The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-22


things to speedy issue. They may con-
sent to . commission consisting Of
Wheeler, Foster and one Democrat to visit
the South and report, but will not con-
sent to anything that looks like recog-
milton of Packard or an active support
of his intentions. The fact is Stanley
Matthews and Foster have been supply
ing Hayes with backbone, but they are
both absent, and it may be necessary for
both to return to help Aaycs recover his
grip.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Thc cabinet
met at 10 o'clock to-day. All the men,
bers are present, and affairs In South
Carolina and Louisiana are under consid-
Grafton. There are vast number of
papers bearing upon these cases being
examined. Little discussion is involved
as there is harmony OF views with the
president. 1t does not seem probable,
judging from what is already known.
that these cases will be disposed of sepa-
rately; but it is believed that upon the
subject Of Withdrawing the troops from
their present positions in New Orleans
aud Columbia the same directions will
be given. There is intense interest man
Tested to know the results of the consul
tation.
PAcKARD'S ACTIONS.
The report that Gov. Packard is inclined
TO violence In New :Orleans has been. the
subject OF comment in administr alton
circles, and not favorable character,
though it has not been formerly talked
Of. Upon the representations to the pres
ident that Packard may be under the
impression hat such action on his part
would influence an early determination
by the government, the president is re-
ported to have said that such view
would indicate a poor perception of
judgment and worse opinion Of the
firmness OF the administration. The war
department is CONVINCED that troops in
New Orleans will compel: obedience to
the laws, If violations of the public peace
are begun.
TO BE SETTLED on WEDNESDAY.
There is every probability Of definite
action being taken by the president to-
morrow upon the Louisiana and South
carolina question.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Secretary McCrary has issued the fol-
owing circular in regard to removals.
etc.. in the war department.:
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 20.
All employees now in the service of the
United States under the war department |
are hereby informed that hereafter re-
will be made in this department |
tor cause only, and promotions will be |
ordered upon the sole ground OF merit. |
Every official must understand that re- |
tention and advancement in the service |
will depend on a record OF good be-
hayior and efficiency, and not upon ex-
ternal influence. No political test is
beyond an earnest support of |
The constitution and its amendments,
and proper respect for the rights
II the citizens guarante ii thereby.
Industry and faithfulness in the
discharge Of duty. good moral charac-
ter aud strictly temperate habits will be
required and enforced. and the heads of
bureaus will report promptly any case Of
ldleness. neglect Of duty. incapacity.
or any immoral or dishonest
-ondIct- In case ofs vacancy . report
hereof will be made accompanied by a
ist OF all the most reliable and efficient
Jerks ia some Office division or bureau,
rom which list the vacancy shall be
HE'D
WITH The BLACK HILLS.
9Frst Assistant Postmaster-Genera Ty-
Ter entered upon the duties Of his Office
o-day. The postofiice department to-day
made provision for mail eommunIca-
ion with the Black Hill. country, Or
|ers being issued for the establish
nent OF tri-weesly service be-
ween Kearney, Nebraska, and
)eadwood, in the Black ii region
istance $50 miles-to commence May
iso for the establishment Of daily SER
ice between Hot Creek, Wy, and Dead
Teod, III miles, beginning April l. Tire
irect service from Kearney will also I
upply number Of Nebraska settle
aents.
THE CABINET MEETING
'o-day lasted nearly FIVE hours. Besides
ne Southern question there were also
nder consideration, in the course OF the
difference. the subject or civil
,rvice regulations, to be ap- .
lcabie 70 the country
large, and the question
the necessity tor an extra session of
'ngress. No action was taken ia regard
either OF them, and they will come up
'ain for discussion, and probably final
'clsion, Tomorrow, to which time the
binct meeting adjourned.