The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-02
THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
The New Collector of the Port s'Talkins Ills
Beariuas."

The New Collector of the Port e'Takins Els
Beariuss.''
Mr. Moses H. Grfnnell took charge Of the ONCE Of
Collector OF Customs for the port Of New York yes
terday morning. As yet no changes In the appointees
OF the Custom House nave been made by him, and
PROBABLY will not be for some days, Mr.. Grinnell de-
string to acquaint himself fully with the details Of
the Office and Of the several subdivisions and bu-
reaux before making any removals and new appoint
ments. During the day he was quite overrun with
.lriends" most OF them applicants for office: bus
he received them all courteously and good naturedy,
ordered their applications and recommendations to
be filed, 10 be hereafter closely scrutinized and
out being fatgued to the extent he expected to be.
THE SURVEYOR or THE PORT
Yesterday morning Mr.. AlonZo b. Cornell assumed
the duties OF the position OF Surveyor OF the PORT
having been duly qualified on Tuesday last His
installation into once was dsyoa OF ceremonial hs OF
vacated hls once on Wednesday after simply wish
ing his predecessor pleasant and agreeable term.
ON wednesday afternoon Mr.. Cornell was infor-
mally visited by numbers OF the attaches OF his
department who we're universally charmed with
the kindly reception he rendered them. As yet the
nell, the majority Of them laying siege TO Mr.. Grin
nell but as soon as the la,Ier shows signs Of ex-
haustion which will probably be within three days.
Mr.. Cornell Will come IN for his share Of attention.
The surveyor Is yet young man, not over thir-
tyve NJ the utmost and sets out on his official ca
rcer with the advantages OF polished education, a
pleasing and gentlemanly address ana high repu-
faflon Tor business tact and integrity. lie an
nounces that he shall make no change In
his department until be has an opportu-
nny OF Judging OF his present subordinates,
he does .not propose to discharge any worthy and
capable men, or to keep any unworthy or incapable
attaches about his Office.
THE NAVAL OFFICER
Edwin A. Merritt the newly appointed Naval
Orcer, assumed formal possession OF his ONCE yes
terday morning. having been sworn in some days
since. lie has appointed Cornell ). Franklin SPECIAL
deputy, and WIN. Usher aud John J. shaw deputies.
No other appointments have been made at present
His onre overrun with applicants through
out the day. At three O'Clock IN the after
noon nc called meeting OF the clerks In the differ
cut departments, and they were individually intro
duced 70 him py Mr.. Franklin. The Naval Ofcer said
ms appointment TO the ONCE WAS quite unex-
pectcd by him; OF course he entirely ignorant OF
the system OF working the department and also OF
their capabilities. lie should, however, give the
matter his early attention: he could not say wig her
he should be aDle to retain all or any OF them, bus
he should be glad 10 receive from them or their
friends any suggestions. and he hoped they would
speak freely with him AID present their claims. The
new administration he said, was determined to
practice economy, and he should feel IL 10 be his
duty 90 curfa tie expenses. far possible, with
out injury the pubic service. For the present no
desired that al tie employees should remain, II they
chose 10 do DO. ana short time he should deter
mine what course W adopt