the P~resident's Office will he
thrown open TO general visitors between
10 and y o'clock.
The friends of John A. Griswold, OF
New York, anticipating a change in the
taD4AEh Ai5Nf ~ ulSCIbJ pAC1EAbB IA
for Secretary Of the Navy.
Gen. Sherman will give up the build
ing used at present as headquarters Of
the army, and take possession of rooms
in the Wa Department at the earliest
practicable moment.
Mr. SteWart has rot retired, and the
is made m good authority that
l.. -, loo, fhrcprhnuE IN fuIE aooord
with Grant, and that it has been dis
tinctly understood between them that he
will not allow himself or his appointment
to embarrass Grant in the slightest de-.
gese, and il il shsll be found inexpedient
sy Congress to relieve Stewart, il lie u1-
derstood that he will withdraw. Mr..
Stewart will o reeede If he can accom-
mediate bis extensive business cOnnec-
so as to obviate the difficulty, and
ia this view he has offered to
an absolute transfer aud DISPOSE
ton CT all profits and interest which
be derived from his business, while
he remains in office. The transfer is TO
be made to three eminent gentlemen, IS
trustees, who shall have the disposal Of
the profits aud revenues for the use Of
charity in the city of New York.
The Trustees are to select the charities,
and to be vested with absolute power
and control in the matter, aud Mr.. Stew
art is thereby to divest himself of any in
terest whatever in the business.
The number of ofice-seekers has
increased. HundTeis were crowded st
the Capitol to-day. Cards were
continually being sent into the
Senate to call Republican members
and when that body adjourned, the
applicants rushed into the chamber TO
their business on the attention OF
Inc Senators. Apart from such proceed
.Dgs. efforts are being made by subordi-
mates in the various Departments to pro-
,ure a Bureau, or other higher positions.
anticipation of removals.
Jas. NJ. Brinkley has been renewed (
rom the Iaternsl Revenue Department.
Mr.. Nashburns was at the State De-
,artment to-day, and was visited by q
arge number OF the members of Con-
,regs. Official notification OF bis accept
nee Of the Safe Secretaryship has been
Drwarded to each member of the d bio
matte Corps.
Augusta and Bangor, Me-, elected Re-
Mayors, and Bsdford a Demo-
rat.