The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-07

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THE NEW YORK APPOINTMENTS.
WAsHnerou, March 7, 1861.
nost exciting canvass 10 in progress for tho Nov
York appointments II IA understood they win not be
considered for some days yet. Hiram Barney Is con.
ceded TO have the inside track for tho eollecorshp
This has been secured BY the triumph Of Chase in OBJ
tanning the Treasury Department Hin claims warmly
disputed by Jcs Hoxie.
For Naval 0fcer .here host OF candidates General
Webb heads tho list HIS main reliance for support
upon himself. Treasurer Dorsheimer warmly pressed,
and has very strong crecent&R Henry Bennett. for
merry OF Congress from Chenango Is aso asrong
candidate General spinner is also mentioned
For Surveyor, Abram Wakeman has the best show.
He is backed by host Of warm friends who deter
mined not TO be disappointed General Nye said also
10 be pressing for this place. but his Poice Commission
ershp record is against him. Camp, Of westchestr, s
ALSO pressed by Greeley reward for his devotion
the philosopher at Albany.
Of these three important Offices, If Barney gets the
Oectorship, the other two win probably be given 70
Seward whigs.
Tho Post once is held in reserve and may be given 70
nosie
Tho District Attorneyshp s in doubt. Eyarts "a
here 70 press Delafeld Smith, and will throw
all his influence for him. Chauncey ShaFor is
making strong headway against Smith, whilst
Andrews thinks be is bsyond the reach Of both. Wnkt
these parties pressing with great cor, Van Worst
formerly Judge harris law partner but ont Of New
York-is quietly but efectuay pressing his claims O.
C. Mott also asking for this place a reward for his
notee on Mr. Lincoln's New York speech.
For Marshal, all Ia In a This ia a rich p2acor-
good pay, little work and slight responsibility This Is
e'phce for Gen. Nye, and don't be surprised no
gets it.
Seward has informed his friends that no win not inter
fere In any in tho distribution Of the spousn
his State This han caused great corster-
nation and dsmay in certain quarters
OPINIONS OF THE INAUGURAL.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 1851.
Senator Douglas speech day in the Senate upon Mr.
Lincos inaugural constituting peace document
much commented this evening Wlgfan will reply 70
II TO- morrow, and II ID his intention 70 get avowl
from the republicans to ts true meaning Tho debate
win be an exciting one and highly interesting, for he is
determined to know whether it means peace war.
The news from the South the reception Of tho Prcs
dents inaugural favorable than was anticipated
Many Union in Virginia placed in the attitude
Of condemnng tho message, in order that they may be
able to retain the control Of the accession movement in
that State.
ARKANSAS.
FoKr SIXTH, Ark, March o, 1891.
This city, heretofore strongly Cnion, has since the
ception Of Mr. Lincoln inaugural quite reversed It's po
tica sentiments. Citizens consider il declaration of
war, and prominent hitherto Union have advised
members Of the Convention 60 for secession ordi
nance forthwith
DETROIT.
DETROIT, March Q, 1861.
of fHaS pvoo
Lincoln yesterday the Legislature took to hear
read, and 100 guns fred in honor Of tho senti
ments cnunciated
VISITS TO DISTINGUISHED PERSONS.
wAsrlrsGToS, March 9, 1861
The Vermont delegation called to-day General Scott
and Mers. Seward Dix and Bates General Scott made
speech which ne thanked Vermont for her Preside-
tal vote ip 1852
The Californans, hundred and rorty-four strong,
called upon the President hs afternoon Mcsss Eugene
Sullivan, Leland, Stanford and DR.. Rabe committee ON
their behalf introduced them to the President From
tho White House tosy proceeded to the residence OF
Senator Latham, OF California, who invited them into
bis spacous parlors, and after toast IN California
wine 10 himself and wife, he made . stirring
Union speech closing by the expression Of the hope that
oil his vsers woald get Offices. This received with
q hearty concurrence. They then called Senator
Baker, Vice President Hamlin and Senator johnson.
Their visit to General Scott is deferred ill tomorrow
Tho delegations from Indiana and Maine severaliY paid
their respects President this morning response
their greeting he made brief but evidently sats:aco
ry addresses.
The Kansas and Inciana delegations viii cal Nj. Lin
coin this morning.
Numerous other State delegations engaged in
visiting today General Scott called upon 10 make
two speeches in the corrse Of an hour and half
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
WASHINGTON March @. 1851