The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-02
w A SHIN G. I O N.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, August l. 1877.
PRESIDENT HAYES ON THE srIIKEs-HIs FEEL
INGs REGARDING THE ACTION OF THE OHIO
coNvENrIoN--THE REMOVAL OF FEDERAL
OFFICIALS IN NEW YORK.
After hard days work and sitting for portrait,
President Hayes az the close Of his office hours today
gave to the HERALD correspondent audience sought
the purpose OF obtaining Information IN regard to
certain reports which have been recently current re-
garding his intentions and wishes. In regard 70 the
strike he thought the danger from 1t was practically
over In localities threatening attitude was
still maintained by the strikers but he anticipated
no further outbreak such as had resulted IN loss
of life and destruction OF property. The re-
suits Of tho course which the government
had seen At TO take in tho use Of tho
troops had been entirely satisfactory the moro so as
grave doubts have been entertained regarding what
was the hest thing do Everything, he was glad TO
feel had resulted happily, ana public sentiment, he
believed approved the action which had been taken.
What he regarded ss q remarkable feature the
number of kilograms received by him from Boards OF
Trade and other commercial representative bodies
urging declaration of the existence Of another re-
bcllion and the calling out OF large number OF volun-
teers This was a most important item in forming an
and It's ultimate consequences. The President be.
leved that tho power of the local authorities should
be exhausted before calling the OF the military,
whether State national
In regard TO the Ohio Republican Convention which
meets to-day. the President felt he believed every
one did. certain degree of interest in 1t, but the
statement so generally current that he was anxious
hat his administration should DO Endorsed ELECTED
from him only good-uatured laughter, accompanied
with an emphatic assurance that he ibid not care
whether It was or not and he dismissed the further
consideration OF tho subject by saying, Oh, It is all
right"
The President pronounced the report that tho re-
moval Of General Sharpe discussed and decided
upon in Cabinet session untrue, and said the matter
had never been mentioned.
The Virginia trip Of tho President which was de-
ferred owing TO the strike has been indefinitely post
poncd. He will, however, 60 to Vermont, for which
point he will start within two weeks
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE APPOINTMENTS.
It's evident from the action of Treasury officials to-
das that the long contemplated changes among the
leading Office holders in the New York Custom House
are about to place There is authority for saying
that tho first which will receive consideration will be
the Surveyor OF the Port This has been decided on
because the term of Office of General George H. Sharpe
the present incumbent has expired Secretary Sher-
man was for some time In consultation with the Pres
dent to-day upon matters pertaining to the proposed
changes. Among the applicants for the Surveyors
position in addition to General Sharpe are General
Drake De Kay and some fifteen others, with ex-Poice
Commissioner Dsbecker the rear Of tho list all OF
whom have numerous and strong Endorsements. No
decision has yet been reached, but is safe say
will be made before long. President Hayes wants to
fix upon the best and most acceptable OF all the
applicants 10 accordance with the spirit Of reform and
the efforts OF the jaw examining commission Secre
tary sherman WILL is Is thought, seek to divest him.
sell Of all responsibility In the choice made 1t has
been urged the President in this and other promi.
nent Custom House appointments IN New York should
leave the whole thing the recommendation of the
merchants This is not entirely practicable, because
q certain number Of them, it is believed here, would
have one avorite and an equally strong numerical
representation OF their weight and influence would
have another. Thus determination might not easily
be reached. The idea will, however, be adhered to
near as possible so as give the mercantile commu-
nifty reason to feel that their wishes have been,
measure, respected
MORMON cHURCH?-JUpGE BoREMANs Re-
Spouse TO BRIGHAM YoUNo's LETTER.
As sequel to the lcttor OF Brigham Young denying
that he had baptized Governor Axtel Of New Mexico,
u bishop the Mormon Church, the parties here to
the other side OF the case, in support Of their repro
sentatons have filed the following letter in the In
terror Department Just received from Judge Jacob L.
Boreman OF Utah:-
BEAVER CITY, Utah, July %, 1871
To -, Washington, d. c..
have received your telegram mailed at Omaha hav.
ing erence to what Brigham Young said to Gov.
crnor Axtcl's Mormonlsm.
John W. Barncs. late Receiver of Public Moneys at
the Land Once in This place. and residing, be-
licve, his old homo at Plattsmouth Neb, informed
last fall or summer that in a conversation with
Brigham Young, ne young stated that Governor AK
tell had been baptized into the Mormon Church. In
conversation aerward with Mr. Lockloy, editor OF the
salt Lake Tribune, spoke of the matter and in an
swer Mr. Jockeys inquiry, said that had no
but that Mr.. Barnes would make affidavit the
fact That all know OF the matter, but believe that
Mr. Barnes, If applied TO- would make affidavit to the
facts he stated them to me.
am rot acquainted with Brigham Young, and, of
course, know nothing, OF my own knowledge, as to
what hc said. l am very truly yours.
JACOB s. FOREMAN.