The New York herald., 1877-07-10
CIVIL SERVICE DISCIPLINE.
Secretary Sherman "InstructS" the
Collector Of Philadelphia.
TUITION OvERREACHED.
How Subordinate Succeeded in Retain
ing His Position.
CHESTER, Pa, July 9, 1877.

|
The removal OF Deputy Collector Arnold, of Chester.
by Collector Tuttou OF Philadelphia; the prompt re
versa of Mr. Tutton's action with sharp reprimand
| by the Treasury Department at Washington, and the
unwilling reinstatement Of tho subordinate by Mr.
| Tuition has excited very general attention. II Is
rather singular that displacement OF Gus
tom House inspector at SO day BY his superior
officer the Collector should attract special inter-
| est outside the little circle of the victims &C
| quainlances. But the questions involved In this re-
moval OF Arnold and the precedent established by the
authorities AZ Washington have exalted this affair be-
| yond mere local interest and given it a natioral i'm
| portance.
THE QUESTIONS INVOLVED.
The two questions which the case Of Arnold seem
to havo brought out these:-Is connection with
newspaper in itself sufficient to the removal
of Custom House officer alter that Official expresses
willingness to give up his private employment :or
his public one? and, Has collector OF customs the
right to and appoint without waiting Tor tho
approval of the Secretary OF the Treasury? Tho de-
cision the department with the approvaof the Cabi
nett the sharp kilograms letters to Mr.. Tuition,
phatcaly both these questions in the mega
tive Bence tho reinstatement OF Arnold has been
ordered, the Collector repr manded and the whole
question, by order received to-day, referred to tho
Custom House Investigating Commission, now sitting
Philadelphia in secret session. with view OF gel
ting at the true inwardness OF the Tutton-Arnoid
business. rumored that the Collectors action
was inspired by desire to " got square" with the
Hon. William Ward, member OF Congress from this
district who has so signay worstsd Mr. Tuition thus
lar. The HERALD correspondent sought Mr.. Ward and
Obtained from him the following history, told with
apparent reuctance:-
THE TRUE NwARpNEss FIGHT
Said Mr. Ward:-sImmediately alter the inaugura
t,on on the 5tn of March, Mr. Tuition sought enlist
my aid In the removal of tho post Office at Downing
town, where he lives. He wanted 1t removed to
of the town, the present postmaster dis
missed and a woman appointed"
s'Why did he want the location changed and woman
put into tho office"
II do not know. I have heard since that Mr..
Tuition owns property in the part Of the town where
he wants the Office. l told him should be
pleased to do anything for HIM to obge him,
and that whom hc got the papers up l
would look at them and do what could Somo time
after that he brought petition for the changes
signed by members Of tho Legislature and the
State Senator from Chester county, and tho
members OF the Legislature and Senate from
Delaware county, but with no names from Dowping-
town. told Tuition that didn't altogether like tho
petition, not seeing what business members of the
Legislature had 10 the whole thing especially the
Senators from Delaware county, who interfering
with what didn't concern them, pretty much as II
should attempt to influence appointments over in
Camden. IN Jersey In the mean.ime Wells. the pres.
postmaster had got his forces together and had
procured petition, signed by large number OF the
people ol the town, protesting against any change
had before met tho postmaster, but felt II my
duty to see that the wishes Of majority OF tho
munity should be respected In the latter part Of
| March, Mr. Tuition came to me again with the SAME
po.ilion ana another one signed by number Of tho
citizens asking for the change told him that the post
Dna wss backed by large number Of
the townspeopIe. In brie, did not present Mr.. Tut
TONS petition because | did not think 1t represented
the wishes OF majority OF my constituents. The end
OF matter that the Post Ofiice Department
fused 70 mako any cnangs AZ this time
.sS0me In May received letter from Mr. Tuition
strongly urging me again to advise the change in the
Downingtown post Office in which letter he alluded to
the tact that special agent OF the Post Office Depart
ment had recolnmendediI Irepled, rccting length
what believed 70 be the facts OF the to the
wishes of the townspeople and explaining why must
decline 10 favor any change BY the way, the special
! agent who made the recommendation for removal ID
named Barrett He was former empolye OF Mr.. Tut
ton in the Revenue Department. When he went to
Downingtown Mr.. Tuition met aim, escorted him up 10
his house 10 tea and drove him back to the depot
Barrett made but few hours stay and saw nobody
"on the 22d Of May had the nnal interview with
Tutlon IN regard TO the post Office matter and de-
cliaed finally TO interfere This was the last time
spoke with him. The department has declined to inter-
Zero also. very much to MI Tuston's displeasure.
