New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-07-02
NEW MEN AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE
SAYING GooD.BY TO JUDGE ROBERTSON.

COLLECTOR HEDDEN IN CHARGE-oFF WITH THE
OLD LOVE AND on WITH THE NEW.
The Custom House was in state or un-
usual ferment yesterday morning New races were
visible In the corridors. some OF them anxious anu "
apr ointed, radiant with nope EA-Oohe''"i
Robertson early In his office, but lie was tnere ior
the last time as the official head OF the New-forK Jus
tom House, About o'clock the new Collector arrivei'
and WAS shown into Judge Robertson's Office IheTe
WAC hand shaking and Mr.. Hcdden presented his
credentials Judge Robertson handed TO his SUCCESSOR
the keys his Office and then the ceremony o. swearing
in the deputy collectors heads OF DIVISIONS tooR pace
The old deputies called In one by one ana again
took the oath of Office No changes were made James
A. Briggs was the only head Of division who was not
sworn In. and sickness prevented him from appearing
Judge Robertson said goodby to all his old assistants
and left the bnding the halls and on the stars NC
was met by employees OF all degrees who put Oh lung
faces and took Of their old master Win every ap
pearauce Of regret. few minutes later these saine
employees were crowding about the doors OF the new
Collectors Office their faces wreahed In Smiles ther
mourning apparently turned into gadness all READY "
CONGRATULATE the new officer upon his assumption OF
Office The old love oh and they were IN music w
be with the now.
Josiah Sutherland KNAPP has been appointed private
secretary to Mr. Holden lie Is brother ln-aw Oh the
Collector and has been employed In the Custom House
for over twenty years He last In the auditors ONCE
where he mad charge of the drawing Of checks and sim
FLAIR business The doors of the Collectors sanctum.
which during Judge Robertsons administration Always
stood wide open to every visitor OF whatever
closed Yesterday and admission was obtained only
through the private secretary The Number OF callers
however, rendered this measure imperative Inc ante
room was continually tlro ged WIN personal Iiichus,
office seekers and curiosity seekers all anxious 10 ph'
their respects to the Collector. Many were aunt
ted. Others contented themselves WIN leaving 'he
cards. NJ. unonn
In regard to changes among the employees, MT Knapp
SAID None have been made as ye ana can te,i VIZ.
Collector SnoNs himself For a day at least. every
thing will In the old grooves NJ. ,,
From time to time Mr. fIedden opened the door OF ms
op,eo and called oe,' There was stir among the
expeetant waters, while his secretary answered o ca
Then favored one was ushered IN anu lne ioo
visited his old Office to make Arrangements or 'ne
roval of all his personal effects He nnaliy went a"y
about O'Clock, and again beseeed on the SUITS y.
hand shakers. lie Is extremely popular III al "'f''
ments of the Custom House . a., - ..,.,,
While the transfer OF the Collectors office was taxing
place the ceremony was going on IN Tue OIL
the Naval Officer. General Graham early received "a
visit from Colonel Burt. The new oncef brought WIN
him his credentials aud General pr.na'n 49,
Officer was tAcn i'll and continued hls duties 40
changes made In the ofice. Inc vistors Wno
almost A. numerous as who beses ell the Collector
Applicants for office furnished with copies OF tne
Civil Service Rllrs ara inc subjects w. am
inaOn they all received their tracts WIN tiah %
and went home 10 study them WIZ prase anu
itatlon Surveyor Benedict does not give no MS oiee
until Monday. lie will employ the ast DAYS o. lnis
week in STRENGTHENING out the accounts OF MS ounce anu
getting In readiness for tho entry OF his successor ne
received a visit during the afternoon from Mr. Beattc.
and the went out TO take some REFRESHMENTS osetc
and 80 talk matters over The salaries OF Iauotes
pprfers and being paid Tor tue month Oh
June Those officials whose salaries are Pald py the
merchants such merchant arpraier an warehpuSe
men, receivn: their pay Ali otDer cpioyes VIII VIC
oli'ed 10 wait for their money until Congress meets
ana special appropriation be made for their relief