National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-30
DEPARTMENT GLEANINGS.
FACTS ABOUT THE RESIGNArI0N OF
MIR. MULLETF.

A LOEG-CHERIsHED DESIGN SIMPLY PRE-
CIPlTATED BY MISUNDERSTANDING
DOCKRAY's SITUATION IN sPAIS-SALES
OF GOLD ORDERED FOR DECEMBER-ML-
RINE CoRPs-THE IRON CLADs.
Mr.. Mullett gives the following statement Of
the real facts about his resignation:
sit was simply hasty execution Of plan I
had fully matuTed and determined on, and which
would have been carried into effect within three
months at the latest-namely, on the completion
Of the New York post ONCE, which is the date
fixed on several years since as the termination Of
my Official existence. l was very anxious to
finish that building, and, thanks to the Sec-e-
tary's kindness, have been able to do so, which
is all that have ever asked Of him."
In reply to tie question: "What are your mo-
tiyes for giving it up9' Mr.. Mullett said:
1.-THE principal difficulties are the beggarly
salary attached to the Office, the immense amount
OF hard work and responsibility, and the con-
tinued anxiety, OF which could not divest myself
single hour, and which has so worn upon my
nervous system that the Office has become irk-
some and tiresOme to me in a degree that It Is
hard for you to understand. 1 have been sick for
some months, as you are we'll aware, and was at
the time the discussion arose with the Secretary
feeling more than usually sick, and, presume,
"The whole difficulty with the Secretary was an
entire Misunderstanding, both on the part Of the
stood me to claim authority that was by law
vested in another oftieer, which did not claim.
and had no intention Of doing SO. l, on the other
hand, understood the Secretary TO decide to
transfer from my Office to the chief clerk author
itY that is absolutely essential for the perform
ance of my duties IN a satisfactory manner. Feel
ing assured that 1 was claiming nothing more
than was necessary, felt very much annoyed,
and concluded to terminate the matter by resign
ing at once, as had practically accomplished all
had attempted. The post ONCE at New ork
is practically completed. The mint at San Fran
cisco and the post ONCE at Boston are both I'm
ished.
"The new State Department is also so nearly
CONF leted that no change Of the design is posi-
Bile. The stone work Of the custom houses at St.
Louis and Chicago are so far advanced that / do
not think it probable that any material changes
can be made in them, The designs for the build
ings at Philadelphia and Cincinnati are COM
pleted, the drawings for the stone work are in
the hands Of the contractors, and good force of
men engaged upon the work. You see, therefore,
that there were no very special reasons for my
going, provided my intercourse with the Scare
tary ceased to be agreeable, which II appeared at
that time had become the case. 1 regret, in con-
neotiOn with the matter, that the impression has
arisen that have lost the friendship and esteem
Of the Secretary, which am very happy to in
form you is not the case, and that our personal
as ever; and, as the Secretary has been for many
yeaEFa warm, personal friend OF mine, 1 presume
nothing more need be said on that score. 1 did
not, as some imaginative gentlemen have assert
ed, apologize to the Secretary, for the simple
reason I0AL am not aware that Il nave ever In
suited him or treated him with any lack Of re-
spect. If 1 have am not aware Of It. r.
The statements that efforts have been made to
induce the Secretary to permit me to withdraw
my resignation are equally false. made no
threats Of resignation-1 simply resigned. The
Secretary accepted my resignation, and do not
myself will accuse us of playing baby over such
matter. l shall perform my duty until the
secretary appoints my successor, when shall
tire without a single feeling Of modification, or
Of disappointment. 1 think 1 have filled the
office long enough to satisfy. people that sm
able to run 1t. / think l have built buildings
enough to satisfy the public whether 1 am or not
an architect. am tired Of working for nothing,
and propose to see If cannot earn a living in an
easier way and more satisfactory manner
1.-The only thing 1reRret in leaving the odise is
the brea king up Of the very pleasant associations
L have formed, the fact that IL has disappointed
SO many Of my friends, and, of course the natural
regret that is incident to leaving an office that I
have practically created and held for so long
time.h
CASE OF MR.. DOCKERY.
The Secretary of State has received q tele-
graphic communication from General Gushing,
the United States Minister tn Madrid, entirely
eontradicting the reports in regard to the i'll
treatment Of Dockery, who was recently sent to
that his accommodations at Santander have been
best possible and that SO far from being sub
WaiK1BJdst ere tftST 'Aftn hIrseoOh; TuJdtyn SUB
provided for in regard to board and clothing,
and though he is about to be removed to Valencia,
it is the best conducted prison in Spain.
THE MARINE CORPS.
There is at present fair prospect that the con-
troveIsy over the proposed abolition Of the ma
r'ne corps may be compromised for the present by
further reduction of the rank and file, and total
abolition Of few Of the useless of1ces which the
people are taxed to maintain. Among the Offices
which 1t is proposed to abolish is that of paymas
ter of the corps. 1t is claimed that the duties Of
this office can be just as we'll be performed BY one
of the several naval paymasters on duty in this
city.
THE IRON-CLADS AT PENSACOLA.
1t is stated that as the yellow fever has abated
at Pensacola, more naval officers will be ordered
to Il iron-clads ct that port very soon. Partial
crews will also be placed on board SUFFICIENT to
keep the vessels in readidess for immediate sea
service.
DECEMBER SALES OF GOLD.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has directed the
Assistant Treasurer at New York to sell $500, 900
of gold on each Thursday during the month Of
December. The aggregate amount to be sold is
81, 100000.