The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-13
OF Il, but | am told it contains developments of
very exciting nature. Whether the efforts to sup
press II Will be successful, remains TO be SEEN

~APPtcoWs Tor CWce-d retreat under C0Uer OF the
Ntght-Plan Of Operations laid Down-Penn
sytuania Avsn~e appropriation Executive SEES
sion of the Senate Aidrmimg and AtcfA Discio
sure Of Fan'ay Dsreiictions by Er. Governor Tho
mas, of Maryland.
J. G. BENNETT, ESQ -
At about IL O'Clock last evening, passing down
pennsylvania Avenue, we no less surprised
at the sepulchra silence that PREVAILED than at the
Zimmerman darkness of the night. There was
scarce solitary passenger in the street.-the little
detachmens of threes, fives and twentles, of late
so prevalent on the walk, even at the witching
hour of night had, like the three witches, vanish
ed most mysteriously and silently BY some spe-
ces of conuration large surplus Of our popula-
ton had been spirited away; and the following
paragraph from the "Constiuton'' of last even
ing, unravels the mystery
APPLICATIONS ron OFFIcE.-We stated some days ago.
that annoying importantly by applicants for Office would
not increase but on the contrary, would materially les
their chances OF II 10 said that the PresI
dent has declared with that drmness which is part Of
his character that those who have preferred their
quests and are found here after to-day pressing their
claims, W II not receive his favorable consideration
When his cabinet has been fully organised aud the line
Of policy in regard to removals and appointments adopt
ed then the applications will be taken up considered
aud decided upon according to their merits This we
are assured will b. the probable course of things.
This morning there spare beds at most of the
boarding houses, though the hotels still crowd
ed Many poor fellows who expected TO jump into
lat offices on the presentation Of their applications,
and limited In their finances to visit of three or
four DAYS, have had the sorry alternative Of return
irg without office, without the hope OF Office, and
without cash; after spending all the past summer
IN libatlons to young Hickory, and in alteration of
the visible types Of democracy-of hickory boushs
and Polk stalks. Poor fellows, their patriotism,
like the courage of Bob Acres, has oozed through
their hager's ends, and they have gone home,
perched IN the cars or steamboats,. and musing-
Like warrior taking his rest,
With his martial cloak around him.
The magnates of the party still remain to aid the
Administration in his arduous task of very gene
raj and comprehensive official reorganization.
The Globe declares that the Wehsterian, Grange
rian and Tylerlan lncumbents must be turned over
40 vengeance, TO justice and the execuoner. And
We are assured, that although the work will be
commenced with great caution, it will he prose-
cuted with unsparing retaliation. Every Tyler
appointment effected by the election OF good de-
mocrat will be underscored-every man IN an
othce from thousand year and upwards, will
undergo search as rlgidy exactng as that insti.
tuted upon travellers IN the mineral regions of
Peru, where even their donkies and mules are
purged tor the diamonds which may have been in
weighed into their stomachs
Some little difficulty appears to have grown out
OF the 600 appropriated to Pennsy lvania Ave-
nue-some contending that Jenny Maner's plan
for double sidewalk and double line of trees
on each side was the plan referred to-others main
tainng that 1t was cheaper and more available
and practical plan. The Committee OF Finance
public gardener, which If carried out would make
Pennsylvania Avenue, "a street, your readers will
remember, OF l6O feet in width,) the most magafi-
cent street this side of the Emperors thoroughfare
through the Celestial city of Pekin. As it is, it
will rid the people Of Washington of the intoler-
able nuisance OF the dust of the Avenue, by having
1t paved even with oyster-shells Within the last
three years, by the neglect of this Improvement,
more than as many members OF Congress have died
OF consumption, preciptated from the inhalation OF
the puverized slate, granite sandstone and brick
dust OF Pennsylvania Avenue and all attributable
to the humbug OF retrenchment.
la Executive session to-day no combinations
we understand, were made, though considerable
number OF secondary appointments from President
Polk were referred 10 appropriate committees
Gen Armstrong, we learn, goes as Consul to Liver
pool, ii confirmed BY the withdrawal Of Mcssrs
Buchanan and Walker from the Senate. and the
expiration of the terms of Messrs Foster, of Tenn
R,ves. of Va and White, of Indiana. there are
GA, and Mr.. Miller, of N. ] !, having paired off
homeward and Mr.. Bates of Mass being con
fined to ms bed from sickness and Mr.. Pearce,
OF Md, having a sick family.there are four other
temporary vacancies in the Senate, leaving, how
yer, democratic majority Of one. And yet we hear
II intmated that Captain Polk has been apprised Of
the indspostlon OF the Senate to assent to the ap
polntment of Amos Kendall to any important or re-
sponslblc office, notwithstanding their disposition
TO give to the President and his nominations cor
dial cooperation. Positively we believe this to be
a fabrication; and that if Amos Kendall were
ken up IN the Senate Tomorrow for the Post Of
nee at Washington City, he would be confirmed
instanter from the general impression that he has
been, and would be again, faithful and efficient
public officer.
One OF the most singular, terrific and preme-
dltated disclosures of high life ndiscIetons,
has Just come to light in the publication by Ex-
Governor Thomas, Of Md, of en- expose of the al
legged Grim. con. OF his wife with all the attendant
circumstances and parties IN the case. The record
OF the Onderdonk trial is all innocence and angelic
purity compared with the decided and singulary
mortliying developments of this pamphlet of Gov
Thomas You will recollect that while he was
Governor OF Maryland, he came into hostile COLI
sion while travelling, with Gov. Mcdowell, OF Va,
and that since that time the deades hate has exist.
ed between them. We understand the pamphlet to
WheS Mr. cepas ana mex. ~,
llber,lne charges preferred against him, and the
motives which have induced MN to the awful re-
lows, from which it would appear that the young
wife of Gov. Thomas, before her marriage, was
vain aRd giddy girl. A letter from married lady
addressed to Miss Med warns her against
she IS weaving The web OF her destinations around
the heart OF the married Iady's husband. The tes-
timony goes to show, however, that this letter of
warning had directly the contrary effect that in
tended-that some tine after M s. Med reversing
the usual custom IN such cases "poped the ques-
tlon" to the aforesaid Governor Thomas, and cap
tlvated not less by her tree, frank and generous off
hand manner OF treating the delicate question OF
matrimony, than by her personal charms, hyme-
NAL compact was the very natural result. Another
natural result was, that In process Of time pledge
OF affection was presented the loving Governor by
his amlable consort but the Governor is Of the
oplnlon that the dear innocent was stranger, and
that the aforesaid married lady's husband was a
material witness in the preliminary negotiations in
the premises Certain relatives OF the young LADY
were scored by the Governor having knowingly
ioisted upon hlm privateer sailing under false
Tors; and this discovery seems 10 be the chief
ground OF the Governors Indignation. The parties
Implicated In this busloe-s high in station and
society; and Il Col B~N*s* suffers the charges of
Ex-Governor Thomastospass uaaoticcd or unrefu.
led, by law, retracti6n, or battle, it will be a
strange conclusion. There will doubtless be plea
Tor divorce granted TO the proper court behalf OF
the husband, that the wife may have an opportuni.
tyof vndicsnns her honor and establishing her in
nocence, which we hope will be done.
THK APOSTLE PAyL.
WASHINGTON, Tues lay night, March IL. 1916