The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-05

WASHINGTON, June 30 1919.
TIE R'mosals TO-day-A Preliminary Morsment-
The NeiD Incumbents-Ihe Amditors-7he First
Change in the State Depayfnsent-
The District -dppointmeats-Ih The Post Office, &c.
Excitement has this day been prevalent in the
Departments. Clerks for years receiving good
salaries from the government, exhibited symptoms
81 alarm lest they should share the fate of victims
OF merciless conquerors, and were reminded Of the
the morrow, not knowing what day might bring
forth. Little knots of expectants adorned the
steps and passages OF the public buildings, await
ing, with almost GREATNESS ANXIETY the grand
denou~ment. The festoons of black cambria, Tin
tended as marks OF respect for the memory of ex-
President Polk) seemed to be indicative Of the
dscapiaiion OF officials, which II was supposed
would ensue. But, Notwithstanding the trcpida-
non and ebon badges, something cheering was
impaired by the jingling Of the gold and silver with
which the clerks were paid. Not few Of them
were accommodated with the entire amount Of
thtr moaths salary in one dollar yellow" pieces.
Mr.. Secretary Ewing, the most fearless OF the
cabinet, directed the clerks within his bailiwlck
10 be paid before three O'Clock to-day, and his
order was obeyed. full sweep was rumored,
but, up TO the hour Of closing his bureaus, we
could hear only OF a dozen yellow covers being
sent 10 the post office, equally divided between
those to be removed, and those TO be appointed in
their stead.
hr. Orlando Brown takes possession of the
bureau Of Indian Affair. on Monday. He has al
ready informed the chief clerk, Mr.. Cochrane,
that his services will no longer be required In that
capacity, and if that genteman's salary be cut
down, he may resign.
Mr.. Justin Buiterfed has been imporuned
for situations, and, notwithstanding the hot wea-
ther, he bears the infection like a philosopher.
One story, OF more, OF the Treasury building is
occupied with clerks connected with the Land
Office; and as there is over proportion of demo-
crate, there will be no difficulty in making re-
mlvals. Between the second and th,rty-frst Of
July, II ~ calculated that al least twenty incuni-
bents will be displaced The promises so repeat
sdly made by the secretaries, that in due time the
Il ia.
ucular, are on the point of fuiilment.
There seems 10 be some difficulty in arranging
the Auditors Mr.. Washington, the Auditor Of the
Treasury for the Post Office Department, has the
sgue, and shake in his boots and notwiihs,and.
ing the army Of enemies snsyed against hun, he
has IA faithful few" as fortfcaiion around
bum. But The danger with HIM IS not yet passed
Mr. Collins, the First Auditor, II is positively sald
will shorty be removed, 10 make room for a friend
81 the admInsirution-one who can conscicnuousy
dlsnIss democrats from that bureau. And, AZ for
Peter Hagner, the Third Auditor, IL was conf
IDENTIFY asserted by a clerk to-day, that he has re-
tigned, having been requested 10 do so by the
cabinet He Is wing, but old age, and hall
eenury's toll IN the service VI the government has
worn down has constitution, and rendered hun IN.
III for The important duties connrctrd with his
office. John G. Clarke, of New York, Is looked
upon as the successor Of this gentleman; he IL TO
come IN with his ''hands united" Certain IL is h.
lately received letter from that Stair, giving
HIM that official designation. We will know with
certainty The programme, IN the course OF very
few days.
One Of the best appointments Of late, is that of
the Hon. Elisha Whitlesey, the First Comptroller
81 the Treasury. When in Congress, az the Chalr-
man Of the Committee OF Claims he was the hard
est orker known among the members lie appoint
ment, as the head Of the Washington Monum.n,
Association, gave a new impulse 90 the slbscrip-
tons, and his energy and sleepless enterprise laid
the corner stone, and ~ now plng up the marble
Al present, an officer Of tho government, half
past seven o'clock in the morning finds him AZ hrs
poet, and not unfreauenily the bell strikes ten in
the night before he blows out the candle A severe
eeture IL this 70 young men who complain that sir
hours occupation at the desk IL more than their
strength can endure.
Mr.. Gordon, whom Secretary Clayton appoint
ed disburslng agent, in the place Of Nr. Stubs, has
been traDsfeugJ 20 the Land Office. in conss-
quence Of qusrcl between HIM and Mr. Markoe.
md Mr.. Derrick i.9.v attending 10 Uncle SANS
ledger In the State Department.
The appoint menis in this district have been at
tended with events worthy OF notice. First. Rich
ard Wallscn received notification Thursday,
that he be has been selected ~ the United States
Marsha for the District OF Columbia. Gen; Wal
lace, his predecessor, without bidding his friends
gocd-by, Immediately slipped of 10 Virginia, and
this compelled Mr. Wsllach to procure his sgre,ies
the afternoon Of that day, and to enter upon the
duties OF HE office on the next morning, the cour
being in session. And this morning, Mr.. y. II.
Key. the United States District Attorney, inform
cd The Judge, in effect. that IN consequence Of his
removal, his feelings would not permit him to pro-
ceed with the business, az requested by his
sor. lie retired, and with the utmost expedt ion.
Mir Y. X. Febdall qualified, and. without prepa-a-
ton Tor the cates to be tried did the besthe could
under the circumstances. Mr.. VIM A. Bradley
will enter the post office az It's master tomorrow
and bis bret act will be 90 remove, chief clerk,
the nephew Of Amos Kendall
Judge CollsnIer made swecp to-dey in the Pos,
Office Department, and the following named gen
tlemen were Dismissed, in n summary note OF two
lines and half addressed 90 each, VIZ :--Nessrs.
Beach, 1owle, Ayres, Owner, Bohrer, MOaigo-
merry, EnmoDS, Sibley, Martin, Hall, Russworn
Gan intimate Of the late President PolS, and ap-
pointed by him firm Teonessee) George kesdsll Ia
brother Of Amos. ex.Posfmasier Uenera), and
!Sheshy. This lsst named individual was after
wards recalled, and bic day OF grace exieaded
Two mssssnssrs were rcmovcd-Nrssrs. payno.