The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-12

New York-the resignation or removal of the pre-
sent incumbent and the appointment of his successor
Il is generally supposed that Mr. Lawrence, now
President of the State Bank, and Chamberlain OF
this city, has been offered the office by the President
We also learn that Mr.. Lawrence wishes to retain
his present bank presidency and his chamberlain
ship, IN addition to the Coectorship; against whic
there is an objection in the mind of the President
or at least there is supposed be, that there IS
some doubt about Mr.. Lawrence's appointment
According to all appearances, there VIII be
change of politics Throughout. the country
in another four years, and Mr. Lawrence, on re-
signing his present offices, has only in exchange
four years Office at the best II may be doubtful,
therefore, whether the President will consent to Mr.
Lawrence's retention of his present offices IN con
nection with the Collectorship and in that case 1t
is not for us to say what Mr.. Lawrence's determi-
nation will be. This is what we have learned on
that point. eI
On the other point, we learn that the Collector
sent his resignation to Washington week ago, but
it was withheld from the President by some of Gov
Van Nesss friends in the hope that he would still be
sustained in his office But messenger, with
duplicate of the resignation, despatched ycster-
day. in order that the President might be altogether
contests between the ciques Of this city on account
of the Collectorship We have every reason to be-
eve that the administration part with Governor
Van Ness with the best feelings, and it is highly
probable that he will be appointed Minister to Ma
drd in the place of Mr. Irving, who will be recalled
AT all events, the President and his cabinet or
portion Of it, have been very much annoyed by the
agitation, and meetings, and denunciaions, and ef
farto Iak ,,o
the subject of the Collectorship Whoever gets the
appointment will get load of trouble on his back,
and the foundation is already laid for great deal OF
discomfort by this removal.
Governor Van Ness has given great satisfaction
to the government, as we learn, and we have no
doubt the following paragraph, which find in
of the organs at Washington-the Constiiution-ex-
presses correctly the sentiments of the admnstra-
ton with regard to the ExCollector that IS to be -,
Mr.. Van Ness is New Yorker of the old Democratic
stock, born in the mansion now occupied by ex-Pres
dent Van Buren, at Underworld. He was educated in
that State and began his political able cx
ponent and Jealous advocate of Jeersonian doctrines
During the of s?l5 he held with high reputation
the office of Collector of Vermont when its duties
Of most responsible character beth in military and
commercial point Of view. He was afterwards Chief
Justice Of that State and acquired for its Supreme Court
equity. He was subsequently nominated by the demo-
cracy OF Vermont for Governor, and was trumphanty
elected thus redeemng the State from Federal msrule
and again elected for second term to the Of
6ce lie ofthe earliest friends of General Jack
in Vermont and upon his accession to the presiden
Cyl selected Minister to Spain and while there,
mainly through his diplomatic exertions the Spanish
Ministry induced to recognise the independence Of
Mexico On his return from SPAIN he again entered the
political field and in 1910 of the untirng
advocates of Mr. Van Burens reelection In the late Pre-
sdential contest his efforts were Jealous and
in behalf of Mr. Folks election He has, from the FIRST
been ardent and decided advocate for the annexation
ofTeXas in whose cause Of his brave forfeited
aNI
the special nerposton Of General Jackson Under his
administration the New York custom-housc has become
a model for efficiency, promptitude and rccttude In
all his relations social official political he stands un
reproachcd and irreproachable. The President we
have reason 70 believe warmly appreciates the worth
crat and public officer, and enterains, personally the
kindest feelings for him.
LAUNCH OF A New PACKET SHIp-Yesterday
new vessel was added to our splendid fleet of pack
cts, in the shape Of the ship Fidelia, which wa
launched from Webbs ship yard, foot of7th street
at 2 o'clock. Every thing went off most satisfacto
rily, and she assumed her new position amidst tn
cheers Of an immense crowd of spectators, both Ia
dies and gentlemen.
Modern ship building has advanced to such
pitch, that it is difficult TO keep pace with the hume
rous splendid ships that are daily being sent dow
upon our wuers and the journalist can but say tina
each is more splendid than the last; however, il
this instance, mere description of her build, di
mansions. &C., will prove the best praise that Cal
be bestowed, as it will show the great care and ex
pense lavished on these floating palaces
She is for the old black ball line of Liverpool pack
cts and of about 100 tons, carpenters measure
ment Is built by Webb, and that isprase. Her franz
is of live oak, locust and cedar; her panking o
white oak, copper-fasened, and with strength ant
adaptation of materials proportionate.
Her dimensions are-Lengh Of deck, l66 feet
| Breadth of beam, 355
Depth of Hold, 81 /"
He model combines buoyancy with sharpness 4
fine, bold entrance, long flat floor, and clean run
tell the story of good carrier and good sailer.-
Her broadside looks like that of sloop of war; Tn
stern is singuary light and handsome, and the fgur
head, female at full length, with most lifelike pro
portions.
The cabin will accommodate some thirty passen
gers, with most spacious and well ventilated stat
rooms, while in conformity with the demands Of tn
age, the forecastle is spacious, roomy, dry, and pro
vided with all needful accommodations.
The timber heads are Aboard for some, distance
down, and filled with salt There is salt betwee
the knees. The whole frame is well ventilated, an
every thing seems to have been thought of that ca
lmpart strength and duration.
She Is to be commanded by Captain w. G.. Hack
staff, name well and favoraby known in this por
and will assume her place IN the line on the LIST Jul
next.
HE SfNAdtbtES VARIOUS COZ
gregations of the children Of Israel attended relig
GUS service in their synagogues yesterday, it bein
the festival of the Pentecost. That in Elm stree
+ and others which we visited, were decorated abur
dainty with roses, as rich and odoriferous as thos
OF Sharon Among the "maids Of Judah" who O,
cupied the galleries exclusively, there were goodl
proportion of truly beautiful faces, and as the Sc
vices seemed TO be conducted rather more in tn
spirit which moved David to dance before the ark
than in that in which he mourned his son Absaon
the prepossessing faces here and there visible woi
AN unclouded serenity, with now and then dash
gaiety.
The housees were far from being full and stranger
had only to enter and be seated, without even tn
formality of uncovering heads, as the occupan
were found wearing their hats all through the Sc