The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-28
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL
WaahlnRlOn.
correspondence Of the Herald ]


WASHINGTON, April IS, ls4o.
Mr. ELLSWORTH Charge to S,oeden and not to Grena-
d. Who ITO be Commissioner of Patents? -New
York Post Office under Consideration The Mar
shaiship - The Tisit of James Knor Walker, Pm.
rate Secretary, to Boston and NeW York, accom-
panied by Mr.. Corc0ran and Mr.. Cushing
JVhat is it for p Government Deposites and Pet
Bamks-Ih Post Master General-C Contracts and
Prices-The Contractor letter TO the Post Mdsttr
General Coleman of the National and his Deli.
caces.
learn that was misinformed with respect to
Mr. Ellsworth's son being appointed Charge to
Grenada, as this is not the case, but he has been
appointed Charge to Sweden instead. ] am also
Informed that MI. Ellsworth, the Commissioner Of
Patents sent in his resignation Of that Office dated
prospectvely some weeks ago, and the appointment
oil MS son was predicted upon the recommendation
OF the members of the Legislature of Indiana and
all the leading men Of that State. His father has
an estate in Indiana, and intends to retire thereto,
and offered his resignation to Mr.. Polk immedi-
ately after the Inauguration. The Commissioner
ship OF Patents lies between Mr.. Bidlack and Mr..
Burke, ex-M. C.'s, as | believe.
The New York Post Office Is now under consi-
deration. Who will be appointed il Is difficult to
foretell, but understand that Mr. Leonard, late
M. G. from New York, stands as good, if not bet
ter, Cndnce tn6n any one else.
There are various competitors for the Marshal
ship here sill Among them are Captain Rynders,
the Don Giovanni OF the age, and GansevoOrt Mel
VILE Both are here as large as HE. Some of tho
knowing ones say that the Don Giovanni stands an
good a chance as any.
Considerable speculation has been afioat here as
to the reason OF the visit Of James Knox Walker
to Boston and New York. He was accompauied
by Mr. Corcoran, broker of this city, and Caleb
Cushing. The most reasonable conclusion which
aas been drawn is. that these gentlemen are on
Keuben nj. Whiting speculation-that is, they are
gone to see about government deposits, pet banks,
and so forth, and on 1t is an interesting ques-
ton TO decide that, which OF the banks will give
the largest commission to obtain the of the de-
posts, and at the same time give the most e4ec-
tive support to government? II is said that this
position realized to Reuben M. Whitney, at one
time, some ten or fifteen thousand dollars year.
Nice picklngs those though the progressive demo-
cracy are opposed to banks.
The Post Master General and his First Assistant
are very busily engaged in examining and deciding
upon the bids ter contracts understand that very
large reductions indeed have been effected in the
bids for contracts-some being as much as one.haf
and three-fourths lees than previously. learn,
| also, that there Is no fear of any combination
amongst the contractors, SO as to throw the mails
into confusion; for learn, from very good author.
~, that the 80 contractors who signed the letter
addressed to the Post Master General requesting
postponement of the contracts for year, to which
ne returned negative, and from which arose a
fear that the contractors would combine and refuse
| to take contracts-these IS, Understand, instead
OF representing the body of the contractors. repre-
scented only themselves, and sought only to obtain
advantages for themselves by their course, which,
| however, they failed to do. The remainder of the
contractors were not consulted all with reference
to the letter sent, and would net all of them have
| joined in il, though many Of them think the law
bears hardly upon them.
Coleman, Of the National Hotel, is famous for
his prompttude in catering for good things where
with to regale his friends. Epicures hereabouts
were just beginning to wish they were az far South
as Charleston, in the hope that they might there
plentiful supply Of green peas. with fresh lobsters
and other early and unlocked for delicaces, graced
the board. A ferocious onslaught was Immediately
made upon said peas, and each one seemed as if he
| were afraid there would be none left him, but
there were plenty and to spare. Coleman Is the
| p-ince of landlords in this region