The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24
WASHINCT ON.
The Loyalty Of Governor Perry
INDICATED.
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THE VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
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Original SecessioniSts Securing the
Offices.
MoSby, the Guerilla, to be Candidate for
Congress-,
&C., &C., &c.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 1895
GOVERNOR PERRY, OF SOUTH CAROLINA vINDI
GATED.
friend Of Governor Perry, and apparently by his
authority, has caused the publication of communica
on in which he says that three days before the meeting
at Greenve South Carolina Governor Perry was ap-
pointed Provisional Governor that the latter that time
was not only uniformed of his appointment but had
not the remoes idea that such honor was TO be con.
erred upon him. The purpose OF Governor Perry in his
address, the writer says 10 show the people South
Carolina the great mistake they bad made secediug
the runous consequences TO their beloved State and the
humiliation and degradation which they had reduced
her. boldly declaring that they had cause seced
ing and were in danger from The election OF President
Lincoln. The writer says il Is true stated in
OF che newspapers that the Governor feels personally
any humiliation in coming back into the Union, for he
had no agency in going of the Union but that he has
feelings for his State and Governor Perry entreas the
Southern people in terms Of earnestness TO become
loyal citizens and repudise forever. and teach their
children repudate the political heresies which have
ruined their country
sEcEssIoNisTs rRIUhrHING IN THx VIRGINIA
ELECTIONS.
The municipal election Fredericksburg, Va. last
week resulted success OF btterest secession
lists in the city The elections Virginia AFFORD little
encouragement to hope for early settlement OF the
difficulties which the suppression Of armed rebellion has
left to be concliaed Whenever and wherever oppor-
tunity the citizens of that manifest dispo
sision to retn place in power those who most
obnoxious for their completely in the rebellion and least
disposed to aid honestly in the restoration
loyalty To Abe constitution IL is understood that the
notorious Mosby intends TO candidate for Con
sress in his district.
PROMOTION or COLONEL. B.KEK.
Colonel H. Z. Baker has been appointed to the rank Of
bgadier general for the commission recites 'meri
toroIs services proves, marshal during the war; and
especially for diligence in the suppression OF
against the government recruiting in pursuing
themurdsrer Of the President, Wilkes Booth and hs
accompces The commission 10 TO date from April 26,
1910, the day OF Booth 3 capture and death
THE FIVE cENp STAMPS TO sE WITHDRAWN rKox
GIgCGL ALTON.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has ordered that no
OF te five postage stamp currency shall be
issued. The obnoxious Of the postage currency
will. therefore, gradually he Withdrawn from civuls.
out.
sEEESGpE TO GENERAL sGKLEs.
General Sck0s serenaded last pight. Al the Me.
iropoan Hotel. by the band or the Ninth regiment Of
the veteran Reserve corps He made short congratu.
aiory speech response the calls Of those present,
THE COMMISSIONER or PENSIONS.
40 decision has vet been made in regard 10 the Com
missioner Of Pensions. and Mr. Holloway still dis
charging the duties Of his office But little is said in
reference appointment Mr.. rhescker appears
tue hest for obtaining H. Other changes
The Interior Department spoken Of but nothing is
definitely known IN regard 10 Them \,
wHOLnsALg PROMOTION or rAYMAsrEws.
The Secretary OF War has bevettpd about sixty pay
masI.rs for faLhf, oerorons service during the
LgraARGIc srSpay ~ WASHINGTON.
II has been a very warm and very duh day here to-
day The absence oil the President has removed from
the office seekers the temptation break the sabbath by
political intriguing, and they have generally sought
lief their anxiety by attendance at the other
Of the numerous hut very well attended churches nj
The city.
TAI POSTAGE BUSINESS or SAS rRAScistO.
The Postmaster San francisco reports that during
the month May rs 40 letters from his Office
sew York. the postage which amounted 10
81 24 w. During the period ~ 43s letters
sent from San Francisco via the Overland roni., the
POSTAGE which amounted to 5000 81 ~ the above
number = 034 we're tree Al The time l. SO
in sent, the postage of which omounted To tis 5s
rhese figures show that during that month co '5s letters
sent to New York.
IMPORTANT INTERVAL ervrNur DECISION.
The Commissioner of Internal Reyeuu- has rendered
The following decision -
Banks. in making returns Of dividends and taxable
gains. should include the amount Of Income derived
investments In bank insuapse aud rzilrosd socks
although such usy have previously paid iS a. diy
Jepd The imposed upon the circulation aud deposits
nf banks constitutes Indebtedness by such banks
wifirh continues TO long the prescribed con
dteps exist While therefore portion VI the cir
cusion exceeding per of the chartered de-
clared capital Is outstanding, OF tie deposits
main in The custody o the baDs us agents, the
liability 10 make returns and pay isA THEREON viii
continue.
otfiCEEs' EXTRA ray TO M TAXED.
Tn. Second Comptroller Of the Treasury, Mr.. Brod-
hesd. be- addressed letter 20 ths Paymss'"r ,encls
in The course Of which he ssys:--
The question bas been presented whether not the
three months pay proper granted BY the fourth section
Of the actt March 3 1886, officers their dfscarge
uc close of the war subject 10 the internal revenue
81 ave per cent, be- deducted by the proper dis
bur ina officer. On careful examination OF The law
satisfied that u must BE- deducted " II clear thai
this pay j. given for military service given
for nothing carrcious and Irrational donation oi pub
lie money ~ any number Of individuals csnnot be
imputed TO Congress u iur seryicee gsianuy
dered by the officers and gratefully recognized by the
county. that thi- payment authorized aud being
for services tho tax must he deducted lsymssiers
win bf governed accordingly.