The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-09
THE RUSH FOR OFFICE.

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S.ne,.m-rrom Seven TO Ten Bushels
OF Applications Already Received.
me scene at the Custom House yesterday Afternoon
~ss Of unusual character Mr.. Barney had stated
snat be would make no appointments for q moash, bat
be did not say he would appcati rs All
he minated was that during the hours OF business
nothing but legitimate Custom House transactions would
he attended TO- and far reporter could learn,
the collector kept to his All applicants for office
told they could the Collector at three
o'clock in the afternoon, ont before TIE inoe-
fatigabe doorkeeper 10 every query returned the
same answer and no sort Of persuasive power could
be brought 90 bear upon him to induce hun
W admit the appiant unti the appointed hour. Her-
chants sod Others having SPECIFIC Custom House business
~ transact -ith the olecto found ready access 10 hin;
but all others became a wall of ron which
they could cot pass bresk Down.
A past two c ook r. " solitary individual took
up station the Of the Collector room, leading
the Wall street entrance, determined possible to
the FIRST 70 reach the electors At twenty minutes
~ hree the number had increased to three-one middle
aged and two elderly At ten minutes three the
were feven present, which number Increased during
abe next FIVE minutes twenty-five. At three
o clock precisely the nnmber had greatly IN.
creased and the regular bunesss OF the Custom House
betty over, the brokers' clerks and boys joined in the
max ng sundry remarks much 70 the annoy anoe
Of the poor applicants The door Of Collectors
opened the appoiuted hou, and for the next
6ftesn minutes the excitement intense but quiet.
rhe Of the waiting individuals showed all the anx
ely OF expectation, fearful OF DISAPPOINTMENT The crowd
consisted OF boys twelve years old to men an
proaching that OF life s;ibed By the Psal,nst
when atneir strength lie hut labor ami sorro~." Among
the latter reporter noticed two who had been
prominent merchants in this city, but who through the
ec,s Of panica, had forced seek office
In the customs.
Around the door behind the Deputy Collectors desk
several pereone had cnngregated in the fun faith that Mr.
Barney would them BY that entrance. In this
they were very much disappointed
rs Mr.. Barney to be seenY asked one Of the door
keeper
"He will be in a few minutes" the reply; he is
writing some letters and disturbed. But
you will have 10 go round 10 he ether door 4"
"But WY those persons admitted here9" inquired
another, as soue officials Of the Custom House
passed into the room.
.They belong to the building and official bust
ness"
"Well can't you let me inY" suggested third, but
energetic denial the only received and the
door keeper disappeared, taking care however, lok
the d or during his temporary absence.
when the doorkeeper again made his appearance
tallsh person, with sharp features, hasy step long
light coat dmlnutve right anged topped cane, &c,
accosted him With
''Does MIR. Bas noy know an waiting"
''Yes" replied the doorkeeper, land ne is also
there atty others waiting"
"But tell HIM it is Mr.. - )" suggested the individual
al have special appoint nent with him"
Tho doorkeeper disappeared, but the gentleman did
get time after the of the door
keeper
II now about ten minutes past three o'clock and
little change in the excemen took place by per-
son 1ssrtng that he door at which the crowd were
seublad had not opened for years and
briekeG up on the inner side
'erhat is not soY" intsrrogatively remarked one.
al; - auswered one of the Custom House officials,
who was cure of decapitatou. "Dont you the per-
cone going in at the other doorY'
"Nonsense,' suggested one of the applicants We
shall 90 in by this The object Is TO get all in
line
"ccrsaply," replied the official, "on a string Hal
hal"
Some Of the waiting individuals moved round to the
other door, ana others got into their places,
laughing in their sleeves as the did So The door
ct this time had the appearance of the entrance
OF theatre few minutes before opening, although
no, quite noisy each person pressing closely he
could to get nearly first possible Those who had
le found out the hoax when the doorkeeper came
round and opened the door before which they had
standing and admitted the crowd This at quarter
past three O'Clock An attempt was made to get the per
sops line but IL totally unsuccessful AMI in they
all went and placed themselves about the three
sides of thc table. the fourth inner side, being
pied by the Collector himself The wall behind that gen
tleman had been cleared of all the portraits that a few
DAYS since had grace leaving Washington alone in his
glory. ali the applicants inside he door
way b. gnnB ny, and in low voice jeeripg,
boYs and youihs belonging to that Class known
~ trczert s00ys whose 'uct generally well known
a. al WHO visit the House, sometimes to their
Col
After all the persons bad been admitted tina. we're
-r1ie tue proper ooor, those who persisted in re-
naming at the other then let in Tbs gentleman In
the hong light seemed particularly vexed, and sat
down in a chair II he would drive the seat through
Two minutes quietudc seemed enough for his restless
ness for up jumped and walked behind the table and
whispered something TO Sir. Barney. The result OF the
answer did not satisfactory, by his ejacuIa
ion Of 'I'll wait q little WHILE" followed By his
preceding TO his seat aud depoeiGing himself
therein with hasty action, his features exhibiting
contortion generally known as scowl. The office
seekers presented their papers which we're examined
and returned to their eoveopesater which they were
endorsed with the Of the applicant and the Office
he wished FOR, &c. Ate few persons had presented
their documents light coated friend jumped
hs feet aud walked atoeud the table accompanied by
third party He again whispered to Mr. Barney aud iu
PRODUCED his companion, aud after utteriug few
sentences thought time to leave, and went to the
door by which he entered. Finding locked he hastily
tapped at il with the top OF his cane aud It's not oeing
opened tapped the more parempioriy. II was at
last opened, and he disappeared in no very enviabc
humor, II by the face should judge.
"wbo is thatS' remarked one.
"IIes a newly elected member OF Congress" said
other both question and reply being soto 'o rhc appl
cants now became pressing, aud their documents
were handed Ia several at time
az must bave assistance here" remarked the
Collector his Secretary the latter gentleman entered
the he Of walked round to the side Of Mr.
Barney and endorsed the documents After be had exam
lined them Thinking, Goubtes that the Collector should
NOW fnAiar hnsnnnnta xNnrn fhrnsf with