The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-29


week were but little over half those of the week pre-
vious.
Our readers will rccocc tina, the Tariff bill, of August
reduced the time allowed for goods TO remain in public
store from three years three months II has been de-
cded that the date from which the three months to be
reckoned is that which the last package placed in
bonded warehouse.
Tho circular Of Secretary Chase in reference to dis
eliminating duties has already been published Dis
eliminating duties those which imposed goods
arriving ut ports Of the United States in vessels belonging
TO nations with which we have no reciprocal treaties
The difference between the existing laws and those for
merly operation in relation to these duties is the fol
owng-The Tariff act Of 1916 provided that discgimi-
mating duty OF ton per centum on IN rate of duty should
be levied This not changed by the act OF March,
1861 The August bill, however, lev,s discriminating
duty of ten per centum ad vaorem. We have no roci
proca treaty with Span and consequently but few goods
arrive at this port in Spanish vessels it being unwse to
incur the additional duty without the rate for freight
should be exceedingly low.
A large seizure OF liquor was recently made by Mr.
Rarney under the following circumstances-lho vessels
on which the liquor was shipped sailed from ports in
France before the knowe ge of the blockade had reached
that country for tho Southern States On their arrival
and We're reusoi aim,ance to- the var ON Si1ra
sailed for this port where their cagoes have been seized
by the authorities under the belief that they are owned
by rebeliious citizens. The government officers this
district doing their duty truly becoming pa
triotic manner and for their ceascess vigilance in pre-
venting the escape Of contraband goods deserve great
credit The Collector is much aided In his en- eavors by
Surveyor Andrews and Naval officer Dennson.
Large quantities Of warlike implements have Of late
passed through the Custom House for General Fremont
They comprise considerable number CT mskets and En-
field rifles, some red cannon, swords, camp utensils and
cartridges These, by law made by the last Con-
gress, will not have to pay duty their arrival at st.
Louis being for the OF the United States government
Some questions to the proper rates of duty to be
levied still arise Tho following protest has been filed
with the Collector-"1 hereby protest against the
ton Of ten per centrm duty charged on deersXns
tanned in this entry, on the ground that by the act of
March, 1861, con TO- article 3 skins of all kinds pay
duty OF five per cent ad valorcm and the rate has
been changed by any subsequent act of Congress
it afr cted by the Tariff act of August 1861 The uucs
IN hpqp hoe ciiaI hut mid that
grounds for the protest exist nasmuch the article
ferrcd to requires duty of five per cent 'on hides
and skins of al kinds making separate specification
of 'skins.' The last act has nothing in relation to
skins," so called but imposes ton per cenum ad valo
rem on hidcs" Until the decision of the Secretary of
the Treasury is rendered the goods will pay per
contum
BY the act of August brandes OF FIRST proof pay 81 25
per gallon all under first proof paying the same y the
act March all brandes under first proof pay thirty
three and onethrd per cent ad valorcm The intention
Of Congress was without doabt TO raise the duty this
article. Notwithstanding the evident meaning, many i'm
porters think they have the right 20 withdraw brandy
OF tho above description which in store tho 5h
Of August at the rate Much Of the brandy import
ell is under first proof ranging in value from 81 to S.
galon--worh average, say SO. The duty on this
them at the old rate of SO Is per al valore would
be 50 per gaon whereas tho rate is 81 IS Should
they, them sGcceed IN establishing their cnim they
would Is cents per g,on-no small some in.
voices careful perusa Of the following section of tho
August bill will no doubt convince them OF their obga
ton to pay the old rate:-
Sec s. And DO it further enacted That all goods wares
and merchandise actually shpboard and bound tbs
United States, and all goods, and merchandise on
deposit in warehouses public stores at the OF the
passage Of this act shall be subject to pay such duties
provided by law before and at the time OF the passage
this act.
OFFICE sEEKgRs-REMovALs AND APPoINraENTs-
MORE SEIZURES BY THE PORT SURVEYOR, ETC.
AS frs of the month draws near so docs tho num
ber Of applicants for Office ncrease down the Custom
House. There still between four and five hundred
appointments at the disposal of the Collector and many