Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-24
WASHINGTON.
Callers ON the President

.WAshIhIIoN, Marcn 10. To-day delegation
OF the African Methodist Church called upon the
President. The delegation consisted in part of
Bishops James A. Shorter, j. NJ. Brown and J. p
Campbell. Bishop Brown addressed the Presi-
dent expressing confidence in his administration,
pledging the cordial support of their color and
thanking him for the appointment conferred on
Frederick Douglass.
The President in reply said 1t shall be nv
purpose in the discharge of my official duties, to
care equally for all our people, and assure you
that the race represented by you will 1never be
neglected by my administration. 1t should be un-
derstood that the appointment of Mr.. Douglass, to
which you refer has more significance than per-
sonal remembrance OF that distinguished gentle
man. 1t should be accepted as an indication of
purpose to advance the equal rights OF the people
Of the entire country. l thank you for your call
and kind expressions with regard to me and the
policy of peace which | intend to pursue.
Political Gossip.
1t seems to be a fact that Minister Washburne
has asked to be recalled from Paris and that snch
recall will be made as soon his successor is de
termined upon.
later despatch says the request is granted by
the President, and his resignation is accepted on
the understanding that he remain in bis official po-
sition until his successor is appointed and has pre-
scented his letter of credence.
The Interior Department.
The following letter has been addressed by Sec
Rotary schurz to al heads of bureaus of the Inte-
rior Dept;
WASHINGTON March 20.
Sn--l desire you to report to me, in writing, as
early as possible, on the following points:
lst-Ihe organization, distribution and methods
Of business Of your bureau.
2a-The force employed and the character of
their employment in detail.
3d-The efficiency of that force, giving your
Judgment as to the changes desirable In the per-
sonal interests of the service.
4th-What reductions may be practicable.
bth-N n IN iattnu hasa
any, and the remedies to be applied.
6th-1o our views as to changes, if any, desirable
in the business methods of your bureau.
Your report will serve as the basis of future ex.
animation.
Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet session lasted until noon. 1t ap-
pears that yesterday it was determined to take
some different action from that taken in Louisiana
but nothing was definitely stated. The result,
however, was the decision to address letters 10
Gov. Hampton and Gov Chamberlain, and to-day
the following letter received the approval of the
cabinet and was sent to the gentlemen 10 whom
addressed:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, March %. {
Sir-1 am instructed by the President to bring
TO your attention his purpose to take into mmedi-
ate consideration the position of affairs in South
Carolina, with view of determining the course
which, according to the constitution and laws of
the United States, it may be his duty to take in
reference TO the situation IN that state, he finds
it upon succeeding to the presidency.
1t would give the President great pleasure to
confer with you in person if you shall find it con-
venient to visit Washington, and shall concur with
him in thinking such q conference the readest
and best mode of placing your views as to the po-
| litcal situation in your State before him. He
would greatly prefer this direct communication of
opinion and information to any other method of
asccrtaining your views upon the present condi-
ton and immediate prospect of public interests in
| South Carolina.
| If reasons of weight with you should discourage
this COURSE the President will be glad to receive
any communication, from you in writing or
through any delegate possessing your confidence
that convey to him your views of the impediments
to the peaceful and orderly organization of sim
gle and undlsputed state government in So. Caro-
Ina, and of the best methods of removing them
1t is the earnest desire Of the President TO be able
to put an end as soon possible to all appearance
of intervention Of the militia authority of the U.
S. in the political arrangements which infict the
people of So. Carolina.
In this desire the President cannot doubt he
truly respects the patriotic feeling of the great
body of the people Of the United States. 1t is i'm
possible that the protracted disorder in the domes
tic government OF any state can or should ever
fail to be matter of lively interest and solicitude
to the people of the whole country.
In furtherance of the prompt and safe execution
of this general purpose, he invites full commun-
icaton of your opinions of the whole subject In
such one of the proposed forms may seem to
you most useful.
BY direction Of the President | have addressed
to the Honorable Wade Hampton a duplicate let
ter.
am. very respectfully, your obedent servant
(Signed) w. X. ROGERS,
Private Secretary.
To the Hon. Daniel Chamberlain.
Civil Service.
The promotions in offices closely attached to the
President, from ofc ias under the last admins
traton, said by friends of Hayes to indicate
his intentions to public officers throughout the
country, in the matter of civil service reform, by
beginning directly at home in the performance Of
this policy