The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

plan Of secession proposed by the Governor Of ousrctsro
having been rejected by the Governors Of the other
States subsequently withdrawn, which leaves he
country in state Of comparative political quetuds
Tho church party has now no regularly osgansed
army. Several rowing bands have been committing
predations In various parts OF the country, some or
which have already been dispersed, and the rest
being pursued tho liberal forces and viii doubt soon
be brought into subsection
OFFICE HOLDERS AND OFFICE SEEKERS.
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1861.
Gen. Cameron Secretary Of War, win DO ut his post
again Wednesday, up which time, by general agree
ment, the Pennsylvania appointments win not be con-
sdered.
The New York appointments win be the suect Of con-
sideraton to morrow.
Senator Summers nomination Of Mr. Palfrey of Cam
bridge, for Postmaster Of Boston has created terrible
feeling Of indignation not only among the republicans Of
Boston, but with the friends Of Richard H. DANA Jr Of
Cambridge, who candidate for United states Dis
trict Attorney with the friends OF Colonel Keyes, OF
Concord, who was prominent candidate for United
States Marshall and with the friends Of Mr. Norton OF
Charlestown, who was candidate for Navy Agent at
Boston.
Phelps and Pang5orn the two principal candidates fors
the Post office, have left for Boston, each feeling
that the republicans Of Boston have been Totally and
Justly ignored.
The visit Of the Calfornians the President yesterday
ana the atters Jecksonan dealing with them, hes been
The theme OF conversation to day. desperate feel
ing exists the part Of the ieads Of COL Baker we'll
the friends Of the late Senator Broderick who also
sssailed towards Mr.. simonton. II ia said that warm
friend Of Senator Broderlck, who was pre-
sent when simonton read bis speech, thyea-
faIa tn hnxt att In
Of the executive, but restrained by friends from
closing up the act with tragic me aaAir will
probably be allowed TO remain as IL s until after the ap
pontments for California made, when the personal
settlements will be made.
Rush sloane resigned the Judgeship OF the Probate
Court Of Ohio TO enter upon the duties Of special Agent
Large through the West for the Post Office Department
to which place he was appointed yesterday.
There are but nvs Consul Generals representatives OF
the United States abroad and they
dited as follows
Mr.. Thayer, for Egypt, TO reside at Alexandria
Mr. Lawrence, for Tuscany, 10 resids 1t Florence
Mr. Gddngs for British North America, 70 reside At
Montreal.
Mr.. shufeldt, for Cuba, to reside At Havana
Hiram Havney arrived this morning In rsopon1o - q
summons Of the President and the Secretary Of Tho
Treasury Both desired the benefit Of his advice IN
reference TO the New York appointments which WIN be
determined upon within the next twenty four hours. he
viii submit the Of the parties with which he pro-
poses to fill the positions under him Mr. Chase for ap
probation and Immediately thereafter set the gulone
in motion
"A rich revelation has been made In connection with the
candidacy Of Schultz for the United States Marshaahip
On Thursday evening last he informed . friend
that he unwe and intended to keep his during
the next forty hours for the purpose Of enectpg
with calome The friend expressed his sympathy
and was about making visit TO the supposed patient
yesterday afernoon when he accidentally learned his
utter astonishment, from newly arrived New Yorker,
that Schultz had been the way between here and
New York. The mystery Investigated and ii 10 said
that financial considerations had something to do with
the Captains disappearance.
Much anxiety felt in administration circles about The
result Of the State and municipal elections during the
present week Republican triumphs are expected, but
lsfsais mo- oonsidsred improbable.
An active has been going for the Cncinnsti
Post Oce. Mr.. Chase favors the appoinsmsns Of OK
member Of Congress Day, who will probably get the
place. The appointment win be made immediately after
the city election.
R R. Sloan, Of ssndusky City, has been appointed
General Mail Agent for northern Ohio.
Schurz is now being bitterly denounced by Of his
compatriots whose applications for Office he was sx-
pected 70 see 70 the representative German They say
that In violation Of his promises he wilfuly neglected
every thing~but his own interest.
Mr. UphAm, . merchant of Portsmouth, N. B., ana
brother Of Judge uphan Of Concord has been decided
upon as Collector at Portsmouth.
singular fact that the persons in authority who
most regret the recall OF Mr.. Fay from Swtser.
land, had the power to prevent IL, and At
the time could have made MrFogg the hew Minis
ter TO Switzerland, Commissioner Of Patents The
promise by which the nomination of Halo ray, the
Commsoner Of Patents, passed the Committee on Pa
tents in the Senate intended TO slaughter Fogg and
keep Fay abroad Mr. Lincoln when he heard this fact.
administered proper rebuke to the traders, and At
recalled Fay and gave Fcgg his place. Can't cheat
Old Abe.
is understood that the further consideration OF dipo.
matte and consular appointments is 70 be deferred 70
give time for the consideration Of other matters BY Mo
while there great rush for Office IN the Interior a.
well the other DEPARTING II s noticeable fact that
by the lt Of July the force win DO reduced the
hundred clerks the legal nccessty for their further
employment win cease TO exist Removals and appoint
public service continue including four on saturday in the
Adjutant Generals Office.
THE corEcucrr AProISnExTs.
The Connecticut appointments hanging Hrev until
after the election in that State The report CAUCUS
OF the party will decide the matter s al for effect
have it from good authority that the following appoint
msns vii BE- % made Sy The latter part q The wssF nan.
cock; Collector Of Fairfield district, John Could Post
matter At Bridgeport James Durham Deputy Collector
At Bridgeport A. J. Jaqucs; Postmaster at Wessport,
Phllo W. jones' Posmastcr at 81 mford, Albert Jocley
Postmaster ~ Norwak, Charles 0mstcad Postmaster at
Rdgeneld, Sylvester MAJ; Postmaster at Birmingham,
Thaddeus Brdsey Postmaster ut Greenwich, Alvin Mead
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1851.
The Secretary Of the Navy Ia arranging the prelimi
naries for the construction Of the
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stesner, BY Griths, who received the JOB as special
favor from hts friend Toucey will be warning against