The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-18
THE CUSTOM HOUSE FEVER.
COLLECTOR MURPHY,S CABINET AND
THE OUTS IND THE ms.

who Owns the Custom House and the Omi-
GERS Therein e SlcCplcss Nights mud
Anxious nRys-IiiitOn aud Pratt about
to Go Abroad.
The excitement among the politicians Of New
York md Kings counties regarding the policy Of
Collector Thomas Murphy grows daily more intense.
Every prominent member Of the local Republican
organizations is butonholed by eager oniceholders.
Their hcmcs are invaded in the dead of night, and
they besiogod in their places Of daily resort in
order that their influence may be secured The
science of politics Is persstently studied by ancient
CUSTOM HOUSE PENSIONERS
who have held Office n Of years or longer, VINO
had heard that there is to be rafting Of old bones
Relatives Of merchants long since deceased run
ming in and out Of dinsy stores luttering the recon-
mcndatiops Of fortuous tradesmcn, which they
expect will save item from the Treasury Depart
ment guillotine. Among the officials OF every de-
partmcnt there IL an uncasincss Of demeanor which
cannot be concealed. The deputy collectors are dig.
ninud, but pale. The clerical force In the rotunda
are nervous and distracted. Liqudators are dis-
trustrul Of their figures and every one OF the vast
army Of inspectors, eaugers, and warehouse keepers
ia working like q beaver to strengthen his creden-
tails.
THE coLLEcroR's CABINET.
There are the most conflicting rumors 70.
gnrding tie gentlemen at court II is reported that
james r. Terwigor, late Chief Clerk Of the State
Senate and Secretary Of the Republican State Cen
trail Committee has been appointed the Collectors
Private Secretary Mr. Torwilicer ia known TO
every prominent Republican in tho State. and rates
A astute wircpullcr. lie IL political state
cncJ c0pudia being able to give you the exact vote
for supcryisors in every village from sag HarbOr to
DunLirk. lie has, or viii lave in few days. the
exact political weight Of every oflcolodcr connect
ed with tie Custom House, and all will have TO pass
Custom House measurement. Collector Murphy
has not rropoundcd his policy to anybody; but In
conversation with tic suS representative at Long
Branch tho day after his nomination. he remarked
that he had made canvass OF the number Of Federal
civil service men holding positions in the city, and
had found that there were 1900 He believed that
| ifthcy were all to die the day preceding general
| election. 1t would not make a difference Of loo In
the Republican vote. The Collector Gays he has
| been accused OF
AFriLIA1ISG WIN rAMulsY INDIANS.
lie does know the weapons they when on the
war path and lie Is determined ~ far as lies in his
| power TO tue same instruments. The Collector
has profound respect and admiration for the tao
tics of Sachem Tweed. lie says Tweed is the great
| organizer OF the Tammany tribe. Tweed docs not
caro- low many nations are in the tribe indeed, he
wishes to eclipse Red Cloud, OF the sioux iriOe, who
| is tie head OF :hriysix nations, Twccd's answer
70 every applicant Tor onice WHO boasts Of his ward
influence H.
"uGui uGn ORGANIZE! ORGANIZED"
So It may he oferrcd that the claims Of
j are TO be daily weighed Cochrgnies,
62GyS hhStgSG A A9qsSie. ndonsS s'
ana the other itCs, will rot their portion OF the spols
| providing there is harmony among them and thoy
economy. Tic large plum In the Custom House
| among the Deputy Collectors is the head Of the
| Seizure Bureau Ninth Division, now held by
| MIR. clark. There Is rush for THIS position,
and the hooes Of manS must necossari'y be snlitgr
| himself peculiarly qualified Tor lis duties so Col.
| T. H. Lansing, prominent mig lavfctoi Prook-
| lsr, VINO succeeded Gen. sicscs ~ commander o.
| Grand Army OF tie Felulic Of Tie state Of New
York S. willing to undertake iAc uUcrous duties Of
the position 20. too, is senator crowley OF NH-ara
| county. warm mend 81 ne Collector Li,ui Gov
;. T. wooi'ori IL Willinr 10 give the oticc his m
| divided attention. ami 80 i. Mr Emerson Assistant
| d suet Attorney. DSisit Webb says hc would feel
! ri home In Mr. Clark cuair. A veteran custom
! House uh.ciL accosted tie SUS representative and
E,rlis,r-SI do yoa want to know
| Notenr-Why. don't you know That for forty
/ ycA!s p'at SteNor' has ful
Custom HOUSE or MS OWN,
and that the Assistant Collector. Charles r. Cinch,
Is his bro her-inaw, aud las held ONE forty yelrs
| Don't .ou know that stewards invoices are eN'
| Stewart Cu.tom House officers Harry Hilton and
| Gen. Pratt, run lis machine m tue most scientific
| mahncrf anu VA every lPeldtliF o,vtk Az ~
| voice cork stand In fear and uembins when traits
Rcportcr-iIow Is it that Mr.. Stewart has so aueh
Ncioran-Bccause Mr.. Stewart has always been
| Uniuuist. he was Union man when before the
var NE subscribed to The cotton munua ctutc rs OF
| the Soatu while they were ShunE the aOOhtpuists.
! he w.. = Union man during Tie war when We were
| Il ,hting tar South lie was = Union man when
Congress opposed Pres don't Johnson, aud he is now
| Union man. In act str lie "a very sucCt -iUl
| man. lie IS always the winning side. II ~ a
great mia be net made seer iaty ol TIE Urea
| sury. lie knows better how large Importers
DrFR'rD THE GOVERNMENT
! Of the revenue than any other man in The country.
In Hct. sr, Mr. Stewart has made revenue the sIuiy
| OF his lie.
| Rc?orc'-You DO not think Nr. stewart is at
| all favored hy tho Custom House authorities
Nc'crn--Mr stewart i very expeditions In all
| huaiurs- matters. Appraisers invoice and liquid T.
ing clerks and inspectors know this. and some 10
their cost. His invoices are not 80 rgidly scfuti
med tor II j. supposed that everything ~ all right.
have known clerks that were little too particular
TO be coz planned OF Tor inohiciency.
| Repor cr-lhon you think tiat Mr.. Murphy wIil
| retain al of Mr.. stewards iricnlsf
| Nctcwr-rhlt IL just what | want TO know and
| a. You are tNc SVS representative ! thought you
! Mig snow. You SuOw Mr.. stewart once put
ncWsplncr corrcs ponde1t In jail toR making q
! mistake regarding lady's name and II he coGld 40
t.at, lie certainly can
| MAZE on BREAK Custom HOUSE OFFICIAL,
ublcss Mr.. Murphy is made of Different material
nom a numh6r VI his predecessors.
| hcportcr-Mr. Murphy j. square
| Nc'Cau--iu you link &C mas hanEvlllE iul
| the tMoiuMcN,- u tie rositiont
| hcpuriet-W ~ do you asa
| Nttt4au--hcC use, when TIC Hon. VI k walsh
was lsfcu In Consrrss regarding tue tn0luheuis o
| tie collector O., tnc port OF NcH YORK, ne replied
| thlt they were lWli1i alofctief Oy the capacity
and Iapacy OF the Incumbent