The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

The former however public property and have nc
cations are severely scrunized Personally entertain
not the slightest feeling of hostility towards one o.
Joseph Brelsford late was removou 10 make
room for Robert Nice uoch Brelsford was wing up to
ls43. He supported Harrison and Tyler IN isao, ana
when Jonathan Roberts was from the Collector
ship rewarded by Mr. Tyler with the office Of mea-
his faithful services to that asPrant Tor the Ere
James H. Hutchinson, late democratic candidate for She
riff and Inspector of the customs under MIR Horn
is brother to the present democratic Coroner and since
Polk and Dallas, in his ward He has the good opinion
many democrats in Southwark, and elected con.
reeat the late ward elections in opposition to the efforts
of his McCulloch who resides in the same
ward and, of course exerted himself to the utmost to
give TO Mr. Horna faerag account OF his own steward
The salary of the Measures office you aware,
depends upon the Of salt imported Since the hrs
OF November last the quantity OF that article imported
into this port has been very limited indeed ana the con-
sequence was that from November up to the I'm July
the date Brelsord removal he had received but some
two three hundred dollars OF the hiieen hundred per
annum, to which he is limited by law; 0fthe former
ton in the election of James Polk through the eff
of the "Democ nyincible Legion OF which he was
an active member. On the advent OF Mr. Horn, he re-
ouested that very disng fuuctonsry to allow him
TO remain in Office until fall or until he had made up his
maximum to which an equivocal answer returned
For the reason have stated Bresord became embarrass
ed in his pecunary circumstances and has been unusty
subjected to great annoyance, for which Mr. Horn is
alone responsible He represented not very atten
tive his official duties but of this do not pretend to
speak with confidence His active efforts in favor of
His successor, Robert McCulloch, emigrated to this
country, from Ireland, some fifteen years ago. As
have before stated, he resides IN Southwark. He is
bootmaker by trade and the first display pic
ture of James X Polk in his window after the Baltimore
Convention In 80 or 49, before his naturalization he
took active part in favor of the wing candidate for
Congress in his district, James GowenD IN opposition
to the regularly nominated candidate of the Democratic
party the celebrated Joel B. Sutherlandthe great gun
since OF Mr. Tylers administration In 1885, McCulloch
naturalised. In '3s he appointed carrier in
the Philadelphia post office by Col Page was then
l told, IntempeTate which
the election of Gen Harrison. In lS40 have it from
the source being under the influence OF the man
with the poker he was found sticking in the mud in
the canal and h is enemies uncharitable
se that he had attempted to commit suicide he had
previously declared his intention" that subject He
has reformed in that particular, and in lSl3 again
found arrayed against the regular nomination OF the
district Tor Congress- (r McCalley and rtng him.
self in favor of MIR. Crowba 1t is for this act is al
legged that Mr. Horn has appointed him to the office
OF Measurer IN NE custom House. lie Is Protestant
and very unpopular with the Catholic portion ofhis
countrymen.
Captain Snyder of Frankfort takes the place of Jas
+. Home, as Measurer The Captain is very clever
man. tavern keeper, am told by profession and dis
tinguished himself in the Southwark riots in the
mer Of IA There can be no personal objection to his
appointment.
James F. Howe is an exedor He born in Wash.
ington county N " and was at an early age
with that staunch democratic paper the Saratoga Senti
mel In 1927 he established in Boston the Eoenng Be
tin, in connexion with Samuel H. jerks of the Nantucket
Inquirer which he conducted until 1910, sustaining
throughout, Gen. Jackson though Mr. jerks, in the
meantime apostatsed, and like Mr. Horn, went over
phia From that time to 1910 he was engaged here in
business and acquired fortune but was Frustrated by
the revusions OF 80 40, and n, and his confidence in
the measures of Mr. Van Buren's administration. He
was appointed TO his late office of Treasurer at the
quest OF John c. Spencer ultraV Buren, and
with the appreciation Of Mr. Van Burens friends
and supporters 1t the first office which he held
or sought He has the confidence and friendship
OF many distinguished democrats throughout the
try, and is writer of great force and ability. do not
admire the for he is too ultra in his Van Buren, pre-
objections to suit me- He unpopular with the Tyler
party for the same He is supposed be ia.
vorable to the pretensons of Mr.. Dallas Mr. Wright
for the Presidency Indeed, it is alleged that Gov
Wright made an effort with Mr.. Horn to have him con.
tnued but that Mr. Horn replied that he Howe) knew
better than any other the wishes of the democracy
OF Philadelphia. 1t is very certain that Mr. Howe has
the confidence of many of the prominent leaders OF
the Van Buren, party and that Mr. Wright feels already
that he has made rayther' mistake in placing his paw
upon him. II is nice little family quarrel with which
have no desire to take part and it Horn and Howe
perform the feat Of the Kilkenny cats, why L. at least
shall shed no tears on the occasion.
George Hergesheimer takes the place of Daniel Boyd
as Measurer Mr.. Hergeshemer Postmaster at
Germantown under Mr. Van Buren, There is . othe
objection TO his appointment, there any
for, but his atiiuence, the removal of Mr.. Boyd.
Richard Bacon is continued. He appointed by
Judge Blythe in March last having been confirmed by
Mr. Secretary Bbb in February preceding. He
once democratic member Of the Legislature, and
accused by having turned Kickapoo. He is poor and
hope will be permitted to retain his situation but this
have strong doubts.