When was it published?

October 22, 1829 in Litchfield Enquirer

Domestic News October 22, 1829

Litchfield Enquirer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Com. David Porter, John Branch, James Hamilton, Jr., John H. Eaton, Joel R. Poinsett, "Biographer Of Jackson"

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Rumors, Navy Secretary Appointment, War Secretary Change, Minister To Mexico, John H Eaton

Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

Rumors from Washington suggest Com. David Porter to replace John Branch as Secretary of the Navy, James Hamilton Jr. to succeed John H. Eaton as Secretary of War, and Eaton to take Joel R. Poinsett's role as Minister to Mexico, as Eaton wishes to leave Washington without returning to Tennessee.

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Rumours.—The National Journal gives among the rumours of the day at Washington, that Com. David Porter—of Mexico—is to be appointed Secretary of the Navy, in place of John Branch: and that James Hamilton, Jr. of South Carolina, is to take the place of John H. Eaton, as Secretary of War; and that Mr. Eaton is to succeed Joel R. Poinsett as Minister to Mexico. It has been intimated for some time that the "Biographer of Jackson" has been desirous to leave Washington—is unwilling to return to Tennessee—and therefore a foreign embassy must be provided for him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Rumors Navy Secretary Appointment War Secretary Change Minister To Mexico John H Eaton

What entities or persons were involved?

Com. David Porter John Branch James Hamilton, Jr. John H. Eaton Joel R. Poinsett "Biographer Of Jackson"

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

Com. David Porter John Branch James Hamilton, Jr. John H. Eaton Joel R. Poinsett "Biographer Of Jackson"

Outcome

potential cabinet reshuffle including appointments to secretary of the navy, secretary of war, and minister to mexico.

Event Details

The National Journal reports rumors that Com. David Porter is to be appointed Secretary of the Navy replacing John Branch; James Hamilton, Jr. of South Carolina to replace John H. Eaton as Secretary of War; and Mr. Eaton to succeed Joel R. Poinsett as Minister to Mexico. Eaton, the 'Biographer of Jackson,' desires to leave Washington and avoid returning to Tennessee, necessitating a foreign embassy.