| TurToNs REVENGE.
| "ln April Tuition first spoke 70 me about removing
Custom House Inspector Arnold, stationed at Chester,
and acting deputy collector unless he Arnoid) gave
| up mis- connection with ths Delaware county RspMbh-
|
while the Downlngtown post once. matter was pending,
aud alter had refused to take up Tutton's cause l
told him that Arnolds removal was entirely within
his dIscrelion; that Arnold bad been faithful and
vigiant officer, but II he decided he must leave tho
printing Office shouldn't say word against 1t, but
would advise Arnold ut once TO give up his connection
with the newspaper. did see Arnold and told him
he ooey Tho orders OF the Collector He consd-
cred the matter few days and then informed me that
he had decided to leave the paper from April 30 and
so in formed the Collector. Arnold and myself alter
ward called upon the Collector person, the latter
| mart q Arnold
cdcd TO leave tho newspaper. The Collector seemed
SATISFIED TO all gave him somo instruc-
tons upon his duties lett. considering tho ques
| WHY ARNoLD A CHAMPION.
After had been instrumental IN gettIng Arnold to
give up connection with the newspaper at Tuttons
request could not In conscience consent TO see him
put out Of the only remaining occupation he had,
| Mr.. Tulton Tried to do recently. Moreover, public
sentiment and the desires OF the business men ex-
could not disregard them. had no other course to
adopt. matter what the issue may be- Therefore,
MR. TUITION OPENS THE BATTLE.
1t in the latter part Of May that Congressman
.'eo tori the scalp OF Mr.. Arnold to revenge hnself
ior Mr.. Wards refusal TO assist IN the Downing,own
Post Office scheme Beng satisfied that Mr. Tuition
intended TO suddenly he went down to ashingo
and saw Secretary Mccormack, requesting to
be heard IN the mattcr when the proper time came,
| and that no removal would be made until he had
chance Of presenting the other sidc In justice to Mr.
| Arnold. a.
Treasury Department. reciting that Deputy Collector
Arnold at Chester had been requested " hand his
and declined to do so, and that the
Collector had determined remove him and to nomi-
nate in his place William Frick Tor Collector OF Gus
toms at Chester Mr.. Arnold, the Collector goes on to
saw has his position for four years, and has ad-
mi,i secs'he only two hours work In the day
| - N S.AS government During this time he has also
.scslving $40 per week as manager Of printing
CO. "ThercIore.'' the Collector says, 81 have felt
IL nv duty TO remove him. The letter concludes with
/ a strong indorsement Of Captain Fricx, the new ap
| poiptee. who was TO go duty on the 1st Of July.
| The Acting Secretary OF the Treasury, Ex-Governor
| Mccormack, In accordance with his promise TO Mr..
Ward directed the approval Of the Collectors action 10
be held IN and Mr. Tuttou's letter Is Endorsed
as follows by the Appointment Clerk at the Treasury
| Dopartment:-..Mr. Mccormack directs that Arnold
shall not be reno we'd without calling his attention TO
the case"
| sEcRErAHY SHERMAN AROUSED
| In tho meantime Mr.. Ward saw Secretary Sherman,
who bowed him the Collectors letter. On Saturday
morning, the 30h, the Secretary tecgrapned to the