Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-20
WASHINGTON.
=. NJ. Gen'l Key.

WASHINGTON, March l9. Post Master General
Key, in reply to the question as to what his policy
win be in regard to Southern appointments, says
he will endeavor to appoint republicans, all other
things being equal, but should il be impossible
to find republican satisfactory to the large ma
jorty of the people whose business is directly af
fected by the appointment, or in case of contest
Of Office, then shall not hesitate to stop and Sc
lect person who in my Judgment will give salts
faction to the business interests Of the community.
While shall always be glad to receive advice of
Senators and Representatives in Congress touch
ing matters of this kind, still shall not consider
myself as in any way bound to act upon it,
Going Home.
About twenty five Senators have already left
for home. Others are preparing to leave this eve
ming.
Commissioned.
u. S. Marshal Fred Douglass was at the State
Department to-day, and received his commission
and took charge of the office. Columbus Alexan-
der of Washington and Geo. Hill, Jr. of George
town, united with him in the execution of his
bond of $4,000 for the faithful performance of
his duties. A large number of applicants under
the new Marshal were in attendance before he
was qualified, but Mr.. Douglass promptly intimat-
ed that he was not in favor of removing any good
men from their present positions, and would make
no changes without careful consideration.
A Serious Charge.
The Capital Yesterday had the following: 1--WE
charge Senators Spencer and Dawes with attempt
to levy blackmail upon Charpenny and wanton1y
ablest legal advice in the United States, and what
is more, a record that cannot be denied, explained
OF impeached."
Postal Matters.
First Asst Post Master Genl Tyner assumes his
duties tomorrow. j. w. Marshall, the present
incumbent, has been appointed Superintendent
Of the railway mail service, with headquarters in
-. NJ NaI al,
tendent OF the railway service, the law providing
for two superintendents.
Court Matters.
In the case of Mary E. Oliver VS.. Ex-senator
Simon Cameron, faction for breach of prom se, in
which 1000 damages are claimed the defend
ant has filed plea that he never promised as al
legged.
The Supreme Court in decision to-day takes
this ground: "a State has the right to impose
conditions to the transaction of business within its
territory, by an Insurance Co. chartered by an
other State, if they not in conflict with the
constitution or laws of the Unitcd States. 1t may
entirely exclude such companies from its terrific
ry, or having given a license, may make it for
good cause or without cause. The motive or in
tention of the State is not open to inquiry.
The argument was begun to-day in case No.
9SS, George Eyster, Asst Treas'r of the U. S. at
Philadelphia, VS.. the Centennial Board of Finance
ct al, an appeal from the circuit court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This is the case
of the government to recover the amount of the
Centennial appropriation.
Treasury Department.
Sec'y Sherman stated to-day that be would make
no changes in the department until the frst of
April. These will include Collectors, Surveyors
and naval officers the commissions of some of
whom expire to-day. 1t is understood that he will
change the naval officers at Boston and New York.
1t is also the intention Of the Secretary to make
some important changes in officers in the depart
ment here.
Political Gossip.
A delegation of Lorsianans In the interest of
Packard had q conference to-day with the Atty
Genl and Secy Of War; They assert positively
that there will be no withdrawal of troops for some
time.
There is no truth in the rumor that sixth Audi
tor McGrew will be made Assistant Sec'y Of the
Treasury.
Frank Hatton of the Burlington Hawkeye will
probably be appointed government printer.
The president this evening has not found him
self able to approve any Of the plans suggested