The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-14
The Appointment Generally Commended by
Both Democrats and Republicans, and Con-
frmation Will Follow Immediately.
Commissioner Edgerton Supplies Infor-
nation for HOlman's Constituents.
Chairman Matson Sustains the Presidents
Veto of the Pension of General Hunters
Widow-0ther Washington News.
LAMBS SUCCESSOR.

Judge David Turpie Named as United States
Attorney for the District of Indiana.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-At noon to-day the
President sent to the Senate the nomination. of
David Turpie to be United States district attor-
ney for Indiana, vice John E. Lamb, resigned.
Very little surprise was expressed by Indanians
at the nomination. for the name of Turpie had
frequently been mentioned as Lambs successor
Up to to-day, it was not generally believed that
he would accept but as soon as 1t was determined,
this morning. that Mr.. Turpie would accept, Mr..
Voorhees, and Mr. Lamb went to the White
House, when the latter rendered his letter of
resignation, which he had prepared, and which
is as follows:
INDIANAPOLIS, July 10.
'To the President:
lone year ago had the honor to be appoint
ed by you United States district attorney for the
district of Indiana. On the 7th inst / was
unanimously nominated as the Democratic can
didate for Congress in the Eighth congressional
district, and have accepted the nomination. 1t
Is my intention to devote nv time and abilities
to canvass of the district during the coming
campaign. Deeming this inconsistent with the
proper discharge of my duties as district attor
resignation of said Office. Please accept my
sincere thanks for your confidence and kindness
heretofore bestowed, and believe me, with great
respect, Very truly yours,
JOHN E. LAMB"
1t has been arranged that the nomination OF
Mr.. Turpie shall be promptly confirmed, without
reference to q committee. The selection is gen.
orally commended by Indianans in both parties.
Representative Cobb expressed what other Dem
ocrats from the State said when he remarked,
this afternoon: "If the whole State had been
ransacked, better appointment could not have
been made. Judge Turpie is eminently quail
fed, is man of untainted character will make
a splendid officer, and everybody will approve of
his selection"
Mr. Lambs nomination was withdrawn at his
own request.
In Indianapolis the appointment of Judge
Turpie occasioned much surprise among Demo
Gratis and Republicans alike, though none were
found who hesitated to say that the appointment
was an excellent one. All were alike pleased
and did not doubt that the appointment would
be confined '.If Judge Turpie wants tt, want
him by all means to have it" was the almost
universal sentiment The attaches of the
federal court like all others, were we'll satis-
fed. 1t was said last night, by one who
is supposed to be on the inside. that Turpie had
sought the position through Senator Voorhees,.
search for the new appointee disclosed the fact
that, profiting by the experience of his prede-
cessors, he had fled to the woods. It was only
with apparent misgiving that his daughter, last
evening. stated that he went, DAY before yester-
day, to French Lick Springs, to remain two weeks
He probably had received an intmation that
the appointment would be made, and like wise
man. sought place where he would not be an
noyed by persons who wanted to be deputies
For the position of deputy, G. L. McNutt, who
held the same position under Mr.. Lamb is men
toned. though no one seems to know what Mr..
xsntr Ca L..
ney is paid by fees. and the Office here is worth
from So 500 to 81. 900 year.