The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-07

Secretary Blaine disclaims any responsibility
ior Robertson's appointment lie has no spe
cia: interest in inc question ~ 70 who shall oc-
cupv the position Of collector Of customs at
New York, for rendon that he ia determined
never again L, 90 u candidate, for The prez-
saency; and, therefore, does not az has been Al
I legged, entertain !: desire 70 have any paracra-
/ lar person appointed 10 thas o4ice because Of
services render ed in the past or from any ex-
pe:tation OF scr vices in tl9 future calculated to
promote his political interests
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The speech Of Hon. John 6. Carlisle on the
funding bill il now being translated into Italian,
| translator
1T is understood ta,at under the new order Of
| things very few men in the diplomatic service
! abroad who have had their places as long IS
! eight years will be retained .::,%' a.
! Gen Lew Wallacs, governor. OF New Mexico,
The appointment as United States charged a. af-
fairs at Paraguay and Uruguay. .,.,...,.. !,
It is understood that the president has dscid-
! ed to recall Gen LongstTeat, minister TO Tur-
| key, and appoint him Uliied States marshal for
| Georgia The nomination TO the latter place
| will probably be sens to the senate in u day or
Presiden: Garfield has decided not 70 recall
| Gea. Longsneet from Constantinorle The
slats for the federal Offices ia Louisiana, which
! was presented 10 the president, and which in
{ Guided Longstreets recall, DAD therefore been
changed. . :.
The United States marshal Of Jacksonville,
! Fin, reports *hat he has received 1870 indict-
ments in that state for election frauds perpe-
! trated by bu!Mozers. He has succeeded In ar
resting and placing under satisfactory bonds
over half OF Ehsm, aad hoses 10 ind tho rest Of
/ them aOon: =" l.! '" '
An associated dispatch says:-A close friend
| of Secretary Blaine said that the nomination Of
Robertson win NOS be Withdrawn under any
! cireumstancea While Conking aud Plat dis
Eka Che nomination, the reports Of their waging
! war against The administration are exaggerated
Opinion IN high official circles ia thatthere win
| be no row inside tina Republican party.
"A close personal friend Of Mr.. Cookhng's
sa2s that neither Gen. Grant nor Senator Conk-,
I ling looks for nomination for the presidency
| in 1884; TINT it is perfectly we'll understood
! oy tho men who stood by Grant In 1880. but
they may have something to say shout the can
! didate To pntit palmer, neither Gen Grant
| nor Mr.: Conking will be the candidate in 1884.
Sunset Cox, now on the eve of going to Eu-
rope for an extended tour, writes to friend In
Washington as follows: '.Tas, am Oh for Eu-.
rope on the oth, il have to swim scross Have
not'had much use fo< water generally, but shall
tzy to use it this tin1e il necessary. II am not
erwise, commences please have me put OH COM
rnitsees where two things will happen-Ettle
talk ard much work. 1 am tired Of thia chin
| chin business"
There il, among the officers Of tie army ON
staff daty In Washington and New York, re-
issue an order Inning the time such officers
shall serve in cities, 90 a. to give other officers
equal privileges IN performing duties at pze-
ferred posts II il the good fortune Of some TO
have been permanently on duty there for twelve
years, while officers Of the same department
L>uo %o4 ~.
LIE. II ID understood thai the sdjutsat general
| isof the opinion that such favo1ihsm IS sub
versive of military dicipline, and ought. there
fore, to end without delay. = -,
Tho Washington air is full Of ramors Of dia-
satisfaction created by appointments It is
s ss,s that FsEwaa Of GcasG u biz anger over
would not enter the White house again while
Garfield was president His hatchet was dug
up, and he was after scalps OF course, ac-
cording to another story, Cooking and Plat
have their WIZ paint On, 90 to SPEAK, and Wayne
Vim E. Chandler, will not be comforted, aud
| threatens to leave tho cabinet in blaze Of fire
If it be confirmed. But all these things may
| be contradicted next day, aud mus therefore
be taken with many grains Of allowance.
Sunset Cox now on the eve Of going to En-
rope: for an extended tour, writes tos friend in
Washington a. follows; Eyes, ! am of for Eu
not had much use for water generally, but shall
| Try TO use it this time, if necessary. If am not
back in my seat when the session, extra or 9TH
| erwiee, commences, please have mo puton COM
! lnittees where two things will happen-ittle
talk and much work I am tired Of this chi,l-
| chin business" .,.,.: g.. go. .r..
/ Senator Conklins is determined to wage re-
| ientless war against Robertson and against the
administration. " lie holds secretary Blaine re-
| sponsible for. the nomination Conk}ing ex-
! poets to be defeated, and realizes that Robert
son viii be confirmed, but says there is prin:
| cipls involves, and that he would make fight
il he knew he were the only senator who
would note against Robertson. - - :. "a,
| r understood that the president has decid-
| ed to recall Gen. Iongstreet minister to Tur-
key, and appoint him United States marshal for
| Georgia. The nomination to the latter place
! will probably be sent to tho senate in day 0:
two 81: ~ 80 ijt!5 i.| 80 -
Senator Malone Of Virginia Is being sought,
after as controller Of patronage in the New
York custom house,: The officers there tell
some Of their ;number holding minor positions,
who have been to Washington in the past few
secure his influence in their behalf, in view Of
the changes which it is thought are likely to &C.
| cur in the:crstom house. j.! :jt.. ..i...'>s4
Il want an honest man. want brave man,
I and want good Republican, !" said Attorney
General MacVeab, the other day to . delegation
States marshalship In the south Several names
were canvessed, whom finally ono was hit upon
who filed the attorney general Of the man.
"But he drinks" said one who would dc disap
pointed: stDoes he drink to excess?" ooh no.
I was the reply, ''but he drinks" 'sThen there
| Is nothing against him on that score" said tho
attorney general; II sometimes drink myself. -