The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28
NE VS. By TELEGRAPH.
Mr.. Rediisld and Mr.. Fowler to be Removed.
Critical Position Of the AntLHesraska MEN,.
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLIES,
&C.. DC, &c.


EEUn Nto6n1nHtOns
The EFFECT OF THE NEBRASKA HILL ON oFFICE--
HoLDERs-oPPoNENTs OF THE MEASURE IN ABArs
WAf-REsiGNATIoN OF MIR. o'CoNoR.
WASHINGTON, May ~, 1854.
we understand 1t has been determined to behead all
oHeeholders who active in their ouposon IN the
Nebraska BILL This win kick up row. esuecIallv;in
New York. where the number OF faithful "a few Ts Col
lector Mr. Redfeld it is true wrote letter in favor of
Nebraska but Notwithstanding that evidence In hs n.
vor he finds himself in trouble. The fact has COM
municated here that several Of the Custom House en-
ployes opposed the Nebraska BILL openly and secretly
and even went so far to laugh at the leading articles
In the Unionthe carnations Of the Cabinet ITSELF at
least the kitchen portion Of it. Mr. RedAeld has been
written to- to these men, but he refuses to do so
and declares that he cannot find any evidence against
them, Notwithstanding the fact that they do not deny
the charges made against them.
The Collector being thus in q state Of open deHanceof
rank rebellion against the administratonit has been
determined to cut the knot by cutting of his head.
The Surveyor of your port Mr. Cochrane il deemed to
be sound on Nebraska and having that Scarlet letter In
his breeches pocket ii has been considered advisable to
let him alone. Besides, his uncle, the Hon. Gsrdt
Smith, is fast becoming good national man. having
scented with and given dinners to- many Southern
members since he has been in Congress- that he
thinking Of buying negroes and this national uncle
Of his has endorsed Mr.. Cochrane.
Mr. Isaac v. Fowler, the Postmaster, Is however, de-
cidedy in trouble. His antiNebraskaism win be the
death of him. Out he must co. and most Of his cefks
also. The President declares that he only gave him
Office upon condition that he would support the admins
ation through thick and thin and having violated tho
terms Of agreement, the Office must be vacated.
We give you the determination Of to day only. What
change there may be in the wind by Monday is impos
sible to say. But If the President continues 6rm-a
ther improbable supposton-there will be turning out
ofoan boJo 6r,xc f{
ing.
1t is too bad that the poor devils should be made
to suffer for their conduct They doubtless endea-
vored to be the side the admnistr Aton but
did not tack about with sufficient dexterity.
known that the President and the administration
only kept favor of the Nebraska BILL after they
did commit themselves by the unceasng efforts Of Judge
Douglas and other gentlemen. Rumor has It, that the
Judge had great trouble in keeping the people at the
West end of the avenue from caving in by using
palmer language to them than he on the Senate
floor
But RedAed and Fowler and their clerks had no Judge
Douglas in New York to stir them up. They have fallen
from grace and must repent in reracy their stupidity
whilst their fortunate win do well to keep their
examples before their eyes,
Beyond passing the Deficiency bill next week. nothing
will be done in Congress- Both Houses will probably ad-
journ Wednesday till the following Monday and
from Monday till Thursday-so to give week for re-
fitting the two chambers.
Frequent Cabinet meetings have been held with regard
to our relations with Spain. Nothing is decided upon
yet-though it safe to there will be war IL
arespectable backing out on the part Of admnisra
tion preventit The two Commssioners-Dallas and
Cobb, who have been suggested by Mr. Marcy assist
Mr. soule, win probably carry the day.
Aprcpos Of these changes: Mr. Charles O'Conor, the
United States District Attorney for Southern New York
has again sent his resignation to the President This is
the third time he has made effort to get rid Of his 6
fee It will be dicut for Gen. Pierce to refuse accept
ing this third resignation II he has particle Of sere-
spect he must allow Mr. 0Conor retire to private life