The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-12
NEWS FOR TEE OFFICE sEEKLRs.

WAsHyGr0N Marcn II, 1901
The President grsc.ly annoyed to-day, up to the
tine of the Cabinet meeting, by exPectants, ,ngh and
low Abouta hundred eEscted hearing from, him, con
sp.cuous among whom Tom Corwin and Car Schurz
He comp,a.pa greatly Of want of exercise walk over
tho grounds Ct tho White louise yesterday afternoon be-
ing all he has enjoyed since the inauguration. Ee told
distinguished Illinois politician this morning that his
wanting friends would cbge him greatly by hold
ing OF tt,e and that it not very gratifying 20 him
to SEQ them eagerly applying for roor at one end Of
the building while the other was burning.
Aeood deal OF dissatisfaction s expressed by those
who desire to End places for themselves friends at the
public crib with the rule OF tie new Postmaster General
giving members of Congress- tho exclusive control Of
pontments in their several dstrss They cantend hat
IL places too much power IN ofsen improper bands, and
gives tn honorablss undue opportunities TO satisfy Fer
sonal sps.es
Mr. Kasson was sworn IN this morning.
All the departments were again beseged by place
hunters to-day but Mr. Blair alone ndulged them any
satisfactory degree Messrs Chase AMI Seward denied
themselves TO all.
Mr. Chase is considering the more important appoint
ments in his Depar tment, and is eKpeced TO announce
some tomorrow. K Sx.nner, his nephew, has arrived
here TO take position under him. Some of his place
seeking Ohio fsenes conpa.ned considerably to-day Of
cold treatment Some tall growing ls heard among the
disappointed applicants from Northern Ohio 10 reference
70 the Cleveland and other appointments They say tho
western Reserve Influences control everything, anl the
Claims OF the conser vatives entirely overlooked.
Much difficulty will be experienced in finding proper
material for appointments in the slave States. Any
nua5cr Of alleged republican martyrs from that section
are hand reaoy 70 serve, but the record Of many Of
,hese gentry does no. bear investigation.
Some Illinois republicans greatly exercised at the
prospect Of The appointment Of Dr. jayne Senator run
lulrs brother law, to some federal Office. He
ii, c,ed member of the state Senate last fall by ony
seven votes and there being bu. republican majority
in that body s feared his resignation viii result IN its
control by the democrats, election Of republican
successor 10 hardly possible.
Colonel Button, Of Vermont, IS mere applying for
prominent position in the Post Office Depar ment He Is
strongly backed up by the Governors and Congressional
delegations Of New England.
The atement that Mr.. Judd putting himself IN any
way forward in urging tho appointment Of friends Is
utterly unfounded.
HEALTH or sKwlRr.
Secretary Seward has been able 10 resume his duties
to day. he rode out attended Cabinet meeting, and
dned tho members Of The Cabinet at his residence this
evening.
GRAND FoRAY or THE OFFICE sxEKEsa
Tho sppsarance Of Governor Seward at the state Do
partner. this morning the signal for grand rush
Of hordes Of expecan The passage way TO the secre
ary's completely blocked up. The "odest in.
babtan." says he witnessed such a scene. The
other departments beseiged to-day in similar
per.
BOSTON lrroNrxNrs.
Lieutenant Governor Goodri n, Of Massachusetts was
sent the Senate today by the President for Collector
Of Boston. The nomination laid until TO- NOR
row. when he will be confirmed without any doubt The
Massachusetts delegation unanimous in recommend
ing him.
The President has determined upon the nomination OF
Amos Tuck of New Hampshire as Naval 0acer Of Boston.
The Massachusetts, delegation did not act upon this ap
pointrent but have under consideration the names Of
Timothy Davis sxmember Of Congress, and G. O. Rogers,
publisher Of the Boston Journal, for that place.
TIE LIVERPOOL CONSULATE.
The Liverpool Ccnsulshp has been assigned 10 Dewitt.
Iittleohp Speaker OF the New York Assembly. Is tho
most valuable Consulate in the gift Of the President.
APPOINTMENTS.
Jhe Senate executive session d.. confirmed Risers