Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-16
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AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
Agpointnent ofa Gocamor for Asac Asrsco-Ssso Post
masters and Other Public 0fees-Correetio Rsatios
to Foreign Appointments etc.

| AFFAIRS in WASHINGTON.
| Agpointnent ola Gocanor for Nesc Msrico-aao Past
masters and Other Public O6cers-Correon Relzt;re
to ForeigR appointments etc.
WASHINGTON, May 60 P. NJ
The Hon. David Merriwether, of Kentucky. has
been appointed Governor of New Mexico, and it is
| understood has accepted the Office He will be here
IN few days, to receive his Instructions and will
leave Immediately thereafter for the scene of his
duties. Mr. Merriwether, it viii be remembered.
was sent to the United States Senate upon the death
OF Mr. Clay, whose seat he occupied till the time
liked by Mr.. Clay for his resignation, expired The
! prompt action of the President in removing Gov.
Lane, and appointing his successor is the best evil
dence which can be given of the disapproval of this
government Of the antics of the late Governor 1t
Is probable when Gov Merriwether arrives in New
Mexico, he will at once issue proclamation repu-
dating the coup eatof his predecessor leaving the
adjustment OF the boundary question where it prop
erly belongs--either to the commissioners or the
two governments. There never was the slightest
doubt 1t is understood in the mind of the Presi-
dent or the Cabinet as TO the utter Improperly of
Alr. Lanes conduct The true policy of the gov
eminent of the United States is to concilate Next
co, and to treat her with that magnanlmity which
a great nation can so gracefully extend to weak
power. The dispute or argument as to the bound
airy line, cannot IN any way be mixed up with Mr..
Lanes conduct and the administration does not in
tend it shall Articles have appeared in several
papers, defending the boundary claimed by Mr.
Lane and to certain extent approving OF his con-
duct but strongly inclined to believe that
the President considers it question with which Mr.
Lane has nothing to do, and that his forcing him
self into it was piece OF presumption. All that
the United States desire is, that the boundary shall
be adjusted according to the terms of the treaty;
and that instrument provides the mode by which
any difference of opinion shall be arranged 1t is
scarcely necessary to enter into a newspaper dis |
cussion now as to the proper boundary unless, in
deed the discussion is intended instruction to the
President. For part we feel perfectly satisfied
that Gen. Pierce will that the interests Of the
United States are not sacrificed, and we have con-
idence in his intelligence to do so without the aid
of newspaper guide boards.
As we anticipated yesterday, the foreign appoint
ments were not taken up to-day. The following |
appointments, however were made
William S. Pomeroy Collector Fairfield Conn
vice VIM Henry Peel, removed.
Edward Dashield, Surveyor, Memphis, Tenn,
vice Hume F. Hill, removed
PosTNIAsTERs.
Joseph 0. Jones, Terre Haute Ia.
Tracy M. Winans, Monroe, Mich.
George B. Graves, Winchester, Va
w. J. Hamersley, Hartford, Conn
Peter Rambo, Kensngton, Penn.
In speaking of the appointments to foreign mis-
'ions the telegraph Numbered, by saying that in
heir selection more attention will be paid to the
States and qualifications Of those appointed than
20 the length of their petitions. 1t should read
tatoes. We believe the consideration of the partic-
liar States whence the foreign ministers may be Sc
ected, will be the very last thing which will con-
rol them. xYz