Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-19

WASHINGTON, March II. An old man named
Springman came TO Washington, yesterday, to be
inaugurated as president. He was sent to the in
sane asylum to-day, making the sixth so far, that
has come to be inaugurated.
Fred Douglass.
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia
last night appointed committee to wait on the
senate to-pay and protest against the confirmation
of Fred Dougla as marshal.
Nominations.
The president sent to the senate to day the fol-
lowing nominations omitted yesterday Green
Clay Goodloe to be paymaster of the marine
corps; Major and Henry Finks TO be marshals of
customs district of Wisconsin. No other nomna-
lions expected.
Saluting the President.
Soon after one o'clock an Irish procession pass
ed through the grounds of the executive mansion
and paid marching salute to the president who
viewed them from the main portico of the White
House. The bands struck up "Hail to the Chief"
and the American and Irish flags waved a salue
10 the chief magistrate, who stood uncovered bow
ing in response.
Office Seeking.
Many rumors are in circulation to-day of ap-
pointment TO office. A delegation of prominent
business men OF Washington were at the execu-
tive mansion to-day asking the president to APP
point at least two out of three commissioners OF
this district from among citizens whose interests
are identified with property of the district
appointment.
Vice President Wheeler appointed E. E. Dick
erman of New York his private secretary.
Confirmed.
The senate confirmed the nominated of Frelcr-
lex Douglass to be United States Marshal for the
District Of Columbia.
Not Confirmed.
The following nominations remained without
confirmation at the final adjournment of the SEN
ate to-day:
Archibald NJ. Hughes, U. S. Attorney for the
Middle District of Tenn.
w. j. Waldron, U. S. Marshal of the Western
District of Tenn.
BENZ. A. Boseman, postmaster at Charleston.
David &. Potts, postmaster at Petersburg, Va.
David Porter, surveyor of customs at Savan-
nah, Ga.
II. w. Bingham, superintendent of the Dako-
tab SUPPLEMENTARY
Jesse w. Gricst, Indian agent of the Oloe
agency, Neb.
W. II. Damilson, Indian agent.
Josiah Lightener, Indian agent of the Santee
agency, Neb.
Geo. l. Tucker, receiver of public monies at
Lincoln, Neb.
Joseph Fox, receiver Of public monies at grand
Island, Neb.
VIM. Stene to be United States Attorney for
South Carolina.
Executive Session.
of an hour and half duration concerning the nom
ination of Frederick Douglass to be United States
Marshal for the District of Columbia. Mr.. Conk
ling made speech in favor of the confirmation
and Mr.. Whyte was prominent of the few against
1t. The arguments advanced by the opposition
were addressed solely to the question of the BUSH
ness qualification of Mr.. Douglas for tn lis particu-
lar appoint, and special stress was laid upon the
fact that the bar association opposed his confrma-
ton the ground that in their opinion he could
Safu m p.tp ba afTa Of he T.
fee The nomination was, however, confirmed IN
yea and nay vote by five six majority. No
republican voted against it, and Messrs. Gordon,
Hill, Beck and Garland with one or two other
democrats voted for its confirmation. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Lamar who was absent on account
of illness would have also voted for it.
Civil Service.
Secretary Schurz said this afternoon that there
had not been time this week to complete the rules
for governing the civil service of the government
They will, however, retain in substance what has
already been referred to, among other things will
particularly enjoln against the assessments of gov
eminent employees for political purposes. 1t is
likely that this provision Of rules will be of
character that will not allow any loophole what
ever to be found 70: such assessments or collec-
ton
Auction.
The property Of the Chronicle publishing COM
pany, consisting of an engine, several presses
cutting machine, Office furniture etc., was sold at
auction to-day for $4,000.
Postal Matters.
Mr.. Marshal, first assistant postmaster general
for several years but removed by the nomination
and confirmation of Mr.. Tyner, will be appoin ted
to another prominent position in the post office
department through he will not take the position
OF second assistant post master general.
Reception.
Mrs Hayes second reception this afternoon was
fully attended The east room was brilliantly