The New York herald., 1871-01-06
WASHINGTON.
The Pacific Slopers AT. .4er the
Public Plunde #.
Senator Williams Urged fov, Cabinet Office
Attempt to Heal the cnant,ysnron Quar-
rel DutiaSls VI .ius Of Imported
Merchandise Minister sehe.ok
10 Be W ,insd and Dinsd.
WASHINGTON, Jan. o. 1871.
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Cabinet.
ae'eSau sn, composed OF Governor George L.
"ovd' Dowell, II. r Kincaid, C. M. Lockwood
ana " a. Thompson. OF Oregon, General J. A. SUIT
YER COY ,acl ID. 5. Turner, Colonel F. A. Bee T. q
Naen Inc, n. Wilson ana w. II. Davis, OF California:
"iD sm +. Jsnca. OF wyoraing; E. r. Dunn 5. T.
20 se, c. ,. Hnycr, OF Neyada; L. l.. Blake C. b. O.
annon. OF Montana. ane J. HALEY, OF Idaho called
upon the President to-day for the purpose of pre-
senting the name of senator Williams Tor the favor
able consideration OF the President whenever a
vacancy should occur IN the Cabinet The inter-
view was entirely ,tformal. anc proceeded in the
easy conversational style. Governor Wood was
the frsi to address the President. He said they
called IA the representatives OF the republican party
of the states and Territories west OF the Missouri
river ana bordering on the Pacific ocean. They were
all th- friends and supporters OF the administration.
They wished 10 respectfully suggest that, II oon-
sisitat with the views and the policy OF the Pres-
dent, the Pacilc coast should have representative
In the Cabinet. OF course they were aware that no
vacancy new existed, bat the rumor was current
that Attorney General Akerman proposed to retire.
In that event they hoped the President would con-
slider fayorably the claims OF Senator Williams, OF
oregon. The President remarked that ne was on
Intimate terms With Senator Williams, and mad
very high appreciation OF his honesty and ability.
Governor Wood said the appointment OF Senator
Williams TO o place In the Cabinet would be the
means OF strengthening the administration In Cali.
foraa, oregon and Nevada. 1t would serve to
make rallylng point for the republicans OF the
Pacific coast. The President said he regretted that
there was not more unanirnity among the leaders
OF the parry In California, and inumated
that their personal dissensions ana divisions
had given the state 10 the democrats. Mr..
Hilyer suggested that the divisions of
Interfere with the claims OF Senator Williams He
hoped the President would lay aside all feeling in
this matter and appoint Williams, with the view Of
uniting the party the President said there Is no
vacancy In the Cabinet. Some OF the party then re-
marked that changes were predicted IN the news
papers, especially IN the Attorney Generals ofice.
The President replied that the newspapers changed
his Cabinet almost daily, but still he reiterated the
fact that there was no vacancy at present, though
he could not tell what might happen.
Judge Turner SAID that much OF the
difference among the members of the party on the
Pacific coast was caused by the character OF the
men appointed TO fiji the federal offices ont there
Many Of these appointees were carpetpaggers from
other States II the Pacific States had representa-
tive in the Cabinet they would be likely to have
persons appointed TO Office who were in unison
with the people. All the differences in the party
were SO many arguments In favor OF placing Mr..
Williams in the Cabinet Colonel Bee intlma ed
that the appointment OF Williams would heal all
dissensions. cement the party and carry the Pacific
States for the administration. He believed the
republicans OF that section would follow the
lead Of Senator Williams ana wond again become
united In the course OF The conversation the PIes
dent limited TO the delegation what he has frequently
tod delegations OH similar errand from Pennsyl-
vania and other States-namely, that he considered
hfg vty,1n Cnh.,
personally and independent Of outside interference.
As predicted In these dispatches last night, the
President did not commit himself to the delegation
Dut he lett the impression on their minds that III
case OF a vacancy the claims Of Senator Williams
would be duly considered 1t Is but just 10 Senator
Williams to state that this whole movement was
without his kn wedge or consent. He was entirely
ignorant Of 1t until he read 1t in ihe HERALD this
evening.
senator Fenton's Quarrel with the President.
private letter received here from piominent
New York republican states that recently General
Butler, Horace Greeley ana another newspaper edi.
tor breaklastei together and held q grand council
as to the best means OF bringing about reconciia-
tion between the President and Senator Fenton.
This likely result In anything for the reason
that Fenton was not consulted or taken into
the account. His friends say that he is not
particularly anxious for a reconciliation. He con.
siders thas the republican masses OF New YORK are
at his back, and he Is content with that.
Senator Schurz and tue President.
1t has been stated that Senator Schulz recently
visited the White House TO explain his position to
the President. There is high authority for stating
that the Missouri Senator has not visited the Execu-
tive Mansion for any such purpose. schlrz defends
his position upon principle, and both tho President
and.tne Senator dlsclaim any personal antipathy
IN thar Drac
the dissensions in the party in Missouri were healed
complete harmony would exist between himself ana
SchurZ.
ST. domingo TO Receive Its Qnietus In the
House.
In the House Committee Foreign Affairs to-day
the St. Domingo resolution Of General Banks was
taken up and discussed. Two members Of the COM
mittee Messrs Judd and Wilkinson, were absent
and without coming to any conclusion the
committee adjourned until tomorrow. Mr.
Orth, OF Indiana, moved that the Senate
resolution OF Governor Morton be reported
from the committee as substitute. This was voted
down by those present. Had Messrs Judd and VIII
Einson been in attendance 1t is believed the CON-
mittee would have stood half for and half against IT,
though Judd's position is said to be doubtful
regarded as defeat for st. Domingo
General Schcnck's Diplomatic Career About
TO Commence.
The Committee OF Ways and Means met to-day,
and for the first time Hooper, OF Massachusetts,, who
succeeds Schenck presided. The only thing done
was TO agree to invite Schenck to dine with them
before leaving for England.
Tbe Alabama Claims.
Parties from New Bedford Mass, claiming to hold
four millions of the Alabama claims, appeared
before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
to-day and urged that the recommendations or the
Presidents Message relative 10 the government
assuming the proprietorspip Of these claims be car
ried out. After hearing their statement the commit
tee suggested that they prepare a bill emboaying
their views.
Uutiabie Value Of Imported Merchandise.
In ON Importation Of malt made into Chicago from
Canada year or more since the Collector or Gus.
toms, under instructions OF the Treasury Depart-
uent. decided the dutiahle yalnn thernin ~.