The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-12


TIE DECISION THy VICE CHANCELLOR OF
ENGLAND IN THE COTTON CASE.
II Is said that the government does assent to the
doctrine OF the Vice Chancellor OF England as pro-
nounced in tho of the United States against proiea
The United States not likely 10 concede very
that the rebels row, were, de oto govern
men very likely TO consent to derive title to their
property through that imaginary concern, and be-
ing sovereign State dealing with other States accord
ina to the customary methods they not especially
lRicy to subnt without process of attachment to de-
which may be registered against them by Court
of chancery sitting in Westminster hall.
.>e~ ArrIfRs IN so6rn CAROLINA.
Mr. Greer of the original South Carolina delegation is
the city, and reports affairs progressing in that state
20 the satisfaction of every Governor Perry has
been well received by the people of the State, ana Mr.
Greer knew nothing of the reported collision botwec the
ciy II and military authorities until he IL in the r;,d
cal papers or the North He pronounccs fabrication
throughout
49, -. COUNTERPART ouEErscr.
On inquiry at the United States Trcasurers Office TO-
day was ascertaned tina. Of the large amount Of notes
presented for redemption not than from one and
half 10 two per ccntum II many counterfeit The
spurious notes easily detected and promptly branded
'counierier with iron constantly kept heated for
tina; purpose Or the holders and not the Treas
dollars OF such currency of various denominations Is
destroyed every day No knowledge of counterfeit
national hank notes has the bureau, Of ones
or twos OF the United States currency Tho latter demo
limitations, however altered 10 represent higher
amounts and photograph nves in circulation
,oeraby well executed fifty dollar note recently found
is way TO the Redemption Bureau, having previously
been stamped counterfeit by an Eastern bank. The
most numerous counterfets the fractional
rency
PERSONAL.
Hon. Mr. Walker, Fifth Auditor Of the Treasury
Department. left here yesterday for tour through the
West.
Hon John Wilson, Third Auditor, goes to Chicago
'this evening short leave Of absence.
Hon George H. Pcndeton, Of Ohio and Major Generals
Boughton and Crawford arrived in town this morning,
and are at tho Metropolitan Hotel
Major General Curtis, Of Iowa, arrived in town this
evening.
Hon A. W. Randall, First Assistant Postmaster aenc
raj leaves for the East tomorrow
The professional duties Of Mr. G. A. Seward requiring
personal attention, he has the position OF
Acting Assistant Secretary Of State and returned New
York.
James Donaldson for long timc messenger at
schcd to the state Department has just been presented
with one thousand dollars, the contribution of few
personal friends of Secretary Seward who thus
tally mancst their appreciation Of Mr. Donaldson's
valuable services unreming attention to the Secre
tary during his late physical affection; and az further
mark OF the estimation In which Mr Donaldson is held
officer he has been comm justice OF the
peace
STEAM ENGINEERING IN THE NAVY,
The Secretary Of the Navy has directed that masters
and ensgns Of the regular navy and mdshpmcn serving
on board any naval steamer will hereafter be taught
thoroughly the duty of steam engineering.
TaR GovERSMESr TO BE RxraDURsED FOR LOSSES
nY SOLDIERS.
Tho Acting Second Comptroller has decided that 10 re
imburse tic Cor losses by soldiers for which
tsy ss liable 10 stoppagss Of pay disbarsng and 90