Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-08

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took his seat upon the republican side.
At l2.l5 the Senate adjourned until II
O'Clock tomorrow.
WASHINGTON.
The Cabinet Qualify this Morning.
WASHINGTON. March :. With the excep-
ton of Robert L. Lincoln, all of the new
Cabinet officers qualified this morning at the
executive mansion. before Judge Carter
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court of the
district. They will take charge of their
respective departments at so'clock this after
noon.
Nominations.
A list of nominations was sent to the Sci
ate to-day. by President Garfield. but failed
TO reach there before Adjournment. Among
the most prominent was that Of Secretary
Nathan Gofi Jr., To be United States District
Attorney for the district of West Virginia.
the same position he held previous 10 enter
ing the Cabinet.
Republican Senatorial Caucus.
The republican Senators held caucus this
afternoon, 10 take action in relation to the
organization of the Senate. There was
unanimous opposition TO the organization OF
the Senate until the vacancies are filled.
They adjourned to await action bv the demo
Gratis
The Interior Department.
Senator Kirkwood will not take charge of
the Interior Department, to-day. but is ex-
pected to do so TO morrow.
Assistant Secretary of state.
Bancroft Davis has accepted the office of
Assistant Secretary of State.
The Iowa Senator.
The appointment of Senator kirkwond of
Iowa 60 place in President Gariields cab
met places Governor Gear OF Iowa. who will
have the filling of the vacancy until the leg
islature meets next January, in an embaras-
sing position. lie himself has senatorial
pirations. and when the legislature meets it
is possible that the Governor NAV not he the
lucky man.
Justice of the supreme Court.
Near friends of Hon. Stanley Matthews
say that Pres ident Garfield will renominatc
him ut once.
An Extra Session Possible.
There is reason for believing that the
President is seriously considering the adj
visibility of calling an extra session of Con-
gress at an early date, with an inclination in
favor of doing
Organization of the Senate.
The democratic Senators in caucus Satur-
day decided that it is not expedent to at
tempt to reorganize the Senate until the seats
of Senators Blaine, Window and kirkwood,
who have resigned TO accept positions in
President Garfeld's cabinet, which shall be
filled by Tuesday of next week. 1t is
thought that the Senate will take n recess
until that time. Senator Malone of Virginia.
it is noticed, did not attend the democratic
caucus Saturday. 1t is stated that he will
act with the republicans
The New Cabinet Officers Assume Their
Duties.
Postmaster General James entered upon
the active duties of his new position at noon
to-day Soon afterwards the heads of the
different bureau departments called and paid
their respects to the new Postmaster General,
being introduced by ex-Postmaster Maynard.
At 3 =. NJ Blaine formally assumed the
duties of Secretary of State and received
several heads of bureaus who were presented
by Mr.. Brown. chief clerk
Assistant Secretary Hay will remain until
a successor is appointed. Two names men,
toned for the position are VIM. +. Chandler
and Bancroft Davis.
Judge Hunt entered upon his duties as
Secretary of the Navy this afternoon.
Secretary Ramsey will continue to dis
charge the duties of Secretary of War until
Mr.. Lincoln, who is expected to arrive We'd
nesday, has been sworn in.
= In the Supreme Court. today, ex-Attorney
General Deycns introduced his successor,
Hon. Wayne McVeagh, and took formal
leave in appropriate remarks. Chief Justice
Waite responded. assuring the retiring Attor-
ney General that he carried with him thu best
wishes of every member of the Court; that
their relations had always been of the pleas
ATTEST character, and that his departure
occasioned deep regret.
Senator BIaine's Resignation.
The Vice President, to-day. received
communication from Secretary Blaine asking
him to announce to the Senate that on the
9Th of March he forwarded to Il G Governor
of Maine his resignation as Senator.
Amendment Approved.
Acting Secretary of the Treasury French,
to-day. approved the amendment to rule 10 of
the regulations of steamboats, relating to the
space at the sides Of boilers.
Resolutions of Respect.
A meeting of the members of the bar of
the United States Supreme Court, held to-
day, for the purpose of giving expression to
the request of the councillors of that court
at the death of Hon. Matthew H. Carpenter.
Senator Thurman presided. and made a brief
address uponthe life and character Of the late
Senator Carpenter. A committee consisting
of Messrs. David Davis, Conkling. Jefc S.
Black, Davidge. Geveus, J. NJ Wilson, X.
+. Merrick. Macarthur and Phillips, pre-
scented resolutions, which were adopted.
Eulogies were pronounced by Judges Black
and Macarthur, Senator Garland, james II.
Em5ry and J. NJ. Wilson.
Secretary Window Serenaded.
Secretary Window was serenaded tonight,
by the Minnesota State Republican Associa-
ton. He responded, expressing his appre-
citation and assuring his friends that he gave
up the Senatorship for his new office with a
struggle.
General Grant.
Gen. Grant arrived here this afternoon.
He will pay his respects to President Gar
field and return to New York on Wednesday
FIRES.
Al Machias, Me.
MAcHIAs, Me March :. John Vansam's
house at Prospect Barbor in Gouidsboro, was
burned Friday night. No insurance. 1t is
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