The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25
THE CUSTOM HOUSE.

AGai rs in the Appraisers Omce-The Resig-
nation Of Assistant Appraiser Holmes-Ois-
satisfied Examiners-AIr. Dnrling's Pro-
Grnmme.
An obscure morning paper having announced that
Mr.. Appraiser Darling was engaged In making the
employees of the government under him toe the
mark or party loyalty, and that in consequence OF
his excessive zeal Mr. Holmes. one OF the examin-
ers. had resigned in disgust HERALD reporter
paid visit the building in Church street yester-
day to ascertain what truth, II any, was in the re-
port Mr. Darling was absent, but an officer repre-
sented him.
In reply to a question asked by the reporter this
gentleman said that there was scarcely grain Of
truth in the statement concerning Mr.. Holmes, and
produced the latter's
LETTER OF RESIGNATION.
Mr.. Holmes resigned simply because the state Of
his health was such that he could no longer dis
charge the arduous duties devolving upon him as
examiner. He regretted having to leave the gov.
eminent service at this time, when business was
heavy, especially as he felt confident that Mr. Oar
ling would prove excellent administrative officer.
The following conversation then took place.
at is charged, sir, that you are in state Of war
here in consequence OF the rivalry between the
fenI1n a aearI y Sy Such thing There have
beeh no REMOVALS as yet on any account. l suppose
that MIR. Darling will make some changes. When
the half OF the examiners appointed by his prede-
cessor and put others in their places. 1t Is Gus
sible officer Of the department should desire to have
men under him whom he can trust"
"wHAf AROuT THE CIRCULAR
issued by Mr.. Darling?"
.'Tne circular was issued, 1t has not caused any
dissatisfaction whatever. All the employees of the
government in this department. are quite willing
support the administration OF General Grant, At
least none OF them offer any objections to doing
'When was here on Saturday one of the ex.
aminers. General Burke, said that the proceeds OF
the sale OF all connscated goods went to the Gus.
tom House, and tnat the examiners got nothing. Is
that soy
certain percentage OF the proceeds OF sales OF
the government. The examiners get nothing" :
"But does not this cause dissatisfaction ~
at Is not satisfactory TO the examiners. better
way OF dsposing Of the moneys got in the way you
ners who detect attempted frauds on the revenue.
1t would certainly make them more jealous In the
discharge Of their duty and perhaps
REMOVE TEMPTATION FROM THEM"
"The business mere Is increasing, understandr
cit ia, sir, and the examiners ana their assist
ants are worked very hard. We do best to serve
the interests OF the importers by having as little
delay here as possible In passing goods. But the
| inta hurry 1t has to he done thoroughly
But Is 1t not bad policy to be removing from
oflce who are thoroughly acquainted with the
business or examining those bales and replacing
| them by others who will have to iearnr'
mo doubt. But no removals OF experts are con-
tends to have
EXPECTS IN CHARGE OF EVERY DIVISION
where an intimate knowledge Of merchandise Is re-
qulslte. This viii benefit the service and the Inn
pofters. The gentleman who resigned, Mr.. Holiness
was an excellent examiner. His department was
the French nne goods, OF the quality Of which he
was a competent Judge.n
"Then instead OF there being any disturbing in
nuences at work here you are going on well-a
nappy family In factr
II don't know of anything occurring in this de-
partment calculated To disturb e1uanimity or to
excite the fears or The importers. believe that
everything Will 90 on rgb tfunder Mr.. Darllnpvs