The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-02-04
MARYLAND FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS

We gave In our edition OF last week the name
OF appointments made by President Arthur, so far
as he had then chosen them, to al leading posi-
tions In the Baltimore Custom House aud in the
Uni.ed States Judiciary department for the State
Of Maryland in the same city. We are glad TO OBJ
serve that the Presidents Judgment In selecting
these appOintees has met with general approval.
They are all gentlemen Of high standing In the
community for integrity Of character
honesty and fitness 10 every respect for the high
and responsible positions they have been selected
to hii. They are well and favOrably known
throughout Maryland and Il IL gratifying to OBJ
thatieading journals and prominent citizens
s.<.epubiiean and Democratie--have spoken
highly and aattsringiy Of them touching capacity
merit aud all else calculated to win respect and
confidence from the entire people.
Chief among these appointments Is that Of Hon
Edwin II. Webster, Of Hartford county, to the Office
Of Collector Of the Port Of Baltimore In place Of
Hon. John L. Thomas, Jr., whose term had ex-
pired. Mr.. Webster Is u prominent gentleman.
ever esteemed rintelgenee. probity Of character
honor and honesty, as also known ability and IT.
ness for the position TO which he has been assign
ed. lie was markedly distinguished during the
late war, when our Nation was In danger, for his
fealty TO the Union and 10 the cause which event.
ually triumphed and saved Il from dissolution. -
He was an ardent Wing when that good old party
had IN existence, and Mt its breaking up became
an active, earnest Republican. lie represented
his State some years ago mos, ably and satisfae-
tOrly in Congress- As Is known he filed the Office
nf ~ Al. n
ago, efficiently and to the credit Of himself and the
responsible trust conferred upon him, giving gen
erai satisfaction. This VIC feel assured he will do
again, acting impartialiy, justly, for the good Of
the Republican party in its entirety and the gen.
cral Government 10 which he becomcs responsible.
The Hon. J. Morrison Harris was u competitor
and worthy one-for the place bestowed upon
Mr.. Webster. Mr.. Harris was a citizen Of our
own county and, like Mr.. Webster. an esteeme d
political and personal friend. II was therefore
natural for US to be partial towards him but, as
We have hitherto said and say 50 again, no mis-
take could have been made by tie President in
selecting either Of these gentlemen for the honor
that has fallen to Mr.. wcbstcr-for they are both
honorable men. We feel confident Col. Webster
will make In every respect an especially popular
and acceptable Collector giving satisfaction on all
sides.
DR.. WIN. II. Wilmer, Of Charles county, who has
been appointed Naval officer, is a gentleman we'll
and favOrably known and highly esteemed for his
sterling virtues and qualities which in every sense
constitute the gentleman. He is true partiIan
and effective worker. lie has all the qualities
necessary to make him an acceptable officer and
his appointment one Of decided popularity.
We need scarcely say anything in favor Of Mr..
Archibald Stirling, Jr., who has been re-apPoin,ed
TO succeed himself United States District Attor-
ney, position he has filed for twelve years with
such conceded ability. His acts speak for them
selves and they eOnfss.sdly award him a high,
honorable. able and satisfactory record. lie i.
known to be an active, untiriug and eTeciiv G
worker In his party, always ready to lead wilin (
hand towards its support lie is an able lawyer
and effective prosecutor, ever earnest in the dis
charge Of his duties.
Mr.. John NJ. McClintock has also, like Mr..
Stirling. been re appointed his own suceessor rs
U. $. Marshal for the District Of Maryland, he
having already served four years mos, aeceptabIy
and satisfactorily in that Office.
AZ matter Of course there will resul, numefou Us
changes in sub1riinate positions especially in the
Custom House, but these will come gradually.
AstoCoi. Harrison Adreon. the present most pop
ular and etieieat postmaster Of Baltimore, chosen
to that once as one among the first important APP
pointments Of the lamented Garseld, no one enter
tains a question bat that be will be retained
This Is conceded and hence none will venture upon
che Questionable hazard Of enieavOring to sup
plant him.