The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13


IN ThE MANNER OF COLLECTING REvENUE-fHE
| NEW YORK ASSAY OFFICE-THH PRESIDENT ON
! nAhsok AND RIVER IMrROvEMENTs-NAvAL RE.
FoRM-Nsw SHIPS AND ACTIVE OFFIc ERs-DsMo-
| CRATIC REJoICINd-JoHN VAN BUREN, AND THE
| PRESIDENT, ETC.
sPkcIAL CORRESPONDENCE or HKRSID.
| WASHINGTON, Nov I2-8p.
happen to know that the statement published in some
quartera that the Secretary Of the Treasury will
mend In his report reduction Of the duty on IRON s In
correct No reduction Of the duty that article
contemplated unless in that class dsnominated railroad
ron and there probable that the
will not seek 10 guide the action of Congress- The Sscrs
tary OF the Treasury will not recommend change in ths
existing System of collecting the revenue from ad vaoen,
to specific duties The features Of his report will briefly
be fan enlargement the list of "fcee articlssn
recommendation to continue the buying up Of United
States stocks at premium and patronizipg slap on tho
back to the Independent Treasury law The Secretary
will also eudeAvsr to demonstrate that his purchase in
New York for an assay Office has saved the government
large amount.
You will find thatthe President, in his message wiIIs
fine briefly but clearly his position with regard to i'm
provem ut OF harbors and rivers by the
men think 1t will be found the message will
tue eighth section of the Constitution of nited states
contains all the power that granted for this
purpose and that any bill which vstes or extends that
power will be vetod This, Of curse, will restrict any
law which may be passed, to N improvement merely of
harbors either necessary Defence refuge, the
general Welfare of the United States" 1t is scarcely
cessary remark that II will be impossible to get bill
pas ed by Cong ess confined to these limits ths strict
the President the power of Congress- and
therefore the chaaces slim of any internal improve
ment bill becoming law for some time.
the views of the President seconded by the Ses-
retay Of the Navy, Congress will be called upon for
liberal appropriation for the building of navy, In lieu
Of the present old tubs The President is fully impressed
with the necessity Of keeping up in measure
with the improvements of the ago and the protection due
am told that the Secretary hesitates;
but it is to be hoped thathe will not try to make repu
tatsn paper economist when his duty to his country
pl.rly points out his true One good reform
he intends to Advocate and that retired list to get
rid Of old fogies and enable merorou young officers to
obtain promotion and wipe out the stain which
present navy rests under.
Another reform the ary fayors is the adjustment
Of the present system of naval constructors an he
adoption OF plan By which practical shpoudel Ia
be induced give the benefit Of their experience to the
government
have reason to believe that the President will ask
Congress to appropriate at least three millions as com
for the reorganization of the matl of the
navy.
The national democrats advertise to hold meeting
Mon next to congratulate their brethren in New York
the defeat of free soilism in the democratic ranks
John Van Buren, closeted with Mr.. Marcy for long
time at the depar ment this morning He also paid his
respects to the President His theory accounting for the
defeat of his free soil confreres is that the free soers
did not poll their full vote. Item.-He not asked to
dine at the White House this time. ASMoDEUS.
CALL FOR A MEETING or NATIONAL pEMoCR ATS
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION TO MAIL CONTRACTORS
STEAM BOILER EXPLOSION, ETC.
FROM NEWSPAPER AGENT.
WASHINGTON Nov. II, 1858.
national democrats ha 70 issued the following call
The democratic republicans Of District of Columbia
and citizens of the several States adjoining here opposed
sosm, any recog ition Ct the same by demo-
cratic administration, are requested To meet az oopp
saloon Louisiana avenue, Monday evening" Nov. H. at
seven O'Clock congratulate the sterling national de-
mocecy Of New York their recent sturay and tri
um phant vipdication of their pr cples.
No union with the enemies OF the Union.
By order Of II e Committee of Arrangements.
band music will be in attendance and several olo-
quent speakers will address the meeting.
The Auditor Of the Treasury for the Pos. OFF Depart
ment has issued a circular notifying contractors that
from ard after the first day of January, 1884, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter viii be
paid, filed for payment in his 0ffcethis draft should
state upon its that it is the only for the quarter
and the route both to be specified which it Is drawn,
and signature thereto shouli be atested by the post
master at the place where may be drawn and other
witness and each assignment thereof should be a.teste
by two witnesses.
steam boiler exploded in the machine shop at the
Navy YARD this afternoon doing considerable damage,
and severely scalding and otherwise During appren
tice boy.
The Mayor of Washington has appointed the oath inst
for Thanks giving day.
We understand the old school Presbyterians have re-
Gently secured ell gibe site Capitol Hill, and pro-
pose ere citing a church thereon forthwith.
The Union is still silent the result of the Now York
election.