The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21

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District Attorney Britton's Successor.
ALBANY. n. Y, Feb. 20. 1874
Thomas N. Rodman has been appointed District
Attorney OF Kings county, in place OF Britton re-
moved. and has accepted the appointment.
What IL Thought by the Deposed
Omciai and Cttizens OF the Governors
Action. rEhlflu
The leading topic Of excitement in political and
social circles OF Brooklyn yesterday was the re-
moval OF District Attorney Winchester Britton. OF
Kings county, by Governor DIX upon the evidence
taken before the special commission touching the
charges preferred by the FIFTY" The dep0sed
of1cia. when questioned as to the cause OF the
action Of tho Governor. repned:-"The con-
stitution and the laws invest the Governor with
the power to make such removal. II he has
thought proper to exercise that power i have
only TO acquiesce. A to the justice OF the SEN
tence, having lived In this city for twenty years.
and believing my personal aud of1cial character
well known, can leave tue question to the verdict
OF the people," Mr.. Brltton said that when
he accepted the ONCE, two years and
. half ago, It was net his mention to
remain In ONCE more than one term. Now.
however, he felt It to be incumbent upon him. In
vindcation Of his onacial character, to announce
himself as . candidate for re-eIection al the polls
In November next. His present term OF office
would expire January /, 1875. In regard to Alder
man Rodman. the Independent democratic repre-
sentative OF the Sixth ward, who has been APP
district Attorneys6ip. Mr.. Britton said :.'Hs is
gentleman Of high character ,s and good
sised to ana the support my Of eserS right
minded citizen in the performance OF the duues
whom as a cltizen iwouid prefer to see in that
place.
Ex-United States District Attorney B. F. Tracy
CONTENDS that mot an animation appears through
out the entire testimOny-O1 almost 1000 pages
o. pecunary or osher corruption on the part OF
Mr.. Brltton.h
The salary attached to the ONCE is $4,000 per
anDum
SKETCH OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY RopMAN
Mr.. Thomas II. Rodman Is citlzen OF the Sixth
ward, and for q long time was 4 member OF the
Board OF Education. where he was equally active
and useful Two years ago he was nominated by
the better class OF democrats Is Alderman Of his
ward, was supported by large number OF repub-
licans and was elected. He Is Chairman OI the
Law Committee, where he has rendered
excellent service. Mr.. Rodman 10 a son-in-iaw
OF Abuah mann, for, long time leading
In New York In the practice ofthe law in Its civil
branch Mr.. ROdman has always found time and
Inclination to waLon with great concern and sue
coed wish good endeavor the interests OF Brooklyn.
he ID q man OF respectable talent, great industry
and excellent character. Perhaps the only weak
point That could be mentioned In connection with
the nomination IS the fact that MI. Rodmans
business has been altogether confined to the civil
branch OF the law; but then 1t may be mentioned
at the game time that no other eligible man at
the Brooklyn Bar Is any better qualified in this
regard than Mr.. Roman He Ia about forty
years of age, fine looking and capable Of more
than ordinary labor. &c.