The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-27

ALBANY, Nov. %, 1855.
Struggle JerSen the Democratic ms and Os.s-Uaited
States Marslal-AlJany Pos OGceConsl to 81. Peters
burg, DC, DC.
Although political change is expected to take place
consequent upon the election Of Mr. Buchanan s there
about much figuring going on as political oppo-
TO succeed Mr. Pierce. The United State office.
holders this locality supported the ticket and the plat
form with undated 2sal, contributing their time,
tons and money with oeraty 70 the They hsr.
bored not thought of being ousted unless their adver
saies should succeed They certain OF four yesrs
longer renewal OF their official lease, In consequence of
their material the election Of the
national democratic candidates But since the result
the election has become known dozen applicants for
each office have sprung up some too, who caad-
dates for the favor when General Pierce
Cd but who failed from obtaining appointments through
stcrous other. Some, too, having dis
covered srrors they committed making appca.lo
four years since now better posted up and will
pear ut the White Rouse with such docume nts az they
imsgiLe must carry them safely through.
among others who determined 70 hold for
Their Presidential term, IL John Mott the United states
harsbal for the Northern district OF New York He
appointed by Fierce, upon strong recon neadatons OF
berg hard shell national democrat. Inis early in
the Administration when Pierce undertook TO mtg the
sproiI " aif and aft" some En- gjishmen like
their le. But when Bronson removed from the New
York Crs House, and Reynolds from the Albany Post
Office then Marshal Mott Ealk into the embraces OF tbs
eoft shelis because he feared also L. he ad
herec 10 his herd Integrity he h, the nat the head
ana for hs sccrobac msrmuvre has been retained.
Now several democrats Rochester Buffalo and 0s
preparing Tor the appointment. IL IA conended
th0t nine tcLths the business relating TO the duties OF
Marshal Iecessarily aiscs q and northern
norders Of he ss,e Mott only about afty
niles ncsh of the district boundary lice he Ii altogether
Of the way Another why re ought not be
i appointed is the fact that should have the
place longer than Prceideptl term during that
period he amsssss immanse income for his owa and
she sSrvicss 81 his deputies.
Tie Peat oice abs city Is most eagerly sought FOR.
There less Than Xix individuals thiak the pre-
ten incumbent has made money enough out OF II curing
The threo years OF hts occupancy The strife Is already
veiy apmatcn The supposed parS OF the party here,
web 10 the city OF Hew York daily pressed and
importuned for their letters and personal uence The
sections each pulling different ways and unless
they conceLrste single rdvidusi-and that Is
y form con blnation, their divided efforts
will scarcely succeed the present Postmaster 10
active democrat be has been from youth up conducts
the business &C tie of with all the despatch which his
accommodations will afford complaint Of any npoy.
has been made by tie public and general
thing he gives universal Satisfaction. And the gene
iai department quarterly ssisfed with bis Official
duties " matter OF conjecture whether his antagonists
viii nc able 70 eient his renewal The principal Apph
cants for the Pos oce, understood here Mathew
Mcmahon. James l. johnson, Jereniah OSBORN, William
DAVIS, William Osborn and John s. Nsfew, all stauuch
Bucbera men.
The new Consul TO 81 Petersburg Caleb Croswe half
brother 10 Edwin Croswel, Of editorial roioriety.