Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-29

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ficer at the Baltimore & Potomac depot, who
witnessed the shooting and assisted in the ar
rest of Guiteau; Sarah d. White, in charge OF
the ladies' waiting room, she witnessed the
shooting and helped raise the president; Il. A..
Park, ticket seller, who jumped through the
window of his office and assisted raising the
president; Policeman Patrick Kinney, who
spoke to the president just before the shoot
ing.
MAC vEAGH
Attorney General MacVeagh adheres firmly
to his determination to retire from the cabinet
as soon as the president is ready to appoint
his successor. He spent two hours with the
president this afternoon. In reply to the
question if the star route prosecutions would
be delayed by his retirement, he said that he
had never attended to the details OF the cases.
They had been Ill good hands
and would continue in the same
till the deals were concluded. The interest
of justice would be attained as well under any
successor appointed by the president as under
him. He is entirely satisfied with the present
condition of the star route cases and does not
doubt indictments will be found. The presi-
dent will be ready to fill the place when the
called session of the senate meets, if not be-
fore.
Secretary Lincoln declines to discuss cab-
net prospects. He will visit Rye Beach with
his family for few days, leaving here Satur-
day.
SENATE ORGANIZATION.
Numerous Democratic candidates for secre-
tary of the senate have appeared, the latest be-
ing John G. Thompson, now sergeant at arms
of the. house of representatives. The
Republicans appear to be agreed that
Gorham and Riddleberger will be
voted for as the caucus nominees. We're the
Republicans capable of electiDg, it is probable
they would have to be dropped, as several
Garfield senators would bolt.
SERGEANT MASON.
The story published yesterday, to the effect
that Sergeant Mason's attempt to shoot Gui-
teau was the result of plot among the sol
diers of the Second artillery, which furnished
the guard at the Jail, is Indignantly
denied by both men and officers. They re-
gard Mason as a good soldier whose mind
was unsettled by malarial fever combined
with the prevailing excitement. 1t is be-
lieved his trial will result in acquittal on the
ground of temporary insanity, and his dis
charge from the army. The court martial
does not meet till October 25
BOUTWELL,.
Mr.. Boutwell,, of Massachusetts, who had
an interview yesterday with the president,
returned home to-day. In conversation he
admitted he had been summoned here by tele-
graph for consultation by the president, but
declined to state the subject discussed. That
it referred either to his appointment to place
in the. new cabinet or supreme bench
vacancy, is generally believed the majority OF
opinion inclining to the belief that he will
take Hunts place as secretary of the navy.
POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Some Southern politicians of more notoriety
| than prominence visited the president to sug
gest the name of Rev. W. " Hicks for post
master general. Mr.. Hicks is now preaching
| in DR.. Sunderland's church, this city. At tn,
close of the war he preached for while il
Amberston Subsequently in Savan
nah, an latterly in Jacksonville, Flor
ida, always appearing in politics
when opportunity offered. He was a Gran
delegate in the Chicago convention, He il
possessed of rhetorical powers.
| SECRETARY OF WAR.
Gen. Raum, who has been menti ned TO
secretary of war should Lincoln retire, de
cllnes to be considered as candidate. He i
we'll satisfied with his present important DO
sition, and does not believe that Mr.. Lincoll
| will retire.
DISMISSED.
President Arthur to-day directed the remova
of Sol. Star, postmaster at Deadwood, D. T.
for confession of completely with the sta
route conspirators in defrauding the postofic
department.
Benjamin Fl. Brewster, of Philadelphia, ha
arrived in Washington to assist District At
tOrney Bliss of New York, and District Attor
ney COrkhill in. the preparation and prosecu
ton of the star route cases when indictment
are secured. Bliss thinks ample evidence ha
been secured for presentation to the grau,
jury, to entitle the government to indictment
and intends to push matters promptly if pos
sible. Counsel are confident they will hav,
President Arthur's support in every effort t,
convict and punish the guilty men,