The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-04
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
correspondence Of the Herald

Correspondence ofthe Herald
WASHINGTON, May 2, 1876.
Delay IN the Consular Appointments Reasons
Iherefor-Applicaats for Harana and Hdprs-
Care johnson and the ContIacfors-C olenran's
Catering-Naval Orders, Promotions, &c. &c.
have been informed that the delay which has
occurred in the appointment Of foreign Consuls, to
succeed those now holding office, and which delay
has been very much to the chagrin of the about
hundred applicants for each consulship, has arisen
from the representations of Mr.. Buchanan, who
fears that if, as it has been intended, great number
of these officers be removed and replaced at once,
and suddenly, it will be much to the detriment of the
commerce of the nation Whether this will be any
satisfaction to the almost numberless applicants or
not, cannot tell; but it is, believe, the case The
seventy odd dslnterested individuals, who are 50
very willing to serve their country abroad, to be
deslrous of accepting the small Consulshp at Ha-
| vana, must wait yet considerable timer Mr..
Campbell will not be removed for months, if at all
| The legion, too who desire Mr. Beasly TO be re-
moved from Havre,, and themselves appointed as a
reward for their disinterested' exertions for the
party will be disappointed
Cave Johnson and Mr.. Hobbie, the first Assistant
Postmaster General, have been engaged all day yes
terday and to-day in declaring the bids and making
explanations TO Contractors, Corrections, &c. The
Contractors speak in very high terms Of Mr.. John
agreeably disappointed in their expectation of find
ing him dsagreeable, cross old curmudgcon THAT
they are willing to acknowledge they have hereto
fore misujdged him. MIR. Johnson will prove him
self an able, interchangeable officer, and earn the
thanks Of the people.
Coleman, Of the National Hotel, had lamb and
green peas, and fresh Holsters, and strawberries and
cream, all on his table at dinner to-day What bet
ter catering can be required!
The following orders have been issued by Mr..
Bancroft, the Secretary of the Navy
NAVAL ORDERS, MAY l.
Commodore James Biddle, to command U. s. East India
Lieut. Henry Moor, to Navy Yard at New York, for
Surgeon W. A. W. spotswood to Vandala.
Surgeon H. Pinckney to discharge the duty of Surgeon
of together with his own Surgeon OF Ma
val Station and Receiving ship at Baltimore.
Passed Midshipman Robert Townsend, to u s. schoon.
er on.ka-hye, as Acting Master:
Sangmaster Robert A. Cassin to Navy Yard at Phila
delphia
Third Assistant Engineer NJ NJ Thompson, for duty in
the Office Of Engineer in Chief
Lieutenant +. s. Haggerty detached from Coast Sur
Spencer, Passed Midshipmen John Guest, and Henry
Rodgers detached from U steamer Poinsett and leave
Surgeon D. S. Green and Midshpman B. F. Wells de-
tached from vandalia
Carpenter Francis sagee detached from Navy Yard at
Surgeon s. Sharp, leave renewed three months
Purser W. A. Bloodgood, leave from U. s. steamer
Michigan for month.
Passed Midshipman r. D. lizard furlough for months
from May l, with permission to visit Europe.
| Midshipman George H. Hare, leave renewed two
months (sck)
Midshipman A. H. OTIS leave renewed, ono month
(sick.)
Surgeon j. F. Sickels, leave renewed, three months
(sick.)
Purser NICK. Buchanan furlough till further orders
PROMOTIONS.
Passed Mdshipmen G. Van Alstine A. G. Clary, and
H. L. Chapman, to be Lieutenants vice Leutenants sa
muel Lockhar and George NJ. Hooe, deceased and VIM.
! d. Hurst dismissed.
/ APPOINTMENTS
John Y. Mason, jr. to be purser vice r. g. Moore,
/ deceased.
Washington Sherman to be an Assistant Surgeon, vice
VIM. Pitt Canning, deceased
| VIM. Arnold to be an Acting Gunner
1 RESIGNED.
Midshipman H. II. Harrison