The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-05
The Political Guilloti ne.

In the Custom House several removals have taken place
since the Inauguration Of the Collector and Survey
or; but expected, it win be about month before
all the Offices in the gilt of those officials be dstri
buted among their friends and the favored adherents OF
the party They determined to take their time, al
though the outside grows daily stronger with the
delay. For every office there than dozen ap-
pcants and hardly day passes that does not add to
the number The various devices adopted by the Office
seekers display fertility Of resources which would
astonish any but politician. Petitions numerousy
signed and stating that the applicants have large families
dependent upon them for support recommendations of
ability to do anything, no matter how difficult Of
character above all reproach, and Of honesty that
Croesus could not tempt from the strict line of duty
all these presented by who, their merits were
properly tested would not be entitled to any considera
on in comparison with others whose modcsty and good
Judgment forbid them from entering into competition in
the for political favors. Then, again, there are
others who rely upon their introduction for want Of
better, ard who are merely DESTROYS of serving their
country, in the humblest capacity-whch trans
lated, means in any situation worth thousand dollars
year more. Patriotism certainly has become drug
in the rket, when it be bought at such price,
Tie Custom House appears to be the grand centre Of at
traction for all of.e seekers Dozens Of whom may be
rrowng around it, fitting through tbs massive
chamber like go many uneasy spirits. fow removals.
the precursors of sweeping revolution which will
take place in . month five weeks. The following
the changes which have thus far been made -
SURVEYORS DEPARTMENT..
James l.. Benedict, Deputy Surveyor in place Of Mr.
LyDch-sasry $1,000
Thomas Wallace porter, in place of Mr.. Edmonds, re-
rgned-salaIy 5000.
A. there Only six clerks in this department and
Mr. Cochrsue intends retaining one or to- who are de-
moc1ats and competent men, the removals win
fsIily be few.
NAVAL OFFICE.
Michael Hoffman, deputy. in place of j. NJ Pinckney-
Francis s Barkelow, clerk in place Of j. N. Coyne-
salary $500.
Nathan r Boes, clerk, place of j. T. Morse salary
$780,
Rs. Stewart clerk, in place of Langley Bruce-salary
5000.
There are three deputies in this Office and Of these
two c. g Franklin and Nv Bokee-have been retained
ASSISTANT TREAsURERs OFFICE.
As the Office Of Assistant Treasurer is still filed by the
Hon Luther Bradish, removals have been made and
I'll Tho appointment of another in the place Of Gen Dix
none OF course viii be made II is vaguely limited that
there win be change whatever in this department. but
OF this there be certainty at present
The Collector, Mr. Bronson understand has ap-
pointed his SON. Henry G. Bronson Deputy Collector, in
place OF John $. Maxwell the salary being 50 500.
CO. feATan, Naval storekeeper has made FIVE appoint
menss, among which are those of James EcNurray
foreman Of all the public in the Navy Yard ut
Brooklyn ard Richard D. Letter wisknskic Of the Tam
many Society.
The following the appointments made by the United
States harshal, h.r. Ahrem I. Hillyer:-
UNITED sTAgEs CIRCUIT COURT.
Offcers-John s!cgner, Luther Horton, Peter Miller
William Phiiiips
uSlIED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
CmcersB +. Ryer, Gilbert Weeks, George Niyen John
Helms.
Mr.. Hiyer has appointed Mr. J. Thompson, and his
son, Charles Hllyor, deputy marshals.
These the only changes which have been effected
In the Post ONCE, everything remains in quiescent
state ont Mr. Fowler intends putting the guotine in
operation in tho course of a week.