The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-24

The Heads Of Two Hundred New York Gus
torn House Officers in Danger-Prospects Of
Peace III Europe-PasspOrt Frauds, &c.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
WAsmSeroS, June %, 1863.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has nearly completed the
list for the reduction of the number of officers in the New
York Custom House. II effect on the LIST of July
At least two hundred heads win drop the basket on
that memorable morning.
Intelligence received here this morning. brought by tho
Persia, from reliable source mentions the prevalent ru-
mofed proposals. Of peace which have been flying about
London since the news Of the great battle and the great
confidence entertained that may yet be brought about
Inc writer, however, who occupies high position and ia
well qualified to Judge, thinks the prospect peace very
gloomy; that neither the Allies the Austrans in the
present posture Of affairs, will yield iosa or listen to
overtures Of any kind, from what quarter they
may.
The repeated frauds perperated by notsres public and
other officials by issuing Unauthorized passports have
been brought TO the notice of the Secretary of State The
act Of 1856 strictly prohibits this under heavy penalty
and vigorous effort, is understood will be made to en-
force its penalties hereafter.
The Attorney General has approved the title Of the Bal
tmore Presbyterian church property recently purchased
fer Court house site. This is the second time this title
has been under consideration by the government
INTERESTING LETTER FROM JUDGE DoUaLAs-wgAr
WILL THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION DO WITH
him!
WASHINGTON, June %, 1859.
The friends OF Judge Douglas here possession Of
the following letter explaining his position and the SUBJ
ect Of the Presidency and Of which they have permitted
copy to be taken for publication -
WASHINGTON, June %, 1869.
MY DEAR SIR-1 have received your letter nquiring
whether my friends are at liberty to present my to
the Charleston Convention for the Presidential nomina
ton.
Before the question be finally determined will be
necessary to understand distinctly upon what issues the
canvass to be conducted IT, have fall faith they
will, the democratic party shall determine in the Presi.
Dental election Of 1860 to adhere to tho principles embodied
in the compromise Of 1860 and ratified by The
people the Presidential election Of 1882 and rcarmed
in tho Kansas Nebraska Of 1854 and Incorporated into
the Cincinnati platform in 1856, as expounded by Mr.
Buchanan In his letter accepting the nomination and ap
proved by the peopein that event my friends will be at
liberty present my name to the Convention IL they see
proper TO do If, the contrary, shall become tho
policy Of the democratic party which cannot anticipate
repudate these, their time. honored principles ON
which we have achieved many patriotic triumpbs,
and In lieu Of them the Convention shall nterpolate
into the creed Of the party such Issues tho revival
OF the African slave trade Congressional slave code
for the Territories the doctrine that the constitution Of
the United States either establishes prohibits slavery
In the Territories beyond the power Of the people legally
to control it, other property Is due 70 candor 10 say
that in such event. could not accept the nomination
II rendered te me.
Trusting that this will be deemed sufficiently
explicit, am, very respectfully, your friend,
s. A. DOUGLAS.
To J. B. DoRR, ESQ, Dubuque, Iowa.
THE CEyFRA Az Nyysp PEN nrsp Arcu
WASHINGTON, June %, 1859.
The opinion among gentlemen connected with the
diplomatic corps Is, that although governments Of
Europe not enRsxed Id tho present hostes ora sanus