The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-09
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.


| OFFICIAL AND SOCIAL vIsIrATIoNs.
To-day no, unlike yesterday the Executive Man.
sion From early morning until after noon tEcre was
constant stream OF visitors pouring IN. the great
Joriiy Of whom were the President
There have been several delegations from various
points interviewing the President in interest Of
parties they desire TO have appointed to Office Two
| delegations from Virginia were present to-day-one
headed by ex-senator Lewis, feeling an interest tho
Petersburg Post Once. aud the other introduced by
senator Johnston, having in m nd the internal
coIcctorship for that district. Generally tho Pres
dent, while courcousy receiving all applications made
TO such matters forced present say that
they cannot be entertained until tho question Of his
Cabinet Is adjusted.
Mossrs. Wells and Anderson and Marshal Pitkin, OF
Louisiana, also had interviews tho President to.
day and also Informed that their business would
receive carly consideration the public interests
would permit To-day tho President made his first
appointment outside Of the Cabinet nominations 1t
is that OF Mr. Stonc to be United States Attorney for
South Carolina. Several gentlemen OF great promi-
in conversation with the President to-day,
including the greater portion OF tho republican Sena-
tors, and many Southern republicans, who have
figured prominently IN political matters
There n conference In tho library at the Execu-
tive Mansion between tho President and Mcssrs.
Evarts Schurz and Dcvens, tho last entioned gen.
tleman having arrived here this morning. Nothing
definite yet has been said regarding tho consulta.
ton. II appears TO have been very ono and
nmations not wanting TO the effect that tho
tors were DESTROYS OF relieving the President from
any embarrassment, If such had happened by reason
OF their Selection his Cabinet advisers; but It is
also well understood that the President is determined
regard to the policy he has marked out, both
corning his Cabinet appointments and also In refer
n md thoru
generally. The old Cabinet will attend the President
at noon tomorrow that being the regular day Of
meeting, and the usual council will be hold. All the
members will be present
Secretary Chandler and Postmaster General Tyner
were both in consultation with tho President to-day,
the latter concerning important business with
regard TO the postal service
Colonel H. G. Corbn of the Twenty fourth infantry
will be detailed for duty at the White House, acting in
similar relation to the President. as that held by
General Babcock during his service the Executive
Mansion.
Among the visitors to-day were a multitude of
ladies', many of whom paid their respects to Mrs.
Hayes. The President lett tho Office chambers about
noon and INDUCED ina general hantshak;ng with
number OF visitors the anterooms, all OF whom
were strangers
Rumors were circulated to-day, and caused no little
excitement that the opposition developing against Mr.
Schurz Secretary OF the Interior strong as 10
induce the President to contemplate n withdrawal of
the nomination. Several inquiries were made regard
ing the truth OF these reports The assurance was
given at the White House that not tho fact
but intimate friends Of the President presumably in.
formed about his opinions upon the subject Of
withdrawal OF any Of tho nominations sent
to the Senate yesterday are averse to lndorsing
any expression which carries with the assertion tha,
the nomination OF Mr.. Schurz any other would
stand against opposition strong TO create a
deadlock between the President and the Senate.
Mr.. Schurz was at tho Executive Mansion early this
evening and was In consultation with the President
for some time. The visit OF social
than of an official character. The assurance is
given late tonight that the President has no
idea whatever Of making any change in the
LIST Of nominations sent to tho senate yesterday.
Thus far assured that there is intention at the
Executive Mansion of the withdrawal OF any nomna-
lions which have gone to the country Statements
that are madc to future proceedings are worry
guarded.
There numerous delegations at the Executive
Mansion to-day. Tho majority OF them were inter.
ested in the appoint ment OF postmasters at different
paces Late In the afternoon delegation of colorcd
ministers called to pay their respects to tho President
They chaperonsd by we'll known coored men of
this District and admitted to the Presidents
Office whore they had tho opportunity OF congratu.
latng him and bidding him God speed IN his enlarged
responsibilities
Considerable interest is felt in regard to the meeting OF
the Cabinet morrow, inasmuch impression pro-
walls here that the question of removing troops from
New Orleans will be theme OF conversation between
President and his ADVISORS So far tho members
OF tho old Cabinet who still the heads OF tho exc
cutive departments designations having boon nc.
ccptcd concerned there plausible grounds for
the impression that the majority opinion will DO in
favor Of no change from tho present status quo Tho
whole subject is, however likely to for the pres
cnt. there is disposition part Of the Prcs
dent 10 mako any hastily.
President Hayes tonight officially received the off,
of tho army and navy and marine CORDS Tie
OF the mos. brilliant that has ever AMI
mated the spacious parors of the Executive Mansion
The interior of the building magn iaccn ty lllumin-
a,cd, and the dazzling uniforms worn by tho repre-
scntativcs OF these different branches OF the govern
ment service, combined with the rich and respendcnt
toilets Of the ladies who accompanied them, made a
picture that a source of great admiration
The President and Mrs. Hayes were stationed in the
blue paror, where all official receptions are held and
tho guests followed tho usual routine Of passing
through, paying their respects and repairing to the
east room for promenade
Nearly every officer Of the army and navy and ma
rnc corps stationed In this city and many others
were present. General Sherman headed the army,
Adm raj Porter was the principal OF the
navy aud tho marine corps was preceded by Colonel
Haywood Tho usual routine observable on such occa
sions was carried out
Among the distinguished officers present, In addition
to those already mentioned, were Generals Van ynct
Il. Williams, Townsend, Pclouzc, whippie, Vincent
and many Others the majority Of whom are stationed
here, representing the military; Vice Admiral Rowan
Rear Admiral Amy, Commodorcs Amnon, shubrcck.
Peterson, and fifty others belonging to the navy;
Majors Nicholson and Stack and Captain Williams of
the marine corps and tho East Room full OF others of
higher and lower rank in the SERVICE
The reception lasted until nearly ton O'Clock, and
was marked of the agreeable affairs Of It's
character which has cnlivoncd the White House.