The Portland daily press., 1877-03-06
WASHINGTON.


MIR. Hewitrs Occupation Gone.
WASHINGTON, March Sat meeting of the
Democratic National Committee last night
Mr.. Hewitt presented his resignation. which
was accepted, and Senator Barnum Of Connec-
ticut, was elected to succeed him. Mr. Hewitt
says in his letter, "For myself l feel that
have completed the duty which was assigned to
me at St Louis. The result of the campaign
was the unquestionable election of our candi-
dates. That they and the people have been de-
frauded of their rights, is true, but for this re-
suit do not hold myself any more responsible
than any other member of Congress upon
whom rested the duty of counting and declar-
ing the votes" He considers his usefulness as
Congressman seriously impaired by his posi-
ton as chairman of the com mittee. and would
have resigned Immediately after the election.
but for the complications which now have ter
minated.
An Apology from Mr.. Douglas
At the Democratic caucus Saturday night.
Mr.; Douglass of Virginia, being intoxicated,
addressed Mr.. Lamar in a manner which would
have provoked collision if the two men had
not been separated. To-day Mr.. Douglas $
withdraws the offensive expressions, and ex-
presses his high appreciation of Mr. Lamar s
character
A Carnival of Thieves.
During the Inauguration proceeding to-day
and while persons were absent from their
houses, professional thieves committed many
larcenies. In some cases where they encount-
cred opposition they presented pistols threaten.
ing to take life If any alarm was given. In one
instance they broke open gentleman's trunk
and stole all his portable valuables, including
$4,000 worth of $1,000 income bonds of Texas
Pacific Railroad Company. These however
are registered and the company has stopped
their transfer.
An Extra Session of Congress,
1t is reported tonight that President HAYES
will issue call on Wednesday for an extra
session of Congress. This is not derived from
an official source however.
Cabinet Rumors.
Those best informed are confident the Presi-
dent sdheres to Eyarts for Secretary of State,
Sherman for the Treasury; Carl Schurz for the
Interior; McCrary for Attorney General, and
David NJ Key of Tennessee for Postmaster
General Key has agreed to accept If any
change will be made in the Attorney General
nomination, there is strong reason to anticipate
its offer to Gen. Harlan of Kentucky. The
War and Navy departments are still undecided
Senator Morrill, of Vermont to night seems
more likely to achieve success than Gov. Rice
Of Massachusetts, who is strongly urged by
prominent naval officers Mr.. Forbes Of Mas
sachnsetts, however, is still on the list of
possible appointees. Indiana, it is still under.
stood, will be represented in the person either
OF Richard Thompson, the old Wing Congress-
man, or Judge Porter
Bristow to 60 on 10 the Bench.
Benz H, Brstow is almost certain to be an
pointed to the Supreme Court to fill the vacan-
cy caused by Davis's resignation.
Cabinet Meeting.
President Hayes has requested the present
heads OF executive departments to attend
cabinet meeting tomorrow at the usual time,
They will all attend including Secretary Nor
TIL who is no longer confined to his house.