The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-14

gard to aars IN the SOUTH for they are changing front
nearly every day. One thing certain they greatly
embarrassed and would gladly take advantage Of any
chance Of extrcation.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE sPOns.
wAsHNGros March 13, 1851.
To-day the jam Of place seekers in the different depart
ments greater than on any previous day All the
Secretaries manifest great deal Of caution and careful
in the selection Of material for clerical and other
positions although Congressmen and other distinguished
bores do not always show any great decacy in their
Communications.
The President suffered less this day from the impor
tuntes Of Office seekers than the heads Of departments
He was closely besieged both in the morning and
afternoon.
Many Of the most patriotic gentlemen here, from all
parts Of the country express great Indignation and dis
appointment that the President and all Of his Cabinet
devote all their time TO Office seekers in the present
happy condition Of the country.
Simeon Draper has figured frequently and conspicu-
ousy at the White House during the last two days.
ooSFIRMArIoHs THE SENATE.
The following are all the connrmationa ny the Senate
to-dayJohn T. Goodrich, Collector Of Boston; Geo. W.
Mcclellan Second Assistant Postmaster General De Witt
c. Lttlejohn, Consul at LIVERPOOL Wm II. vesey, Con-
sui at Ak Ia Chapelle Lucus n. Forbes, Postmaster
at Beloit Wis., John j. Speed Postmaster Of Louisville,
Ky George Harrington, Assistant Secretary Of the Trea
sury; J. p. Baker, of Nebraska, Agent for Otoe and
Nenominee Indians.
APPOINTMENTS.
Mr.. Fl. Berrien, Of New York, was to-day appointed
Chief Clerk Of the Navy Department.
The President has nominated R. Jones Marshal Of
the Northern district Of Illinois.
George Harrington Of this district, active member
Of the National Republican Committee has been appoint
cd First Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
Mark 81. Cobb, Of Pennsylvania, has been appointed
Dsbursng Clerk in the War Department. in place Of John
Potts, who is promoted to the Chief Clerkship.
TERRITORIAL APPOINTMENTS.
D. e. Carter, Of Ohio has now made up his mind TO 90
for the Governorshp Of Nebraska Ben Wade presses
him ardenty. p A. Hackellman aspirant for Chief
Justice OF the same Territory.
The well known Dr.. Leib s confident Of the Surveyor
Generalship Of Dacotah.
Lawrence Wilder will be the United States District At
torney for Illinois, W. SApp for Nebraska, and g. H.
Wattles, United States Marshal for the same Territory
THE FOREIGN MISSIONS
As predicted by some days since, Schurz finds the
emoumens and honors Of Office less easy Of to him
than the aures Of campaign oratory Native New Eng
land and New York. with the exception Of few personal
friends, making dead set against him. Their plea
h that internal troubles will render the rendcst
possible relations with European powers desira-
BILE and necessary, politically Objectionable indi-
viduals should not be forced upon them
representatives Of this government But THE argument
merely used to disguise the nativeism at the bottom
of the opposition This morning the Vermont Congress
sional delegation called the President to demonstrate
against Schurzs appointment to Sardinia, and urge
George P. Marsh in his stead But Burlingame, who
never thought Of withdrawing now seems TO have the
best opening Schurz himself confessed this morning
that he considered his doubtful and that he
would probably be put of with the Brazilian mission
which he win hardly accept. He and his friends
said be greatly mortified at the cold courtesy they
now receiving the hands Of Mr. Seward In return for
their warm support at Chicago.
If Schurz goes to Sardinia, MIR. Burlingame win be
urged for Austria.
P. Hassaureck pushing his claims to the Swiss
mission in person. he s backed up BY Chase and the
Congressional delegations and Slate Legislatures Of Ohio
and Indiana. He has yet competitor, but his
cess will probably depend the ultimate disposition of
Schurz
John L. Mansfield, late State Eector at Large Of In
DIANA another adopted citizen, OF German BIRTH is
pirng to the Consulate at Havre He has very strong
endorsements and has Crittenden and NJ Clay enlisted
In his cause.
E. Klauprecht, the editor Of the Cincinnati Vouslaa
is in for some German Consulshp with fair prospect Of
success.
]. P. Hatterscheidt German Kansas politician, is
after the Consulship at Antwerp.
Judge Oto of Indiana, has been trying his chances
for various missions, and has settled upon Belgium.
Ex-Governor Bell Of Ohio, desires mission to Central
America
MR.. ooRwrN DECLINES THE MEXICAN MISSION.
Mr. Corwin declines the mission TO Mexico.
Mr.. CLAY DECLINES THE MISSION TO SPAIN.
Cassius M Clay arrived here this morning, and has
notified the President that he win not accept the mission
TO Spain His friends think, he prominent
ddate the Cabinet and has rendered eminent service
to the party in Kentucky, that he is entitled TO either
the mission 70 England France. The President has
suspended the nomination.
Mr. Clay win be urged to accept the Madrid mission,
upon the ground that is likely TO be one Of the most
important to be made owing to the Cuba complication
and the supposed attempt Of the Confederate States TO
take it, Spain is also threatening Mexico with war
which adds to the importance Of the misson from the
fact that the Spanish government may appeal the
United States for protection in behalf Of Cuba, while
Mexico may appeal to us for protection against Spain.
THE NEW YORK APPoNrxESrs
Strong protests have been received within the last
twenty -four hours, from leading and influential New
York gentlemen against the appointment Of Mr.. Barney
TO the Collectorshp. What effect, If any, IL win have
remains to be seen. Those who are fighting him say
IL will defeat him. So II will change the entire slate
OF tbe New 1ork appointments. mere IL screw loose
somewhere.
THE BOSTON APPOINTMENTS.
The Massachusetts, members Of the House, to whom
the appointments within that State TO be lert will
meet at Parker's Hotel, Boston, on Friday. The i'm
portan places in that State fast being disposed Of
Goodrich already has the Custom House Tuck Of
New Hampshire 10 be Naval officer, a place worth ten
thousand dollars per annum for four years. and from
all accounts Mr.. George w. Lawrence, of Warren Mane
Is to be Navy Agent Of Boston. He was delegate to
Chicago, and voted for Mr. Lincoln, and expects the
President win appreciate the fact The Boston Post
Office, II s said is at the disposal Of Mr.. Sumner, he
being the Senator residing within the city where is
located He considers that he has elephant hand
and is in doubt how 70 dispose Of II.
NOMINATION OF A UNITED STATES TREASURER.
General Spinner, member Of the last Congress from
New York. has been nominated TO the Senate to-day as
Treasurer Of the United States.
THE CORRESPONDENCE OF PATEyrs