The New York herald., 1845-03-19
Boston.
Correspondence Of the Herald.]
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Boston
Correspondence of the Herad.l
Boston, March 10Th, 1S45.
The "Amneration BaA'-Sale of Tickets, and their
Price-OGce Holders and their Mana Cement
Chques and their Contrivances-Cus House
and its hsmates-Ihc "Ins" and 1.-THE "Outs''-
The Collector and has Prospects-His Enemies
and Opponents-Their Opposition and its Results
Removals and Appoimtmemts- Matters vhich
are, and Matters ,chich are not, &c. &c. &c.
DEAR BENNETT:-
One of the choicest three dollar ''hops'' which
has been got up in this vicinity for many Ia day
came off at the Old Cradle OF Liberty, Faneuil
Hall, on Friday evening Inst. The splendid deco
rations which adorned the walls of the Hall, on
the evening of the fourth OF March, remained in
statu quo, for the present occasion, and though the
night was exceedingly uncomfortable and cheer
less outside-within, all was happiness and merri
ment. The occasion was inspiriting-and the fair
beings who graced it with their presence appeared
to be, Individually and collectively, of the right
Sort and were, doubt, universally s'in favor of
annexatlonn' The interior of the building was
hung with flags, and tastefully ornamented with
sundry appropriate mottoes-the floor was cover
ed with beautiful design, arranged and exc
cuted by Savory and Jones. Among the orna-
ments was the frequent introduction of the &c lone
star"-and very fine transparency of President
Polk appeared conspicuous on side of the hall
The committee of arrangements consisted of some
OF the most prominent and active democrats in the
city, and the entire success of the ball-which fol-
lowed so closely upon a similar testiva-entIes
them to the highest credit for their management
An original ode, composed for, and admirably
adapted to the occasion, by F. A. Durvage, ESQ
was su0g by the company with fine effect, and the
whole affair passed off with entire satisfaction to
all who participated in IT,, Wright, Of the Ton
and the dancing continued to late hour.
There was one feature, however, connected
with this ball, which was scarcely democratic
enough to suit the tastes OF those in the ranks who
like to entertain opinion Of their own. refer TO
the course pursued by one or two members of the
committee in dlsposlng OF their tickesI, who
who happened to hold Office at this peculiar crisis
with the gentle hint that ii was expected that
every man in office should buy-molens Uolens
Well, the consequence was, the ball was very we'll
represented from the Custom House, and kindred
institutions! There were few, however, who had
the hardihood to look the sellers in the face, and
assure them that they did not hold office by such
atterl We are in the midst of stirring times.
The ofice-holders ale getting uneasy-the office
seekers getting hungry. There is petty clique
here who have been busy for the last three four
months in attempting to break down the Collector
Of this Port, and who have left no stone unturned
to accomplish their design This faction is eaded
by an officer in the weigher's department., now in
the Custom Housewife has set others on to over
throw Williams, while he has supposed that his
hand could not be seen. In spite OF all his puny
efforts, however, the Collector remains perfectly
quiet and undlslurbed, and he has certainly evin-
ced credtable magnanimity in retaining such
vipers in office-whie he knew they were stabbing
him, at every opportunity! There are those out OF
Sse VINO Se sds tins IN Ge hope OF
for themselves or their friends Letters have been
manufactured, abusing him-aud thousand specu-
lalions have been put forth as to who would sue
and their black balling is at last about recoil
upon their own heads! The fact is, Mr.. Williams
makes a good Collector; he remains at his post,
and prose the government business with inte-
gritty and strict attention, and his malgners, having
been foiled, are growing restlve! The principle
which appears TO have been adopted by the new
administration, not to remove one democrat tor
anothers benefit, it IS expected will be observed
here, and the present Collector will, without ques-
ton, remain where he is, until at least something
tangible is brought against him. His intentions
mocrat, and he is liked by the commercial CON-
munlty. He has given no real cause for offence,
and his retention in office will be accepta
BILE to the, majority OF the party in Boston.
and inuiguings of the clique to which have allu
ded, will reserve for future letter. It's denowe
ment will serve lesson TO the uninitiated.
The removals in this vicinity, which are pow In
be very extensive. Hon. Isaac H. Wright. it is
thought. will have the Navy agency, now held by
Vincent Browne, Esq Wright was formerly the
editor and proprietor OF the Bay Slate Democrat,
and has worked as hard as any man in New Eng
land ior the party. The office Of Surveyor, now
occupied by a whig, major Grafton,) may be va
cant in the course OF few months-and Lewis
Joeseyn, Col Hall, or 8. C.. Allen, may get IT.
The District Attorneyship will be given to B. F.
Hallett, or Bradford Sumner-probably the former.
In connection with the Collectorship, the names OF
the Hon. Robert Rantoul, junr., and Ex-
Governor Morton have been named; but 1t
is generally conceded that no change will
occur there just now, as the present incumbent 10
acceptable, and is well sustained. Hon. VIM. Par
menter, late member OF Congress, from Mddlesex,
has been appointed naval officer IN place OF George
Roberts, Esq whose commission expired on the
4th OF March. Not to dsrarage the claims OF Mr..
Parmcnter, who is well known as worthy demo
crat ii is but justice to say that the late naval of
has gwen perfect satisfaction IN his official ca
pacty, and has made many fast friends during his
occupancy OF the Office. II was hoped that Mr..
Polk would have rel nominated him TO this post.
Mr. Roberts has devoted himself to the work faith
fully, and he leaves the Custom House with the
respect and best wishes of all who have come IN
contact with him. The present Postmaster and
United States Marshal will 'shold over" OF course
The "news from Washington" is looked Tor
daily, with much concern by the Gins" and the
outs" As yet, but little has transpired to satisfy
either the ioimer or the latter. few days, now,
will give them more light. Yours, p.
NAVIGATION AT THE WEST AND THE SouTH.-The