New-York tribune., 1885-07-12
MIR. MANNING'S MISTAKE.
HASTILY sUsPENDING AN APPOINTMENT.
THE KICKING END OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN
POUGHKEEPsIE DIsAPPOINTED.

THE hiCklN0 END Or Dfh'ShhiS AhA'~- 80
POUGHKEEPsIE DISAPPOINTED.
FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF TIE TRIBUSE1
POUGHKEEPslE, July 11.-Another striking
instance of the tendency of this Democratic Adminstra-
ton imposed upon has uSt been developed here In
the removal Of Charles NJ Colwel from the oificc OF
Superintendent Of the Construction OF the Federal
Building. and in the appointment OF Charles f. Moniot
Mr. Colwelrs place. Pouchkeepsie has been greatly
IN need post Office for many years. and the erection
OF a handsome building at cost of 100000 was
provided for by Congress about two years
ago. Work begun upon the building last
fall and in the previous Secretary Foger ap-
pointed Mr. Cowel to supcrntend the construction OF
the building He Is a practical architect and builder
with record OF business capacity In this city extending
over twenty years. The post Office is than
half completed and presents handsome appearance In
Its solid strength and tasteful ornamentafion There
has been the slightest suggestion that Mr. Col
wells work not being done with all honesty ana
ability. On the contrary, without regard to party
everybody commends II.
On Tuesday, politicians were greatly upset oy
the report that Secretary Manning had
ordered the removal Of Colwell There had
been the sghtest ntmation that such step was
contemplated. The excitement was moro than agra
waited 1t known that the superintcnd-
ent Mannngs selection, Monfor of whose record
little known. He was at one time foreman in
Warehouses; shoe factory. and when 1t burned down he
superntcnded the rebuilding OF It, Through some mis-
UNDERSTANDING he failed to receive the continued conf
dence of Congressman Whtchouse, and their business
relations severed Since then he has been employed
as carpenter by the "days work" plan and his busi
ness has been OF character TO recommend him to
be given charge of the construction Of large building
like the post office
Politically. Mr. Monfort has enjoyed somewhat vari-
able reputation. lie has called himself Republican at
times. but has frequently found it convenient to be
Democrat Ho is one those patriotic citizens who
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perfectly and square themselves OF course but
who need little financial encouragement because OF
the fraty Of human nature In general. IL has always
been open question. therefore, which way Monforts
pull" woald affect the Poughkeepsie ballot
boxes. Ho u candidate before Secretary
Folger for the position Of superintendent. At that
time he ardent Republican. and professcd great
devotion b. Patt Carpenter who 1t is said backed
him for the place. Upon the appointment OF another
man he ceased admire Republican principles, and In
the National election last fall he was either Mugwunp
or straight Democrat. the dividing line being III his
case almost mperccptble
In view Of these facts his appointment by Manning
threw both parties into much excitement The Admin
israon Democrats led by Newboli and James
L. Williams. were caraged They instituted a sharp
inquiry into tho means by which the
appointment WAS obtained. They were aided In
other local faction OF Democrats, known as the
kckers." led by cyrus swan. Mr. swan dd not hcsi.
be understood that his influence appreciated In
Washington and that the Administration had sufficient
dlscernment know whose counsel II had best follow III
Datchess County. Mr.. swan was AN Intimate IIlehd
ploycr Of Mr. MonioTt, and II Is said that
he conducted Whebouscs campaign aud had the Gus
toby of large expense fund. James H. l0ldane the
democratic cec0r the Cleveland tlckc, for the Con
gressionai District, In which Dntchess county Is EN-
house aud therefore a friend and admrer OF Mr. swan
Mr.. Holdano lives In Cold Spring Putnam county anu
10 se the expression OF prominent Pousbkccpsie Dem
knows more OF Dutchess County politics Than
"a cat knows of logic" . - =,
On Thursday out that Mr. Monfor had secured
his place through the efforts of Mr.. swan backed
by Mr. Hodane Impressed by their ana
anxious To get only the trnsly on enaIu 10! 'ne "a.
campaign Manning made haste to . irc out Hepuo
| in business-ikc way and TO put III swans man
The OF the regular Democrats at lnding them'
selves thus disregarded. knew no bounds Ihey , de
nounced Manning in the lvelest terms ana sent nun
several impressions OF Their OPINION over
ME- mspdT ,Tgsnn nnns.s for the trust they found
valuable ally IN Mr. Colwe who said that he poss s-e
him lie showed the letters 10 ve gencIncn these be-
! ing regular Democrats. ray OF hope d"wncd upon
tary Manning informing him that evidence awaited us
orders showing that hcnort IN two distinct written
tain contracts IN connection WIN the hr"
post ,es ss himself GsIns sm scowe 'ds ns opinion
such an Arrangement was more than fair IN we" oi o.
Cowes position as s9peTI1haei aei i before Monor
became Democrat In one Of them he referred To u.
r. c. as his backcr The initials the regular Democrats
Interpreted referring to b. Patt Carpenter aud thcy
wished To know II 1t Secretary MaIning's policy To
| appoint MOnfort under these circumstances.
Mr. Colwcl acknO wedges that he received the letters
spoken Of " have them here IN my pocket now, ne
said Yesterday. They make the oner OF DIVISION ol
profits distinctly and in of them he says That ne
thinks that am entitled TO share OF the pr0his a.
have the giving Of the contracts The letters hfc
now property OF the Treasury department ahd VIII
| be sent 10 Washington Tomorrow
The end the fra chapter Of yesterdays unovey
snuabc came this afternoon In the shape OF an oricr
from secretary Manning snspendng the appointment OF
| Nunfort lie did not inquire INTO the charges ,oi
| uudtuess n5- demand further evidence. - tic
seemed TO convinced that hc had made apocal "i-
der and prcpOnderance OF local nnurce lay III
favor of the SswbUd Williams faction over that run Dy
swan In the OF and resentment the tables
are now turned Mr. Williams and the stale senator pre-
ssrve a calm and beDehcent aspect aud look rs II they
| knew a thing or about running the pollilcs OF
Duchess County while Mr. swan goes abont breathing
nrs and slaughter against the machine. In ilr mcah-
while Mr. Colwell continues 10 build the post Office
To-day an Intimate political friend OF Cyrus swan
Mopfor's backer read dispatch TO some acquaint-
ances saying that Swans signature was at
fncbrd 10 the dispatch which was IN substance that
nromnent Democrat Is in favor of Monor then adung
In the dispatch and viii stick 10 him. This tee
cram IA being widely commented upon to-nght'
swan 1t is UNDERSTOOD went to Washington Tonight