The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-03-23
EASTERN STATES.

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NEW YORK, March 21.-The Times
Washingto special says that at the Cab
met meeting the Southern question Oc-
cupied most OF tour hours discussion;
each member giving his views upon the
complications in Louisiana and South
Carolina, and upon the general policy
marked out by the President in refer
ence to the Southern States. The Pres
dent did not actively participate in the
discussion, bnt in a measure directed it
by propounding numerous questions
showing that hs had given the matter
careful consideration. Upon the gen
cral policy Of the President to build up
aud strengthen honest local government
IN the South. and to use every legiti-
mate effort to bring about thorough
and lasting pacification between the
sections. members Of the Cabinet agree;
but in reference to the immediate with
drawal Of the troops from Louisiana and
South Carolina. it is understood there
is some diversity Of sentiment. Nc
Crary, Sherman and Thompson are not
convinced that it wovld be proper to
direct the withdrawal at this time.
The President said he was anxious to
have this question disposed Of at the
earliest time practicable; but. in view of
its gravity and Importance. he desired
To proceed with the utmost elaboration
and caution. aud that he hoped
such conclusions would be reached as
would prove beneficial to the people of
Louisiana aud South Carolina and salts
factory to the country. lie expressed a
desire to avoid any action that would
appear like interference with the do
mestic affairs of State but added that
he WAS determined TO do all that was
required of him by the constitution and
the laws 10 protect the persons and
property Of all classes Of citizens. There
was no proposition presented with refer
ence ~ tho withdrawal of the troops :;
and, without, arriving at any conclusion,
the meeting adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning when it is expected
the question will be definitely deter
mined.
A member If the Cabinet remark "a
TO night that be believed this trouble
some question would be set.led .o-mor-
row aud that if the settlement did not
prove eminently successful in settling
the dispute. it would be the fault Of the
Southern people.
The Csbine, reassem bled this fore
noon and continued in session until this
afternoon. The Southern question was
under consideration, aud, there are init
nations that it will be decided to day.
The question Of calling an extra Session
Of Congress will lie considered.
New YomK. March ai.-The 7iiae.'
la. five column accoan, If the disap-
pearsuc. and probable suicide Of ex-
Mayor A Oakley Hall other accounts
state tha, Hall has fed because of the
return of Sweeney. fearing trouble in
connection with the Tweed ring. There
are a thousand rumofs in connection
with the affair
The >aa sunoanoes ;hA, Hall WAS
missed by the public for the frs, time
oa Tuesday last. when his client. James
Rice. MAS called for sentence for man
slaughter in the third degree His un-
expected absence gave rise 10 common,
and thea 81 inquiry shat eliminated
late in The evening in grave spprehen-
.sons lie las nos appeared AZ his Of
fee since Friday lass, and though elected
member q the directory Of the Lotus
Ciai,. has nu, since been seen there He
has led very Irregular lite Tor FIVE
years. He rarely lived =. home with