The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-30
w WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, March %. 1879.
GENERAL SPINNER RESIGNS THE OFFICE OF
UNITED STATES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DIS
AGREEMENTS WITH SECRETARY BRIsTow RE-
GARDING OFFICIAL PATRONAGE THE CAUSE
General +. +. Spinner. who for thirteen years
has been United states Treasurer, to-day rendered
his resignation to the President, TO take effect
July next. IL was an event not wholly unex-
pected, as three years ago he had resolved TO do
the Same thing but reconsdered his intention
at the request OF the legion OF friends
who depended upon his remaining In
of1ice Tor their retention in government employ
General Spinner could not resist the chorus OF
lovely female voices and sought recreation abroad
for few months. The Treasurer's ONCE like
oher rcokeries IN the Treasury Department, had
become covered with cobwebs, which 1t was re.
garded as vandalism to remove. new generation
OF officials, however, did not respect the ancient
web work, and recently the Assistant Treasurer was
informed his commission would not be extended,
and he could resign The cashier was promoted,
leaving vacancy in that ONCE which General
Spinner was determined should be filed by his
choice, and threatened, as usual, 20 resign II
he was inter!ered vita. Secretary Brstov
promptly informed him there was no OPPOSE
ton to his rendering his resignation. whereas
the venerable Treasurer got angry and INDUCED
in series of pious CALCULATIONS, but not in the
spirit OF piety IL was sort OF boyish play-'I
dare you to knock the chip Off my snoulder''-
which really provoked the Treasurer, and when
the fight began the secretary wanted the resigna-
ton to take effect Immediately. 1t was in dts
passionate moment, however, he thought IL better
to wait until worthy man could be found for the
place.
THE NEW APPoINTEE
III there has heretofore been 0Oubt Wit,
the administration depends upon Tor advice,
suggestion and direction, the occurrence OIL to-day
settles the TACT that Senator Morton is "the power
behind the THRONE" 1t was to him that Secretary
Bristow appealed for a suitable man to Ill the
Ofllce certain to be made vacant by General
Spinners resignation. IL was Senator Morton
who brought Hugh Mccullough to the
office OF Comptroller of the Currency and
Judge Frazer to the position OF American member
OF the British Claims Commission, and his last act
is In putting Mr. John c. New, cashier o! the First
National Bank OF indianapolis, in the office OF
United States Treasurer. When the man for the
place was found Secretary Bristow informed Gen.
eral Spinner that he was Of the same opinion with
the President; that when a man thought himself
necessary to the existence OF the government or
any branch OF 1t the sooner he vacated his office
the better it would be for the country, and If he
wanted time he must get the Presidents consent.
General Spinner again INDUCED in a few emphatic
remarks, went to the President, demonstrated,
and finally left, with the information that 1t all de-
pended upon Mr.. New Secretary Bristow.
having recovered his voice after consulting
with eminent medical practitioners. returned to
Washington last Thursday, requested Senator Nor.
ton TO seno for his frend, Mr.. New, and let MIN
decide when he would take possession of the
office. He arrived on Saturday night at late
hour. and yesterday 1t was finally determined by
him that he could not settle his present business
relations before July l. ana Mr.. Spinner's resig-
nation will accordingly take effect on that day.
SKETCH OF JOHN G. NEW.
MI. New is q wealthy and successful banker OF
indianapolis, and about 1orty-three years of age.
He was Clerk of Marion County Court, Indiana,
and was Quartermaster General OF that State
under Governor Morton during the latter part OF
the war. While in that capacity he became a
member OF the Finance Board OF Indiana, which
assisted Governor Morton In counteracting the
rebellious opposition Of the then demo-
cratic Legislature. Mr.. New was invited to become
a member OF that Board on account of his finan-
cIal ability and in this capacity first became &C.
quainted with Senator Morton. lie subsequently
became cashier and manager OF the First National
Bank OF Indiana, which position he has since held.
lie is a man OF unimpeachabe integrity, OF large
financial experience has been State Senator. and
enjoys the unlimited confidence OF the bankers
of Indiana. He is man of family. His
eldest child, lad OF sixteen, is now travelling
in Europe. He has younger children, daughters.
and will remove his family to Washington next
summer. His income is estimated at $4,000 an.
nually, so the salary attached to the office has no
attractions for him. Mr.. New Is about five feet
eight inches in height, broad shouidered.
his head resting firmly on short neck,
concealed by the luxurious growth Of
beard in front and q satin gloss collar
behind. His eyes are gray, borrowing brilliancy
from a ruddy countenance, always wearing
smile compressed between thin lips. He will not
be the father that General Spinner has
been to the thousand dependent females, but he
Will be master of the Office when he takes charge
OF II. II he aboshes tho teapot system and intro
duces few practical business regulations into the
bureau he VIII prove himself worthy OF the Office,
though 1t may dlsappoint congressman who have
heretofore made an asylum OF the United States
Treasurer's Office.
PACIFIC NAIL PERJURIES.