The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE

OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.
WASHINGTON FEB. q, 1861.
Ne,o York and O0er Appointmens, &c
TIE following budget of New York and other apo mt
under the Lincoln regime opened here to day
1t has been accumulang for several days past, and
reliable
COLLECTOR THE PORT.
There are three candidates for this office
l. George Opdyke, a wealthy merchant, defeated re-
publican candidate for Mayor Is urged by tue Greeley
tribune, Bryant (PoS) and Governor Chase interest
Was member of the State Legislature few years ago,
distinguished himself for his knowledge of commerce
and finance and as a rigid economist.
q Simeon Draper, now Of the Amshouse Commis-
sioners formerly Of the Police Commissioners OF the
city, and voted for Mayor Woods candidate for chief
Is urged by Thurow Weed and Seward and his friends
In of their failing with him, the interest sn
fall back on
g. R. NJ. Blatchford, wealthy Wall street broker, for
mery a member of the Legislature.
L. Moses II. Grnnell, who enjoyed dejeuner IL for
cde with Mr. Lincoln Mr.. G. will probably not accept
the Office because he has already salary of 900 per
annum as President of the Sun Mutual Insurance Com
pany not likely TO resign lucrative and pleasant
position less lucrative and surreun led
with so many annoyances as the Collectorship.
SURVEYOR THE PORT.
/. Abraham Wakeman, formerly member OF congress,
an Alderman and defeated at the last election in the
Horace f. Clark district by Isaac c. Dclapalne. Mr.
wakcman is an old line whg. Is supported by the
q General j. W. Nye (who went on the tour West with
Seward), exPolce Commissioner, nc. Is sustained by
the Seward and Weed interest.
8 James Humphrey, member Of the present Congress
from the Brooklyn district, and representing New York
the Committee OF Thirty three. Is fine lawyer and
gentleman. Was defeated at the late election by Noses
f. 0dell (democrat). Mr. Humphrey is sustained by the
whole republican Congressional interest here
4. BENZ. +. Camp banker, now member Of the Legs.
lature, and a representative there of Greeley.
but residing in westchester Mr. Porter viii be urged by
Judge VIM. II. Robertson one of the Lincoln electors.
l. Alex. II. schuuz, former harbormaster Is sus
tanned by Weed and Seward and is well known politi-
clan in Weeds interest
q Augustus A. Dow, defeated for Congress in George
Briggs district, by Elijah Ward (democrat). 1t is cup
posed the Greeley and Bryant interest iavor Dow.
3. Danie Ulman, American candidate for Governor,
now anti Brooks. Is supposed to be supported by
Seward, Weed and Co.. for favors extended in carrying
the American vote in New York State TO Lincoln
James A. Briggs agent for the State of Ohio ID New
York city prominent republican stump speaker 10 the
last campaign His claims are supposed to be supported
by Corwin, Chase and others Of the Ohio Interest.
POSTMASTER.
l. Joseph Hoxe, insurance president, republican ora
tor, bufio singer of Tip and ry. tunes, &c
2 Benz Wech, Jr, Aojuant General under Governor
Morgan and his appointment wo1ld crafty the Governor
3. Postmaster Taylor, present incumbent. Has been
democrat and whig, and now claims to have voted for
lincoln
UNITED STATES MARSHAL or THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT,
now held by Capt. Isaiah Rynders:-
J. General J. H. Hobart Ward, formerly connected with
the Governor staff.
.. owen w. Brennan of the Sixth ward, harborm IS
ter enoyn notoriety for his connection with
the West Washington market scheme. Is supposed TO
be Weeds favore.
g. Daniel Conover formerly President Of the Board
of Councmen stage proprietor applicant for the East
eide railroad grant, and Chairman Of the Young Men Re-
T. John Ialor clerk of one OF the city Police Courts
g. Justice Quackenbush, one Of the Police Justices Of
G. B.F Midget, a respectable gentleman, carries
gold headed cane, and has lived in Kansas.
l. John A. Kennedy, Superintendent Of the New York
Police.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
l. Deadeld Smith who msde the speech TO Lincoln at
the Astor House. lawyer, and prominent republ-
orator. Is urged by the Tribune and Post people.
