The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-21
wAsHrseTor, August IS, 1e4s.

WAsHINeTov, August IS, 1913
Merican Ter;G- Totaec0-M0re MericaH Ce1,ro-
rersies
when wrote You, under date Of the 10th inst stat
ing the Mexican government refused to permit mer-
chandise imported under the American tariff 10 be re-
moved inland it, ON more minute enquiry, was a mis-
take the objection was, have since been inform
ed, only to one artcle-that Of tobacco that NO
impeachment had been thrown in the way Of other
merchandise being removed inland. However as the ex-
PLANTATION only sggrsvses the as the 10th
article Of the treaty admits Of no executions
II is evident that all other NAV he exeld-
ed Also The objection of the Mexican government IL
founded upon the circumstance that tobacco 10 and
has been government monopoly and that to- admit
the holders Of tobacco sending to the interior
featuring it, and selling it in competition with the 20
would be too serious nury for the govern
ment to suffer. Were our government TO insist upon
the full provisions OF the treaty being carried out
this would be the result and the holders Of tobacco
are In powise restricted to the sale Of the article in
any way they may think proper SO to do.
understand that the matter has been talked over in
cabinet council, on Tuesday lMt and there can be
no doubt but that the government will act with firm
ness In the matter as upon its success in this matter
uture pursue. IL will be remembered that when Col
Bankhead took Cordova and Orizaba in February last
he ound there large quantities Of Ioyernment tohoc
which was seized upon and sold account OF the
United States, to individuals This sale must be con-
sidered bono fde by the Mexican government under
the treaty; otherwise do not the necessity Of
have heard that the government has taken a hold
stand in the affair and that two proposals have been
sent to MI Clifford to be made to the Mexican govern
ment one Is that IL shall take to account the tobsr
co at the same price 1t pays its growers for qual
quality and II the government cannot pay for Il be-
FORE the amount Is to be deducted of the three
millions to be paid on the LIST June 1slo. On the con-
trary, should the government refuse this Of ac-
commodation, Mr.. Clifford il instructed to make no
exceptions whatever and insist the introduction OF
tobacco in common with all other articles merchan-
die.
1t is to be presumed the holders tobacco imported
under the American tariff into Mexico, will not de-
cline this cement II made as above stated with
a lien the three millions; hsta ere thew
permitted to sell the tobacco freely they would realize
twice the amount they will do If they deliver it up
government at the price 1t pays its growers
the article.
The Preside Mt left this morning for Bedford Springs
The excessive heat for the last few has
the despatch of public busness icing so hot "A to
prevent labor Of any kind. ITALIA.
WAsHI~aroS, August TO- ls4s
The Launch Compliment to the Collector of Nep York.
-Gouernor of Oregon-OGciai Movements, 4c
The ten gun brig, Of which spoke few days ago,
designed for the revenue service in the Pacific WAS
launched this morning. at twenty minutes past eleven
O'Clock. Full rugged, with banners and streaners Il "
ing, she moved the ways into the water amid the
shouts and paudts Of hundreds of ladies and gentle
men-and boys, Of course. She christened by the
wife of Capt. Frazier, (the only lady board) by
breaking bottle Of wine water, across her bow.
of New York, is intended complimentary to him.
The Acting Secretary Of the Treasury, the First Audi
tor, and other government officials, arrived too to
the launch, Others, of both sexes sise dis
appointed, having mistaken the hour.
silly rumor is ahoat that Mr. Breese procured the
nomination Of Gen Shields as Governor Of Oregon,
so that the General may not stand in the way the
former for an election to the United States Senate.
This, have to believe is not true Even if IL
were So Mr. Breese has formidable competitor in the
person Of Col McClernand; just reelected 10 the
House. The Un,on republishes the report that Cen.
Shields will not accept the appoin tment Governor
Of Oregon. Who then, will be named for the ONCE
1t is said General Lane Of Indiana There Is no
danger that the post will not be filed for our glorious
republic contains at least half dozen who will make
the sacrifice" They who have tasted the sweets Of
governmental nourishment, are 10th to withdraw into
the shades Of private life
The President, yesterday, went to Bedford in Penn
land written to, to make the necessary arrange
ments to carry him thence to the 'Springs" This
away It is said to join his family The little man OF
fgures sick as he was, sat up yesterday, till nearly
midnight in the department. When asked at what
time he would leave he said at six 'milons' in the
morning His mind is always running on figures;
and die when he will in this condition he will enter
into eternity II Is reported that the other members
of the Cabinet viii take trip the 4th of March
next.
The crops of all kinds in this vicinity are good and
abundant. Fruits are drugs in the market, and
peaches senIat four centsa peck
An error was made in my statement with regard to
the large amount OF money sppropr lated by members
Of Congress TO buy books for themselves II should
have been between $50 600 and $4,000. The sum ia
so high, that probably the proof reader could not
scientiously believe that men who receive IS a day,
1856 week. and SO for every twenty miles' travel
would expend more than between SS 900 and So OOO'
for literary purposes. member from the Southwest
informed me, that when the books voted he
heard representative near him observe that he In
tended to sell his share. This matter of books may
appear unimportant; but when a poor, unfortu nate
devil, not member Of Congress- steals i've dollars he
is sent 10 the penitentary. FELIX