The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-17
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE sPons.

THE Distribution OF THE SPOHS.
wAmuGroS, March l6, 1e6l.
In cxecatve session today the fight against Gensral
Spinner, Of New York, continued and Terminated BY
his confirmation, eight democrats voting against him.
No points raised beyond those mentioned 10
my despatch last night pnblshed IN 70 days HxAID.
Once seekers much distressed by the rapidly soc-
oeedng Cabinet meesings. rhs frequent absence q the
heads Of Departments during business hours obstructs
the consideration q their claims and swes their hotel
bills at frightening rate.
There hot contest for the United States Msrshalship
Of Southern Ohio Much dissatsfaction expressed by
rival applicants at the active interference Of Secretary
Smith in behalf Of his brother-m, law.
Bob Corwm, uncle TO Tom Corwin, also severely CEN
sured for the persstency with which he seeks places for
relatives without nnnber. 4so ~
Csssms N. Clay having secured place for himself, s
now bravoly working for his unprovided friends.
Green Adams, member Of Congress from Kentucky,
has appsintsd sixth Auditor Of the Treasury, bu
reau attached to the Post Office Department.
THE FoRIoGN AsrRAyn FOR EuRorEAN MISSIONS THROWN
OVERHEARD. 4 ses
able to state positively and authoritatvey that
foreign born citizens win be appointed heads Of dpo
matte posts Europe during the republican adniristra
ton xhe Secretary Of State Is immovabe. His deter
mnation feared and win not be shaken by any infu
ences that may be brought to bear on him. Remon-
STRANGE after remembrance, both verbal and written,
has been lodged with him. but all to purpose. He has
made up his mind, and prepared 70 take the conse
qusnces.
rhe President s known TO be inclined to crafty the
wishes Of the German leaders for diplomatic honors and
efforts being made TO induce him TO interpose
his dictum in their favor On Monday next the Ohio
Congressman now here win make personal appeal 10
him in body But it Is not probable that he viii act
contrary to Mr.. Stewards views in the matter
The CONSERVATION at the Premiers nexplicabe slight
Of naturazed citizens is intense among the Western
publicans They say that, matter what his reasons
may be. viii have the most serious consequences in
their several States. prominent Ohio politician
serted this evening that under ts odum his State would
be lost at the fall election by twenty-five thousand
votes.
remarkable feature Of this complication is the fact
that Mr. Seward has expressed himself favorable TO the
appointment Of schurz and others the South American
missions. This must seem strange in q statesman Of
such well known sagacty and discretion. It ia drawing
two distinctions implying both the nferiorty Of the
aspants to natives and that Of tho South American
European Powers. II is an acknowledgment directly,
not only that the adopted citizens not good enough
represent the United States Europe but also that what
not good enough for Europe viii do for South America
What the Ministers from the countries in question
likely to say TO that9
FRENCH MISSION
High authority states that the Mission has been
accepted by Charles Francis Adams. Mr. W. FL Fry the
eminent musical composer s TO be Secretary Of Legation
at Paris.
THE MEXICAN MISSION
Mr. Corwin is still confined TO his bed and has not yet
signed his acceptance Of the Mexican mission. He has
urged by distinguished Mexicans accept
it, and will probably do 30.
TERRIBLE SWEARING OVER THE DIVISION THE PLUMBER
The names Of Galloway and Defreese, Of Indiana,
sent in-the former for Commissioner Of Patents,
and the latter for Super intendent Of the Printing
Bureau, as ] indicated yesterday. They were
duly referred to committees. These appoint
ments together with Others have created intense
feeling of indignation among the republicans, nasmuch
the West, In and about Illinois, TO furnish the
for all the valuable places outside of those States
Senator who cannot afford to much, account
his purancal and early education approached profanity
to day in his dealing with the administration, because
they had shown much Partially to the West. pro
gramme of persons holding Office by appointment
or election is follows-Iincoln, Of Illinois,
President Smith, OF Indiana, Cabinet Bates,
Of Missouri, Cabinet Judd of Illinois, Minister
to Prussia Krsmann, OF Illinois, Secretary of Legation
TO Prussia Edmands, Of Michigan, Commissioner Of the
Land Office; Dole, Attorney Of the Northern District Of
Illinois; Williams, Of Illinois, Judge Of Kansas; Galloway,
of Indiana Commissioner of the Patent Office Defrees,
Of Indiana Superintendent of the Printing Bureau La
mon, of Illinois, Marshal Of the District of Columbia
One or two Senator'S ravng mad about these ap-
poinments 1t would be useless to deny that there is
growing feeling that some other part Of the country
snd he recognized besides Illinois and IND lana and Ter
immediate surroundings.
PLEADS PRIVILEGE.
Mr. Lincolns friend. Judd, was quite lucky in getting
.t-l~-
in the Rock Island Bridge difficulty, and sued with
two others, for libel, in that they caused the
indictment Of certain parties charge Of conspiing
TO burn the bridge. The action against Judd Co. B
civil one for $40 900 damages One Of the parties
arrested the other day at Rochester, and the other will
be nipped Immediately. Judd, however, laughs at the
writ pleading his diplomatic privilege Of exemption
from arrest In civil process You now see why
Judds name ws TO the Senate directly after those
Of the Cabinet Minister'S
APronndngn CONFIRMED.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nominations Of Nelson
G. sber Collector Of Detroit wm c. Butler, Collector
Of Camden District, NJ c. John W. AcAath, Collector at
Michilimacinac; J. NJ Edmunds, Commissioner Of the
General Land Oce General Spinner Treasurer Of tho
United States c. Ripley Of Minnesota, Secretary Of 10
CATION 70 Brussels and Jacob Halderman Minister Re-
sident At Stockholm.
number Of army appointments were ako confirmed
THE NEW GOVERNMENT PRINTING BUREAU
The President day notified John Defrecs Of his ap
pontment Superintendent OF TIE Public Printing The
establishing the government Printing Bureau went Into
operation the 4h OF March and Mr. Deecs therefore,
has responsible and important duty Of putting this
matter into operation He seected by the President
owing TO his peculiar fitness being practical printer and
thorough business
uR NEW APPOINTMENTS.
The New York appointments to be disposed Of next
week. Every day brings candidates into the hs!d
r. s. Gould is put down for Navy Agent, and CAPITA