New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-06


10 mo while In Washington on that gibjecs and as
10 the policy 10 DO pursued, not prepared
now 10 say anything. That the Office shall DO con-
dncted ia thorough harmony vita the policy Of the
National Administration 1t Is hardly necessary 10
OBSERVE
Colonel Rrhsrit, who was the picture Of health and
good nature, took tho sxth-ave. elevated trasn a.
cortlandtss for his home at No ITO West Fftynten-
st Other passengers forn Washington last evening
we're John / Davenport George W. Lyon, prominently
named for United States District Attorney, 70 sue
coed Mr. WALKER and Robert @, McCord Mono OF
them wss able to indicate with certainty whe tne
other principal officers Of the port are to %, ana
seemed 10 be the impression that the appointments %
Naval 0alcer, Surveyor and Appraiser woaia nos %
made fer week or ten days TO CONS the appoint
ment Of Senator Van Colt as Postmaster was ho'
known by them when they ieft Washington.
WARMER MiLLEgs OPINION
~ sa,, s,o warmer Miller was WALKING through the
thea corridor Of the Union League Club his hands
In his pockets and his head bent forward as 10
meditation whom Tribune reporter bade him good
evening" and asked him what no thought OF the nomI
nafson Of Mr. Erhardt.
SIT Is excellent Mr. Miller replied. ] 90 not see
how a better appointment could have been made.
am NOT. as you know, resident of the city, but
spend great deal Of time hero and naturally feel
win a large number Of stanoh Republicans today
0a a e So then %o. s Ss
made Personally, am In every way suited with H.
b,.,psss man and in his administration Of his new
once ought to be able 70 give entire satisfaction to
s cs SSsrs X pepsw sat IN tho library Of his new
home IN West Fifty. fourth-st when ASKED VIVA, ne
thought Of Mr. Esardf sDpGps speS sxosmed
am is q splendid appointment Mr. Erhasdt is
well and Ssr By al or bis gentle
insny qualities and for his ability ss business man:
s psas osth SS with the business %on his
political opponents sSa Unite mt h sond M
Leroy snS Crane s sSd that he WIS thoroughly glad
Of tho appointment Of Mr. Erhardt 1t was just the
President Harrison has keen regard for their inter
ests There was no question that M ErhardL was
able to conduct the office to the satisfaction OF every
Alexander H, Reid. secretary Of tho Lincoln Club.
Leans generally and members Of the Lincoln Club in
Fifth Avenue Hotel, said The appointment Of Mr..
Erhsrdt perfectly satisfactory tc me, and think
Il WIN Be to the party goneray lido not care to say
Among those who were rejoiced over the appoint
asssrea tSa; i wss Strictly 1 hfetCisss Mr. Er
hssuL, be said, was good man for the place. He
was possessed Of great at executive ability, and Mr.
lawrence thought he would satisfy the business mon
Colonel Erhardt has many friends in the Federal
Building who have pleasant recolleotions OF his
career
appointment was received there with much favor.
Several OF the deputy marshals who were IN office
bis courteous treatment Of the persons employed under
him. Commissioner Shields spoke of his regard for
years United States Dstrict-Atorney walker said
that the appointment was good one, ard many
ment Recorder smytS Of tbs General sessions has
oten spoken IN wopis OF praise Of Colonel Erhardt
and Assistant District Attorney sempe said that ne
owed his appointment indirectly to his connection IS
counsel with Colonel Erhardt Only words of ap-
prevail for the appointment were heard. as Colonel
Erhaldt has ASends In both parties
THE NEWS AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
Collector Magone said. when told of the appoint
ment Of his successor: 81 am not personally &C
ouainted with Colonel Erhardt, but from all I can
gather of him fom public report bis reputation could
not DO better. l have been ready to give way to
my successor at any time since the Inauguration OF
President Harrison and the Washington authorities
have known OF that fact have received no Official
Of Colonel Erhardt's appointment
Many officials in the Custom House went into the
Collectors Office and condoled with him on the ermins
Collectors Mecenand Davis, Jones, Dunno and other
Democrats all wore long faces as they left the
am resigned TO my tats,s said Mr.. Mcclelland,
and ready 70 give up IS soon as called upon py inc
cIvil service man and am really chief clerk Of
the customs at this portS
said M Davis With a smile. similar expressions
Of readiness to move We're made by all the Dem0creas.
the nomination Of Colonel Erhardt and thought the
President had made wise choice
A sKEroH OF HIS CAREER.
Joel D. Erhardt Is about hfty-one years old He
born In this city, of German parentage, but was
educated at the University of Vermont When the
Rebellion broke out he was studying law He be-
longcd to the 18th Regiment, of New-York, and went
10 the front with 1t, serving until the expiration OF
sko a he In YefmOnb
Joined the Vermont Cavalry, serving with IL FOR
two years and rising to the rank Of captain. During
tho last two weeks of the he was provost marshal
OF the Fourth District OF this city. After the close
q As wA Ss was sam to the SsT S aPS s.
s s IN sFSE ns lie EsS dStssS S as snd %
re he blowing year Mayor Wickhsm appointed him
Police Commissioners: He held the once unfa lSIs,
when he was succeeded by Stephen B. French While
against him by Mayor Ely. which resulted IN nothing
y 1883 M Erhsrat was appointed Msrsbal Of the
Later he became receiver Of the NewYork and North
ern Railroad and completely reconstructed y, be,
last year was the Republican candidate for Mayor.
In nominating him for this ofics before the County
business relations he has won the respsc. and al
when fortunes were within his grasp, not thought
Of setting them entered bis mind He Is man vig;
orously positive, determined, honest; generous ana
able. Not stain has been cast on his name. Not
man can soy word. against hin mt 70 mPsach MS
Mr. ErhsTdts gallant Gght against Grant and Hewitt
e esh IN .he public MIND He did not VIII: bit ne
member Of the Union League Club
THE NEW POSTMASTER AND HIS OFFICE.
SATISFACTION HERE OVER THE APPOINTMENT
or aR. VAN coTT-TALKs WITH WELL
KNOWN REPUBLICANS.
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