The New York herald., 1869-03-21
The President Besieged by Office
Hunters.
The White House Barricaded
Against Intruders.
Confirmation q W. A. Richardson as As
sStant Secretary Of the Treasury.
Resignation Of Assistant Com
missioner Harland.


Another Animated Debate on the Repeal Of the
Tenure Of Office Act.
WASHINGTON March 20, 1860.
Great Rush Of Visitors g the White House.
the hveliest place about Washington to-day, ex.
eepting the Capitol. was the Presidential mansion
From ten to twelve O'Clock the President favored
with an unusually large number Of calls from Sena-
tors and Representatives.. Among the Senators were
Nsmlip, Ross. Schulz, Wilson, Morton, sBrague,
Stockton, Bayard, Williams ana Corbett Even after
twelve O'Clock the anteroom was still full dele
ration from the Union League Of Baltipege was
ip waiting, ana ABOUT haif-past two they were
admitted. They merely wished to suggest
70 the President list Of names for once that would
be agreeable to the loyal republicans Of Baltimore.
Their interview was short, and after they had left
the President announced that he would be unable
% receive general visitors between three ana four
O'Clock Many persons reluctantly took their leave,
but In the thr0ng were several members Of Congress
who still hoped they would be admitted. A few
moments later General Dent was Instructed to send
In no cards whatever, as It was Impossible for the
President TO zee anybody. This proved TO be un-
welcome news to Senators Corbett and Williams
who had charge OF strong delegation Of Oregonans
and Pacific slopers. Among them were Congressman
Smith, Of Oregon OK Senator Henderson, who
wants to be collector Of customs at sitka Governor
Cummings Of Colorado, who wants his brother to be
Governor Of Idaho, and Mr. Underwood, Of Eugene
CITY, mail agent, who gave champagne supper to
about score OF PacInc-slopers last night, for
reasons unassigned. This delegation failed to get
admission. and 80 went away to bide their time. AS
the anteroom still received fresh additions every
minute the doorkeeper below was directed to allow
no persons to 20 up stairs This order had the effect
OF stemming the tide In the entrance hail. where
everybody wanted to know why they could not 20
up and see the President, according 10 the an
nounced programme, which information they could
mot obtain, for there was no one there that knew.
new contrivance for keeping the eager multi
tude at bay has been adopted This afternoon
mechanic was introduced who attached to the main
doors Of the White House lock and chain. The in
tent0n is that hereafter no person shall refuse to
take mo" for an answer and push in despite the
protest OF the d0orkeeper. When an applicant
Knocks or rings for admission now the doorkeeper
VIII open the door as far as the chain will permit
and parley with htm in security. Several persons
inquired for General Porter after three O'Clock and
were Informed that he was too much engaged TO see
them. 1t turned out that General Porter was
closeted with the President and whatever the bust.
ness was that engaged their attention it was urgent
Presidents door.
The Tenure Of Once Law.
-s.As predicted some days ago, the week has gone
over without settlement Of Of the repeal OF the
civil tenure muzzle When aivote viii be reached
= still in doubt. 1t may be on Monday or Tuesday,
or not until Saturday. Just as the cacoethes To-
Quendt happens to lie on the honorable Senators.
Little doubt s now. however, entertained that the
bill win be repealed.
Nominations Confirmed by the Senate.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following nomina-
uons:-
william A. Richardson, to be Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury; Joseph r. smith, to be Assessor or
pennsylyania; G. p Clark Collector Q! Customs for
S cOecUr ds sse asscs
Portland and Falmouth, Maine. And the following
Ohio; A. BallQu, at Finlay, Ohio; Richard J. Tomp-
nins, Mount Carroll, Illinois; Enoch 3. Pendleton, at
Westerly, X. l.
The Senate Committee on Commerce has made
favorable report the nomination of j. F. Casey
be Collector Of the port OF New Orleans and reported
back James Longstreet's nomination for Collector OF
Internal Revenue Of the First district Of louisiana
without recommendation.
A Political Patriot Rewarded.
Thomas L. Tulock, late Secretary Of the Repub-
Mean National Committee has been appointed to the
once OF Appointment Clerk OF the Treasury Depart.
ment, relieving Mr.. Niles, who had been placed In
that position. Mr.. Tullock took charge this morn.
ing.
Gevernment Commissioners or the Pacific
Railroad.
The President has appointed Jas. w. Baines,
Frederick A. Tridle and VIM. Sherman, government
Commissioners to Iexsmine and report on the CON-
pleted sections OF the Central Pacific Railroad Of
CAlnornia ana the Western Pacific Railroad, In
place Of John Bigler, Frank Denver, and Thos Hen
ley, removed.
1csisnasisn Of Deputy Commissioner Hariand.
Thomas Harland, for many years past Assistant De-
puty Commissioner of Internal Revenue has rendered
hs resignation OF that position to take effect
bis successor Ii sufficiently familiar with its duties
% assume charge In his place. His successor, John
w. Douglass, u q lawyer OF Erie, Pa, and has for
seven years past been collector Of Internal Revenue
for the district represented in Congress by Hon.
0lenni w. sconeld, and has been regarded as one
Of the most competent men in that branch Of public
service. Mr.. Douglass Is at present ling the posi-
Son made vacant BY the resignation Of Mr.. Risey,
and In short time the transfer will be made as
above indicated.
Attempt or Burglars to Break into a Banking
House.
Last night burglars attempted to break into the
banking house Of George w. Riggs Co., in this
city, by removing portion OF the rear wall OF the
bank Immediately behind the vaults OF that house.
The portion Of the wall removed is apout three by
four feet In extent and penetrates to q depth OF Ave
courses OF brick; the wall is very thick They sue
cceded in getting through the entire wall except the
thickness Of one brick, which they drilled through,
ana finding that the vault inside was so securely
protected that they would not be able to get TO IL,
abandoned their design, the wall being protected in
side by heavy grating and chilled iron safe weigh
tng several tons, absolutely burglar proof No less
than i've watchmen occupied rooms last night front.
ing on the court yard where this operation per-
formed.
Vigorous Campaign Against the violators Of
the Revenue In Tennessee.
Commissioner Delano has received communica-
a,on from Supervisor Noah Of the Tennessee dis.
trct, forwarding letter from Collector wilson. OF
the Third district OF that State informing the su-
psrvIsor that be has commenced a yirorons cam.