Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-30

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1t was never before a title to it, bui
on the contrary, an obstacle to b
the Presidents relative. The rank
gross nepotism that now has prece
dence in the distribution of Office il
the quick, fungus growth of the sew
en- weeks of Grant administration
This is the way it fnlfills the Radiea
promise of reviving the times of the
earlier Presidents
CHARACrER OF GRANl,s APPeIkT-
L. MENT TO OFFICE 4
| The New York Times, q Republi-
can paper, in an article upon the
general character of Gen. Grant
appointments TO Office" remarks
that {" in general they have been
| goOd-sueh as commend themselves
to the approval of the country, by
the fitness of the men appointed,
and the influences that have con-
trolled their selection" Judging
by the expressions of those who
affiliate politically with the Presi-
dent, the reverse of this statement
is the fact. In a recent speech in
the Senate, Mr.. Ross, of Kansas, in
explaining his interview with the
President, which had been made a
subject of newspaper remark, said
he went to the White House to
protest against removals from Of
fee, which are being made on a large
scale in Kansas, and also to tender
the services Of thirty thousand ex-
Union soldiers to fill them. The
Senator pointed out to the President
that the men recommended by him
had all served their country in time
of danger, and said be regretted
that they should have to give way
to professional place-hunters"
and "skulkers in time of danger"
This dissatisfaction extends all
over the country and every day
Republican papers are manifesting
their disappointment at the char
acter of his appointments. Speak
ing of Grants candidates for for
eign missions, the Chicago Re-
publican, Radical, compliments
them after this wise:
at is understood that some Of the
persons indicated are not famous for
personal integrity and dignity Of char
acter; that others are not complete mas
tiers of the spelling book and Of the art
of English composition; that others be-
sides are not Over-distinguished for deo
votion TO the cause Of loyalty; and that,
at least in one case, there are strong
probabilities that the nominee is not even
naturahzed citizen.
The appointment of ex-Gov. 4
Hartman, of New Hampshire, as
naval officer of Boston, iritates the
Boston Radicals terribly. The
Boston Transcript says that his
election as Governor of New Hamp-
shire was carried by 'funds con-
tributed by Boston Republicans"
We quote its words:
"For his services as a Republican
stump speaker, he has been amply re-
paid An election and reelection as
Governor of New Hampshire should
have satisfied his ambition At least,
it should have prevented him from COM
ing into Massachusetts, which has so
often materially assisted in keeping the
Granite State politically erect His in
sisting on being the candidate two years
ago jeopardized the Republican ascen-
dancy, and inspired the Democrats of
Connecticut to rally and defeat Gen.
Hawley Harriman's ewn election was
secured by the aid of funds contribu-
ted by Boston Republicans p
The New York San is very
pleasing and happy in its allusiOn
to one of Grants foreign ministers
Capt. Silas A. Hudson, of Iowa
who goes to Guatemala, 1t
says;
'fHe is a cousin of Gen Hudson and
was formerly a cattle driver in Oregon,
knows a great deal less of the English
language than the law allows; served on
Grants staff the last two years Of the
war, is a rough, plucky, ignorant, manly
fellow, about as ft for foreign mission
as crOwbar it for a cambria needle.
Nobody but his cousin could ever have
invented the idea Of appointing him. As
he goes to q country where the English
language is not spoken, an objection to
his appointment is partially nullified, but
in other respects he will certainly aston.
ish the Dons Of Guatemala. He takes
the place of that elegant and cultivated
gentleman, Gen. Fiiz Henry Warren,
who reokons fueney in the Spanish LAM
guage and familiarity with the usages Of
polite society among his accOmplish-
ments." " ..
These are only a few of the in
dications, and they do not coincide
with the opinion of the Times.