The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-06

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THE fNAuGrRAL CEREMONIES.
Nothing Unusual characterized the iuaa
gura, ceremonies, The procession wa.
small but handsome, well. handled, and or
DERBY. The programme was followed In it.
details, and nothing was done that was mo-
down In the bills. The display tonight |!
wonderful. ! Governor Sheppard has disre
garded expense and taste ~ decorating thu
avenue. 5:s ~
No attention has been paid to Cabinet 0,
other serious matters. &; II, L.
CABINET spEcUI.ATloss.
General Joseph e. Johnston and ex-Sen.
ator Key Of Tennessee are most promi.
nently mentioned for the Cabinet from the
South. Carl Schurz will have place. The
1t seems to be thought that President
Hayes will not send in his Cabinet nomi-
nations until Tuesday or Wednesday
He asked the members OF Grants Cabinet
to retain their positions until their success
sors are confirmed. The slate SO far re-
mains: Evarts for State Department, 'Sher-
man for Secretary OF the Treasury, and
McCrary for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Hale, OF
Maine, has, without doubt, declined the
Navy portfolio. Those mentioned now
principally for that place are Frye OF
Maine, Cragin Of New Hampshire, and Rice
of Massachusetts.
A strong pressure has been brought to
bear upon President Hayes TO induce the re-
tention of Don Cameron in the War De
partment; but also there is strong opposi-
ton from Pennsylvania, partly in the In
terest OF Hartranft, for the same position.
1t is believed now that none Of the old
Cabinet will be retained, "a to do this in
case Of any one member would be an in
yidious distinction. Carl SchurZ has been
named a good deal within the last twenty
four hours in connection with the War port
folio, but report bag. it that General Shsr-
man opposes his Sc! ,etion for that place on
account OF some iHeompatIbility betweea
them.
1t is reported to-day that Schurz will be
yiven the Interior Department. General
Harlan, Of Kentucky, is mentioned again in
connection with the Post-Ofiice Depart
nent. General Joe Johnston has been re-
commended for the War Department, but q
strong opposition has beeg made to placing
he military arm Of the GGperBment in the
nan ss. of an ex-Confederatco officer, and it is
not probable that he will be appointed to
hat position at least.
Colonel Bristow, OF Kentucky will almost
certainly succeed Judge Davis on the Su-
oreme bench. Ex-senator Key Of Tennes-
see, will. be. Postmaster-Genegal. General
Evarts is probable for Secretary OF State,
and Mr. Morrill,, of Vermont, for Secretary
Of the Navy. The Indications are that old
lfiIiations.in the Republican passy will be
and it will be sought to make
oil and water mix.
HAYES. HAS RECEPTION GIVES. 3.
Presidel3 Hayes had Il reception given
him by the Ohio cadets at Willa2d's Hotel
,o-dav. General Sherman accompanied the
President. 1t was a very brilliant affair.
HAYES Toog TIE OATH OF OFFICE: ON SAT-
~.. URDAY.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., March 4.-Mr. Hayes
,ook the oath OF Office in the Red Room OF
the White House at ! O'Clock last evening.
The oath was administered by Clief-Justice
Waite. There were no witnessesto this.
MORE ADoUTTHE LAMAR-DoUGLAs DIFFICULTY.
An alteration occurred after the caucus
between Mr.. Lamar, OF Mississippi, and
Mr.. Douglas, of Virginia, Which at one
time threatened to lead to serious results;
but Mr.. Douglas has published the follow
ing apology to Mr.. Lamar:
"House Of Representatives, March 4, 1877.
Editor of the Republican: Sir,-Your short
in this mornings issue OF your
paper gave me no umbrage, but wish to
do justice to q most excellent and distin-
guished gentleman, who might be hurt
thereby. freely and voluntarily ad-
nit that I did injustice to MIR. Lamar,
and think it my duty to make the most pub
lie PREPARATION. Will you, therefore, do me
the kindness to publish this note, which IS
intended as complete disclaimer Of the
sentiments and opinions conveyed in my
words last evening. have the most perfect
personal respect for Mr.. Lamar, and regret
exceedingly that should have said any
thing to the contrary. He is a pure, high
minded, and truly patriotic gentlemen, and
I feel it to be due from me to 80 declare. =
Very respectfully,
rsienedl B. B. DOUGLAS.
OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The river and
harbor bill failed.
Colonel e. A. Burke, representing the
Nichols government Of Louisiana, is known
to have had an interview with President
HAYES tonight Colonel Burke left fol
New Orleans tonight without having com
municated to any one the nature Of the in.
terview. The fact Of the interview itself
transpired by accident. The management
Of the Nichols case by Colonel Burke /:
highly commended in all circles. The Pre-
sident expressed himself to this effect to the
Louisiana delegation. .
No unusual excitement. .,
President Grant remained at the Capito
until noon signing bills.
Senator Robertson, of South Carolina,
whose senatorial term ended to-day, was
presented with splendid bouquet; the
card accompanying it saying: GA farewell
tribute of regard from the granddaughter
of Colonel William Washington, OF the
Revolution" The last senatorial act o.
Senator Robertson was preventing the con
tirmation OF William Stone as attorney fol
South Carolina.
The day is raw with snow-1akes falling.
Senator William A. Wallace, of Pennsyl
vania, was elected chairman OF the Senate
caucus.
The feeling tonight among the friends o.
Nichols and Hampton is quite confident
They claim that pledges indirect, and sup,
ported by political, commercial. and socia
pressure, cannot be disregarded.
THE MISSING STEAMER GEORGE CROMWELL
THE WRECK OF TEE wAsHINGToN-A PIRATE
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