New-York tribune., 1882-02-20

no doubt represent the sentiment Of tho party IN
Michigan which has always been independent ana
against what is now called Stalwartism.
There is number of other appointments
in tho Northern States, mono OF when
can bej considered Of much political IN
terest. Among these are the appointments
of Nathaniel s. Adams Pension Agent at ST. Louis,
who was an alternate-at-large from Kansas to the
Chicago Convention, and favored Mr. BlaineS
nomination; Charles G. Allen, reappoin'ed as
Marshal Of the Western District of Missouri VINO IL
regarded as Grant Stalwart; John l.. Waite, one OF
the editors of The burlington Hd'ckeye, appointed
First Assistant Postmaster-General Hattons success
sor rs Postmaster at ngton"a Stalwart. .butnot
q mean one" says an Iowa Congressman; W. buuu
Deacon, Marshal Of New-Jersey, appointed on Sena-
tor SewelPs recommendation and not a Stalwarl'
In view of the fact that probably large proper
ton of the Republican politicians of the South are
Stalwarts il occasions surprise to see most OF
the Southern appointments going TO them. The
number of Southern appointments that has been
made however is small. j. l.. MOrphlS
Marshal of ne Northern District of Mississippi IS
Grant Stalwart. So is Thomas n. Johnston
whose appointment was represented IN some news
papers at the time as that of Blaine man. MI
Johnston. was, however generally urged by South
Carolina Republicans. George T. Patterson, reap
pointed District Attorney for the Southern District
of Florida, a small Office, is a Stalwart. N. {.
Elsner Attorney for the Western District of LouSl
ana. is Democrat there being no Republican law
yer of sufficient standing for the place. L. w. Coo
Der. who has been appointed Internal Revenue Col
lector in the With District of North CarOlina-ono
of the two great North Carolina districts where tho
force is so large-was Of the 3O6. He is well
spoken of and is said to have been recommended by
Independent Democrats as well as the Republicans
This completes a review Of all of the most 'lnl-
portant of President Arthur's appointments which
can be regarded as of political interest These four
reples were given by as many Republicans, all men
of ability and sagacity. when asked what they be-
lieved the Presidents policy was to be in making
appointments:
The first was Here is the key to the whole mat
ter In the doubtful States-States where there is
a contest for the control of the party as in New
York Pennsylvanla. Maryland and Illinois-the
appointments will be used for the benefit of
the great Stalwarts. In States where it
would be homeless to make a contest, like Massa-
chusetts OF Michigan, none VIII be attempted OF
course" .
The second: "I think the President means 10
follow the wishes of the Representatives and Sena-
tors il every state, except, perhaps, New-l orK
There, probably. he means TO have his own way,
The third: lie assures me- that he VIII not dls-
turb, for political reasons. any officers VINO nave
terms to serve ont"
The fourth: &" notice that the Grant men arc
getting most of the Internal Revenue Collector
shIps There is no term these Offices and the ILL.,
cumbent can be removed at any time and they are
the offices welding large political influence"
D. ID, L.