The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-22
CUSTOM-HOUSE SQUEALS.
As HEARD FROM THE Ems" AND
"OUTk.'

How T0mantIersOn and Wells Carried the
war Into Ohio.
The Gins and "outs" ut the Custom House
have not yet got through with their talk about
the Returning Board delegation to Washington,
nor is IL likely that they will until the delegation
get a SCALP or two, or
MAKE REPORT,
which both factions are anxious TO see.
It's known now that both Anderson and Wells
atonped over one train In Mansfield, Ohio, where
they saw and interviewed Secretary Sherman, but
with what effect is not known. This was devia-
ton from the original programme, as indicated
by the DEMOCRAT some days ago, as it was then
contemplated that Tomanderson would
FooI. HIS COMPANIONS
by leaving them at South Bend, Ind, while on
tho way to Washington, and while they continued
their Journey to that city, he would come along
the next day, and stop over TO see Sherman.
Wells was too smart for that. however, and want
ing no tricks in his'n, he waited for his partner,
and stopped off with him that Tomanderson
might not fly the traces and go over to his friend
King.
Those who ought to know say, and 1t is q fact,
that Tomanderson has In his GOAT pocket or car
pet-sack letter from the Collector, appointing
him as special deputy, vice Champlin, and it is
believed this CAN'T will force him
no ACCEPT fHE POSITION,
even though Secretary Sherman should try to
dissuade him from such acceptance, as 10
thought by some he will do.
Having the appointment with the tacit agree
ment that he shall reject 1t, Tomanderson might
now fool The Collector by accepting, then should
Sherman confirm his appointment. and he hardly
dare do otherwise. Champln's head would tum-
BILE, and the Systematic workings OF the Custom
House
MAY GET BEFUDDLED.
II is said that among the recent nominations
sent TO Washington for confirmation or rejection
are those Of B. Bloomfield as auditor, and son
OF ex- Gov. Hebert as cigar inspector, both OF
which are made at the instance OF the Tonander-
son. anti influence, to take position on the Lat
proximo, IL confirmed.
The Collector denies, as stated in contempt
rary, that he Endorsed any list OF nominations for
Tomapderson, or that he has any such list in
dorsed by him, although he may, the Collector
says, have one OF his own.
Ohsmplin does not seem TO be much alarmed
about his official top-knot, but is quietly awaiting
the result Of the
RAID ON WASHINGTON
before he makes any move whatever. 1t was
stated yesterday, by one who knows the circum-
stances, that soon after the Hayes administration
had been indicted into Office MIR. Champlin was
highly and strongly recommended rs the As
sistant Secretary OF the Treasury, and came
within an see of securing that position. His
recommendation, indorsed by Senators Ferry
and Chtistiancy Of Michigan, Zach. Chandler and
the entire Michigan delegation OF congressman,
and quite heavy influence from this State,
ARE STILL ON FILE
at the Treasury Department, as an indication OF
the esteem In which he is held by those men, and
It may be that the Returning Board party and
CAN'T may have an opportunity OF glancing at
them.
The delegation, or two-thirds Of It, had, it Is
said, two-fod object In visiting the nations
capital md that they want to see both
HAYES AND SHERMAN,
and talk with them about those trifIing ~ infor-
nations lodged against the Returning Board in
the Superior Criminal Court, and get the views
of these gentle men upon that subject, and at the
same time secure prominent Eastern counsel.