New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
WASHINGTON.

Mn DURANT DECLlNbS The 5ONEhNOhnhlP VI LOUISIANA
-THB REPUBLICAN, CANVASS IN THE SOUTH
WASHINGTON Wednesday, June g. 1881
Thomas J. Durant tclegraphed TO Gen. Sheridan
last night declining the Governorship Of Louisiana
and wrote to him to-day to like effect taking tbe
ground that his business here which is large will
not justify him in accepting the position. The re-
cent demonstration of tine people there even of hi,
political opponents may cause him to alter his mind
but it is doubtful.
The Hon. j. 81. LangstOn, the coored lawyer from
Obern, Ohio, is to makea tour through Virginia
speaking on Monday at Orange c. H., Tuesday AZ
Gorlonsville. Wednesday at Louisa c. H. Oh Thurs-
day at Richmond, and on Saturday at Fredericksburg
Gen. H. a. Pierce, formerly Of California and now Of
Norfolk will commence tour through the Southern
tier Of Counties in Virginia, by speaking at Ports
mouth on Tuesday the l1th inst. The Congressional
Union Republican Committee will meet with some
members OF the National Republican Committee at
the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, Monday the
10th inst The object Of the meeting is TO devise
means TO more thoroughly canvass tie South and
enlgten the people there to the ltrue mission Of
the Republican Union party.
Admiral Farragut had OH attack of vertigo at 5
o'clock this afternoon, but at this hour p. H.. he
has entirely recovered The Admiral is here making
his final to take charge Of the Mediter-
ranian Squadron
The registration order Of Gen. SchOfed meets with
the heariest approval of Secretary Stanton and Gen.
Grant. Gen. Grant was well satisfied with the
construction i gives TO the DISTINGUISHING clauses Of
the Reconstruction act, that he at once sent copy
of it to Gen. Ord for his guidance.
| The large balance in currency, as shown by the
public debt statement of June is caused principally
from the receipts from miscellaneous sources and in
tenal Revenue near the close of the month Of May
being larger than anticipated, as well as the
cessty to prepare for the interest falling due in few
days on the seyen-thrty notes, and the principal OF
compound interest notes and the interest thereon.
and also TO meet acquisitions expected In lew days
from other departments.
The following circular respecting the locked safety
valve has been issued:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June !, 1867.
In order TO remove all cause OF compaill ana secure
spcct 10 locked safe-yalvcs the Commission convened
by order of the Department TO examine aud report upon
the lifesaving invention have examined such safety
valves rs were brought 20 their notice, and have ap
proved the five hereinafter specified as meeting IN tho
highest degree yet attained the requirements OF inc law
Tic results attained by tho Commission In this direction
have been submitted 10 the Board OF Supervising IN,
pectOrs convened in special session az Washington ara
by unanimously approved by majority OF t1e eDets
mcnt now announces that henccfoth any one OF the
valves herein specified may be used IN any inspection
OF course to the usual inspection and tests APP
piled by the local inspectors, and TO examination aud
shPegysn 81 II is TO be distinctly understood
that these valves though In their general character APP
nroved are vet be subjected 10 the most careful and
exact scrutiny to the quality sf material and work
nansp, and their sufcency and each particular case 70
that enumeration by means designed TO exclude
other valves equally merorous that may be presented
all such thorough and impartial examinations and ae-
now selected The valves Which have been chosen are
First, the American high and low pressure second tho
Robinson high and low pressure third the farIar high
and pressure; fourth tho Mason high aud low pres
SUM- HUGH MCCUIIocn Secretary of the Treasury
Cen Schencl1 leaves for New-York tomorrow
evening Gen. Butler and Mr.. Ashley are still here
The Treasury Department is prepared to redeem
the United States compound interest notes as they
shall seyeTally mature, by payment of principal and
interest thereon TO the date OF maturity. on their
presentation 10 the Treasurer of the United States
| at NeW-York, Philadelphia or boston.
The Secretary of the Interior has received report
from Brevet Brighten. J. II. Sampson, L. "A, aud
Messrs. VIM. NJ. White and Frank p Blair Union
Pacific Railroad Commissioners, stating that they
find the tenth section of 40 miles of that road
mencng at the 305th and terminating at the 3i5th
milepost ready for immediate service. and supplied
with all the appurtenances OF rst-Glass railroad,
and, therefore, respectfully recommend the accept
ance by the Government of said section.
A Board to consist of Breyet Lieut.-Col John I.
Head, Surgeon; Brevet Major +. J. Marsh, Assistant
Surgeon and Breyet Lieut-COl. Woodruff, Assistant
! Surgeon has been ordered 10 assemble at West
Point n. Y, on the 10th inst, to examine the physi
cal qualifications of the members of the Graduating
Class. On the completion of this duty, report OF
the proceedings of the Board will be made TO tho
War Department and a special report in the case OF
any individual thought to be wanting in the ability
requisite for military service will be made. Tho
same Board will continue in session until it has ex-
amined into the physical condition of all newly ap-
pointed cadets who may present themselves.
The President has recognized Charles Mali as Con-
sui of Belgium in NcwYOrk.