At the
Cabinet-meeting to-day Judge Sharkey and Mr. George were formally introduced to
the Cabinet, remaining, however, but a moment. It is concluded to make Sharkey
provisional Governor. He is a man of mind and culture, Whig in his antecedents,
and I think with some offensive points on the subject of slavery and popular
rights; but he was and is opposed to repudiation and bad faith by Mississippi.
The subject of Treasury agents and tax of twenty-five per cent on cotton was
discussed at great length in the Cabinet. All but the Secretary of the Treasury
for abolishing agents and tax. McC. thinks the Executive has no authority.
Asked McCulloch if
it was true that Clerk Henderson had been reappointed. He said yes, after
Solicitor Jordan investigated and reported the charge against him groundless.
Told him I was satisfied H. was not a proper man, etc.
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