Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-28
FROM WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON, April q, 1866.

W AoHlNGkONi April II, 1000.
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS
The staten ent telegraphed last night that the
President had refused permission to Mrs. Jefferson
Davis to visit her husband was founded the repre-
Sentaton OF an intimate friend of that lady but on
inquiry to-day 1t was ascertained, beyond question.
that the request has been granted and proper acil
ties will be afforded for that purpose.
-, THE EVACUATION OF MEXICO BY FRANCE.
The OFFICIAL documents on the subject of the evacu-
alton OF Mexico by the French have just been print
cd by the Government Printing Bureau. The princi-
pal ones appeared in Tuesday morning newspapers,
esting to learn that N. DrOuyn de L'Huys informed
Minister ;Bigelow in January that the French Gov
eTnment had no intention TO take the Egyptian troopg
to Mexico but that it adhered entirely to the policy
heretofore announced to Minister on that sub
ject, On Mr. Bigelow's asking him if he could give
an idea of the guarantees which he hoped to obtaic
from Mex co b. Drouyn de l. Hugs replied that they
did not of course expect to get the money owing
them. but they hoped for something which they
might regard equivalent. That, however was
matter Of negotiation between them and Mexico.
Mr. Bgelow says:
"I then asked whether it would not be possible, in
some to arrest the useless and demoralzing ar
fare that was carried on in Mexico between Maxi
milan and the JuaristS, at least while these nego-
tiations were going on.that is while the French oc
cupation Should last. he said he wished there was
dreadful to speak Of. but he did not know that he
could do anything to discourage it, and asked if had
anything to suggest.
said supposed that if the Juarsts were sure that
the French were intending to leave Mexico within
short time, which seemed reasonable to them, and
that they would then have Il fair chance of irving
cOncusionsiwith Maximillian's party they would be
willing to leave him undisturbed if undsturbed by
him. and that if France or Maximllian had any in
direct means of arriving to ouch understanding
with Juarez it might render the situation less en-
barrassing to all parties
if that practicable aS it would enable them to
leave the country much the sooner. but they had
no means of communicating with Juarez and he
asked mo if could suggest any mode of accomplish
ing that purpose. replied that had relations. as
he aware with Senior Romero, and anything that
he would authorize me to say, we should be most
happy TO say of course. that would have tendency
to terminate this brutalzipg strife. His Exceency
promised to speak of this and also Of the form of the
assurance which we had been discussing to the En-
peror.
The bill which passed the Senate to-day to indeIn-
nifty the private contractors for losses in building
tain iron vessels and machinery, involves the amount
original bill. The contractors fOrty-two in num-
Der, and are to be paid not more than u per cent
S9T mex Of 1as ffb be Of
of tie Caapche, who are to receive the full amount
of the award.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has de-
cded that all expenses for Insurance upon property
and all actual losses in business may be deducted
from the gross income of the year, bt losses sus-
tained after December 81 1865, cannot reduce ude in
come for the year. Losses incurred in the prosecu-
ton Of one kind of business may be deducted from
gains in another nut not from those portions of in
come derived from liked inyestments-such lands,
mortgages rents and the like. Assessors should also
be careful not to allow the deductions of amounts
claimed to have been lost IN business when in reality
they should be regarded az Investments or expendi-
lures. as when merchants expend money in farming
or gardening for recreation adornment ra her than
pecunary profit. Persons travelling about the coun-
try as the agents OF manufacturers or dealers seeking
orders foT goods as agents of person persons
month, should not be required to take licenses as
commercial brokers. All parts Of the decision No
l59, inconsistent herewith, are hereby reyqkad
PREoAUTIoN AGAINST THE CATTLE DISEASE.
The Report Of the Department Of Agriculture for
the month of March has just been published.
Isaac Newton, the Commissioner SAYS the United
States Consul at hamburg has notified the Secretary
of State Of his refusal to allow the importation of
believe came from places where this disease prevails
The importation of queenswacs or crockery NAV
bring it here by the infection OF the straw used in
packing it in the crates IN many ways therefore the
liability of its Introduction is great and this Depart
ment has brought the matter TO the consideration of
Congress- In order that an act may be passed pro-
viding for a Gordon around every case that might
arise through importation in the United States He
says further that he is clearly Of the opinion that
than there has beeii IN any previous year.
The statements relative the present condition of
the crops are usual at this time of the year very
conflicting, but it is believed that while Inc severe
cold has killed the tops of the wheat unprotected
generally by snow. the roots have not been killed or
subjected to heayng out to the aytent usual in severe
winters CT as apprehended by many psrsons.
win the Oil Yield Fall OFT
The tax on crude petroleum, il would SEEM has
crippled the production of oil to very great extent
and if not soon removed it is argued will the
yield to altogether eventually in the Venango
oil regions. At least such will be the result, if new
developments are net undertaken, which will not be
any great eTIenF ba R tx % On crude @ &
ing the subject of decreased produe,aoE:
The oil business was never in more critical con
some quarters as to the repeal of the tax the very
small amount of development going on. in compari-
son to previous years the low price q oil and the
present large production. subjects which keep
every interest connected with oil in condition Of the
most perplexing suspense.
Letters are written from the Eastern markets for
L production hold
out and letters of inquiry constantly sent to the
Eastern markets in reference to the probable demand
but both parties appear to be nonplussed. 1t may
however, be reasopable supposition that if the tax
is not removed the production of oil will be very
average yield pays expenses Even with large wells
which are so called the tax is terrible drawback:
largest in Pit6oe. Produced in seventy days, 1900
tax, was $2S,SSS The profits or li7idend was Si0,-
would Ie diTidend Of S339l2 The lowest Price for
which oil was sold being $3.50, the highest 1915
This may at the present time be considered very
large producing well, but those who bought onesix
teenth working interest in it anxious 10 see their
money back and fthe Burtis well does not last any
longer than the other wells of Pithole the sharehod
ers may consider themselves very fortunate if they
| realize the money they have sunk.
what must it be with those which are only producing
| 100 barrels and under
On the other hand it has been proved that when a
well is first struck it generally produces more than
at any future period of its existence and month by
month 1t gradually dries away until it dri up. If
therefore there Is no stimulus given to further pro-
ducton, the wells now IN existence cannot always
be depended on to supply the market, and from the
general appearance Of the producing territory at the
present moment there is nothing to guarantee sup
ply equal even what it last year. This is
reason why the pittsburg operators are buying the
OF to hold it. the cnances very much in favor
l it will be most in demand.
| HALF MILLION ARTISTS IN ITALz.-By the re-
cent statstcs OF the kingdom of Italy, it h@s been
pr2ged oeaI mo aes than o 85 of its inhabitants a4s
In explanation of this immense number, it must be
remembered that all trades people whose occupations
tend to the adorning and embellishing of either a
house individual do not scruple to class their
trade with this comprehensive title-thus gvjIders
4 and jsxslsH cell themselves artists,