Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-11-30
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 30.
Collector Maxwell and MIR. Glover the D"rsmoof

THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 20.
Collector Maxwell and MIR. Glover the D"rs"oof
Prisoner.
The Editor of the New York Herald III referring TO the
remarks made by the newly appointed Collector of New
York Wing supper recently given 10 Mr. Briggs eha
ges him with of sincerity in euosizng uenera LAY
lor The remarks of Mr. MAXWELL says the Editor oil 'e
Herald were dish of oily CANNON served euoSeo"S'
II intended exclusively for the young gudeeohS' w
"mosi sweetly and admirably did they gobhle up
wants keep his place bu, cares nothing tor "e"'i
Tavlors wishes" ave believe that Mr.. MaXweii sincerity
is all CANNON otherwise he would not have ress'e' 'e
wishes of General Taylor he has done Lei Us S'''.
single fact Mr. Clover an American citizen during Inc
last war suffered in the Dartmoor prison The fortunes
British tyranny This worthy man and good citizen "heh
Mr. Maxwell was appointed Collector held small place IN
the Custom House He was discharged by the new ooiee
tor and without the slightest ground of apology Whatever
Mr. Clover appealed General Taylor at Washington anu
the old General good and deserving man, enuoseu
his papers and him back 10 the Collector piu WI
Maxwell pay any attention TO the wish OF the PRESIDENT
No He treated Mr. Glover with great mproprety ana IN
sKingly cast the Presidents recommendation ASIDE feam
ing, al the same time, some OF the most notorious ehe
of General Taylor in Office
And what does this show Simply that Mr.. Maxwell the
Wing incumbent of the Coectorsp of New York is il not
1
and tina, General Taylor from whom he received the once
il "a many of his other further prove entirely unquai-
fed 10 occupv the position which he holds Could en
TAYLOR have been sincere in endorsing the TESTIMONIALS ana
in writing to Mr. Maxwell rensate Mr. Glover lha'
the presden, did endorse Mr. Clover recommendations we
are assured not only BY the Herald but also by gentleman
,ho ,ras present and witnessed the Transactions ana ha MI
Maxwell has been written TO upon the subject D! o'encfa
TAYLOR has been acknowledged by Mr. MaX"el hhseN'-
Notwithstanding which, when Mr. Clover presented MS les
monials ihe Presidents recommendation ,rds tnSinSg
cast aside the conduct of the Collector gross ana nigh
10 cpabe in what light is the mbcciy of Gen. Taylor To
he viewed? What phrase be applied TO him. consistently
with the respect and his position tie appointed 10
one of the most lucrative Offices in the L. States wealth.!
foreigner who subject Of Great Britain al tle yer!
n that Mr. Clover was an American prisoner of suffer
ing in Dar,noor Engand and of the first acts committed
by this man after his appointment by the President was 10
remove Mr. Clover from subordinate situation III inc Gus
tom House from party feeling alone General Taylor when
The case was laid before him. endorsed the recommendations
Of Mr. Clover and expressed wish that ne should Dc re-
nsated and wrote to that effect To Mr.. Maxwell The
request of the President Of the United States, as al
ready appears nsuRingiy cast aside "hat are We u
think of the first Magistrate of Nation VINO VIII submit 70
such an ndgnvwho will allow the people, who, III ,heir
mistaken zeal and confidence placed the rens OF Government
in his hands TO be- through him. nsulted ny an nsoen iof
eign upsart? Gen. Taylor knew hat hr' @ioNei was ~
ocra and he knew TOO that he had the sympathy OF the
neone of New York He asked of Mr.. Maxwell his REM
station in Office and submitted refusal; nay he submit
rod 10 having the documents which he endorsed nsingy
cost aside, How would OF mind and Of nerve have
acted in like Let the few surviving admirers
of "Old lack answer.
As General Tavor has determined think act for
himself or for the public large the Senate and House OF
Representatives will doubtless act for him Already has Sc
nator Willie P. Mangum written 10 Mr.. Maxwell saying
"IM remember you sir ,chen the lime comes and erey
rebuked him for the proscve spirit which ne has manes
ted Mr. Mangums first letter drew forth sneer from the
complacen and aristocrac Collector of New York. but
The one hat followed had the desired effect and brought him
10 sense his position The President is without power
or 100 sluggish what he possesses Him, therefore,
he could rca, with conumey. Not so however, Mr. Man
pum He has in the Senate on the confirmation OF
oppntmen,s and when this fact called 10 mind by Mr.
Maxwell he became subsequently compacent, and willing
| 10 make concessions But it is TOO late Mr.. Glover
has wisely declined holding office under the present Collector
as il is generally believed that his term Of office will soon
cease and that upon his rejection by the Senate another
moro worthy and in every way better fitted will be appoint
ed in his stead General Taylor has been mortified and DIS
apppon,ed BY the nsoen and ungralefu behavior OF Mr.
Maxwell and has, il is said expressed his determination 10
ask no more avors of him. but await the issue II s rmor-
ed in the newspapers that in the event OF Mr. Maxwes APP
pointmcnt not being connrneu Dy the oenue
ship of New York will be given TO Mr.. Ed Curtis Were
given 10 the venerable vuous and patriotic Clover
would be act justice. and the same time well-ed
rebpke which nsolence and assumption should always re-
ceive
Mr. Maxwell, it is sad is in Washington cap in hand
10 the Senalors-but trust il is too late
We sincerely reecho every sentiment OF the following from
the Union of a few weeks since:
| BRITISH GOLD AND WING INFLUENCE.
We are scarcely disposed credit the statements gong
wu the newly appointed Wing Collector OF New York;
but they be true Mr. Maxwell is n,t the man to hod
situation under the government OF the United States IL IS
no objection 10 an individual that he is foreigner by brh
or that he euertains strong attachment Tor the and oil MS
nativity; but the cabinet highly cupabc in selecting for
tho most lucrative position i'll the first Stale OF the Union
foreigner who upon his first entrance into Once yows ms
determination effect the removal Of oiu hare-poi
citizen who served his country i'll the hour OF us
versty and whose character is above eproac Inc reo-
val from Office of Mr. Lewis p. Clovcnn aged gentleman
who received from ex-Presdent Tyler minor appointment
in the New York clsom-house has excited universal mug
nation Mr. Clover received his appointment in consdca-
ton of his sufengs while American prisoner OF war III
Dartmoor England during the massacre OF 1872 ana ms
removal simply party grounds Is likely 10 rebound 10
The dscredit of those BY whom il effected ! singular
fac, worthy of no is that tie very time Mr. Clover
was suffering in Darmoor prison, Mr.. Maxwell was
q subiec, of the English Government, Poor aged and
nfrm Mr. Clover is now deprived of situation Welding
mere pt,ance In his declining years. and the wealthy foreign
or who removed him elevated OF the most profitable
oaccrs within the gift Of the administration. Much has
been said of British gold securing Wig Influence and We are
rcsd 10 confess with blush that the circumstances Oh inc
hoy Lao bu, little doubt of the correctness OF Inc charge
LET the Senate of the United States tha this matter IS m
res!igated before the appointment UT -harse 10 COZ"
frmed.
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