The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-10
AZ MORNING, MARCH 10, 1869.

JG, MARCH 10, 1869.
| inent public mene now in Congress, and they,
| with great unanimlty, applaud the selection.
His appointment, however, was also surprise.
| de is looked upon rs an extreme Radical Re-
publican, and was strongly recommended by
the Radical element Of both Houses OF Con-
aress. The appointment OF Mr.. Stewart was
apparently the greatest surprise of them
all. He was considered as out Of the list
Of probable candidates, and public sentiment
pointed 20 either Fish, Pierrepont or Girls
void as the only men from whom New
Yorks representative would be chosen: Con-
gressmen 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 it seems that Presi-
dent Grant had offered the portfolio of the
Treasury to Mr.. Boutwell,. and that gentleman
hed declined 70 accept. He gave as his rea-
sons that he desired remaining member Of
the House of Representatives. The other
nominees are comparatively unknown. The
Massachusetts people speak in high terms of
he is an able lawyer and an ardent Republican.
over General Cox as Secretary Of the Interior.
Mr.. Borie is probably the least known man Of
be generally acceptable. Mr.. Borie was in the
city, and when he heard Of his appointment
lett Immediately for his home ip. Philadelphia
A rumor prevails that he will not accept, and
will so inform the President tomorrow. This,
however, cannot be traced to any trustworthy
source. Some surprise is felt in the absence
or Wilson. OF Iowa, from the Cabinet There
is an impression prevailing that he will yet be
called upon to assume control Of one OF the de-
partments, which one it is hard to foretell.
Some say that Washburne will decline if not
Immediately, in a few months are Of
the opinion that General Cox will not ACCEPT.
n that r. xui11 ho o1o
retary Of the Interior. All this, however, is
mere surmlsinG.
The Times Account-"Gareat Disap appoint.
ment and Profound Hogret."
The correspondent Of the New York Times
writes:
The announcement caused universal sur
prise; everybody was prepared to be surprised,
but the reality was greater than the expecta-
tion. It is difficult to describe the effect, and
it is painful duty to say that great dlsap-
pointment and profound regret prevails in con-
sequence OF those selections, and this too not
in the minds OF politicians, nor in the
the warmest admirers and stoutest supporters
Of the President. The eminently respectable
character OF the men ls everywhere conceded,
but their fitness for their peculiar positions is
the subject of criticism on every hand.
The selection OF ex-senator Cresswel, Of
Maryland. for Postmaster-G General, probably
gives more general satisfaction than any other
name on the list. He is the best representa-
tive loyal Southern man that could be found,
and will make an excellent administrative
officer. Judge Hoar, Of Massachusetts,, as
Attorney General, is also satisfactorily receiv-
sachusetts expected and hoped for another
man and another position. Mr.. Washburne,
there is good reason for believing, will remain
in the Department Of State for but q short
time. His appointment is said to have sur
prised him as much as it did anybody. Mr..
stewart was IN the room of the sergeant-at-
arms of the Senate when the announcement
was made, and seemed much affected by the
the fact early in the day. He waited on the
President this afternoon, aud accepted the
Office with the promise that he would use his
best abilities and eneagies to promose the in
tereSts OF the government.
On the reception OF the news in the House,
the confusion became SO great that recess or
ten minutes was ordereds and the subjecS was
eagerly and excitedIy discussed among all
classes Of members.
The feeling in Washington is not, perhaps,
reflex Of the feeling elsewhere, but the feel
ing here among oil classes aud shades of Re-
TO say anything else is to msrepresent the
actual fact. There is, however, an entire
aud cheerful willingness to wait and see the
wisdom Of the selections demonstrated.
The Herald's Account-what the People
Said.
The correspondent of the New York Herald
after noticing the reception Of the nominations,
says:
The names were soon circulating in every
direction. The telegraph itself could not have
were transmitted from one part Of the capitol
to the other, and from the capitol itself all
around the own.
'.Borie for the Navyt" exclaims one; "who
fromP What's his business Borie Borie |!
Borie That's queer nomination. Can any
body tell me who Borie is? 2?
Yes. sir" responded anothesi 'she is a Penn
'Never heard Of him before. He can't be
much. Grant has indeed kept his promise
about the PenDsylvania representative. He
has surprised everybody, Who did you say
was for Attorney General?"
s.Hoar-Judge Hoar. Of Massachusetts,
'sBless my soul I never heard Of him be-
..very distinguished lawyer, however, I can
tell you. and man who will do honor to the
ssIt may be sir; + don't dispute it."
'.But dol" exclaimed third; 'sHoar is Q
man know something Of. He IS one Of Your
no sympathy. no heart; all intellect and very
selfish"
s.What Cox is it that has the Interior De-
,partment z" asked o fourth. ~
man Of the name Of prominence in Ohio. 1t is
ex-Iieutenant Governor Cox, the nan who
would not accept the Commissionership OF In
ternal Revenue"
s'Ohi that is the man, is it2 Strong appoint
ment; good mani Stewart, then, is the man
for the Treasury; Washburne in the State De-
partment."
s'He won't accept that; he wants to 60 TO Eu-
rope to recruit his health"
s'Yes he will; he'll take 1t temporarily any
how; know that"
ssNew York carries Off the big pill, after all.
I think Stewart is the strongest OF the batch.
He will administer the Treasury ON practical
principles, not as en- empirical quack."
tions like these on every side. Llttle groups
were gathered in corners and window fecesSes
discussing the merits Of the candidates. Some
talked quite excitedAy and made speeches.