The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-30
The New York Coiicctorship- Growi Of "A
Dissatisfied Radical.

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W,suiNeroy, NAV q. Tho Ccllectorship ia still
the subject Of dscus.iou at the White House and In
the Departments. The pressure has been so great
tie President has intimsfed his intention to makea
change at no distant rerod. That Mr. Grinnen will
be Invited to RESIGN and take some other position
nave no doubt. lie has failed to give satisfaction.
To find man n for the nlacc. Grant must make
M his mind 10 take either decided Fcnton man or
vell-knOwn anti Fcnton man Tho individual who
has allied 10 identity himself With either one side OF
tho other - political milkfop. who IS OF no more
account than n rinrerbread image q statue OF
dotrh II Is only positive men who have brains
Tho man who don't take sides in fight is either
knave or a cov4rd. BE ware OF him
Fen'ou. while NOT entitled 20 he cassed as CON.
baave, has a qualify that is maryeously successful
in the present degenerate age he Is untiring,
audacio5s. unscrunuous and nnprlncipled II the
Attorney General shuts the door in hs face he peeps
through the kevhole. and Is sure to circumvent tie
who IL on the inside. II he can't get In at tue
the back door lie has way OF making fssehood
pass currently truth. These qua tiles constitute
great smartness IN certain political circles 1t is by
such means that Fcnton has achieved greatness.
Senator Conkling his associate, u quite a different
man lie famous in early political lie Tor
energy. industry and tenacity He seemed born to
command HIS presence in a contest ana his activity
In campaign, inspired every one around him lie
has CHANGED wonderfully within tue lai Tour OF i've
yclrs. lie is not the man nc used 90 be, TIE
atmosphere al Was inston seems 70 have metamor-
phosed him. Ia Is inclined 70 II ink that the
mountain should como to Mahomet and not Nahomet
to themouuts While his frisnds proud OF his
position in the Senate, they are cha ned q, bis
indifference IN tire political situation . he State.
! pluck and tenaclty. His nne presence, his com
manGing eloquence, and his rare abilities ~ lin Tor
leader but let him take courage and GO 10 The 'front.'
There is more tan grain Of truth 10 the story
telcgrapncd 20 you from hero about tile combination
| with Kctcbum and Fenton to make Robertson Col
| lectur. Fen on began to that Grirnell had n
short lease OF Office and at once to work to make
| terms With the Mestcbeser and Duichess interest,
who are generally mp for Cowes and a market"
They marvellous politicians OF the nounte oank
Srofer Win saddenS U Ina, would do credit TO
| one OF the fianlon brothers; II u due to Judge
Robertson to say That his position Il never undenn-
ed. There is no curving in his politics, but his
riep Is and associates are ~ shiny and as sippery
| fathers cid boues for knife handles ~ secure On
| Office.
The President might make a worse appointment
for Collector than Judge Robertson He Is a true
| Republican, and there is only one objection TO HIM
he Is too good na,urcd man for the place, and lis
relations with the traders aud jobbers OF Westches
ter and Dutchcss would very much eubarrlss him
The President will APPOINT man WHO will be e,'
self ana his Administration strong he ought 60 have
one of the shafpest politicians in tho county, man
OF character and position fitted Tor tho place mau
beware OF the little game Of the aspiring candidates
Surveyor Cornell ia in town. He is here on inv.
t1tion TO consult with the President In regsrd to the
proposed changes in New York. lie Is likely ,o bs
ed a. a desirable change. The ofice OF surves or
IN the lands OF Andrews and Whkcman, WAS made
@ place OF great political power. In tho hands Of
Ar. Cornell IL has been Of no political consequence
| VT Cornell, We regret to say. has the same inlrmi
! tfot senator Oonkhng re lacks energy nnu nght
Who Is to be his successor viii not BIZ determined
on until the Coectorship Is liked. l think It l.
pretty well settled however, that he Will take Judg
| Foiger'H place. The programme, however, MAJ
change, as We are very liable to sudden changes a
the capital.
The hest Informed parties who are very reticent
look wise and wink Lno gingy when the subject o
change in the Federal offices is discussed here
Gen. Pleasonton assumes to know more about whg
Ia going to take place than any man at Washington
Other peoule who belong TO the kitchen cabine
sneer at preteBsiors. and intimate that he put
too many airs. The Presidents keepers are woI
deriuliy jealous OF each other.