New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
f.ssocrATEp PRESS DlsPATCHl

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The President and
Jndce Hoar much surprised to-day On hearing that
The fact of the aters resignation Of the office OF Attor-
neyGeneral last night telegraphed North especially
AZ neither Of them had mentioned the subject to any one
nor vast their intention do So until the nomination
of q successor. Taere is much speculation as to the
ases of the resignation, but il has political sgn-
canoe Aftcr the withdrawal Of the nomination OF Mr..
A. T. Stewart TO be Secretary OF the
Treasury the President being DESTROYS Of appointing Mr.
Boutwell, 10 the vacancy Judge Hoar informed The Presl-
dent that in order avoid embarrassment in the APP
nontent OF two members Of the Cabinet from the same
STATE he would withdraw from it, leaving the President
fee "a select Mr. Boutwell, The President however, re-
marked that that matter which more intim ately
concerned himself and, while thanking Judge Hour for
his friendly consideration, appointed Mr. Boutwell, seere-
taTy OF the Treasury.
Some months afterward, Judge HOar again volunta-
ry proposed TO resign he never appearing TO desire
continuance in the position but always ready TO re-
tire whenever President should think proper TO ap
point his The nomination of Judge Hoar TO
MI the vacancy on the bench of the Supreme Court OF the
United States prompted by the friendly feelings
which the President felt toward him, and which, it is
known were sincerely reurnedby Judge IOar These
friendly relations have never been interrupted When
recently Judge Hear rendered his resignation for the first
time writing the President accepted with the init
nation that the South had no Judge on the Supreme
Court bench il seemed fair that that section should have
represenstve in the Cabinet and therefore inquiries
made TO suitable successor. The asceItained
Qualifications Of ABOs 7. Alderman Of Georgia being
satisfactory he accordingly nominated to-day 10 tine
keSe Toward the close OF the proceedings OF that body
this afternoon Intellectual motion was made to 90 into
Executive session, in order that the nomination might
he acted upon. This will probably be done tomorrow.
Tie following correspondence passed between Judge
HOGf and the President:
REslGFATIoS or ATToRHEY-GENERAL BoAR.
AIIORsIY-GESEBALs OFFICE !
WASHINGTON. ID. c., June le 1870.
FIR: resign the Office of Attorney Geneiai Of the
United s,ate the resignation 10 take effect rpOn the
appointment and qualification Of my successor; Very
respectfully, L. K HoAR
10 tie President
REPLY PRESIDENT GRANT
EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
=. WASHINGTON, ID. c., June TO- 1910.
.!m1 DEAR JUDGE: In accepting your Resignation rs
y6ebersl upon the appointment and qnanca-
on W your successor take the occasion 10 express 20
you my nigh appreciation Of the able, patriotic and
aeSOtea manner IN which you have performed the fuDc
LONE OF that Once. In 10 less degree DO appreciate
te pleasant personal relations which have existed from
Le beghhing OF our association officially III public place
bCpGg that you will carry with You nothing but pleas
hot fecoBecuOns OF your connection With the present
Administration. aad with assWalyts VI NY peJsllai