The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-08
APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE NEv,I GOVERN.
NENT.

II is understood that Chss Francs Adams 70 succeed
Mr. Dallas at the CoGt Of 81. James. Fcesenden and
Corw have both oeen spoken Of IN the same connection
There has been fierce onslaught made upon President
Lincoln day by the radical republican Senator'S and
members against the appointment Of Senator Otenden
10 the Supreme bench II was positively determined
yesterday send this appointment TO the Senate today
Whether he has yielded to the radicals remains 70 be
seen There almost universal feeling Of approba
tion among all conservative here when given
by certain members Of the Cabinet II was regarded
grand stroke Of policy and one-hat wsald be
ceved peaceful construction Of the inaugural II 10
asserted that Secretary Holts name win be sub
stituted for that of Crtenden This s the last dodge
Lieutenant Governor Goodrich, Of Massachusetts,, viii
be Collector Of the port Of Boston. Tho whole Con
gessonal delegation in have agreed 10 present
him as the bnst man for the place. An other Massachu
appoinskerts to be held within the State. They
decline act upon them until time next week
when they will meet in Boston for that purpose.
Geo. W. Mcclellan, OF Cambridge Mass, has been ap
pointed Second Assistant Postmaster General under Mr.
Blair
VIM. Dayton Of New Jersey, is spoken OF and urged
by many Of the republican leaders for the mission to
England.
Colonel Fremont, who was on his way to Europe,
stands good chance TO be appointed Minister France
Carl schurz, of Wisconsin, win be clothed with the
powers OF first class mission TO Sardinia.
The President did not send any appointments the
Senate to-day Hence that body held executive ses
sisn 10 day. and Judd Kasson and Kreisman st lay in
the Senate uncondrmed.
Mr.. f. s. Cleveland, Of Hartford Conn, who accompa
MED Mr. Welles Secretary Of the Navy to Warrington,
returns TO Connecticut accepting office under Mr..
wellcs.
A. B. McCamont, Assistant Attorney General Of the
United States rendered his resignation TO Mr. Bates upon
his assuming the control Of that department Of the 60
vernmcn The Attorney General politely requested Mr.
McCamont to continue 10 Assistant until his
appointed, which Mr. MoClmon consented
to do
John Defrees Of Indiana has been appointed supern
tendent Of Public Pointing.
John A. Jones, Of Illinois, to-day appointed sa-
perntendent Of Statistics In the State Department vice
H. G. Mclaughlin.
Nothing definite has transpired in regard tho New
York appointments. They awfully mixed up. New
aspirans sprnging up hourly. Nearly all the state
officers are here pressing their particular avores. Bar
ney for Collector wakcman, for Surveyor, and Henry
Bennett, for Naval 0fdcer, lead their competitors.
The President to-day stated that he intended 10 G the
vacancies before he made any appointments. There is
large number of appointments which the Senate refused
To confirm, made during the last two months Of Mr. Ba
chanan's administration.
son Of John W. Forney to-day appointed Second
Iioutenant in the marine corps
Tuck, OF New hampshire, has been rendered the odcc
Of Commissioner Of Patents His friends say he will
accept.
The departments were crowded to-day with place
seekers from all parts Of the Union. The different heads
all subjected to their opportunities and received
armsfull of applications and recommendations for Office
during business hours. In the General Post ONCE the
jam great as TO compel hundreds TO wait vanly
all day for hearing by Mr.. Blair Several thousand Pc
titions for postmastorships mail agencies al
ready on dle
Senator Lare OF Indiana s untirng In his efforts to
provide for his needy friends His great, gaunt form
frequently darkcns the doors Of the President and
bers Of the Cabinet But he is not always successful
last night on presenting monster petition signed by
nearly all Hooscrdom, favor Of tho appointment Of Ew
NJ O. Iumback Minister Berlin, he was little sur
psed to hear from Mr. Lincoln that the post bad already
been assigned to Judd, who TO the Presidents
words was although not the Oldest yet devoted
self sacrificing friend 10 make the distinction of an
early nomination to that mission well due tribute
Better will probably the Indiana Senator's
appeals in behalf Of Thos H. Nelson the well known re
publican American of Terre Haute the Brazilian mis-
son Nelson strongly backed by republican leaders Of
Western States. Cassus ~ Clay has written letter
urging his appointment.
schurzs chances for the Sandman mission are i'm.
proving.
Burlingame is said to have withdrawn but the report
Is hardly credible.
+. Hassaureck, Of Cincinnati lie up for Minister TO
Switzerland He is endorsed by Chase and most Of the
Ohio leaders, who say that he has done as much as not
more than, schurz for the cause
Robert schonck viii consent to bc Minister to Paris
If not elected to the Senate by the Ohio legislature
Captain Cook, Of Illinois, is anxious to be Consul at
Valparaiso.
Wmi :. Dole, Of Illinois, is prominent applicant for
Commissioner Of Indian Afiairs Judge Davis supports
his claims.
wm Il. Wallace will be Governor Of Washington
Territory.
Dr. Jayne, Senator Trumbun's brother lnlar Is unani
mously recommended by the republican Congressman of
Illinois for Governor OF Dacotah.
Col Thomas Of Carson Valley, and Gen. Larimer, are
the probable Governors of Nevada and Colorado Terri
tories.
Dr. Evans OF Chicago, will be Governor Of Nebraska
Ex-M c. Theaker, OF Ohio, and DR. Chatter, Of Spring
ed leading candidates for Commissioner Of Patents
remarkably large number Of California Office hunters
here attending to their respective interests with
much industry. Ira Rankin will be Collector of Gus
General
Dr. Bakely Of Sacramento Ia working faithfully for
the Honolulu Consulship.
SPEECH OF SENATOR CRIT TENDEN ON THE
UNION.
WASHINGTON March !, 1861.
large number Of the citizens Of Washington, and
others desiring 10 testify their respect and high appre
citation OF the services OF the venerable statesman Mr.
Critonden, they this evening accompanied by full
hand of music waited upon him al his quarters and ten