The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-27

raj consent go to Colonel Keyes, Of Concord.
do not learn that there Is Boston
applicant for the last named Office Roxbury produces
who not swift enough with his application, or
did in the right school The Sub Treasury s
sought after by Lewis oomns Of Roxbury, member OF
the thirty fourth Congress, Of whom Preston Brooks
said he "a dungbin cock that crows but never
fights" The Boston applicant for this office s Charles
Hail. who powerfully supported by all the in crest Ia
Boston and vicinity worth having The Boston applicant
for the Navy Agency Colonel Newell A. Thompson, who
is well fortified as Mr. Hall.
The Massachusetts, patriots who here, hardly
one OF whom a citizen Of Boeton may be divided into
two classes-the radicals, who would allow
Boson to be republican unless she adopted their mpotic
notions and the other who believe that the party will
60 to the devil II the Post Office s not located in State
street. Between the two the republican party far
Boston is concerned likely be crushed to atoms,
less Mr. lincoln and the Cabinet officers take the respon
stbiy and do listen 70 stories induced by interests
and friendships at the expense OF fair play.
xxRARRAssD POSITION EMBASSY TO rRA1c1
Mr Peonington's nomination as Secretary Of Legation
70 Paris was confirmed by the Senae 70 day. This will
place Mr. Day ton in embarrassing positon neither
he his Secretary speak the French language and
the government does not provide for interpreter
MARssnIEs CONSULATE
Mr.. James Leslie Jr, of Philadelphia, who presented
the strongest possible endorsement for the Paris Consul
ship has been appointed Consul to Marseiles.
MISSION BOLIVIA !.
D. K Carter, who appointed Governor Of Nebraska,
to-day declined that position and has accepted the posi-
tion of Minister to Bolivia, which is sinecure.
THE FIRST coMPTRoIIERsHIp OF THE TREASURY.
Secretary Chase has rendered to Richard Mott, for
merly member Of Congress from Ohio, the First Comp
troership Of the Treasury. 1t is understood he to-
day declined IT, and it has been offered TO Elisha
whi,tesey, who formerly occupied the position. He
has been written to know if he win accept.
PENSION AGENCY FOR PENNSYLVANIA.
Eastus Poulson, Of Philadelphia has been appointed
Pension Agent of Pennsylvania. Col Philip White Of
Penns vania made special appeal to the President for
the appointment. It is worth about six thousand dollars
per year.
EXAMINER IN THE PATENT OFFICE.
At the last session Of Congress Law passed Great
ing Board Of Examiners in Chief in the Patent Ohlc,
Those Examiners have been appointed consisting of Ex
Commissioner Hodges brother in law Of Senator Foot OF
Vermont Mr. Harding, Of the Philadelphia Inquirer and
Thomas C. Theaker. of Ohio The latter is ineligible,
nasmuch as he was member Of the last Congress- which
created the law.
OFFICE uERksnns.
The military officers in charge OF the bureaus in the
War Department being appreheDsive of a change Of
have together with Lieutenant General Scott joined in
remonstrance against such proceeding
THE BUREAU PROVISIONS CLOTHING
If there should be any chance in the Chief OF tho Bu
reau of Provisions and Clothing, aymastcr Barry win
be appointed.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1851.
THE POLITICAL DEBATE THE SENATE
was really an interesting in the Senate to-day,
the two asprants for the Presidential chair OF
1s64-Messrs Brecknridge and Douglas-denning and
explaining their positions in regard TO the question Of
slavery the Territories and also whether the repub
can party had abandoned any Of their distinctive prn
cples The republicans relshed the debate exceedingly
CLEANING OUT THE NAVY YARDS.
Is understood that the Secretary Of the Navy intends
1, make general sweep Of master workmen at the dif
ferent navy yards. -
NAVAL COURT xAxnAI.
Court Martial is TO be ordered First Lieutenant
Reynolds Of the Marine Corps, attached 70 the Panee
now at Washington The charge is disrespec. 70 su.
peror.
THE sIooP-oF-wAR vANDAIIA.
The object of sending orders to meet ths Van
dalia on her arrival at Hong Kong, for her I
proceed to Panama, via japan and San Franssco, is
for the purpose Of bringing home Commander Lee, the
son n-law Of Francis p Blair. This is a order Of
,hings recalling public vessel from the station on which
she hardly have reached to crafty the wishes Of
individual officer. Commander Lee will probably relieve
Commodore Stringham in the bureau Of detail which has
recently been established by Secretary welles notwith
standing such bureau was voted down In the last Con-
gress three several times