Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-05-01

York EJeciptal: College. There was nu. complaint
against Dox and there is DO special Recommendation
in favor of Barker, except the one mentioned
If the President had been governed by exclusive
regard to the public service, and the relative merits
OF candidates for Office, is it presumable that he
would have removed Major Dox, who had been
woanded in battle, to make room for Mr. Barker, who
is totally unknown but from the circumstance of his
single shot for Gen. Jackson in Ig24e Answer us,
Duff.
D'A letter from Washington of the a9th states,
that FIVE clerks had that day been dismissed r the
Department of State.--Among them Philip H. Fem
dali, Of Virginia. Among them also, is a7oiher Pr
giodsn-the indecent haste OF whose removal, under
the circuassta,ces is deep and damnng stain upon
the Administration-upon their humanity as civilized
men. Our hands are tied for the present.
Correspondence Of the z. S. 6aSette-Ofthe gem
ticuiun who has written some forty or fifty letters
upon passing events at Washington to the u States
Gazette at Philadelphia the National Intelligencer
remarks, that they have been often surprised at the
"depth and accuracy of his information. If mere
hooker on in Venice, he must be most sagacious
observer for of al the specuiations he has advanced
through his whole series of letters we do not remeu
Der single one of any consequence, that the sequel
did realize. We ure surprised that Duff and the
Rev. d. B. have not found him out yet. We have
gratifed readers by transferring many of his let
tiers to columns, and now lay before them his
last. The Young man who put end to himself
was Mr.. Jno. II. Henshaw of Massachusetts, gen
tleman of sparkling wit and great vyacity of mind.
The aneodote of Gasbys barkeeper promoted to Hen
shaw's place, illustrates the character of Gen Jack
SON, and his utter of discrimination in bis Sc
lectons This bar keeper had won his heart, by his
crnging alteration while he stayed at Gadsby's. No
mode of repnying him easy and cheap, as to
billet him upon the Fourth Auditors Office To keen
company with Amos Kendall! Bar keepers are iust
respectable any body else, bnt the presumption
is certainly in favour their capacity to keep the
accounts of the Navy Department.
LETTER FROM WAsiSoroa SO
Washington, April 2l, 1879
Of auditors Offices, destroyed himself Wednesday, in
consequence of his mind being worked W insanity by
apprehension that be should be turned of Office His
has been filled by barkeenr AT Gadsy totel who has
probably, during resdeace of at the Hotel
many opportunities wake himself personally agreeable
do not beeva that the pcrpcxi,ics of cfa Jackson and
ffscabine much the decrease. The stages bring daily
additions their and difficulties, Ivy dchargng the
of hotels either from ie nort
for offices themselves prevent Others from obtaining
them or committees who make their appearance armed with
renonstraes, protests, like against appointments
which have been too suddenly made. suspect that Caisy
has W Yo nor w" s l., s ]
for the purpose of showing General Jackson wherein
low resnlaic his aluls
els ars as plentiful in these days as spring flowers will pc
many and various for the and greatly be feared
that dark and deep plots to deade the public mind w come TO
before the black,bcrricS.
The recent appointment of Mr. MLane is underwood TO
have been forced upon the President by Ai Wan Buren,,
it was known that Mr. farewell would
publication of his letters ondo and the erecting which
they received there sustaining the British side of the
question Nix MI Lane had done much, and much ssat
s9ed He offended his acting CONTRADICTION TO
her wshes and lie hseohhoded because Geaeralia
forming his Cabinet had acted in contradiction his
He had expect that the treasury department.
being bestowed who subordinate member of
irschairau; and when he found himself disappointed
expectation, he threw all gave feelings
efforts made paci hm hut ali unsuccessful until
Ns. Van Buren prescribed medicine for his wounded spirit,
which will doubtless him have heard nothing further
the subject of the post of this city. lie still
his office; although, may be credited,
version of given away and hence tire conclusion that he
10 be reylored
There are indications which TO close observer nj synp,cms
mstaken whatever influence cabinet
nay possess a the of the will
thrown into the scale opposs TO the tariff The exsc, rs
which this opposition viii may yet he determined on
but thoee ~ie misunderstood the ia udcous ,a will
SION have their convictions addressed IN less equvocal language
There " be difficult and doubtful struggle which will occupy
the time of congress- and FIX the public attention. Tor the greater
part Of the next SESSION."
Appointments by the President Of the United Stares
The news of the several appointments pulshed our last,
has been fully coarned and addition above, fol-.
lowing appointments have ben authoritativey enuoncch
Pierce A. Barker Collector OF the Customs f the District,
aud Inspector Of the Revenue for ofYuao Greek
William fl. Htst Receiver Of Public Moneys jefferson
willie, Indiana
Thomas r. Johnson Collector and Inspector OF 81 Marys,
Maryland.
A. $ Thruston Collector and Inspector Key West.
William Baldwin Surveyor and Inspector New Haven
Joseph X Larwil Receiver of Public Moneys afn, Oo
Joseph s. Lake Register Of the Land Once Wooster, OHIO
Thomas Hood Register Of the Land Office GAINESVILLE.
David c. Skinner Receiver Of Public Moneys Marietta
John n Wolveon Receiver Of Public Moneys Vinccuncs
James B. Gardner Register Of the Land Office at Tn. Ohio
Robert Rogers Receiver of Public Moacys OreoiSas
Andrew Mack Collector and Inspector at Detroit
Henry " Low Surveyor and Inspector New Brunswick, New