New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02

reappOntment OF Postmaster Pearson IS q test case
The Times and The Post have clamOrously been
urging since the inauguration of a Democratic
President does it not follow that the Postmastcrs
of Philadelphia. Brooklyn Chicago and other large
cities to be retained when their efficiency is not
disputed7 If Postmaster Pearson's reappointment
be the single exception, an isolated case. what
becomes of the test case"f
The Democratic State Senators have probably
revised their opinions the subject of the re.
appointment of Postmaster. Pearson. The Utica
Herald, which made a canvass of those Senators on
Monday. reported that in the Senate every Demo-
crat with the exception of one prominent who
declines to express opinion the subject, is
sure that the retention Of the present Republican
Postmaster would be disastrous to tie Democratic
party" Senator Plunktt thought such an appoint
ment would cost the party $4,000 votes, and
Senator Cullen said that it would be suicidal.
Senator Thacher thought it would be bad move
and Senator'S Robb. NewbOd and Titus thought it
a serious mistake, one of them charging that the
appointment coud only be made as direct reward
for services extended to the President during the
campaign. Senator Newbold went further. and
declared that the Post OHice Deeded new and
better manager. The Buffalo Courier, the Governors
home organ, The Boston Post and other Democratic
MSpdptIS were outSpOktH III OppOsltlOu W ouCu
appointment 1t would be interesting to know
what they all think now. The Buffalo Courier has
concluded, it seems, that the appointment is not
an unreasonable concession to the men who
demanded it, Probably tho others will now be
willing to postpone the coming disaster long as
there are more places TO fill than there are ex-
Confederate officers to fill them
No wonder The Uorld recognizes the fact that
one of The TRIBUNE's advertising clerks would
admirably fill a position on The WOrIds editorial
stan but as matter of fact. he won't being better
pleased with his present place.
The new Ministry in France. when it is once
organized. will have little to fear from the present
moribund Chamber of Deputies. The electors must
speedily be consulted, since the Constitutional
term Of four years has nearly run out. Ministry
that will agree to prosecute the war in the East
with vigor will promptly be granted the bill of
expenses asked by NJ. Ferry. Ii the general
elections FASTENED. the Deputies will leave the
Ministers TO conduct the Government unmolested
and will devote themselves to their constituencies.
or If the Scrutn de Lise shall go into effect to the
political managers Of the departments. A decision
of the country the merits of the policy of foreign
adventure pursued by various Ministries would have
determining weight, il 1t could be distinctly and
unequivocally expressed. But this cannot be done.
The French voter will be called upon to reafirm
his alle hce TO the Republic He will vote against
the remnants of the reactionary factions and not
for or against any Ministry or line OF public policy.
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OF course. another batch of good Confederates
found their in print when the Presidents last
list of appointments was published. Why not
From the Yelling crowd which filled the square in
front of The TRIBUNE and Times offices the night
after election after vociferous cheers for Cleveland
one shrill- voiced fellow yelled out, The Gray's
on top" Since the roster of the rebel army was
destroyed after the flight from Richmond. it will be
convenient to have n copy in the United States
Blue Hook.
Under the heading of important notice" Tho
Nelc Orleans Daily States publishes doubls-leaded
editorial to inform the people of that city what it
says seems to have escaped their attention. that
for many weeks past there has been In our midst a
Worlds Exposition" 1t is moved to do this from
the fact that the day previous the gate receipts
were only 81, S07 most pitiful showing" II the
people of NewOrleans won't expend fifty cents each
to an Exposition on which the Government has
spent nearly two millions of dollars, how did they
xpect to attract visitors from the North at an
Ga penditure of hundreds of dollars each with all
the disconforts OF life in the Crescent Cityi
So 1t has come to this. that we send a Minister to
Peru because of his unsurpassed qualifications as a
bug hunter This is truly eievatng the Civil
Service, and in a and most mertorous
direction. STILL If the President wishes to have the
matter scientifically and oxhaustively examined it
would be we'll for him to give his new Minister on
bugs leave of absence long enough to enable him to
inquire into the departments at Albany.
Now that tho Confederacy Is firm in the sadd a
why not have a dress parade in Washington Secre-
tary Lamars friend. Jefferson Davis, would be a
suitablel person to review the cavalcade and the
at his elbow would keep tally of
the rear-guard of Copperheads.
Some time ago we callei attention to the useful
moral that might be drawn from .he suicide of a
whose duties were 0nerous that he
could find no relief except in the cold and narrow
grave. This lesson is supplemented by the news
that another postmaster has been shot and killed
FOR not conforming to what his assailant considered
The best interests of the office Verify. the way of
the postmaster is hard, and the wise man will not
scramble after this form of official distinction with
out first nsurng his life against the casualties that
appear to be incident to it, Let Democratic office
seekers and llfe-insrIance agents give heed.
Reform Is @booming" at Columbus, Ohio. The
Legislature last winter increased the
municipal debt of the State $f.500.000. and this
winter it has piled up debt of $3,079.650 more,
total so far of $7.519,656 That is Democratic
home rule reform of tho Ohio kind.
There seems to be possible hope Of relief from
the high-pressure excitement into which the world
has been thrown by the savage threats Of Mr. Sulli
van against Mr.. Ryan aud the equally warlke
utterances Of Mr.. Ryan against Mr. Sullivan. The
Trojan Terror has sent to this city telegram COM
pared with which the British utimatum can be but
message Of brotherly love. In it he says: will
be in New-York on April with Colonel John p.
Vdyard To make arrau GENE nts 10 fight Sullivan To