Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-25
W4SHLNGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP,

The New York Appointments 1t is very
certain that much time and very earne st con.
sideration was given by the Administration to
the Ne" York appointments resolved on yes.
teIday, and that more energy, mind and DO.
litical influence were exerted to share the
maj action upon tht N II an were ever before
expended On such matter at this point. The
struggle has not been one between the Hards
and softs, We are very glad to have it in our
power to cay; ell the successful candidates
being advocated as well as opposed by MEN,
oefs Oh Doth those former wings Ct the Denoc.
rscy OF the Empire State Thus, while mora
OF less S the former vehement Hards opposed
sns selection Of ar. schell for Collector, quite
q" many Of those who were formerly yerv
>sInsH Softs approved and advised his nm.
point sat, We hear In the case Of Mr.
Fowler. -npointsd to be Postmaster Of New
Yo,. ei,v nine, -a!hs Of the active leaders Of
the party of all wings certainly advised his
retention; an endorsement 90 which he may
well be proud. So, too, was there Ne serious
opposition to the selection Of Mr. Hart 70 be
the Surveyor CT the Port, or Of Capt. RyGders
to be the U. s Marshal of the southern dis
trict Of New York. True, all the aspirsnts
for those positions not only labored each to
secure the position he desired and had friends
here lsboring 10 obtain it for him; yet among
those seeking to influence the results in these
particular cases who were Lot actuated BY
personal eoaSiderations-and there were many
sush son hand" the wisdom and propriety
Of the selections arc universally acquiesced in.
We not doubt, that the cast as a whole will
prove very strong one for the future Of the
Democratic cause in New York; not agreeing
With tSese of our Soft friends who opposed Mr..
SohelI's appointments in tie belief that he
will fail 70 aGpinister the duties Of his ofice
ss Democrat II an enlarged sense Of the
term, rather than as = Hard partizap, az they
seem to imagine. lie has had great expert
snoe in politics, and has, thrcogh tn, appoint
ment just conferred upon him, a brilliant
political future, if endowed with suficien,
sagncitY not to throw it away, as We think he
il. His mission is, as far as possible to bar
nonise conflicting interests and inter party
prejudices, and We sincerely believe that he
will fulfIit
The opposition press will, Of course, mako
srea. cutlery over the selection of Captain
Rynders for the Marshalship. Time will show
that 1t is wise one, however. Under the
late Naturalization he held one of the most
importeLt revenue ot6ccs connected with the
port Of Kew York. His fidelity was wholly
above suspicion, and his energy and ssgaoity
were worthy Of all praise and of infinite value
to the Government. He ha. fairly worked him.
self up into his present position under dificu,.
ties that would have consigned almost any
other man to defeat. We have little taste in.
deed, for tho Captains early associations. and
rejoice to know that as opportunities have pre.
sented themselves to him, be has gradually
thrown them of, until, despite them, he has,
as msn and an officer, WOE the respect and
esteem ofthe business community Of New Yorl,
without distinction CT party.
Inc commission Of Naval Officer Broadhead
does not expire for perhaps year to come,
which accounts for the failure to select hi.
successor, it having been determined. a. all
Know 70 rotate" in New York, according
&c the custom Of that Yicinsge.
Nensaueia-kr Sanford and Mr.. Fan o.
~ 'ne New York Herald of Sunday there az.
PsAr1a a letter written from Laguayra, Ven.
el0eia, IN which it 10 stated that Mr. s.,so,a
'.imefiy United States Secretary CT Legation
- ",n' lad been sent to that country BY th.
etsts Department, to prosecute . CLAIM -,
isnos true in sny ssnse-Mr s,nfo,a h.n;,.
: gone In strictly private chara,,.r - ,..s
.sf 're 0,A'm o. his uncle. Mr.. Shelton, in
which he hia,seif is largely interested and ..
with those "ho Go not knew tn. fact. :, >.
statement would be apt to create an ;n,-..
sion injurious to Mr.. Eanss in his esp.cit, q,
Minister. tfor IL would sssn 70 argue a i,a.