The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec ~, 1850
The Mexican MuddIe-Was Mr.. Stewards
Famous Cable Despatch Presented 20 Nape-
IeOMs
The denial Of the Paris Noitexv Of the reception in
France Of Secretary Stewards famous cable despatch
protesting against the French Emperors change Of plan
for the evacuation Of Mexico without formal notice
this government, which denial was communicated to
the HERALD yesterday by special cable despatch from
Paris certainly piece Of eontery II not something
worse The despatch In question not only received
In Paris and laid before the French Emperor but epv
was returned 10 this government synopsis Of which
appeared exclusively in the Herald Of the TN inst In
that reply the Emperor makes all proper acknowledg
ment Of the omission in neglecting 10 inform gov
eminent Of the modification Of his plans and proceeds
TO prefer his friendly cooperation to this in
any efforts tending TO the future pacncation Of Mexico
II 10 limited in diplomatic circlee that the Koetv
article alluded TO- II put forth by authority, designed
10 cover some new project now maturing in the En-
peror's mind II otherwise, II must be the specu
lation Of Unauthorized uninsormed writer in that
Journal sssa s4
Reception Of tho New French Minister by the
~ President.
The Marquis de Montholop the retiring French Minis
ter and the newly accredited minister, n. Bershamy
presented 10 the President by the Secretary OF
State at four o'clock this afternoon The leave taking Of
the Marquis de Monthoiop, with the Of the Pres
dent 10 him. Of the kindest character.
Nh Berthemy made the following address TO the
Presidept:-
Ma PRESIDENT have the honor 10 place in your
hands tho letters which accedit me in Che quality Of
Envoy. Extraordinary and Minieter Penipotentiary Of
his Majesty the Emperor Of the French. In confding
70 mo tho mission TO represent him you, my
reign has specially charged me TO make known you
the value he attaches the relations or friendship
which cxst between France and the United States OF
Amerca-to maintain these relations, to draw them more
closely possible in view Of the developments Of inter-
ests common TO the two countries Such will be the
constant aim Of my efforts, and have arm hope TO At
tain II, ". as am In advance assured the government
and people Of tho United States in the
Of which bring TO this place sincere expressions
The following is the Presidents reply to Mr. Der.
themy -
among the earliest the profound and the most
during sentiments Of the people and the government Of
ne United states we constantly Try 70 believe tina. no
onism between them. While intimate commercial in
teress tend TO bind Thorn together you have justly
observed, they have at the same time common interest
10 the advancement OF civilization and humanity through
out the world In expressing these feelings am only
states Since they become sovereign. We have had much
10 be pleased with the conduct Of your prcde
cessor the Marquis de Montholon. Be assured NJ Der.
tbemy that no consideration or courtesy, viii be With
held which shall tend TO make the performance Of your
duties agreeable and pleasant
The retiring French Minister and his successor this
evening dined with the Secretary Of State
ment.
Treasurer Spinner 10 proposing to issue circular
nouncing and explaining the rules now In use by the
Treasury Department for the government Of all financial
transactions with the department. largo proportion
Of the labor imposed upon the clerical force Of the
United States reasurers once arises from ignorance Of
the established rules Of the Treasury. s
Wages Paid to Government Employees Not to
be Garmisheed.
n of tn
wages paid contractor by the government just been
decided by the officers or the Treasury Department In
this contractor with the Quartcrmaster's Depart
mont, indebted TO third party, who not being
paid Obtained injunction from the courts restraining
the payment OF wages the by the Quarter
masters Department until bis claims against the
contractor settled On reference OF the question
10 the proper accounting officer Of the Treasury Depart
mont, he decided az foows:--
am clearly OF opinion that no trustee process garnish
ment or injunction be recognized by the officers Of
the government in respect 10 moneys due creditors Of
hs ,n as - INC o. nsn p"GG pGcy y
the payment for services supplies by the acts Of any
one who may think assert that he has claim upon
the public creditor. To admit such pretensiOn would
be equivalent TO placing IL In tho power OF few ndiv
duals o. critical Junctures 10 thwart the mos; important
undertakings or perhaps 10 stop the wheels Of govern
ment Upon this subject refer TO the opinions Of the
Attorney General, Of August 1884. vol q p. SOL and
supreme Court in Buchanan vs. Alexander, IA Howard
r. 20, which fully sustain the views have expressed
Circular from the Treasury Department.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued the following
Circular
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1865
To enable the Director Of the Bureau OF Stat istics
prepare the annual reports and navigation
pursuan. to the provisions OF the thirteenth section Of
the act OF July %, 1885, collectors of in
structed hereafter TO forward TO him all the re-
turns enumerated in the general regulations OF 1851
articles sl3 70 S4e and pages 432 10 462 which, under
the act OF February TO- 1890 have been made TO the
Register OF the Treasury.
II. McCULL0CH, secretary Of the Treasury
Respect 10 the Memory Of the Late Portu.
Euese Minister.
An order has been Issued that the civil officers Of the
government In New York pay respect tue memory
the late Portuguese Minister by attending his funeral
New York.