The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-28
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THE DISAPPOINTED PoLITICIANs-MR MEADE AND
THE COMMISSION TO CHINA-MR. BUCuANAN-sEC-
RETARY MARCY, THE FISHERIES AND RECIPROCAL
FREE TRADR-APPOINTAENTS FOR THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF NEW YORK HERALD
WASHINGTON, May 27-9P. NJ
We have taken notice of the grumbng the foreign
appointments the threats OF oern of the appointed
to decline because we regarded the dspeasure of the
disappointed as natural explosion of gas and the
threats Of those who appointed TO decline the Office
as pretty good proof they had sach intention AMI
is tuning out in the we supposed Gentlemen
pressing for foreign missions did not quite like to get
small consuates but that is better than nothing
1t is not improbable. however, that Mr.. Meade may
be transferred to China. Hc is tho Uhoior Ut tho
whole democracy OF Virginia for full mission and the
disappointment of the State in getting mission nay
yet induce the President to grant her desire in that
respect
Mr.. Felix Forrestis commission as consul to Genoa
has not yet issued but his appointment is neyerthe-
less decided upon, and the commission will reach him in
few days. We hope this information will crafty the
unbelieving Tribune
Mr. Marcy did not attend the cabinet meeting to day.
being, it is understood engaged with Mr. Buchanan The
latter gentleman, i, supposed will repair to England
Immediately.
The subject Of reciprocal trade and the fisheries is
engaging Mr.. Marcy's attention.
Three of the District appointments made to day.
viz james G. Barrett Postmaster Washington District
of Columbia Mr.. Hoover Marshal of the District and
Ir. Allen Navy Agent The other appointments not
yet made. Mr.. Barrett probably his Mr.
Marcy influence. 1t is good appointment Mr. Barrett
being excellent business man, and much respected
Mr. Hoover is Chairman OF the Jackson Democratic Aso
citation, and their choice for the position Mr. Allen
is from New Hampshire, and was formerly connected
with the UnOr whilst owned by Father Richie. lie is
a personal friend of the President,
Mr. Shugert has been appointed Chief Clerk of the
Patent Office, vice r. Weghtman, removed. x,Y.z
APPoINTMENTs-THE GARDNER CAsE--No CHOLERA
AT ALEXANDRIA, ETC.
FROM TIE REGULAR NEWSPAPER AGENT.
WASHINGTON, May 81 1853.
Colonel James G. Barrett sAs to-day been commissioned
Pcsmaster of this city He wasformerly Chief Clerk
in the Pension Office The remaining District appoint
ments ore still under consideration.
William B. Chase Of Indiana, is appointed to q clerk.
ship in the Third Auditors Office TO take effect on the
1st of July
Tie jury in the Gardner case this morning sent word
into court that they should agree to verdict
there having been no change of opinion amoag them
since they left court and begged they might he brought
into court M Fendal in behalf of the United States
said he consented to their discharge Mr. Bradley,
for % defendant ss declined consentns to discharge
court they SO desired but earning that thew could
not be discharged, thy refused to come
The report oi cnolera having appeared in Alexandria,
IS erroneous There were number of sudden deaths
there yesterday-fve in famly-it is said from sick
ness resembling choers, but caused by eating unwhoIe
some fish.
The Uuion this morning publishes an official notice
from the Navy Department that bounty Of $50 to able
and $40 to ordinary seamen will be paid to all enlisting
In the navy, after the 1st OF June.
notice is also published by the State department
that the British government has complained Of the de-
predations committed BY Americans at the Falkland
Islands, and have sent force there to protect the ct
nd rartv