The New York herald., 1872-11-16
Resignation of Solicitor Gen.
eraI Bristow.
Judge Samuel F. Phillips Appointed
in His Place.
The Contest for the Fhiladel-
phia Post Office.
Total ROut and Decentralization of
the CamerOnians.
The President Firm for Civil
Service Reform.
Important Discovery by "Cld PrObabilities'..
The Great Atmospheric Wave.
Selling Uncle Sam Piece Of the United States-A
Corner" in Quill Toothpicks- Ala
bama Claims and the Lobby.


bama Claims and the Lobby.
WASHINGTON, Nov Is, 1872.
The First Change After Re-election-
Judge Phillips, OF North Carolina, APP
pointed Solicitor General.
Judge Samuel F. Phillips, OF Raleigh. N. c.,
having sgnihed his readiness to accept the appoint
ment OF Solicitor General, was telegraphed to-day
by the Attorney General to come to Washington as
soon possible. General Bristow accordingly
lows
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1872. !
Pursuant to the purpose communicated to you
verbally some months ago, now tender my resig-
nation OF the office OF Solicitor General, to take
effect upon the qualification OF my successor. BE
assured, Mr.. President, that in retiring from the
Office TO which was called by your generous con
brance OF your personal and official kindness
during my term OF Office. beg to tender my con-
gratulations upon your reelection to the Pres
dcncy by so large majority OF your fellowcitZens
trust your administration for the next term may
be free from many of the cares that know have
attended the first, and | have no doubt that its
close will find the country satisfied with its results.
very sincerely, &C, b. Ill. BRlSTOW
General Brstow left tonight for Philadelphia,
and will in a few days enter upon the duties OF
Counsel to the Texas and Pacific Railroad Com
pany and President of the Board OF Construction.
OfMr Bristow's successor but little is known in this
city. At the Department OF Justice he is said to
be one OF the ablest lawyers in North Carolina.
He conducted the trial Of the Ku Klux prisoners
in that State, and is regarded as eminently quail
fed for the trust selected. General Brst0w drst
filed the office of Solicitor General created in the
reorganization of the Attorney Generals onice,
and he retires with the best wishes of the Presi-
w " he
has been more or less associated during his term
of ONCE He says that 1t is very gratifying to him
to be succeeded by one SO distinguished in the pro-
fession.
The Fight for the Philadelphia Post
Ofice-Totai ROut or General Cameron
Victory for Civil Service.
The Philadelphians who arrived here last night
moved in a body on the Executive Mansion at
eleven O'Clock to-day for the purpose OF urging the
President to al point George Truman, OF the firm OF
Setter, Price Co., OF Philadelphia, successor to
Postmaster Bingham, who has been elected Clerk
to the Court OF Quarter Sessions. A subcommt-
tee, consisting OF Senator Cameron, General Hart
ranft and Sheriff Leeds had previously called on the
President to fix an hour for the interview and were
informed that he would receive them ut once. A
messenger was accordingly despatched to order the
army ofpolitcians to move. They were marched to
the Presidents Office and arranged themselves in
the form OF a hollow square about the table where
Cabinet business is transacted, presenting the
g0Odly array OF thirty OF the champions Of the re-
publican party in the Keystone State. Senator
Cameron introduced the gentlemen after which
Mayor Stokeley, on behalf of the delegation, an
nounced that they had called in the interest OF Mr..
Truman. and expressed their views when he said
that his appointment would be eminently salts
factory to the merchants OF Philadelphia. He then
alluded to the recent victory in Pennsylvania, which
he attributed mainly to effective organization, to
preserve which was the desire of every republi-
can in the State. The services OF General
Bingham had contributed largely to the good
result, and he had no doubt but that the appoint
ment of Mr.. Truman would tend 20 perpetuate the
organization. 1t had been intimated TO him thai
civil service reform would be In the way OF the
Presidents granting this favor. lie hoped that
where SO much good for the party was to be ac.
compshed the civil service rules would not be en-
forced.
During these remarks the President betrayed a
little uneasness, as he is not In the habit OF listen
ing to lectures on political matters.
As soon as Mayor StOkeley concluded the Pres-
dent elevated his head, and, scanning the delega
tion, said, in low tone, that 1t was his wish and
desire to carry into practical effect civil SER
vice REFORM and the republican party had adopted
II as plank in their platform. In the present
case he felt disposed to enforce the rule lie had
examined the recommendations OF both Mr.. Tru-
man and Mr.. Farman. The latter had an excel
lent record. was recommended by those who we're
the best judges OF his qualifications and he felt in
duty bound to consider well his claims for promo
ton. II he went outside the rules he would ap-
point Mr.. Truman. Adhcring to them nc should
appoint Mr.. Falrman. These remarks demoralized
hp We INN cad nm tha np1
OF every one present that the President was in
earnest and Mr.. Truman, Notwithstanding the
powerful influence Of SO many distinguished poll
tcians, had no hope for the Office. The President,
by way of explanation, said that he did not
wish them to understand that he was
bound by the rules In all cases. Where there was
deserving and well endorsed public servant he
should promote him whenever the opportunity
offered the person In Office In line of promotion
was not proper party to appoint he would not
adhere to the civil service rules. This ended the
interview and the delegation withdrew, breaking
ranks under the portico Of the Executive Mansion
In the corridors OF the hotels this afternoon the
President was abused by the disappointed Wis.
itors and remarks anything but compliment
tary to his administration or fitness for
the ONCE freely INDUCED in. They seemed
to think him ungrateful for their services In re-
electing him, and only wished they had known that
this treatment was in store for them during the
campaign. The result they thought, would have
been different. The friends OF the President and
advocates OF civil service reform rejoice at the
stand taken, and there are assurances that the
highest offices in the civil service will be filled in
this way. The Philadephlans left tonight for
home. The President, alter the interview, informed
General Bingham that he would appoint Mr.. Fair
man in due time. Mr.. Bingham does not go out Of
orice until the 1st of December.
Return of j. bancroft Davis-The Lobby
and the Alabama Claimants.
J. Bancroft DAVIS has returned and will assist the
State Department In the preparation Of plan for
dsbursing the Geneva award. powerful LOBBY is
expected here this Winter In the interest Of the