The Port of New York, a center for trade between the U.S. and other nations, had its collector post dubbed highly prestigious and prized.<ref name=stalwartshalfbreedsnps/> Hayes tried to rebuke Conkling by nominating two non-Stalwarts to the position, though failed due to the New York senator's efforts to outmaneuver the president. Conkling then successfully ensured that the new Collector was a steadfast Stalwart and acolyte, Chester Arthur.<ref name=stalwartshalfbreedsnps/> During Arthur's tenure as Collector of the Port of New York, thousands of jobs were handed out on the basis of only political affiliation without regard for qualifications and competence.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthur-chester Arthur, Chester A.] ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 19, 2021.</ref> He was later fired by Hayes and Treasury Secretary John Sherman for ignoring [[corruption]] within the Customs House. | The Port of New York, a center for trade between the U.S. and other nations, had its collector post dubbed highly prestigious and prized.<ref name=stalwartshalfbreedsnps/> Hayes tried to rebuke Conkling by nominating two non-Stalwarts to the position, though failed due to the New York senator's efforts to outmaneuver the president. Conkling then successfully ensured that the new Collector was a steadfast Stalwart and acolyte, Chester Arthur.<ref name=stalwartshalfbreedsnps/> During Arthur's tenure as Collector of the Port of New York, thousands of jobs were handed out on the basis of only political affiliation without regard for qualifications and competence.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthur-chester Arthur, Chester A.] ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 19, 2021.</ref> He was later fired by Hayes and Treasury Secretary John Sherman for ignoring [[corruption]] within the Customs House. |