The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-25
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H WASHINGTON. June "a. 1874
Resignation or Postmaster Cenerau
CreswelI-Its Acceptance by the Prcsi-
dent.
Postmaster General Cresweil this morning ten
dered his resignation to the President In the iol-
lowing letter.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June "a, 1874
STR-After more than nye years oil continuous
service am constrained, by q proper regard Tor
my private interests TO resign the ONCE OF Post
lleVed rom duty as soon as 10 may be convenient
Tor you to designate my successor.
For the generous confidence aud support which
you nave uniformly extended to me IN my efforts
TO discharge my duty | shall not attempt TO ex-
press tie Iul measure OF my gratitude. 1t Is suf-
fcient to say that my relations, oinciai and per-
sonal, with yourself and with every one OF my col
leagues Of the Cabinet have always been OF tho
most agreeable aud satisfactory character to me.
Rest assured that | shall continue to give to
your administration my most cordial support, and
that shall ever deem 1t an honor TO be permitted
70 suDscii0e myself, sincerely and latin uIly your
friend. JOHN A. J. CRESWEI.l,
To The PRESIDENT.
The President has replied as follows:-
EXECUTIVE MANSION
WASHINGTON. ID. c., June "a, 1874
MY DEAR SIR-As l expressed TO YOU verbary
this morning When You rendered your resignaiion
deepest regret to me that you should have Ielt
last OF the original members OF the Cabi-
upon my present duties. and it makes me feel as
hoped might continue through my oniciai Iile
In separating, officially. / have but two hopes to
be as faithful and encicnt IN the perform nee OF
the duties OF the ONCE you resign; second q per-
soma friend that can have the same attachments
Your record has been satisfactory to me and I
xaow WIN so prove to the country At large Yours
Hon. J. a. J. CREswELL, Postmaster General.
Kumors Regarding the Probable Sue.
cessor OF General CresyvelI.
It 10 intmated tonight and generally believed
that the President has rendered the Postmaster
Generaship to the Hon. Eugene Hale, OF Maine.
Mr.. Eaie ia now at Altoona, Pa, on Western
tour. but telegram was sent to him this alter
noon BY the President.
Tho Contract and Finance Company OF
the Central Pacific Railroad.
No action was taken by the House on the
proposition to order an investigation into the
affairs OF the "Contract and Finance Company" &
the Central Pacific Railroad. A majority OF the
committee had agreed to q report adverse TO tho
investigation, but iaed to present 1t to the House.
This under parliamentary law, debarred the NIL
norlty from presenting their conte aplated report
In favor OF an investigation, as recommended b.
the Credit Mobilier Committee OF the last Con-
gress. There is little doubt that the House would
have sustained the minority, which probably ac-
counts for the failure to present the majority
report Tor action.
Tho Modoc War Claims.
Mr.. Luttrcll has to-day arranged for the promps
adjustment and payment of the remainder OF the
California MOd0o war claims. Checks on San
Francisco Will be forwarded TO claimants within
fortnight
Leavc-takings or congressman.
There has been to-day great crowd Of Senator'S
and Representatives at the White HOUSE, to take
leave OF the President The several departments
were also crowded with them, and the employ6s
were kept busy In settling and arranging matters
for the constituents Of members of Congress.
The President Going to Wost virGlnis.
The President will leave Washington tomorrow
for q trip to West Virginia. He Will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Grant.