New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-07

Ia manifested in the queSuon VI 'Ao ol
IN seats in the Senate made vacant ny U"oi-
net appointments.
I'M THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
,nes,p .pour POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE MINOR
{. : orFIcgs-cANDIDATEs AND THE INFLUENCES
UPON WHICH THEY RELY FOR APPOINTMENT
iBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE.l
w.sHfNGToN March 6.-Rumors OF changes IN
& minor offices in the Executive Departments are
+. very plentiful. Many of them are doubtless born
of desire, while others appear to possess basis OF
probability. One rumor which has been extensively
circulated in Washington to-day, and which many
rsrsons believe, is that the Hon. Edward McFher-
son of Pennsylvania will be rendered the appoint
mspt of Frat Assistant Postmaster-General. There
was also considerable talk to the effect that the
Hon. @. I. Filley. of st. Louis might be appointed
Sacoud Assistant Postmaster-GeBera The present
;ncnnbents of both of these offices are Indiana men,
An Indiana Congressman said to TRIBUNE cor
respondent that he understood that General Iyner
does not expect or desire to retain his present ONCE
Ee remarked that he did not know whether or not
General Brady the Second Assistant desires to re-
main, but that If he does the Indiana politicians
will stand by him.
United States Marshal Dudley, of indianapolis, Is
in Washington. One of his friends said tonight
that Colonel Dudley and Judge Gresham have lately
are no longer on friendly terms. An Indiana Con-
eressman said tonight that the Republican Repre-
sentatives from that State would probably urge
Marshal Dudley's appointment as Commissioner OF
Patents.
The Office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs has
virtually been vacant ever since the removal of Mr.
Hayt more than year ago. Mr.. Trowbridge has
never been physically able to perform the duties of
the Office. A few weeks ago Mr.. Thomas M. Nichol,
of Wisconsin, was appointed chief clerk OF the In
dian Office. and has since been acting Commissioner
1t is generally regarded probable that Mr. Nichol
will soon be appointed Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs. He is q native of Ohio, and served in an
Ohio regiment during the war. When the Green
back craze was at its height the West Mr. Nichol
became prominent as secretary OF the Honest Money
League, which had its headquarters at Chicago.
Rurnor has connected the name of the Hon Will
lam z. Chandler with the Office OF Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury an appointment which he held
Mt one time under Secretaries Chase and Fessenden.
Another rumor connects Mr.. Chandlers name with
the Office of First Assistant Secretary of State This
report probably arises from the warm personal
friendship between Secretary Blaine and Mr.. Chand
Ter. friend of Mr. Chandler said this evening that
that gentleman is not an applicant for any office,
and that ne would not accept either Of the appoint
rnents mentioned. Another of Mr.. Cbandlers per-
sonsl friends remarked that he believed there was
only one Office which that gentleman would accept
that of Solcitor-General. The present incumbent |
OF tnat Office is Mr. Samuel F. Phillips. of North |
Carolina who was appointed December II. 1872 |
by President Grant.
There are several candidates for the office of Com
missioner of Agriculture. Ex-Governor Furness.
of Nebraska, is recommended by the Con- |
gressionai delegation from that State, and
also by prominent men in Iowa and Kan |
sas Another applicant for the same Office is ex-
Congressman George B. LorinR. who has received |
the Endorsement of the Massachusetts, delegation |
and of many others among his late associates in the
House of Representatives. Ex-Congressman A. p |
Forsythe of Illinois, is also a candidate. Although
a Greenbacker in politics, Mr. Forsythe has uni
formly voted with the Republicans on all questions |
except those relating to the currency Still another
candidate for the same Office Is Colonel Z. A. Car |
man. of New-Jersey, the present Chief Clerk of the
Department Colonel Carnans relations with many
congressman are very pleasant and it is under
stood that he will receive their hearty support in
his effort for promotion. Some Of the friends of ex
Congressman FELTON,, of Georgia, desire that he
shall be appointed Commissioner of Agriculture. 1t
is understood that among his supporters Alex
ander II. Stephens. Senator H of Georgia. and
many Republicans, including number of members
of Congress. DR.. FELTON, is a practical farmer he
was an Independent candidate for Congress last |
fall, but was defeated by a Bourbon Democrat. In |
the sst Congress DR.. FELTON, served as member of |
the Committee of Ways and Means, of which COM
mittee General Garfield was also a member. An
other candidate for the Agricultural Commissioner
ship is Orange Judd. the well-known writer on
agricultural topics and publisher of books relating
TO agriculture and kindred subjects. Mr.. Judd's
friends appear sanguine that he will receive the
appointment 1t is understood that General LIE Due,
fhe niaaiOn ia IN
Office. II there be still other candidates for the
ofice, their names are not recalled at this moment.
When the Funding bill was last under discussion |
10 TIE House of Representatives, some of the strong
est opponents Of that measure expressed great dis
satisfastsn with the position taken by Treasurer
0ifllau in regard to the fifth section OF the bill.
Some Of them declared that he had thrown his influ-
ence In favor Of vicious and impractcabe measure
and had placed the Treasury Department in false
position. and they expressed hope that he might
not remain In Office under tbe incoming Administra-
non Treasurer Gilfllans friends. however, feel no
uneasness and say that be will certainly be retained
m the place where he has rendered such excellent
service. Mr.. Gil6llan was classmate of President
Garfield at Williams College, Among the rumors in
circulation this afternoon was one to the effect that
S'A.n Andltor MeGrew would succeed Assistant
oocfc'ars Upton, OF the Treasury Department. Gov
e'A Avssef was gwen 40 authority for this. but
upon Deins ssxed, ne said that he had no knowledge
that such change was contemplated.
Another rumor which could not be traced to any
authentic source. indicated the probable retirement
OF Assistant Secretary French, Of the Treasury De-
partment. II is generally expected that among the
FIRST acts OF Presldent Garfeids Adminstraton win
DO the retirement Of Sufgson.Gsne Barne. and
The prcmofaon Of Chief Medical Puryeyor J. II.
n3z.er 70 tnas onice. Colonel Baxter's promotion
~ Deen recommended by nearly ell the Senators
ana neprssentaHves from the Northern States, and