Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-24

WAsuINCToN, March u ,t.--'ihe political cal.
dron still bnils and heavy pressure continues.
with regard to the appointments. President Bu
chanan. am told, feels himself much annoyed
by "hangers-on" and chqueS, who are here en-
daavorng to control hi. actions. The unusual,
and he considers. impairment course adopted
by n comparatively few persons from New York,
PHILADELPHIA aud Baltimore, in holding caucuse-.
representing certain Interests and parties, eX-
clnsively t"have them appointed 10 office. has
met his decided disapprobation. This, he as
sert-, i. moi only attempt to torestall public
sentiment. bat appears like. and really is, u re-
plch 'n>ble design to interfere with Executive
indepen,lt nee. The President has actually be
come ind iguant. and in future, will probably be
morn apt to reject with scorn than receive W ith
appreciation ali such underground manmuverng =.
Il, pvnces II Willingness t" hear the advice and
counsel of sincere friends but appears to have lost
all faith-if he ever had auy-in wire working
politi, ians
There is no doubt that Hon. Henry May car
obtain foregn appointment. He will probably
be sent as Minister 70 Naples. This would give
general satisfaction.
Beale II Richardson's of The Baltimore Repub-
hcan. has boen asked what he would have. II Is
said he ha. al eye ON the Post Office, but will be
content with something else less laboriou-.
1t is thought the present Marshal and District
Attorney viii be continued.
Your fellow town>Ilan, tul. khnr. need not
be disappointed if he get- something handsome,
Several points Of Disagreement are known 10
have already sprung up, with reference TO the ap
pontmnnt,. between Mr., buchanan and his Cab
| met. He is not disposed to yield and insists up
on the policy Of rotation in all cases where it can
! possibly be adhered to.
Judge Mason, Of llagerstown, has certainly
hpeu offered the Colloctorshp of Baltimore, and
| il is rumnred expressed his Willingness to accept.
! In case he does not, there /, still no chance for
| Governor Thomas
Strong efforts are beins, made to retain Col.
| Davies in the Post Office, hut | apprehend they
will prove uuavailing. On personal grounds and
fitness Joshua Nansant stands the best chance.
| Doctor J. T. Morris is an applicant, and present :
strong potical claims James NJ. buchanan, Il
name sake and personal friend ct the President,
who once filled the office, has been occasionally
spoken of; but as he would prefer foreign mis-
| sion. there is some chance of his receiving one.
The officers Of Surveyor, Navy Agent, and
General Appraiser, are also bones of contention.
The presett incumbents will certainly be reno
we'd. Mr. L. X. Bowen stands good chance 10
! be Naval Officer. His brother, reporter at
| tachcd to the Baltimore sun, has likewise the
promise Of "A position in the Custom house.
Maurice Gijeman. who took an active part II,
the campaign, cnrd if he desired 1t, have an ap
pontment.
The Philadelphia aud New York appointment $
are still! under advsement.
There j. Il constant pressure at tue NhlIe
House. many not being able TO obtain an audit
ence with the President.