The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-17

without having examined the master closely 70 think sha
ths captain viii provo sucosssful
THE POLITICIANS AND THE INSTRUMENTATION
WOODS INFLUENCE IN WASHINGTON.
wAsH,xoroN. March 10, 1857.
here 10 very little reliable nts nigence be obtained
IN regard 70 the particular persons who are TO all the Va
hru Offices II home sad abroad. have ceraned one
ao however, which ID Of some interest 70 the public
evident 70 the Cabinet that Mr. Buchanan intends to bs
the President In every Of the word Ho IL self de-
termineA-Dot consultative with his bsbiaet-aud In the
Deliberations aots ~ n the whole rested In iss
responsibilities alone him. This trait has alarmed no,
only the Cabinet but especially ns Off seekers who
supposed that friend at court the throne -
Minister could accomplish all they wished
The Philadelphia and New York appointments will be
made thh week. rhe former are 10 be acted upon TO-
day; they are less complicated than those of New
York. Ono Of the great difficulties With the lat
ter 70 the obstinacy with which Redneld holds On
10 the marble palace in Nassau street. learn that the
President wants to make oil the New York appointments
ut onoe-in one batch. It IL supposed that R,daed's
fesgnaen II held back for fear that Sche will be sue
ceasful now, while delay might defeat him. It may be
hat man not yh named will be appointed Coll sc.or.
Mayor Woods influence 10 felt in these movements
Appearances indicate that he Ii recognized by Mr.. 5u
chanan the head OF the democratic party In New York.
POSITION OF THE NEW YORK CLIQUEs-CAUCUs OF
THE CITY DELEaATION-rHE INDIAN COMMISSION
ERsHlP, ETC.
WASHINGTON. March le, 1857
The paper prepared and signed by ali the New York
delegation except hessrs Kelly, Corning and Nacay,
who absent, and Nesus Ward and 0oohrane, VINO
dissepted, and read 70 Mr.. Buchanan by the hon. f.
Clark mentioned yesterday, Indicated that the gentle
signing believed to be the est policy for Mr B.
opursue relative to the New York appointments. This
document urges the immedats appointment Of all the
New Yorh officers 10 take effect upon tho resignation
the expiration Of the term Of the present ncumbcnts Mr.
Buchanan says that each shall continue In until the
end Of his term.
Nessrs. Cochrane and Ward opposed the policy iudi
Gated in Clarks paper, es inopportune and dsrssperd
In the absence Of Messrs Kelly, Corn,ng and MAcIay
These gentlemen however, arrived this evening, and
cavcu. Of The six city democratic members will be held
to hight TO Try and barmonize
Colonel Msnnypsnny rendered his resignation to day
dian Com missioner, In view Of the fac. that he had
to surrender. Colonel James B. Seadman. Of Ohio,
succeeds him II rumored ut time to-day thss
Mr. Buchanan objected to Col 5teadman because he
tie leading Douglas man in the Cincinnati Convention,
Ex-Governor Aedill takes the first ComproIlerahip,
vice Wbitlesey resigned. Ohio In satisfied with these
two appointments In the absence Of Cabinet position
Hon. James G Allen, Of Illinois has announced himself
osdieAs for the Cerkshii OF the mex! Huie Of Repre-
tentsves.
H,met CarEmslly's nephew, now In Washington, has
determined to revisit his native oouatry, but will return
10 demand justice OF this government
gHE PHIL ADgf PuIA APPoINrAKNTs-A REPUBLICAN
SELECTED FOR CoNsULsHIP.
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1857.
The Cabinet had lcpg res,iop to day. upwards Of SIX
hous. They had up for confederation the Philadelphia
appointments. Bot two, understand, were decided
joseph B. Baker Of Lancaster Collector and Gideon
w,stco,, Postmaster. The remainder Of the appoint
neniS will be made to MORROW.
Tne Csiorns, Boston aud New York appointments will
be the next thipg On The pro .rsmme.
Iundertsnd ihis evening that effort has been made
to rouce the President TO cancel the appontmeni Of No
Jchrson, which made Saturday and confirmed, a.
Consul TO Beyr,ut ii has been assertaned that hAs
beon prominent republican, aud Mr.. Summers pri
vale SECRETARY,