The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-11-05
WASHINGTON.
[FRon oUR SPECIAL coRREsFoEDEST.l
WasHfreTor, oct. 40. 1881

NAohAN0NoNt Cor+ ~ AefNA-
The difficulties that beset the forma-
ton of cabinets have been encountered
by President Arthur has well as. his prod
ecessors. A most excellent man, ex-
Governor Morgan was offered the Treas
ury portfolio, and II was generally un-
derstood that he had accepted il, and he
was accordingly confirmed BY the United
States Senate. The ink Of the Record
ing Secretary was hardly dry, when de-
clination Of the Office was received by the
President, leaving hIm in an embarrass-
ing attitude. The cause of this sudden
change of opinion in the part of Mr.. Nor
gan is not exactly understood here, but
rumor has II that his health will not per-
nit il. Some however believe that he
discovered that It would prove . serious
financial loss should he become Secretary
of the Treasury. This would necessi-
tate his retiring from business and dis
solving all his financial relations in New
York. Judge Charles J. Folger, of tho
state of New York. was yesterday nomi-
mated and confirmed as Secretary Of the
Treasury. He will very likely enter inn
medistely upon his duties as Secretary.
Window has retired, having been re-
elected to the United States Senate by
the Legislature of Minnesota, So that
bis old seat has not been occupied by
any successor since his acceptance Of a
place in the Cabinet of President Gar
field. Mr.. Frank Hatton, editor of the
burlington (Iowa) Hawkeye," has been
confirmed as First Assistant Postmaster
General, while Postmaster General James
by reappointment continues to perform
the duties the same ns ever. II is sup
posed that he will not remain long how
ever, as it is reported that he has been
elected President of large banking COM
pany in New York City. The President
has not resided in the White House since
his accession TO office. He has occupied
the residence Of Senator Jones, of Nevs-
da, q large, elegant mansion situated
near the Capitol. Extensive changes are
being made in the interior arrangements
of the Executive Mansion. It is being
newly cleaned, pape:ed and painted, and
q g-eat portion of the furniture is being
revarnished and upholstered. 1t is moi
known who will preside at the White
House during the coming winter, but il
is anticipated that there will be large
rush of marriagable ladies TO Washington
this season, which will make society mat
ters very gay.
Dramatic matters have been particular
ly fourishing here of late, and some o.
the best performers on the American
stage have already made their appear
ance. Thomas W. Kean has been giving
series Of Shakespearean delineations
which mark him as great actor ant
worthy of the highest honors paid b,
tragic art. Large crowds have attended
his performances, and greatly nppreciat
ed them. A temperance convention
composed of women has been in session
during this week. 1t is known as tn,
National Women's Christian Temperate,
Union, and IL the size of the name is an,
indication of strength, it ought to be
powerful organization.
The assassin Guiteau still thinks tba
the trial, set down for November 14th
will result in his acquittal, and he i
very anxious about his winter clothing
He sent out note yesterday requesting
that suit of heavy Scotch goods be or
: dered for him, and also asking that hi
overcoat be taken out of tailoring es
tablishment near the Treasury Building
; where 1t has been held since last Sprini
for the cost of repairs. The least sug
gestion that he will not need such heav,
clothing makes the prisoner very nerv
Gus and abusive.
There have been but few changes a
yet in the departmental officials, Gener
!, al Walker, the Superintendent Of tn
Causus, has resigned, and is succeede,
by Assistant Colonel Seaton, of Ne,
York. Mr.. Henry Clay Johnston, of Penn
sylvanis, the able Commissioner of Gus
!, toms, will undoubtedly retain the posi-
tion which he has SO ably flledfor sew
eral years past. Melcom Seaton, the abl
and good natured Chief Clerk of the Pat
ent Office, will in few days receive hi
well earned reward, by the promotion h
first-class examinationship. and the bes
: wishes of numerous admiring friends fol
low him to his new and exalted position
Commissioner Marble has shown com
mendable judgement in this appoint
: ment AUGUST.
FRoM OUR REGuLAR CoRREsPoHDENT.1