The Morning herald., 1877-03-08
WASHINGTON
President Hayes Nominations as
Sent to the Senate.

TEeSlOent H8y0S NOmlnat1OnB as
Sent to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, March, THE following
nominations were received by the Senate
from President Hayes at 2.2Op. m.
William M. Evarts, of New York, Sec
retary of State.
John Sherman, of Ohio, Secretary of
Treasury.
George W. Mccrary, Of Iowa, Secretary
of War.
Richard NJ. Thompson, Of Indiana, Sec
retary of Navy.
Charles Devens, of Massachusetts, At
torney General.
David M. Key, of Tennessee, Postmaster
General.
Carl schurz, of Missouri, Secretary of
Interior.
LETTER FROM CHAMBERLAIN.
WARRINGTON, March I'm the Senate
Kellogg case, Mr.. Blaine read the following
telegram
"CoLUMB1A, S. c., March G.-To Hon.
D. T. Corbin:-I have just had long inter-
view with Haskell, who brings letters to me
from Stanley Matthews and Mr.. Evarts, the
purport of Matthew's letter is that l ought
to yield my rights for the good of the coun-
try.
This Is embarrassing beyond endurance.
If such action Is desired want 10 know it
authoratively. l am not acting for myself
and I cannot assume such responsibility.
Please inquire and telegraph me tonight.
D. II. H.CHAMBERLAIN.
"THE OLD ARM CHAIR"
Considerable amusement was created
among the Senators at the dimensions of
chair placed this morning at Judge Davis
desk on the floor of the Senate. The chair
was made for and occupied by Senator
Dixon by H. Lewis, of fAlabama, over thirty
years ago, and has been in ordinary use ever
since. Senator Dixon weighed 4S0 pounds.
KEs1G NATION OF THE GRANT CABINET.
The published statement that Secretary
Chandler yesterday rendered "a pre-empto-
~ resignation" and "left the Interior De-
rartment never to return" ETC., are
wholly unfounded, except to the extent that
he in common with all the other mem
bcrs of Grants cabinet sent to President
Hayes their designations as usual upon the
expiration of the term of the President
who appointed them.
Secretary Chandler and all the other
members of the cabinet will continue to
perform their respective duties as heads of
Department. until their successors shall
have been nominated and confirmed.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
At the adjourned meeting of the caucus
of Democratic Senators this morning, there
was further interchange of views regard
lug the general political situation, but no
action.
The caucus will reassemble to day, after
the adjournment of the Senate. Among
the matters incidentally referred to was the
subject of the Democratic representation
on the Senate standing committee, and it
was informally agreed that the minority
having increased in numbers, this session
should insist upon increased representa-
tion.upon the committees.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-Mr. Wallace
said as Senator of tho United States he
presented the Senator elect from Oregon,
and hoped he would be sworn in.
Mr.. Hamlin said as Senator OF the
United States he objected to him being
sworn and therefore the oath was not ad
minislered.
The Senae then resumed consideration
of the unfinished business, being the resolu
ton of Mr.. Blaine, submitted yesterday, to
swear in William Pitt Kellogg DIS United
State Senator from the State of Louisiana
and the substitute therefore submitted by
Mr.. Bayard to refer the credentials to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections
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