2 A. Oakley Hall, formerly City District Attorney Is
lawy err and general lobbyist for Weed and Co. at Al
bany. Is sustained by Weed, Seward 4 Co.
3. Hiram Barney, Eq formerly law partner OF the
late Benjamin +. Butler, and intimate friend of Governor
Chase.
Judge John slosson, lawyer, recently returned from
q visit 10 Springfield.
Evarts, Esq; but account Of his extensive private
practice he is not likely TO accept IT,
For this rich plum! there are half dozen candidates
Among them the following
!. Francis 7. spinner, mopber Of present Congress-
banburner and is supported by Greeley and Bryant.
q Alfred Wells also member Of the present Congress
from the Twenty seventh district. Is an o.d whig
3 william s. Kenyon, me nber from the Eleventh
fKingston) district Is a lawyer, an old whig, aud
pretty good sort OF fellow he nterferes with nobody
A. John A. Butterworth one Of the Central Park Com.
missoners, retired merchant
srPERrSrEypEST or THE ASSAY OFFICE.
l. James b Taylor, an especial friend OF Weed, re
tired merchant, and still an operator on large financial
and political SCALE Raised good deal of money FOR the
repub lean campaign.
D. VIM stewart President OF the Board of Supervisors,
and an extensive builder.
g. Supervisor Little, merchant, and active repuo
lican politician.
The following are the "wants under this heal which
will come as near the truth as any speculaons yet an
nounced In the same con nection-
!. John c. Fremont wants the mission to France
.. James Watson Webb wants his old place at Vienna,
In place OF J. Clancy Jones.
g. WIN. c. Bryant wants the mission TO Madrid.
&. Anson Burin game wants the mission to sardinia.
s. Alexander H. Reeder, Of Pennsylyaui wants the
mission 70 Berlin vice Wright, OF Indiana.
8. John Potter, of Wisconsin, wants the mission to
Constantlnople.
!. Cassus NJ Clay Of Kentucky, wants t1e mission to
Russia.
5. Horace Greeley, of New York, does not want, but
may be offered, the CoDsulshp TO Liverpool.
o. Robert G. Schenck, OF Ohio wants the Consusbip 10
London or Paris, but will probably not decline the mis-
sion TO Mexico.
10, VIM. Pennington, OF New Jersey, Speaker or the
House, wants the mi sion to England.
II Henry J. Raymond, o. New York would not object
10 the mission to Naples at present held by Joseph r.
Chandler late editor Of the Philadelphia Worth Amerinn
Of Mr. Ra, mond to some point the elbows Of the
Mipco, where his previous experience will be of ines.
mlble value to the home government. Beside, Morton
McMchae OF Philadelphia, OF the most Influential
republican leaders, and intimate with Mr. Lincoln, wsl
urge bis influence TO have Mr.. Chandler retained in
his post.
H. Carl Schurz, OF Wisconsin, would not object to the
Consushp to the Hague, place formerly held by August
Belmont, Hq., the rich banker or New York
-. .Ashmun, Of Massachusetts,, wants the mis-
sion TO Mexico. II is In doubt Mr. Ashmun viii, how
ever have high aud honorable position 10 Lincoln ad
musation probably the post o Assistant Secretary OF
state.
The above are few OF the appointments considered
and being now acted upon by Mr. Lincoln an his ad-
yisere Another budget will shortly be opened.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Al, 1861.
Political Movements and Prospective Appointments for ne
Disrts under Lincotn-CdniidSes for Posts In Mary
ldnd-Judge Montgomery Blair az Sredrv Of War &C.
As tho hour for the arrival Of the President elect ap
proaches the coteries beginning TO be formed and
the process Of far ming out the various federal offices OF