New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-04
LOCAL POLITICS.
MORE FACTS FOR MR.. CuRTIss.

MORE FACIS FOR NIX. CUhllSo
CUsroM-HoUsE OFFENDERS RETAINED IN OF
FICE, AND EVEN PROMOTED.
II was stated briefly in yesterdays TRIBUNE
mat most Of those connected with the Custom-house
who were shown by the Senate Investigating Committee
which met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, TO be guilty OF
irregular and fraudulent practices, either had been per
mted to retain their positions or had been promoted
Tho correctness of the statement Is thus illustrated
Observation-Disclosures Thomas L. James Of the Third Dl-
vision IN CustOmhouse appeared before the 1nvesu-
eating Committee person from whom merchants
complaining Of the exactions OF Leet Co could obtain
no redress for their grievances and who treated them
orusqucly when they sought for reduction OF over
charges. He has been appointed the Commissioner OF
Cvn Service Reform under tho regulations, and re-
tains the position OF Deputy-Coloctor. Mr.. James
came from Madison County 10 this city, and
through the influence OF the Hon. j.. ID. Morgan,
appointed an inspector In the Custom-house' ana
afterward was given the position of weigher' AS
Weigher Of tea and coffee he made large amount OF
money with portion of which he bought plantation
IN south Carolina. Mr.. Terwiger IN the Custom
house at that time holding the position OF Depuy-Co
hector under Thomas Murphy. James was on the most
friendly terms with Mr. Tcryilliger with whom he had
been intimate In Madison, Oneida, Osweeo aud Onon-
aaga Counties. Through Mr.. Terwihgers influence
James obtained EpromoOn. Mr.. Teywilliger was known
to DO one OF the most active members Of theCustom'
house Ring and IL was generally understood by those
familiar with the subject that James also connected
with It. The Deputy Collector states publicly that, In
connection with Samuel p. Russell he controls the noni-
nations in Madison County. and be has Just returned
fOm that place where he has been aboring for Gen.
Grants reelection.
samuel p Russell is another reported member OF the
Ring aud holds the position OF superintendent OF Ware
houses-a slneeure-at annual salary of $4,000. He
claims TO have great influence in Madison County, and
cooperating With James In his efforts to carry the
county for Gen. Grant. He is rarely at his office,
and his duties performed by three or four clerks,
who allowed liberal salaries for little labor He
acts as collector for the party in the CusOmhouse, re-
eeivDg tno contribution" from the clerks and in
forming dcnquents of what VIII probably result they
continue obstinate.
James NJ Thompson, weigheF, who according TO the
testimony by the Senate Committee, offered TO re-
turn light weight for owners on cargo OF coal they
would send few tuns To him aud his fellows, anu VINO
shown clearly have accepted brbes is stil re-
tained in his position he has considerable ward ini
enee He was gwen his position through INC Ahnuehoe
James r. Davis a Custom house broker was proved TO
be In the habit OF boarding steamships with the eonnv
OF the CustOmhOuse authorities, and TO have used
the privilege 20 accelerate the passage OF trunks and
merchandise containing sm1gged e9ods, WHEREBY ,HS
permitted TO board vessels heretofore aud he receives
stated that he is accommodating property by this pleasant
and profitable occupation.
Frank Howe, Special Agent, who was ineulpated by
testimony taken by the Committee In an alleged 6h1rt
10 levy blackma on Saylor CO.. besides sezing tnelr
books and papers and causing Clarke and schultz 70
suspend business for long time et holds the same
position and retains the same unlimited powers.
OF Samuel r. Russell claims 10 carry Montgomery COun-
~ In his pocket and therefore retained ia the interest
81 Senator COnkIng
There are many others against whom complaints
made before the senate Committee, who still retain their
positions, but the instances cited will serve 20 show that
substantial reform has occurred in the management
OF the CustOmhOuse since the adjournment OF 1.-THE Com
mttee or the advent Of Collector Arthur.
oFFICE-HoLDERs on THE STUMP
A list Of speakers assigned TO advocate the
reelection OF Gen. Grant published In The Times yes
terday Among others prominent Office holders IN
der tho present Administration.
The Hon. silas b. butcher assigned to speak at Port
Jcryis and Brooklyn. NJ Y holds the Office Of superin
endent Of Internal Revenue, with salary Of $4,000 per
year Gen. Geo. L. Sharpe, assigned TO speak at Tyol
N. Y, aud IN The Nineteenth Ward, Brooklyn.
is Z. g. Marshal His income is derived from
GcCs aud is admitted 10 amount 10 very large
dRy is all processes OF the United States
CouaS The Courts are now in session. The Hon. But
Ter O. Noble, assigned TO speak al Utica, N Y, Is
Wegher 10 the Custom-hOuse, with salary of $500,
and peTq uistes year, and his duties Of such
that he should be in constant attendance. Col T.
D. Thorpe, assigned 10 speak at Rockville Centre lie chief
clerk an important department in the Custom
house, with salary OF $500 year. Depn-
tles attend TO Ills wOfk, Wnne he is making
speeches for Gen. Grant. Frederick G. Gedney
assigned assist Mr. Thorpe at Rockville Centre. and to
speak WappDgers Falls, is an Examiner in the APP
praisers Office with salary Of $500 year The Hon. c.
d. Murray, assigned 10 speak az Eighty secOndst and
Ilrtlye., Victory and Fair Haven n. L., is also ON
Examiner ia the Appraisers Office with salary OF $500
YEAR Dennis Il. Burke is assigned TO assist Mr..
Murray at Eighty secOndst. and Tnirdave. He is an
Examiner iu the Appraisers Office salary s2,2O0. He
took part in the campaign in Vermont. Major j. C. 4.
Rayaud Is gned To speak at Wayland and ElmiTa,
n & lie Is an entry CLERK IA the Custom-house, with a
Office amount 10 Sl6,S00 year, exclusive OF Marshal
kharpe's income.