The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-09
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1859.

English Anairs In the Spanish West Indies.
Up TO this time no particulars have been received
here OF the alleged sinking Of the British brig by
Spanish war vessel mentioned in despatch from
the English Consul at Havana TO the British Minister
a few days ago. Mr.. Thornton says that the ofiicer
in command OF the British squadron at the West
Indies has full instructions from the English govern
ment to protect the interests OF British subjects in
that quarter and that he VIII not only do but that
he VIII demand prompt satisfaction for any outrages
that have been or may be committed vessels sail
ing under the British flag. The Spanish govern
ment, Mr.. Thornton thinks, has no disposition
to get into quarrel with England and should
any Of the officers Of the Spanish navy, through
ndiscretion or 100 much zeal, commit any
deprcdatOns upon British commerce, the home
government will redress the grievance as soon as
II is brought to their attention. 1t Is now thought
that the Consul who sent the despatch to the British
Minister about the sinking OF the English brig was
msinfOrmed. Mr. Thornton thinks that II such an
outrage had been committed he would have had fur
Their particulars about 1t either from the Consul or
English commander on the West India station.
Radical Movement Against the Cabinet
Sumner and Stanton for the State and
Treasury Departments.
Changes in the Cabinet continue to be discussed
with great freedom among the politicians now here.
Senator Sumner, 1t said, is casting his eyes
ton 10 spoken Of for the Treasury Department by
prominent radicals who, while they are satisfied
with BOutwes politics, think he lacks force. sum-
ner, in conversation with a gentleman few days
ago, said that If the country demanded his services
IN the State Department he could not refuse, al
though II his own wishes were consulted, Of course
he did not want the place. Notwithstanding this
modest disclaimer 1t Is said by those who know
Sumner best that he would readily take the State
Department If it were offered him. Stanton has q
great idea OF his ability TO manage the finances.
and had he been offered the place at the
outset there is good reason to believe he would
have accepted 1t. 1t is said that the hue and cry
gotten up by the radical press about the Cabinet has
for its ultimate object the displacement of some of
the present Cabinet officers to make way for more
pronounced radicals, like Sumner and Stanton, /
learn from the best sources that member of the
Cabinet intends TO retire just at present. certainly
not before the meeting Of Congress next winter.
They say the positions sought them and not they the
positons that some Of them accepted the earnest
request OF the President, and that whenever he in
dicates that their designations are necessary to
insure the OF his ad minstratiOn they Will be
forthcoming They do not propose, however, to be
frightened into resgning by what they term news
paper clamor
Reaction Among the observation-disclosures
of New AppOintees.
The smoke OF battle having completelr blown
away since the exodus OF the last Of the olce-seek
ers, the President finds some time for reflection
and particularly for retrospective look over
the appointments Vhicn were made during the
sitting of the Senate II has been discovered that
number OF persons during the ndecen: haste OF the
politicians, forced their way into office under false
cOlors through the Misrepresentation of political
friends. The President declared some time since
that he would remove one Of his own appontees as
quickly as any other If he found he was unworthy
of trust II is understood that this rule being put
in force and removals are being made where parties
are shown VIGOROUSLY unfit for their positions. In
the State Department il is mentioned that several
places have been rendered vacant in this manner
In the other departments the same audabe policy
VIII be enforced wherever II will be of benefit TO the
pubic service.
Appointments by the President.
President Grant has made the following appoint
ments.
Robert w. lositer Pension Agent at North Caro-
lima. Richard I. Goggin, Collector OF Customs for
the district OF Erie, Pa. George A. Houanton SUI
trIct. ienn Wide surveyor of customs at Cbester
Pa. Daniel r. Snyder, Assessor OF Internal Revenue
Gr e r georgia Hent asc vice watson re-
Revenue for the First district Of New York. wee
George A. Everett.
Special Custom House Appointments.
Agents have been made by the Secretary of the
Treasury
J. Z. Dutch for the Fifth district, headquarters Sa
vannah; George T.. 4. s. Schenck, a brother of Rep
resentative Schenck, has been appointed special
agent for the Eighth district, headquarters New
Orleans; Lew Nutting for the Thirteenth district,
headquarters st. Paul. Mimi. A. X. Lieb for the Fifth
district headquarters Key West, ana Il. n. Godwin
for the district OF Virginia aud North Carolina, head
quarters Norfolk. }. II. Woggin has been appointed
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and assigned to duty IN the Fifth district.
The Farewell Address Of the Peruvian Minis.
ter and the Reply Of President Grant.
On taking leave yesterday, Mr.. +. A. Garcia, En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF
Peru, addressed the President as foows:-
SIR-The President of Peru has been pleased TO de-
clare terminated the diplomatic mission which he
had cOnfded 10 me near the United States. and so
informs your Excepency In the Cabinet letter that
have the honor OF placing in your hands,
One OF the most earnest and constant
aspirations OF the worthy citizen who presldes
the destInies of Peru is the creation and deve
opment OF useful enterprises, which shall bring the
natural progress OF our country TO level with her
moral and intellectual growth and enable her to par
tcipafe In the greatness so avishly bestowed upon
this happy nation by the civining action of In
dusry and Of Its political Institutions That lauda-
BILE work. however, demands the aid OF the ntell-
gence and labor Of the people OF those countries
can assure it, would be amply rewarded by the pro
verbal munlfcence Of our soil and by the sympathy
and gratitude OF hospitable and generous coInmu.
nifty. Seconding the elevated views Of the Peruvian
government and guided by the unwavering attach
ment which entertain for your country, It mas been
gratifying to me- both in the discharge Of my Official
duties and within the sphere OF my private actions 70
contribute efecually, not only IN consolidating the
friendship and harmonious relations now existing
between Peru and the United States, but also in
promoting, under That new phase the DEVELOPMENT
Of ties which must tend to hasten the association OF
the capital and industry Of your fellow citizens with
those undertakings recently initiated in Peru which
promise a glorious future ON Withdrawing from
the honorable post have occupied, permit me. sir.
nj the same time offer my heartfelt thanks for the
very KIND reception you have been pleased to give
me, also TO express the confidence feel that those
relations, so beneficial to Peru az well a. to the
United States, will IN future have for their safeguard
the greatness or your name the justification OF your
government and the special sympathy with which
You have ever honored Nil the other republican
States OF our America.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY
The President replied as follows:-
Mr. GARcIA--it gives me pleasure At all times To
hear al ha nrnsnarltX and advancement al The 70