The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-14
NEWS By TELEGRAPH.

NEWS By TELEGRAPH.
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Progress OF Political Events In Washington.
FROM ME SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE ~ r. 1ERA1D
CABINET MEETING-THE DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICES
DIPLOMATIC ARRANGEMRNTs-CHANGHs IN THE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., ETO.
WASHINGTON, March 13-8P.M.
al the cabinet meeting yesterday 1t is understood 1t
was decided that the three principal missons-Engind
france ana Span-should be given to Pennsylvania Lou
isiana and New York, respectively viz Mr. Buchanan
Tor England Mr. Soue for Spain and Mr. Dix France
There may be doubt to Mr. Dix being the man,
but think not This determination will give the Gus
tom House, &C., to the hunkers II has been decided
not to charge the States from which the heads of depart
ments come with them, but rather to consider them
representing divisions of the country and to apporon
the Offices without reference to the fact that Of the
States may have c1binet officers. Several important
nominations will be sent in to morrow, including the
above.
George Harrington Chief Clerk of the Treasury Depart
ment, was removed yesterday and Gilbert Rodman of
Pennsylvania appointed to the Office Mr.. Harrington
thousand dollar clerk in the Treasury Department
under Secretary Walker, during Mr. Poks administra
hon. In consequence Of his usefulness and business
talents, he was promoted to sixteen hundred dollar
Office by Mr. Meredith, and to the Chief Clerkship
strong Scott nan during the canvass. Mr.. Rod.
man, his successor, has been for many years in
the department. and enjoys high reputation able
and very efficient oicer Although great exerons were
made to have him removed under the last adminstra-
tion his services head of the division were
so important that attention paid to the clamor
against him. The appointment has been made solely
with view to the benefit of the public service for Mr.
Kcdman, although democrat, has not taken active
part in politics.
Mr.. West formerly of New Orleans, brought here by
Mr. Hodges was also removed yesterday
Mr.. Reed son in law of Gen. Duff Green received his
dismissal yesterday He was formerly in the Indian
place On the Sd of March, the last day of the admi-
nsIaten Mr. Corwin gave him sixteen hundred dollar
Office in the Secre arys Office proper Judge Johnson of
Mississippi clerk in the Comptrollers Office has
received Reeds position
Three other temporary clerks also removed from
the Treasury proper.
During the last two or three days of Mr. Corwins Off
cia lfe he endeavored to take of his friends He
filled every vacancy he could. In addition to giving Mr.
Reed sixteen hundred dollar Office he also gave Mr.
Yuee brother of the Senator Yuee an eighteen hun
dred dollar place, in the Office the I'd of March
Most of the whig clerks have the ague. The proba-
bility now is, that the removals will be very rapid
There not fifty clerkships in Washington out of the
seven hundred, which require any ability expert.
ence of a week to f and the public need not be
alarmed that the business will not go usual-no
matter how fast the administration takes care Of its
friends. XYZ
THE sENATE-THE OFFICE-sEEKERs-GEN. PIERCE.
WAS HINGToN, March 13-sH P. M.
1t is rumored that the President will dismiss the Senate
this week--perhaps on Tuesday Wednesday.
Mr.. Mason speaks, by authority no doubt on Central
America to morrow. batch Of collectors, consuls,
&c, are also expected by the Senate tomorrow.
Mr.. Buchanan probably goes to England, and Mr.. Wise
to France New York is doubtful for first class mission
Mr.. sche is opposed for the New York Collectorshp
by Secretary Marcy 1t is tough work.
The President is overwhelmed. Many members Of Con
gress have left, disappointed Of interview, and tn
crowd is thinning rapidly.
Mr.. Fillmores departure is uncertain his lady being
too unvell to travel yet.
President Pierce and wife attendedthe Episcopal Church
to-day. Her general health is improving. He looks
thin but bright and elastic.
understand that hundred new postmasters win be
announced this week.
DR.. Gardner's will occupy perhaps MONTH and
will soon become intensely interesting A. B. C.
TROUBLE BREwISG-RUMoRED MISUNDERSTANDING
IN THE CABINET-THE CONTEST BETWEEN THE
HrNKERs AND Observation-Disclosures OF SEC
RETARY MARCY-THREATENED REVOLT, ETC.
WASHINGTON, March 13-9 P NJ
cabinet meeting was held last evening" being the Sc
cond yesterday but nothing has transpred the pro
ceedngs having been kept secret but it is understood
that several appointments have been made chiefly for
eign, which will be sent to the Senate to omorrow.
The New York and other collectorships viii not it is
eaid, be disposed of for a few days.
There is rumor Of difficulty in the cabinet When
the cabinet announced the people said It did not
the elements Of harmony; but was added that
General Pierce would keep together by his strength
and that the ministers would be merely his clerks to
carry out his will about appointments and everything
Else 1t seems however, that the cabinet officers want
to be than clerks and to have voice and will of
their hence each has been the centre of attraction
for the last few days. Certain it is the cabinet not
nn Secretary Marcy it is reported insists upon having
his own appointments. s. J. Tden wrote to Secretary
Marcy to do nothing till he came and of the barn.
burners said "Wat till lilden comes, and you will
how ii viii be-" Well, Tiden has come and it is known
has power ofattorney from John Van Buren,
L. Shepard, the friend of Mr.. Marcy at the Balti
Convention is confident of the Office OF District At
torney. Paul George, of New Hampshire, who was
paya sorekeeper in New York under President Tyler
likely get the same appointment or some other in New
York
Isaac V. Fowler, the personal candidate of John Van
Buren, is looking for the Office of Navy Agent is also
j. II. Suydam, Navy Agent under Tyler and formerly in
the New York Legislature.
The baInburners have become rather sti this evening
in reference to the collectorshp of New York They say
they bound to have of their own Secretary
Marcy to-day that Mr.. schel will not have the
appointment if he help It, Such says the power
behind the throne What says the throne itself9 Mr.
Schel is the candidate of the strong bunker party and
they fail in getting the appointment for him they will be
sure to revolt
Captain schaumberg who has been in custody for six
weeks, charge of shooting Mr. Fuller has been ad-
mitted to bail. FIG.
Destructive Storm In Georgia.
CHARLESTON, March 13, 1858.
most destructive swept over Columbus, Ca
ON the 10th inst. The damage, it is estimated, will