The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-14
Preparations for the Trial Of Winder
and Duncan for Cruel Treat
ment Of Union Prisoners.
Reported Resignation Of Preston King as Col.
lector Of the Port Of New York.
interesting to Applicants for space \ tho
Froaeh Universal Exhibitor Of 1867.
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The government in order to preserve the neutrality Of
the United States with respect to those engaged in the
existing war in Mexico, will suffer armed parties to
pass our frontier nor permit any munitions Of
war TO he sent 10 either belgerent This however, docs
not prevent individuals from passing with for their
personal protection.
NEw COLLECTOR FOR THE PORT OF NEW YORK.
We understand that the Hon. Preston King has re-
signed the position now by him. Of Collector of the
Port of New York. This will create nsderable excite
in political circles in your city. Who the lucky
to DO to take Mr. Kings place yet knows
PUBLICATIONS FOR THE TRIAL OF wINDHR AND
DUNCAN.
James Duncan and Captain Richard B. winder now
confined in the Old Capitol Prison. charged with cruel
treatment towards Union prisoners Andersonve will
be breught TO trial; and it is understood court is
being organized for that purpose.
Thu TRIAL OF COMMODORE CRAVEN.
The Farragut court martial has occupied the whole day
in hearing the testimony Of witnesses for the defence in
the case Of Commodore Craven
AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE NATIONAL TREASURY
appears from the United States Treasurers monthly
statement for October that the amount on deposit in
coa was thirty millions hundred and fifty
-four thousand dollars and the total amount deposit
was nearly one hundred millions. All the coin
available. The amount deposit in the national banks
nearly thirty millions, and the unavailable funds in
the late nsurreconary States seven hundred and six.
teen thousand dollars.
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
The total receipts from internal revenue since the LIST
Of July are $137, 900, 1855.
BOUNTY TO HEIRS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
has been decided by the Second Comptroller that
matured and unpaid instruments of bounty descend TO
fhairs in foreign countries the as pay.
VETERAN RESERVE CORPS.
The formal mastering ont OF service Of such detach.
neu,s OF the Veteran Reserves in this district have
been elected under the late order OF the War Department
providing Tor their discharge return the walks of
ivii life will begin to- So many officers and
Of the above organization upon detached duty
aud thereby dciarred from avang themselves of the
order in question: that u will be difficult TO approximate
thc proportion that will leave the service.
Contrary 10 the late prevailing opinion il now appears
tina, there will, at the opening of this Congressional
session. still! be comparatively large number Of Veteran
Reserves remaining in service who will ask ts perpetual
ton IN organization peculiarly their own hereto
fore ~ gathering them the folds OF the regular
-srmy
DETAIL Of TROOPS To sUPERsEDE VETERAN
RESERVE CORPS.
The Sixth regiment from Hancock's corps recently
here relieve from duty detachmens Veteran
Reserves that arcbou DO mustered Of the SERVICE
to-day placed guard at the several depots Of
government stores Washington, and also at the Elk
ecve Mansion and the residence of Secretary seward
The newly arrived boys neat and solderly their
appearance and bearing the famous they
p,rsede
PERSONAL.
Colonel Bradley, Quartermaster OF transportation At
City Point during its occupancy by armies to-
.d,y commissioned Quarermaster in the regular army
with tho rank Of captain and he stands fory.sxth on
the list.
Tho rebel General Iongstrect, Governor Andrew and
Judge Bowling. ex-Minister Bogota, had interviews
with tho President to-day
Mr. H. H. Peasants chief clerk 10 the Solicitor OF the
Treasury. presented with a valuable silver tobacco
box by Mr. Rislcy, in token Of his appreciation &c
Alexander Randall, Assistant Postmaster General OF
the Post ODce Department has returned from his trip
the Wesi aud resumed his official duties to-day.
MAJOR General Butler arrived in Washington to-day.
.asssRAL LOGAN WILL NOT ACCEPT FOREIGN
MISSION.
General John A. Logan will not, under any circum.
stances sccept the mission 10 Japan He long since
nounced that he would accept any foreign mission.
He has 5ees requested by the authorities visit WASH
iDgton. supposed TO settle the matter OF a mission
for bun
Tax ReeoaTeD ATTEMPT OF MRS. wIRz TO POISON
HER HUSBAND.
Dsacrai Baker admits error in the published date
OF Mira w,rs's attempt to poison her husband but
.hs circumstance transpircd substantially as set
forth. He notified General Holt Of the affair within
hour &C its occurrence, and had ously informed
"C,'one Chapman that in his opinion she would poison
him IL III owed opportunity.
sErrLsnENr or THE SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN
AGENCY
Wa. q. Coffin Of Indiana formerly In charge Of the
Southwestern Indian Agency, under Superintendent
Sells, arrived in Washington few days since, and is at
tempting to settle the accounts OF the above agency
all m trait
has occurred IN balancing them.
rBE YREso8 UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION or 1867.
MT Hgeio~, Minister at Paris, announces by
despatch OF October IS 10 the Secretary OF state
Imperial Commission have extended the time 1.-THE sls
w.t., which, according the original programme the
nind states Commission Paris was required 20 send
in pisa Of arrangement OF part Of the Exposition
the yss eS January This leaves our citizens
until stcs the LIST Of January the latest date at which
sheer applications 10 received They should be ad
dressed 70 J. G. Derby Esq. Agent for the French Uni
verssi Exhibition, No. Spruce street. York as he
- 10 consider and decide upon all applications from this
country ssd then 10 report such accepted to our
special Commissioner at Paris in for him send
the ao % arrangement before referred by the 3st
ser January II will be equally conducive to the in
terests Of The applicants and the convenience Of our
agents persons who desire 10 parake in The Exhibit
will apply without delay TO Mr. Derby for forms Il
application, ~ which he has abundant supply
Although the suggestions contained in the following
.5cspstch ana accomplishment have been 10 a Ger.
tain extent anticipated by the Department Of State
tfbcse papers published for general information
SucHow srwsrp--so. lel.
LEGATION rHL uyIIED STATES.
PARis Oct. q, 1906 /
&K-f have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your despstch No. 2s7, with enclosure by which
sm advised Of the appointment Of J 2 Derry Esq, Of
New York, a5ARcn for the French Universal Exhibition
'oi 1857 90 IN the United States. aso have the
honor To- enclose y copy Of letter this day received
from Nr Bcckwith Commissioner of the Exhibition for
The United States residing at Paris from the tenor OF
which - would appear dcawabe that Americans wishing
10 exhibit should be notified possible 10 send
In Their applications with specifications TO Mr. Derby,
insead of sending them 10 Mr. Berkwith. The