The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-06
~ THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
4ls Washington.
(Correspondence of the Herald.l

@ WASHINGTON, 4th May, 1876
New York appointments Morris, Moore, and Het-
man-Pan Ness to be Refaiaed-Satisfactton Of
the "Yonng Densocracie"-Ihe Clique-John L.
G1aha,ns Subscription to the" Uniom"-The De-
posifes and Pet Banks-Speciai agent on Secret
Mission to Ne,c York-7ne Florida Courts and
Pending Causes Thersia--Mr. Dickims' Appoint
meat of his Son-John Jones Redivivws, and the
Correspondsnt-Ro,c in this City and Correction
Relative to Mr.. Tdsistro-1he Marine Baud
The Presidents Receptions.
Subsequent to the departure of the mail last eve
ming, learned that in addition to Mr.. Morris hay
ing been appointed Postmaster, Ely Moore had
been appointed Marshal, and old Admiral Hoffman
informed you would be the case some two or three
weeks ago. Mr.. Van Ness is to be retained, as
also informed you long ago. notwithstanding the ct,
forts of the Clique to have HIM removed, on pain OF
not carrying the elections Thus this clique will be-
gin to realize that President Polk is determined to
DO President himself, despite their intrigues, and
this ignominious defeat Qor each one of these ap-
pointees was an opponent OF Mr. Van Buren's nomi-
nation,) will perhaps teach them little better
ners. The young democracie here about, speak in
terms of undisguised pleasure, at these appoint
ments and arrangements, which they pronounce
extremely satisfactory, and which they Y, say will be
acceptable to the democracy. generally, excepting
the Clique wire puuers. Considerable laughter was
provoked here yesterday Immediately upon the an.
nouncement of the removal Of Mr.. Graham, and
the appointment of Mr.. Morris by a counter an
nouncement, to the effect that John L. Graham had
just sent subscription for the Unioa the govern
ment organ the suppostion that he was to be re-
tanned in Office. He was not subscriber to the
Globe. M h1a5 .eN @tt 81
The deposits and pet bank system are exciting
considerable attention and remark here, and efforts
are being made by the present recipients Of Court
favor to retain the deposits while others are equally
anxious to be allowed to share in these government
pickings. Mr.. c. W. Lawrence, the President Of
the New York State Bank, and Isaac Townsend,
Esq, wing, and agent in general for some other
banks have both been on here in reference to these
their fingers in this nice pie1 have been given to
understand that confidential government agent has
been sent New York by the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, on secret embassy on some business relative
hereto We shall learn the result, sometime, sup
pose. Nous verro'ts:
perceive that the Union makes a somewhat
heightened statement respecting the difficulties
providing for the transfer of pending suits in the
territorial Courts to the Courts II will be re-
membered that stated that the President had con-
sidered this question, and the decision to which he
in the Herald Of the 2lst ult The Uxion officially
confirms my statement that the President has di-
rected the pending causes to be continued, and adds
that he has on this account RETAINED from appoint
ing the y. s. District Judge, which he was author
lied to do by the act of Congress- that the present
territorial Courts will continue in existence until the
meeting Of the next Congress. although Florida has
Mr. Dickins, the Secretary Of the Senate has APP
pointed his son to post in his own office at $500
per annum. He was in the State Department at
$l400, but Mr.. Dickins has thus improved his con-
dition and put him out of the reach Of decapiation
SO long as ne himself retains his present office.
John Jones redivivrs perceive undertakes to
say that your correspondent tells pitiful false
hood" In detailing a. conversation between q type
founder Of New York and gentleman of this city,
in relation to the Congressional printing, in which
the last offered to bet the former $1,000 that John
would not get a single vote for the Congressional
substantial truth of the whole statement if not Of
every tvord and as to being !" anonymous" John
Jones knows well enough where to find your cor
respondent. ~
city, in which three persons, Of whom Mr.. Tasistro
was one, attacked one man, Cuban Creole, and
stated that the whole party was "comed." Mr..
Tasistro assures me that he was not comed, and
find enquiry that have done him injustice in 30
stating. He also. asserts that the Creole provoked
the encounter by intrudng upon himself and friends.
cannot clearly ascertain that any more blame at,
;achss to 'hs Grssle s. =. the s:hs. sas.ss but Il
men in attacking one small man. l make this
statement because don't desire to do injustice TO
any man, and Mr.. Tasstro 10 entitled to correction
of an error in a statement of facts
The Marine Band made its first essay in the
grounds of the White House for the present season
yesterday afternoon, and attracted considerable
number of spectators: Its next essay will be in the
after on Saturdays at the White House, and on
Wednesdays at the Capitol regularly. This is a
great pleasure, and will prove very great attraction
to the inhabitants of the city who love music and
promenading. ,s5
As many persons suppose that the President re-
ceives company on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day evenings I may as well mention that that ar
rangement has been changed, and he now receives