The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08

COMMENTS ON THE CABINET.
DISSATISFACTION OF MISSOURI REPUBLIcANs-
DEMOCRATS EXPECT MILD AND MODERATE

COMMENTS ON THE CABINET.
DISSATISFACTION OF MISSOURI REPUBLIcANs-
DEMOCRATS EXPECT A MILD AND MODERATE
CONSERVATIVE ADMIN IsTRArIoN.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1
Sr. Loris. March 7, 1877.
There is much dIspleasure among republicans here
the Cabinet appointments OF President Hayes the
expression OF disgust being unconcealed aud
strongly pronounced. The selection OF Evarts
is considered a direct anront to Senator
Conklng; that OF Thompson rebuke TO
Morton, and the ignoring OF Blaine insult to the
entire republican party. schurz has long unpop
ular with leaders OF the party in Missouri. and they
condemn his appointment because he Is in
representative OF true republicanism Key, they de-
clare, Is an undoubted democrat. who will in the dis
pcnsaton OF his patronage as Postmaster General
con6ne his appointments to OF his party. A few
OF tue rascble republicans have suggested the Idea OF
calling an indignation meeting; but TINS proposition
does not meet with anything like general or substan-
tial approval
DEMOCRATS FIND NO FAULT
The democrats look upon the Cabinet as cminently
conservative and ono not likely TO BIO led into the APP
provai OF any extreme measure on any question Of
public policy. AS consequence tho democrats are
inclined to congratulate themselves upon the prospect
OF more mid and moderate administration than that
OF President Grant The appointment OF Key is not
regarded by them as much OF concession to the
SOUTH yet decidedly better than anything they have
had in that line Tor a long time.
SENATOR SHERMAN'S SUCCESSOR
LIVELY CONTEST AMONG OHIO REPUBLICANS
MATTHEW'S AND aARRIELD THE FAvoRIrEs
IN THE BETTING, WITH THE CHANCES IN
MATTHEW'S FAVOR.
DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 7, 1877.
John Sherman's resignation as United States Scna-
tor is expected here Friday, and the talk TO his
successor is getting lively. Stanley Matthew'S Con.
grcssman Garfield, Ex-Governor Noyes, Judge Taft
Aaron F. Perry and Samuel sheabarger arc all mon
toned In this connection The republicans will hold
caucus tomorrow night to consider the Senatorial
question: II is probable that each Of the gentlemen
named above will have votes but the real fight
already practically narrowed down to Matthews and
Garfield who both have warm friends and shrewd man
ayers looking after their interests, and will DO nip
and tuck between Thorn at the start but It looks now
IT, when Noyos' friends find he cannot be nom-
mated, they will 60 to Matthew'S Tho break once
mrers OF candidates who control but few votes will
desire to be on the winning side and SO elect
Matthew'S.
PRESIDENT HAYES PREFERENCE
1t Is quietly reported that Matthews is president
Hayes first choice II is not at all likely that Hayes will
particular man. but there doubt that Matthews
is his personal riepd his elevation the Senate
WOulu Oe gIatlIylnB 10 the PRESIDENT. IL
looks now as II Matthews was tho coming man.
A DEMOCRATIC INTRIGUE.
The democrats, being in a minority, OF course
without hope OF elcctng o man OF their political
choice, and SO hope to induce Charles II. Grosyenor
Speaker OF tho House, 10 consent TO as an indc
pendent candidate The democrats agreed on this
plan, and leading members OF the party waited on
rosvenor saying that he would agree this scheme
he could be elected without doubt, would only
require eleven republican votes to bring about this
result.
NIX. GRosvENoR SAYS NO.
HERALD correspondent called on Mr.. Grosvenor
to-day to learn what he knew regarding this scheme
Mr.. Grosvcnor said such proposition had been SUBJ
mitted him, accompanied by request that
1t be accepted He said he assured that neces
sary eleven republican votes could surely DO ound
and all that asked OF him was 10 consent TO the
plan and keep quiet He said that he told the persons
presenting this request that he would not think Of
being party TO such schemes that while the Sena.
torship prize 10 be sought for, yet 1t WAS not
worth having when In order 10 get IL q forced
TO sell himself out and practically 60 back on all his
party associates und thus disgrace himself and bring
dshonor his friends. He insisted that the schome
be dropped at once, which was promptly done
COMPLIMENTS SOUGHT
A similar coQuetting was undertaken with another
republican member, but will amount to nothing and
whoever Is chosen will be republican and elected by
republican,.
The democrats have not yet decided who thoy will
compliment with their votes. Pendeton and Frank
Hurd have boen suggested. but as the honor best