The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1877-03-22
PAB NATlOHALschPI al.
The Cabinet Meets to Discuss the
Condition of Affairs in louisiana
and South Carolina,
Which lust Now is What is the Pre-
vaiIing Topic CT Conversation
Throughout the Country.
A Probability That the President win
Make up His Mind Upon the
Subject To-Day.
A Demented Westinghouse Sues
Gen. Grant for False Imprison-
ment and 100000
Damages.
CABINET SESSION.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 20.-A cabi-
net meeting Was held to-day at 10 O'Clock
a. M. The President did not receive any
callers. The cabinet session il likely TO
Continue during the greater portion OF the
day. All the members are present, and al
fair- in South Carolina and Louisiana are
under confederation There are q vast
| number OF papers bearing upon these csses
being examined, but little discussion is IN
volved, As there is a harmony of views with
the President. 1t does not seem probable,
judging from what is already known that
these cases will be disposed Of separately,
ba, it is believed that the project Of with
drawing troops from their present positions
in New Orleans and Columbia will be seri-
ously considered. There Is intense interest
manifested to know the result of their con-
siderations.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Ii is understood that the board OF engi-
| neers making an examination "a 10 the
foundation OF the Washington National
Monument to thoroughly ascertain whether
it lie sufficient to sustain the weight OF the
complete structure, have reported in favor
81 the strength OF the monument, and an
appropriation OF $500, 900, or so much IS
rem ats after the examination Gusts are
paid, has become available.
THE SOUTHERN QUESTION.
| The report that Gov. Packard Is inclined
to viOlen'e in New Orleans has been the
| subject OF comment in the administration
circles, and not Of a favorable character,
though ii has been formally talked of
| Upon representations to the President that
Packard may be under the impression that
ouch action on his part would Influence an
early determination by the government, the
President is reported to have said that such
4 view would Indicate poor perception OF
judgment and worse opinion Of the firm
ness Of the administration. The war de-
pariment is convinced that the troops now
in New Orleans will compel obedience TO
the laws, il violation of the public peace
is bsgun.
THE CRIsis TO-DAY.
There il every probability of definite
action being taken by the President to NOR
row upon the Louisiana and South CARROLL
ma question.
CIRCULAR.
Secretary McCrary has issued the follow
ing circular in regard to removals, promo
tions, &C., in the war department:
Washington, D. C., March 20, lS7Z.-All
employees now in the service of the United
States under the war department are here
by il formed that hereafter removals will
be made in this department for cause only,
and promotions will be ordered up on the
sole ground of merit. Every official must
understand that retention and advancement
in the service will depend on
his record of good behavior and efficiency,
and not upon external influence. No POI
litical test is required beyond the earnest
support OF the cons titution and its amend
ments and proper re pect Tor the rights Of
citizens guaranteed thereby. Industry and
| fai,hfulness in the discharge OF duty, a
good moral character and strictly temper
ate habits will be required and enforced,
/ and the heads OF bureaus will report
promptly any Gaze of idleness, neglect of
duty, incapacity. drunkenness, or any i'm
moral or dishonest conduct. In case Of a
vacancy, a report thereof will be made, &C.
cOmpanied BY a list of all the most reliable
and efficient clerks in the same office, di-
vision or bureau, from which list the va
cancy shall be filled.
ENTER TYNER
First Assistant Postmaster-Ge General Tyner
entered upon the duties of his office to-day
SUING GENERAL GRANT.
Thomas Briggins, who was before the
committee on the administration of the az
fairs OF the lunatic asylum, as a witness, a
year ago, and testified about the spirit Of
General Grant being at his bedside, has en-
tered suit in the circuit court of the Dis
trict against ex-President Grant for false
imprisonment, and Sl00, 900 damages. He
was arrested = month ago by the police for
threatening General Grant and sent to the
asylum.
BLACK HILLS NAIL ROUTE.
The post-ofice department to-day made
provisions for q mail communication with
the Black Hills country, orders being issued
for the establishment Of u tri-weekly ser
vice between Kearney, Neb., and Dead
wood, in the Black Hills region, distance
Of 800 miles, to commence May LIST, and
alsO for the establishment of daily service
between Hat Creek. Wy, and Deadwood,
l2l miles, beginning April let. The direct
service from Kearney will also supply q
lumber Of the Nebraska settlements.
THE CABINET MEETING
to-day lasted nearly five hours Besides
the Southern question there were also I'M
der consideration in the course of the con-
terence the subject of civil service regula-
lions to be applicable to the country at
large, and the question of the necessity for
an extra session of congress. No action
was taken in regard to either Of them, and
they will come up again for discussion and
probably q final decision tomorrow, to
which time the cabinet meeting adjourned.