The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-19

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10, 1867. [
l1:30 O'Clock p. NJ. ]


reached Washington their return from the imposing
ceremonies attending the dedication OF the national
cemetery the battle field Of Antetam, at o'clock
| this morning.
The Claims Against Great Britain.
General Sharpe, who went to Europe in connection
with the claims for damages done by the rebol steamer
Sumter, has arrived here, and is now engaged in
making his report the Secretary of State which II
expected will be made next week.
Arrival of General Hnncock.
Major General Hancock arrived here to-day. He will
have interview with the President General Grant
tomorrow.
The Additional Bounty.
The following particulars relation to the additional
bounty, Of which much has been said lately,
taken from official sources and may be relied upon
being corrtc.From the LIST OF January 1867 up to the
10th Of the present month, there have been received
and recorded at the Paymaster Generals office 36l $50
applications for additional bounty, Of which So 101
main unrecorded; but these is said, will be recorded
by the middle Of next month All applications received
by the Paymastsr General prior April /, 1867 will
have been referred and waiting evidence from the
Second AUDITORS Office by tho lst Of October. Applica
tons for the additional bounty, in obedience to
the requirements OF the law after having been
examined and recorded in the Pay Department, have
to be referred the Second Auditor for the military
history Of the claimants, as appears the muster
rolls In that Office. The Second Auditor has furnished to
the Pay Department such at the rate Of from
twelve thousand to fifteen thousand per month; but
sevcntysix thousand applications still in the Second
Auditors Office awaiting the proper evidence to
their settlement by the Pay Department The division
Of referred claims Of the Pay Department which is
trusted with the settlement Of claims for this bounty,
has paid them rapidly returns have been received
from the Second Auditors Office. This division has
since LIST OF January 1867, rejected 7s4s appca.
M h0 ms Of anplic
disbursements from the date in the payment OF
these claims amount to 3Oa This labor has been
accomplished at the cost to the government, including
expenses Of every character the pay OF officers and
clerks rent Of buildings &C., Of eighty two cents for
each claim.
The Case Of General Fitz John Porter.
Fz John Porters interview with General Grant to-day
pleasant but unproducve OF any immediate results
Nothing definite will be reached in the for three
four days Porter does ask revision of the action
Of the court martial that tried him. which impression
to have gone abroad, of the sentence, but
simply to present some evidence which at tho time
Of his trial not within reach, and which he believes
will do him full justice and says he will DO entirely sat-
isaed with their decision
Movements OF Chief Justice Chase.
Chief Justice Chase leaves hero for Ohio
where he will remain until after the election In that
State The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have
put his their directors The Chief Justice
does not propose participating in the in Ohio
but ho does not hesitate TO say that he will give the
weight OF his advice, influence and vote to the repub
lean ticket and In favor OF the suffrage amendment 10
the State constitution
Dissatisfaction OF the Politicians at the
Course of the Collector of Philadelphia.
Congressman Randall OF Pennsylvania, is here with
number Of democratic politicians They have had
or two interviews with the President, at which they
complained loudly and bitterly of the conduct Of
Collector Cake, at Philadelphia II that Cake has
been giving considerable dissatisfaction to the demo-
Gratis as well as the republicans in the matter Of appoint
ments. The republicans have made complaints here
thus far but Mr. Randall, who is the only democratic
Congressman from Philadelphia, has taken upon him.
self tho task Of pleading the wrongs OF both parties
understood that tho President gave him but little
s aaarSe Against Tobacco Manufactures
Dismissed.
w. A. Happe who was brought before United states
Commissioner Cahoon, in Richmond Va, some.t
SINCE on The charge of having forged tho tar brand
tobacco, yesterday acquitted and his factory re-
leased by the officers Of the government.
Appointment or General milford as Internal
Revenue Collector for RichmOnd.
learn from Richmond, Va, this evening that Gen.
eral Milford received to-day official notification Of his
appointment as collector Of internal revenue for tho
Third district of Richmond. His bond, with security In
500 O0O has been prepared and will be forwarded 10
this city tonight Offers from the sanchost moneyed
men Of Richmond were made him to 60 his bond to
the extent OF s5.o0o,oOo.
Modification Of the Virginia Oyster Law.
The following important notifications Of the Oyster
laws Of Virginia made in order issued to day by
General Schofed -
SECTION l. In lieu Of the liquid measure prescribed,
tho measure In the year 1886 will be continued 10
DO used the heretofore inspected and sealed
by competent authority will continue to be recognized,
aud the measures hereafter made will be OF the
pacy those heretofore In use, but OF such relative
| dimensions as the chief inspector may prescribe
sEcrIoy Non presidents may allow oysters purchased
by them for remain laid out in the waters OF
Virginia. not 10 exceed ninety days instead Of thirty
sEcros6 Tho collection OF the license tax imposed
By this section shall be postponed until the rrst day OF
SECTIONS AND These sections shall be construed
that the Of three CENTS per oushe upon oysters or
three dollars per upon vessels carrying them, shall
paid once and only once upon all oysters sold In The
markets Of this state, and upon all oysters carried
or of the State Tbis prescribed tax will DO COL
Iected from tho persons carrying oysters to market 10
the State from the persons shipping oysters out OF
which the tax was paid at the time q planting in which
4 case further tax will be collected The chiet IN
WIN make soch As % viii give
| full force and effect TO this ordr.
| Fatal ARRAY Among Coiored Excursfonists.
party OF coored excursion ss returning to Wash
ingon to-day from trip down the river, got into
fight board the boat which resulted In the murder OF
| q colored named Joscphus Dick. The murderer
| has no, been arrested.
| Cruise of the steamer ArOosf0ok.
Dispatches have been received at the Navy Depart.
| ment from Lieutenant Commander l.. ID. Beardslee,
commanding the United States steamer Aroostook, an
nouncng the arrival of tina, vessel at Point Do Gale,
Island Of Ceyion on the LIST Of August and that she
| would sail next day for Hong Kong
Death Of Brevet Major Michael j. Kelly.
The War Department has received Information oil the
| 4 Ee
United states cavalry. He died a, Fort Chadbourne,
Texas, In August OF typhoid fever. Deceased was
favorably known In Washington. and New York, and
was bsvsted for gallant and mertorous service during
the rebellion Tho Official notification refers In terms Of
compliment TO his character.
The Proposed New JaiI-RcfusaI Of Judge
Wiley to Grant nm Injunction.