The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-16

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necessary passes by the British Consul at New Orleans
be experienced great difficulty in getting North cons
derabe quantity Of cotton he stated had recently been
sent 10 New Orleans and Mobile from various parts Of
the South. He understood the intention Of parties
holding 10 put board English and French vessels
for transportation These vessels expect 10 elude the
vigilance Of the blockadDg squadron which they believe
TO be an easy matter. Az Richmond he saw agent Of
the French government, who had already and was sl
purchasing large quantities Of tobacco How in what
manner it 10 be got to it's place Of destination he did
not learn although he asked the question frequent
y Of the agent, and also Of the rebel government
at Richmond This gentleman Honorable Henry
May at Richmond and accompanied him Of the way
home He did not learn the object Of his mission, but
heard while in Richmond that it had reference to
plan Of adjustment. The rebels talked confidently, he
says Of their power maintain their government for
indefinite number Of years He says they have been as
sured that there from forty TO fifty members Of
Congress who not only sympa.hised with tem but who
would throw every obstacle in the way Of legislation
voting men aud money to carry on the war.
LETTER OF SECRETARY CAMERON TO ALEXANDER
CUMMINGS.
The following letter from Secretary Cameron appointing
Alexander Cummings government agent at New York
shows who is responsible for the Caane contract and
other army jobs at your city, and will be found mpor
tant at this time
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 81, 1861.
ALEXANDER CUMMINGS ESQ.,
SR--This department needs ct this moment an ntei-
gent, experienced and energetic man whom II
rely TO assist In pushing forward troops, amunitions
and supplies.
You acquainted with the internal arrangement and
connections Of the railroads in Pennsylvania, which,
for the present, they will have come and while am
that your private affairs may demand your time
am sure your patriotism will induce you TO aid me,
With this view viii thank you, in consultation with
the affairs OF the army and navy in getting
sells or arranging with the railroad companies for the
march to their destination and also to assist them ia
making purchases other arrangements and to COM
mancate, at the earliest possible moment any informa
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary Of War
THE TARIFF QUESTION. -
The question Of the ar to absorb good deal Of
attention The merchants Of Philadelphia New York and
Boston are fully represented here are active in their
appeals TO the Committee OF Ways and Means TO inter-
fere with the bonded warehouse system This appeal
entirely unnecessary The committee have no idea of re-
vsDg the tariff In general they neither have the time
nor disposition. In order represent the committee
fairly, and relieve the mind Of the business com
munty, can state ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that the
bonded warehouse system will not DO interfered
With; second that the committee will not undertake TO
make general revision Of the tariff third the committee
BoOub IN the DODQe0 warehouses Will
the old tariff rates; fourth, that the new tariff will not
affect goods now On shpboard fifth, the committee have
decided to accept the first section Of Secretary Chases
proposition, made his report relative TO sugar, making
the duty on sugar Two and half per pound sixth
they will make the 9yy on coffee FIVE CENTS seventh the
duty og 81 tinds q 81 Win DO fifteen gents iron and
wool viii moi be touched
Secretary Chasss beaded warehouse proposition bas
produced the greatest opposition ON the part Of the bust
ness men Of the Northern commercial cities His propo
sition will not be acceded TO by Congress. The commit
tee s now preparing bill which they win be ready to
report 70 morrow providing for the raising Of an internal
duty and direct TAX together amounting $40 900 OoO
VrHE Army AND NAVY CONTRACT INVESTIGATING CON
l. MTTEB,
The Army and Navy Contract Investigating Committee
will meet to There will be short time for IL 10
work the business Of the session viii b soon con-
cluded, and the investigating committee does not work
fast will not begin to break the Of the great DO,
PIE Of corruption An anchor thrown 10 the windward
today by the chairman Of the committee Mr. Van wyck
in the shape Of resolution which was adopted
ing the stoppage Of all moneys claimed for either the use
the value Of the steamer Catane until the report Of
the committee the subject be submitted II the
session should be suddenly brought to close, this CON
mttee should have ample power continue it's invest
gatone either here or at Harrisburg, Philadelphia
New York during the The friends Of the admin
israton have duty 10 perform ia erretng out ande,
posing the who live and move and have their being
only in the midst Of the corruption upon which they feed
whatever may be the character Of the administrator
THE NEW SECRETARY OF THE SENATE.
The election Of John w. Forney as Secretary Of the
Senate has taken by SURPRISE and has excited
as much indignation among the friends of the admins
traon SURPRISE and still apprehension that js
triumph Of the professional contract obbere Colonel For
ney was nominated by majority in the caucus and
rot than hour before Of the Senators who
voted for him positively pledged their support to another
candidate.
THE COURSE OF GEN. BANKS IN BALTIMORE
Private advces show that the course Of General Banks
in Baltimore under the instructions and by the authority
Of the government has given pnegned satisfaction TO the
Union men there. The Commissioners and Marshal OF
Police recommended by him in the place Of the rebe
sympathizers whom he has under arrest are gentlemen
Of unquestioUable integrity and loyalty. They are all
men of large wealth and high social position and their
services given gratpitousy upon this OCCASION could
not, under ordinary circumstances, be commanded in
those positions at any price. Such appointments reflect
credit upon the line Of administration Of the Union men Of
Baltimore
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY AND THE WAR;
1t appears that antipodal friends who wey,
onzed in ell our great cities few months ago are !,
great distress about the consequences Of their visit to ou
sphere gentleman in japan, writing to a friend in
Washington says
News of anticipated sectional troubles in the United
States has Just reached this little empire This curious
people unable to comprehend foreign politics. attribute
the unfortunate state OF affairs TO the visit o
their embassy, and entertain serious thoughts
/ OF again closing their ports TO all foreigners
sonversed with several dgnsres, and eudeavored
&c explain the true cause OF the troubles. While they