The New York herald., 1871-03-22
WASHING ON.
Another Cabinet Change Con-
templated.
SECRETARY BOUTWELL, TO RESIGN.
No Modification of the Tariff
This Session.
AsCall for Troops from the Cover
nor of South Carolina.

WASHINGTON, March o. 1871.
Runorcd Contemplated Change in the Cabi-
Bet-Secretary boutwell, TO R-sire-Senntor
Morton TO Assume the Vacant Portfolio.
There Is n rumor tonight that Secretary Boutwell,
will shortly retire from the Treasury Department
and that ne VIII be succeeded by Senator Norton Of
Indiana. The story. told by those who circulate
L. is that the President has become satisfied that
Boutwes fn ancia policy is unpopular, and that If
continued il will get the administration into mex
trteable trouble Morton would be acceptable to
the West, where Boutwell, is SAID to be very unpopu-
lar. When the change WIN be made is not stated.
THE Governor OF south Carolina Asking
for Governmen Aid in Repressing Outrases.
To-day Senators Robertson and Sawyer accompa
nied D. II. Chamberlain, the Attorney General or
south Carolina, and l. c. carpenter, to'the Execu
tive Man Ion. the two last named having been dele
gated by the Governor OF tnat State TO visit the
President on the subject OF affordng protection to
the people IN the upper part or South Carolina, near
the North Carolina line Mr.. Chamberlain repre-
sented the condition OF affairs IN that cuon, and
desired to know how long the four companies OF
cavalry now on their way would remain there, for
he sand tnat II their solourn were only for q
brief period 1t would DO more harm than
good. The President listened patiently TO the repre-
sentatiops made by him. and assured these gentle
men that the troops should remain there long
enough 10 restore peace and secure obedience TO the
laws, even If they should be thus employed during
the remainder o. his administration. The gentle
men expressed themselves satisfied, and will to-
morrow leave for home When Senator Robertson
was asked 10y the delegation TO accompany them he
cheerfully consented saying that as q representa-
tive OF all classes in South Carolina, he would do
anything IN his power 10 secure an audience with
the President and he would render like service TO
AL others who sought remedy for the grievances
Of which they complained.
The President Disposed Not 10 Press the 81.
Domingo Question.
The President has stated to several Senators To-
day that he has intention OF pressing the st. Do
mlngo business al this session. should the Com
mssioners arrive before Congress adjourns their
report VIII probably be sen; in; but stated that
treaty OF annexation will be submitted. II is
considered by the warmest friends OF the measure
that 10 press annexation now would simply insure
its defeat.
The Duty on Salt and ConI-No Interference
with the Tariff.
The Senate Finance Committee held meeting to-
day and considered the House resolutions abolish
ing the duty on COAL salt, and coffee. discus.
sion took place as to the propriety OF inter erng
with the tariff at this session. Some or the Western
men were OF the opinion that the outy salt and
coal should be abolished even If the duty on tea
oppose all attempts to interfere with the tariff at
this session. Senator Sherman the chairman OF the
committee, was instructed. should the House reso
luuon be taken up in the Senate to move their re-
ference 10 the Finance Committee and 10 have them
postponed until next session.
The Tennessee aud Arkansas Contested Eiec-
ti0n Cases.
The House Committee Elections this morning
unanimously agreed to report tnat the election in
the pre- sent members from that State entitled TO
seats The House. The committee next took up
the Arkansas case OF Boles versus Edwards the
former claiming that Mr. Edwards was not entitled
u seat, as Governor Clayton had been suspended
from the Goyernorship, and therefore had no right
10 give certificate OF election 10 him. The CON-
mlttee decided that they could not look beyond the
Governors certificate, and VIII therefore report in
favor OF giving MIR. Edwards the seat. Edwards IS
democrat.
Success OF the New Loan in Europe.
Advices were received to-day by the
Secretary of the Treasury from several OF the
European agents OF the national loan to the effect
that they had received propositions from certain
BANKERS TO subscribe for tile entre amount OF the
one hundred million dollars OF five per cents now
ON the market for subscription, provided the limit
OF twenty days which expires on the 10th inst, is
Withdrawn IL Will be remembered that on the
opening OF the books On the 9th inst. Secretary
Boutwell, announced that he would for twenty days
Offer two hundred millions o. dollars OF the ive per
cent bonds, half Tor subscribers IN this
country and one hair for subscribers in foreign
countries. The object was to give both sides
an equal chance in making their subscriptions, and
the understanding was that whatever the amount
subscribed the limit should be as advertised. H.
however, at the expiration Of the twenty days the
600 offered on this side OF the is not
taken and the European bankers wish TO take the
balance IL is believed that Secretary Boutwell, viii
accept th air proposition.
The Son of the Late General EeaGher.
delegation. consisting OF Coenel John Warren,
Major Haverty and Major Horgar, from the Irish
Brigade Association, called upon the President to-
day to request that appointment as cadet
ia the West Poiut Military Academy might be
ltyen the son OF the late General Thomas
Francis Meagher. They were introduced
oy Colonel Roberts, member or Congress from New
YORK, who stated the object OF their visit. The sp-
poptnent was asked on behalf Of the Irish Brigade.
MAJOR Hovery alluded TO The services OF the brigade
and OF ITS deceased commander 10 the cause OF the
Union, and stated that ths appointment OF the sur
vying son OF the late lamented General was the
only favor the ASSOCIATION hsd ever asked from the
administration. The President received the deleya
ton very kindly, and promised 10 give the matter
his careful consideration when the time came to
make new appointments at large to the Military
Academy
Nominations by the President.
The following nominations were sent 10 The Senate
to-day-Dayld f. Corbin United States Attorney FOR
the district Of South Carolina; James Be!ger TO be
major and quartermaster
Democratic Candionte for Delegate In
Congress.
The democratic and Conservative delegates TO the
District Of Columbia Convention tonight nominate
Richard r. Melylck as candidate for delegate IN
Congress.
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS.