The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-28
Our Boston Correspondence.

Our Boston Correspondence.
BosroN, March 26, 1853.
Tie appointments ~ MaSsachusats-G Genera
Peo.lee--Coio Grcene--M. H1Het-Mr.
Crocker-Nr Freeman Hawthorne" Key
10 Uncle Toms Cabin VI New History of the
INTERCHANGEABLE Sao-Lost and Found.
The most interesting subject here, just now, is
" the spoils," The killed and wounded of those who
went to Washington have been disposed of the first
by burial on the roadside, and the second by being
deposited in hospitals. The few lucky mortals are
making their arrangements to enter upon four years
course Of enjoyment-such as it is. OF these latter
let US say a few words.
General Peaslee's appointment to our collectorship
had been long talked Of that it has occasioned less
comment than might have been not unreasonably
expected This filing very high Office in Bos-
ton with q man from New Hampshire is novel ex-
pertinent, and we shall not be able to pronounce
upon its merits for some time to come. At present
everything looks smooth enough, and the advent of
the new collector is expected with as little impa-
tience as would reasonably have been anticipated
from the host Of patriots anxious to enlist under
his golden banner-the name whereof is legion,
for they are many. The belief that General
Peaslee comes here to mediate between the several
inharmOnious factions into which the harmonious
butte to procure for him kind reception, and cause
his appointment to be judged with more philosophy
than gentlemen in the oficeseeking line in the
habit of bringing to the consideration Of affairs.
Col. Greene's appointment rather surprised most
people though there some who declare that they
always knew it would be made-how they do not
explain. The Co!onel's standing in the party has
not been that Of an otce-seeker or holder. Like DR..
ence;" but influence is the oor Chat evolves into
fruit it is by wonderful that its possessor
has quietly taken his six or seven thousand a
year, now that he is growing old, as sort Of retr
Of gentlemen VINO have not had the good fortune to
light upon SO rich a political placer. These
critics have each his theory OF conduct which
he applies to the Colonies. action. The most
notable of these theories is, that the Presi-
dent gave the appontee the place for the
purpose OF killing him oil by kindness process of
slaughter to which know many persons ready to
submit with the most serene resignation. Another
theory is, that the new Naval Officer is to exercise
sort Of supervision over the Collector; but as the
General has too much selfrespect, and the Colonel
too much tact, to allow of this theory being sound
| reject it altogether. That Gen. Peaslee will avail
himself Of Col. Greene's local knowledge is by no
means improbable or unreasonable but there is no
ground, that ] am aware Of, for believing that the
President ever intended that either OF these gentle
men should be q check on the other except accord
ing to law. Mr.. Hobart, who expected the naval
office. expresses himself, ! understand, perfectly
satisfied with Col Greene's conduct. 1t is supposed
that he will be otherwise provided for.
Mr.. Hallett's appointment to the district attorney
ship perfectly satisfactory Men of all parties felt
that it was time that something was done for man
Of eminent talent, who had labored SO long and
well for the democratic party and who is not over
burdened with the goods Of this world. / hear it
stated that II. H. Halett, Esq. of the District
Attorney, is to be United States Despatch Agent in
Boston
Mr. Hawthorne's appointment to the consulshp at
Liverpool Is yariously commented All are
agreed that ii reflects honor On the administration to
favor eminent literary men, but the remark is com
mon that the place Of consul at the most important
port to the United States in the world is not exactly
what should have been bestowed upon gentleman
almost the entire OF whose life has been passed in
trement and amid books. With politicians-a class
of people Of great importance during the three or
four months that Immediately Precede Presidential
election, but OF no possible amount after the cam
paign liz 0ver-the appointment Is decidedly unpcpu-
lar That writer OF books should be thus endowed
with the purse OF Fortnatus, while they continue to
calculate their own vast resources Of nonpayment,
according to custom-that gentleman who never
saw an election and who never was in caucus
in the whole course Of his life, should be
put in the way Of making an Independent
fortune, while they, who never fail to vote,
who attend all conventions caucuses and
preliminary meetings., aud spend all the money
they can beg, borrow or steal on the cause are al
little cared for as if they were locked up in the pen
Tertiary OF The tomb--are things they cannot ex-
acty account for. Some of them doubt the exist.
ence Of experimenting Providence and believe that
the ways OF President Pierce are past finding out
Put not your trust in Presidents il their readng
Of the mast famous passage in on almost obsolete
volume The only comfort they have is the fact that
winter is over and that though sleeping al fesco il
not exactly much the thing in our climate a. it is
the shores Of the Parthencpan sea- stl it is not
altogether uncomfortable. Their gTumbling is to be
overlooked in consideration of their conditions
sad as poverty, hopolesSess and disappointment can
make men. The only evil that can see in Mr. Uaw-
thornes appointment is this-he may cease to write,
which would be great evil indeed. He has himself
too powerfully described the benumbng influence OF
Office holding on the human mind not TO prevent
my having some doubts on this point But the Tan
glewood Papers q believe that is the name of bis
new work) will now appear, and be q graceful fare
well Offering to bis multitudnous readers at home
and an introduct on to the readers Of England.
OF Mr.. Croker and Mr.. Freeman there need be
little said For the place Of the former there was no
competition and but little for that of the latter
Nothing has vet been done about the Post Office
There is story that Governor Boutwell's friends are
pushing his claims for it, but doubt OF their having
authority from bin to do go. Should Judge Bishop
refuse the Assistant reasurership, the Ex-Governor
will prc baby be appointed to il.
Thus far, with tue exception Of the Lowell Post
Cffice, no important place has been filed uD ont of
Boston in this state. 1t is supposed that few Of
them will he touched until after the adour nent OF
the Senate. When they shall be acted upon, won't
there be fun ! anticipate an outbreak, or rather q
series OF outbreaks, that will contribute TO make of
our State one Of the very liyeest places under the
sun, or the moon either
Mrs. Stoves key to Uncle Toms Cabin is ex-
rected 10 he out in the course of q few days. IT.
publication has been delayed in consequence Of the
extensive orders received by the publishers, which
bayefr exceeded their most sangune expectations or
those OF the author This does not look much like
agitation" cessiD0. A large proportion OF the
orders. am told. are from the slavehodng States,
where the people are probably a. desirous of having
TIE key 10 the cabin as the Lady Fatima was
To obtain tint Of Tie blue chamber.
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