Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
A Southern View OF the President.


Judge Lochrsne of Georgia, had long inter-
view with the President last evening The Judge
declined giving any particulars, but said the cues
tons talked over referred more to Georgia State
appointments than national politics. lie was more
impressed with the cordial manner of the Presi-
dent than with his utterances, and was gratiiied
with the results Of the conversation. President
Hayes was, in his judgment, an honest man, and
would IN due time sweep out every official in the
State who has chung to office by the adhesion of
love for public plumber. The Judge says some
democrats will have some place, but they must be
men who can popularize the government. The
President had made up his mind that his appoint
ments shall come up to the standard Of fitness.
lie had no sympathy with carpet-baggers who
poured into the South for office, and is determined
to select for office those who are identified with
the people. As to changes in office the President
will move slowly. and will weigh the merits of ev-
cry applicant without influence Of party pressure.
Cabinet Meeting.
Cabinet met again at noon, and it is known the
conversation between Hampton and the President
formed prominent topic OF consideration
Hamptons friends express full confidence that
the order for the removal of troops will soon be is
sued, but the opponents of his administration de-
clare the President will not consent to such action
at present, and that sufficient guarantees are not
received by the general government to allow this
to be done Immediately.
Appointment.
The President to-day appointed and commits
stoned Benz +. Field, United States Attorney for
Vermont
Gen. John NJ Harlan of Kentucky, member of
the Louisiana commission. has arrived and had an
interview with the President
Bank Notes.
The issues of National Bank notes for the month
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5 ,5S3, 2S0) in greenbacks, destroyed leaving
the outstanding legal tender circulation at $780,
656,20i.
Wade Hampton.
Gov. Hampton wrote a letter TO lhe President
tonight, saying that he might not have an op-
portunity TO see him again, and assuring him that
he could and would secure abs olutc freedom and
peace, and equality to both the white and colored
citizens of the State, as soon as the troops should
be withdrawn, but intimating at the same time
that he would consent to no bargain or compro-
mise whatsoever.
In very warm words he thanked the President
for the manner IN which he had been received,
and expressed confidence that the President would
be true to the loyal and patriotic sentiments OF his
inaugural address.
The Southern Question.
The delegation in Washington demand Pack
ards recognition. They declare that the over
throw OF Packard will dscredlt Hayes title to
office Reports from other sections represent
simil liar state of feeling.
Though no direct kno Wedge is obtained from
official sources as 10 the ultimate intentions of the
general government upon the questions of the po-
litical issues pending in South Carolina, there is
an IMPRESSION sustained by various facts that the
end of the deliberations now in progress will be
the issue of an order removing troops from the
state house in Columbia, and the consequent prac-
teal recognition of Hampton.
1t is also believed that the only question in this
connection at present causing any discussion in
the cabinet, is the manner of making such an
adjustment of affairs in South Carolina as will
give the greatest satisfaction. The anxiety is to
SO consumate the action of the government that
no discord possibly result. There is also
much attention given to the time when decisive
action will be taken
A far inference from the events which have
recently occurred is that it will not be many days
be fore the decision will be announced. Up to a
ate hour this evening nothing had been done.
The deliberations of the cabinet to-day involved
careful view Of all statements recently made to
the President both by Chamberlain and Hampton,
and this will be continued tomorrow. 1t is also
understood that the cabinet engaged for a
sholt time to-day with questions concernig a few
appointments to office.