Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-23
WASHINGTON.
Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, March %. Cabinet adjourned
about half past twelve, without having taken any
definite action in regard to South Carolina. The
impression prevails that at least one other session
will be held before the government announces its
determination in this case.
Up to one o'clock no further announcement had
been made Of the names Of those invited to 20 to
Louisiana.
During the session Sec'y McCrary was request
ed to have prepared for the information of the
President and Cabinet, complete list Of troops
on duty in South Carolina and Louisiana, showing
the number Of men and general disposition of the
forces: This was prepared at the war department
this afternoon.
II was currently ramored after the adjournment,
that it had been decided to withdraw the troops
from South Carolina, but the report was proved to
he without foundation, as no orders whatever
were issued to the commanders of the troops at
Columbia The Sec'v of War was in his office
only few minutes after the adjournment of the
Cabinet, having been called to the Supreme Court
to look after a case in which he was employed as
counsel previous to his appointment as Secretary.
There is, however, growing impression that an
order for the withdrawal of troops from South
Carolina, will be determined upon and issued
within the next twenty -four hours.
Appointments.
All future appointments of female clerks in the
dead letter office, will be made after passing
through an examination as to qualification.
Marine News.
The signal observer at Cape Henry reports a
large ship went ashore Wednesday night, rear
that station. No particulars can be ascertaincd on
account of thick weather.
Jay Cookies Creditors.
f. Lewis. trustee of Jay Cookies estate, says he
shall issue circular to the creditors, and ad
wise against the sale of any claims for an made
quate price.
Minister Washburne.
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Washburne to-day, and presented him series of
resolutions of thanks and gratitude for his aid to
Germans in Paris during the Franco German war,
for which he deserves the everlasting friendship of
Germans throughout the world Washburue re-
sponded in feeling manner.
Internal Revenue.
The receipts from internal revenue to day were
$3.50, 0SS.OO, from customs 1874, $500.
Callers on the President.
Several delegations called on the president this
afternoon, paying their respects. There was a
tor Dorsey and Judge Rice, who were courteously
received. All the callers express their appreciation
Of the presidents southern policy.
Suspension.
The suspension of Frank Burnet frcm the in
spectorship of steamboats,, is the fist removal
from office made by the president.
Suit for Damages.
The Fifth Baptist Church has entered n suit
against the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad, for
1000 damages to their property, by the defend
ents having erected and maintained certain engine
houses, machine shops, &C., which they keep, and
propel engines back and forth on the Sabbath.
Political Gossip.
1t is confidently stated by gentlemen here in
Hamptons interest. that the Cabinet are unani-
nous against sending a commission to South Car
olina, and that the majority have expressed them
selves in favor of Withdrawing the troops from
any direct support of the Chamberlain govern
ment. This is understood to be all that Hampton
asks. Iu contradiction OF an impression that
Hampton intended coming to Washington, he tel
egraphs that he will only come if the President de-
sres.
Promotions.
President Hayes put his civil service principles
in force in the executive mansion, by the promo
tion of various old employees to fill vacancies.
Arrived.
Mr.. Rutherford B. Hayes Jr., arrived this morn.
ing, on short visit home from Cornell University