The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-17
SMITH, INDIAN COMMISSIONERS
Important Sections of Acts of
Congress Passed.
GENERAL JONES' SUCCESSOR.
President Grant Annoyed by a
Horde of Ohiceseekers.
LAST DAYS OF THE FRANKlNG PRIVILEGE.


WASHINGTON, March 10, 1873.
Boutvvells SuccessOr-OppositiOn 10 the
Appointment of Judge Richardson.
II anything can be said to be certain Senator
Sumner says he will tomorrow present Boutwe's
credentials Ms Senator from Massachusetts The
nomination ofW A. Richardson Secretary OF the
Treasury Will follow. Whether he VIII be con-
frmed s not 30 certain. He has the good will of
Senator Sherman, but Senator Conkling will 1t is
said, tonight arraign himself against his appoint
ment The war Senator from Michigan will also
have something to say about finance and finances.
He gave lunch tonight to prepare the opponents
for their work.
smith Appointed Indian Comm siOner-
Who is Smith.
The nomination of the reverend agent of the Mip-
nesOta Ohippewas to be Indian Commissioner sur
prsed the Senate and the question having been
asked, "Whe is e. p. SMITH" it at first SAID
that E. Peshine had returned from Japan, where q
years. experience in the study OF Japanese law had
qualified him to head the Indian Bureau. Secre-
tary Deano FASTENED to the President to learn who
Smith was, aud all the Executive could tell him
was that General Howard endorsed him as great
pacificat0r who had recently exercised sooth-
ing influence over Cochise. The Senators from
New York, to which State he is credited, are
willing to be charged with the appointment and
declare they know NO such person Massachusetts
will not adopt him, though he has been longest
citizen Of that State, and the Senators from Min
nesOta, where Smith lived as Indian Agent decline
to assume responsibility for him. 1t is probable no
action will be taken If his name is allowed to re-
main. The sn1ce has been rendered TO no less than
Six prominent men, all Of whom have positively
declined. Mr.. Delano was celebrating on sew
enth when the President executed his nank move
ment.
Deputy Collector James to Succeed Gem
cral Jones in the Post Office.
1t il thought that General Webster Of Chicago,
will be appointed Assistant United States Treasurer
at that city. Several letters yesterday re-
ceived from prominent politicians in New YORK
recommending a successor to General Jones in
case he should resign Postmaster at New York.
The resignation of General jones is TO take effect
on the LIST OF April, although his present commits
sion will not expire till May. He fixes the
time Of resignation in order that his sue
cessOr may then commence with new
quarter, the Post Once accounts being
settled quarterly. 1t Is almost certain that
the name OF Mr.. Thomas l.. James, now Deputy
Collector of Customs as his successor will be sent
to the Senate tomorrow, the preliminary papers
having been sent by the Postmaster General to the
President for reasons not yet known. This is q
deviation from the civil service rules. Major Nor
gan, the Deputy Postmaster. will be retained
owing to his experience in the AFFAIRS of the Office
The Pressure Oh the President for APP
pOintments to Office.
The antechamber at the White House was filled
with visitors yesterday afternoon, when the Pres
dent to save his temper and enjoy bit of fresh
air, quit his Office. few minutes after he appeared
on the Avenue on horseback and was hailed by
one or the administration Senator's who said he
was just going to the White House to see him on
important business.
'Call tomorrow, and will be better able to
Judge OF its Importance" was the Presidents re-
ply, as he gently spurred his horse turned away
from the Avenue, for fear he might meet those
whom he most desired to avoid. During the past
few weeks the President says he has known more
OF the vexatlons OF Office than during the
past four years. The changes incident to new
administration did not perplex him, because good
men were TO be appointed and inefficient ones
turned out; but now Senators and Representatives
daily importune him to make this and that change
in consideration OF services rendered and because
the present incumbent has enjoyed the salary and
honors OF ONCE long enough. 1t is aot according
to civil service reform, argues the President, to
make these changes; for il the official was incOm-
petcnt the change should have been made long
ago; II competent the best interests OF the service
require the retention OF experienced and honest
officials. Then follows long bill OF exceptions
"But, Mr.. President, this is peculiar case, and
will briefly explain" says the impertunate Con-
gresham. Every case is alike, and the only pecu-
liary is that the nations Scion expects 70 be
modated. How many disappointed congressman
there are no one can tell. The President is most
anxious for the senate TO adjourn ana give him
rest.
important sections OF Acts or the Forty
Second Congress.
The Deficiency bill passed by the late Congress
directs the appointment Of an Assistant Treasurer
Of the United States at Cincinnati and at
Chicago. Suitable and convenient rooms are to be
prepared for them in the custom houses Of those
cities. The salary is $4,000 per ahnun.
! The True Intent OF the Bankruptcy Act.
| An act approved March declares - That it
! was the true intent and meaning OF an act ap-
proved June 8, 1872, entitled An act to establish
uniferm system OF bankruptcy throughout the
United States approved March 2, 1867, that the
exemptions allowed the bankrupt by said amend
atory act should, and 1t is hereby enacted that
they SHALL be the amount allowed by the consttu-
tions and laws OF each state, respect
lively, as existing in the year 1871 and that
such exemptions be valid against debts contracted
before the adoption and passage OF such State
stitution ana laws, as well as those contracted
after the same, and against liens by Judgment or
decree Of any State Court, any decision of any
such Court rendered since the adoption and pas.
Notwithstanding