The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-03-09
NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
THE CABINET MEETING.

wAsHINGToN, March 5.-The special Cabinet
session called by President Garfield, convened at
O'Clock. There were present Secretaries Evarts.
"Goh." Ramsey and Schurz, Postmaster General
Maynard. Attorney General Dcvens and Acting
Secretary of the Treasury French.
President Garfield informed the Cabinet that he
would probably send TO the Senate about 3 O'Clock
a list Of nominations comprising those OF his
Cabinet. In making the announcement tire lresi-
dent spoke very feelingly, assuring the gentlemen
present that II caused him sincere regret To part
with their valuable services. Referring to their
respective reSignauOnS which had all
been rendered, the President hoped each
one would do 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 In.
quired after the business of the several Depart
ments I'm general way. The only matter of inn
portance brought TO the attention OF the meeting
was presented by Acting secretary French, being
the reqLest OF National Banks. recently received
at the Treasury Department. that they may be al
lowed to redeposit the bonds Withdrawn, and take
out OF the Treasury the legal tender deposited for
the retirement of circulation.
The subject was discussed to some extent with
out conclusion.
TiIE NEW CABINET.
President Garfield sent to the senate the follow
ing nominations:
James q. blaine. of Maine, Secretary of state
William Window, OF Minnesota. Secretary OF the
Wayne Mcvcagh, OF Pennsylvania. Attorney
General.
Thomas L. James, OF New York, Postmaster
General.
Samuel y. kifKNOOi. oil iowa, secretary OF the
Interior.
Robert T. Lincoln. of Illinois, Secretary OF War.
William IL. Hunt, OF Louisiana, Secretary of the
Navy.
m, and Immediately. on motion OF cameron. OF
Pennsylvania. went into executive session.
The senate I'm executive session voted To con-
firm the nominations unanimously.
SENT IN THEIR REsIGNATToNs.
plaisted his resignation us United States senator,
10 take effect this day. lie also mailed notilca-
tion OF his resignation TO The speaker OF the
Maine House OF Representatives. Both com
municatlOuS should be received next Monday,
which will enable the legislature TO elect his sue
cessor on the second Tuesday following.
senator Window will delay signing his reSigna-
ton until Monday next as the Minnesota Legisla-
turc adiourns to-day. and the Governor Will then
have uiiQuestionablc power to appoint his sue.
cessor Immediately, whereas "A resignation dated
to-day when the legislature was In session, al
though not received until after adjournment,
might give rise To doubts as TO the Governors
power 10 appoint.
THE Ex-rREsIDEHr AND rARrY LEAVE WASH
INGToN.
Ex-prcsident aud Mrs Hayes ana family left
the city on special car this afternoon, en- route
10 Ohio Previous 10 their departure from Mary
Land Avenue and Twelfth Street, where the car
provided for their use was lying, several members
OF The Cabinet called 10 take leave The exPresi.
cent was then recognized by a large number oi
soldiers belonging 10 Pennsylvania Regiments.
who also called ON him. subsequently the car
was taken 10 the depot and while there Mr..
Hayes received quite an ovation, as II
discovered his presence. lie stood for nearly
two hours on the back platform of the car shaking
| hands and making his adieus Mrs. Hayes alss
took part by the side OF her husband, ana shaking