Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-07
WASHINGTON.
SPECIAL CABINET SESSION.
The Cabinet Nominations.
The Resignation of Senator Blaine.

WASHINGTON. March ). A special Cabinet
session convened at l O'Clock. There were
present Secretaries Evarts. Gof. Ramsey,
Schurz. Postmaster General Maynard,
Attorney General Devens and acting Secre-
tary of the Treasury French. President Gar
field informed the Cabinet that he would
probably send to the Senate at once. nomi-
nations, the first comprising those of his
Cabinet.
In making the announcement the President
spoke very feelingly. assuring the gentlemen
present it caused him sincere regret to part
with their valuable services. Referring to
their respective designations which have all
been rendered, the President hoped each one
would assure him the service of remaining in
his position until his successor should qualify,
which would probably be several days. After
some further remarks on this subject, the
President inquired after the business of the
several departments in general way. The
only matter of importance which was brought
to the attention of the meetng,was presented
to Acting Secretary French. being a request
of the National banks recently received at
the treasury department. that they may be
allowed to re-deposit bonds withdrawn. and
take out of the Treasury legal tender deposit
for retirement of circulation.
President Garfield sent to the Senate at ;
o'clock this afternoon, the following cabinet
nominations
Secretary of State-.James, G. Blaine -af
Maine.
Secretary of Treasury William Window
of Minnesota.
PostmasterGeneral-Thomas L. James Of
New York.
Attorney General-Wayne Mcveagh of
PENNSYLVANIA.
Secretary of War-Robert Lincoln of
Illinois.
Secretary of the Interior-Samuel J.
kirkwood of Town.
Secretary of the Navy-Wm. H. Hunt of
Louisiana.
The Senate has confrped the new Cabinet.
Senator Blaine this afternoon, mailed to
Governor Plaisted his resignation a nlted
States Senator. to take effect to-day. He
also mailed a notification of his resignation
to the Speaker OF the Maine House of Rep
resentatives Both communications should
he received Monday, which will enable the
Legislature to elect his successor on the
second Tuesday following.
Senator Window will delay signing his
resignation until Monday. as the Minnesota
legislature adjourned to-day, and the govern
or will then have unquestionable power to
appoint his successor Immediately, whereas
! legislature was in session, although not re-
ceived until after the Adjournment, might give
rise to doubts as to the governors power to
appoint.
| Ex- President Hayes and family on leaving
| the city to-day. were called upon at the depot
bv the Cabinet. They were cheered BY a
crowd as the train left.
/ Tonight large body of members of the
Grand Army of the Cumberland called on
| President Garfield.
A dinner was given by the Union League
| Club of New York city to Vice President
| Arthur at Welckers Hotel tonight Senator
| Conkling was present as an invited guest.
Late in the evening he was serenaded by
the Utica Citizens Corps. He responded in
a speech from the hotel steps. thanking them
| for the compliment paid him. Vice Presi-
dent Arthur was also called ont, and made a
| few remarks.
A reception was given tonight by men,
bers of the Ohio Legislature, headed by
Gov. Foster who are now in this city, at the
residence of Senator pendletnn. The reeep-
ton was rendered jointly by Ohio Senators
Sherman and Pcndleton.
In the executive session of the Senate to-
dsv Nessrs Blaine Window and kirkwood
Withdrew and were unanimously confirmed.
Subsequently,, after some debate as 10 refer,
ring the other nominees to a committee, they
were also confirmed.
President and Mrs. Garfield attended
church at the Vermont Avenue Christian
] church TO-DAY The edifice was crowded,
and hundreds of people were compelled &c
90 away. No allusion was made to the pres
ence of the President.