The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-11
TIE NEW YORK APPOINTMENTS.


Below we give brief sketches OF the persona
careers Of n gentlemen recently APPOINTED to O.
the four most prominent federal Offices In this city.
The new District Attorney, Mr.. Noah Davis was con-
nrmed on Saturday last, Mr.. Murphy will doubtless
be confirmed today, and the remaining two appoint
ments WILL some time during theipresent week, be
acted upon, and iayorably, by the Senate.
ThoG.as Murphy, Collector Of tho Port Of
New York.
Mr.. Murphy Is isstlye Of Ireland and is IN the
prime OF nte. He came TO this Country When young
| and engaged In the fur business, in which
| he acquired handsome competency. Entering
| into politics as whg, he remained
such until his party dissolved, when he joined
| the republicans. He however never held ONCE un-
I'll 1860, when he took his seat in the state Senate at
Albany as member from this city, he having been
elected the previous year by OF split the
democratic ranks. The vote stood-Murphy (repl,
oSos; Fields Idem) s,o31, and Mclean tdem) 1883,
giving Murphy plurality Of 1877 over FIELDS. At
the outbreak or the quarrel between President John
son and Congress Mr.. Murphy was inclined TO sup
port tho former. He did give his support to
HOFFMAN for Governor In 1866. and was associated
pubicans. subseauentiyS however, he Withdrew
from his conservative associates ana united with
dent Of the United States Mr. Murphy Is genie.
man OF large wealth. anassed principally, II IL said.
reputation OF being honest in a his dealings, and as
business man has no superior IN the city.
Moses III. Grinneli, Naval Otficer.
The name OF Mr. Grnnell has been sent to the
Senate for confirmation for the ONCE Of Naval
0nicer OF this port, in place Of General Il. A. Merritt
removed. Mr.. Grnnell is one OF the most promi-
nent and favorably known citizens OF New York.
native OF New Bedford Mass where he was born
on the Sd OF March. 1903, he received an excellent
education, partly at private schools ana partly at
Friends Academy. While quite young man he
moved TO New York for the purpose OF entering
the shipping house OF the late Preserved
Fish. with whom his elder brother, Mr.. Henry
Grnnel. was associated at the time. He rapid y
developed into merchant OF rare foresight
and ability. In furherance OF his business int.
rests as well as to crafty desire OF visiting foreign
countries, he frequently went abroad as supercargo
OF the ships despatched by his nrm thereby extend
Ing his commerce and gaining much exper ence In
commercial affairs After the retirement OF Mr.. Fish
and Mr. Henry Grinnell the subject OF this sketch
became the senior member OF the house OF Crinnell
Minturn Co., which Tor thirty years MAIN
tanned commercial reputation, at home and abroad,
unsurpassed for integrity and enterprise. Taking a
deep interest III the public affairs OF the country
MI Crinnel naturally drted into political life as q
supporter OF the wing party and by that organize
tive In Congress In 1888 and elected after sharp
| contest, by some 1900 majority. Upon the ex-
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nominated; but IN 1910 the democrats had gained
the ascendancy and he defeated, al
ticket After this Mr. Gnnne remained =, out %" OF
office for number OF years. quietly attending to his
private business which had now become quite large.
| upon the organization OF the republican party ne
espoused its doctrines aud In 1856 was Presiden-
tal eector on the Fremont ticket. This the
| political position held by him. AS merchant he
| has been President OF the Chamber OF Commerce,
| which position he held for several years. He has
also been President OF the Merchants Clerks Savings
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| Union Defence Committee during the rebellion 10
| the suppression OF winch he gave hearty support
In March, 1852 MIR. Grinnell was appointed Collector
OF the Port OF New YORK, an Office he holds Of the
present moment Whether ne win accept the posi-.
ton Of Naval Ofcer Is doubtful but If he does there
| Is no doubt that the Senate will promptly confirm
ms appointment. Personally MIR. Grinnell is man
OF integrity and possesses the full confidence OF the
| merchants OF this city. In the social circle he Is
| warmly esteemed for his simple, unanected manners
| and Tor his hearty and whole souled hospitality.
Thomas HilIhouse, Assistant Treasurer.
| Mr. Hilhouse Is a native OF Albany, in which
| city his early days spent Before arriving at
| the age OF manhood, however he moved to Geneva,
| in Ontario county, where he has ever since resided
| Entering into politics he attained prominence, and
in 1859 elected Senator In the State Legislature
| in which body he was chairman Of the Committee
Federal Relations, which Issued, In 1851, report
on the state OF the Union. Soon after the outb reak
OF the rebellion he was appointed Adjutant General
| by Governor Morgan, and held that position until
| the Inauguration OF Governor Seymour I'm 1883
| subsequently he appeared as an applicant for the
| same Office to which he has now been APP
pointed, and his claims were pressed with yigOr
| by Governor Morgan but he was unsuccessful
| Mr.. Hilhouso reappeared In the political arena in
1865. when lie was elected Comptroller OF the State,
| defeating Mr.. Robinson. the democratic nominee,
by 49, 900 majority. Renominated for the same ONCE
In 1857 he was defeated by nearly Az 900 majority by
| William F. Allen. Since then Mr.. HiIrhouse has
| taken no part In politics.
| Noah Davis, District Attorney.
! AFR. Davis has been for many years a prominent