The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-21
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 1867.

WASHINGTON, Sept 20. 1857.
Tho Cabinet Meeting.
Nothing OF importance TRANSFERRED at the Cabinet
meeting to-day The session lasted nearly hours,
but the business was Of routine character All the
members present except General Grant and Score
tary Browning the latter represented by Assistant
Secretary Otto.
Arrival of General Sheridan.
General Sheridan, accompanied by three members OF
his STAFF arrived hero this ,evenur on the 1--WE O'Clock
train from Baltimore in special car placed
ashls service by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
.oad Company He was met at the depot b.
Colonel Crosby Of his STAFF who reached here Thu
morning. There reception Of any kind and NJ
unusual gathering Of spectators though the time Of biz
arrival pretty generally known. The General wal
in citizens Dress and scarcely attracted attention.
being recognized by but few persons He was imme
datey driven to his hotel where he dnsd with Genera
sickles General Hancock, James 7. Brady and Hon. W.
E. Robinson. General Sheridan was called upon th
evening by a large number Of his friends, civil and
military. He will have interview with General Grant
tomorrow.
General Sickles-Tntcrview with General
Grant-Demand for Court of Inquiry
Governor Orr, Of South Carolina. Endorses
General SickIes' Course while In Command
of the District.
sick.ss had protracted interview with Gene
raj Grant at the War Department to-day. No denue
conclusion was reached in his case and he Is still here
awaiting orders. He has made FRESH demand Tor
court OF inquiry to examine into his admin
isration Of affairs in the Second Military Disssict
II it is not granted he will probably resign his commits
sion In the army for the purpose of making reply to
the charges made by President johnson in bis
proclamation. While he remains in the army he cannot,
in 9TH fhou hv'
court Of inquiry Failing to obtain that he proposes to
resign and 60 before the people.
General Sickles received official letter from Gov
ernor Orr OF South Carolina this evening" in which the
latter that while he at FIRST opposed to
OF General Sickles orders while in command Of the
Third Military district he is now satisfied that bis ad
ministration was the WHOLE marked by great wis.
DOM moderation and forbearance This he says, is the
sentiment Of the element in South Carolina which he
(Orr) representa- He further states that he believes
the people Of South Carolina largely indebted
General Sickles administration for much Of the pros
psnty and good order prevailing there The Governor
closes his letter. which Is quite lengthy, with express
sions Of regret atthe removal Of Sicklss
Intelligence has been received here to tho effect that
the Weather classes Of the people Of North South
Carolina have pettioned General Candy in command
there continue in force General sckes' Order No. TO-
They represent that it is escnded the effect will be to
beggar Them because their land put up public sale
under the present depressed condition Of affairs there
will bring one-haf its real value fhe petition has
been widely circulated through the two States, and 10
said to be numerously signed by prominent men,
we'll among the negroes the white land owners Gen.
eral Candy is not disposed, is sad undo any the
acts Of his predecessor
General Hancock.
General Hancock has availed himself OF the order
General Grant allowing all officers ordered to the
Fifth Military District whore the yellow fever is pre-
vailng until the 18th of October report He made Q
formal application General Gran. to-day this effect
and It Immediately granted. He will leave in day
for St. Louis, where he proposes spending few
days
Anxiety for the Safety of the United States
steamer Dale.
Some anxiety is felt for the safety OF the United States
ship Dalo, she having been absent for the past two
months practice cruise, with number Of midshp-
men from tho Naval Academy at Annapolis
The Savannah and Macedonian arrived last week, and
the Dale was expected about the same ,me Al the
Navy Department. there fear OF her safety she
is charge OF competent officers, and it Is very likely
she will DO home in the Of three or four days
The National Finances.
The Treasury receipts since the 1st instant wers:-
From customs So 034 900 in coin and from nternai
revenue, 50, 900 in currency The amount OF gold
in the Treasury $50 900. and in gold certificates
SIC, SOS, O0o
Liquor Dealers who Sell to Soldiers to be
Prosecuted-Rowdyism and Disorder Among
the Troops In Washington.
The following circular has been issued from the head
quarters Of the Department OF Washington dated Wash
ington, d. C., Sept 10, 1867
The frequent acts Of rowdysm and disorder which
have occurred during the past few days within the gar
rson OF Washington, resulting In two cases Of unpro-
voked MURDER have failed the attention OF
the Department Commander Every regimentai COM
use ha
utmost vigilance all occasions whether duty or no
70 guard against recurrence OF these disorders with
this frequent patrols by day and night Will be sent
through the streets OF Washington arrest all dsor.
dery soldiers and all Others absen, from ser proper
stations without passes and strict enforcement OF the
orders emanatng from the Headquarters garrison Of
Washington, dated October 26, 1896, is enjoned.
proved August Is 1861 prohibiting the sale Of liquor
70 soldiers the District Of Columbia All officers
offenders against the above enactment. The mode Of
procedure under this for any officer other per-
oath before committing magistrate, who will there
agon issue the Necessary process for the arrest OF the
Brcvet Major General W. II. EMORY
Inspection OF Guano Vessels Arriving at New
York.
The following circular has been addressed 10 the
Collector Of Customs ut New York city,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Sep, TO- 1857
sIs-Although American vessels laden with euano.
arriving from certain Islands and keys specified
the department circulars Of the aad uli owned BY
cluzons OF cesscs are consloored under the
law as being In the coasting trade and entitled 10 the
privileges conferred upon vessels Of that class yst a.
understood that such vessels In the habit OF calling
foreign ports and places for the purpose Of procuring
fresh water and supplies, necessary In exercise
greater watchfulness them than over other osne
vessss You are accordingly hereby directed on tho
arrival OF any such vessel at your port, TO place In
specsor board with instructions % supervise the un-
loading Of the same In order prevent the illegal intro.
dueton OF articles liable to duty. Very respectfully,
n. hcCULLOCH Secretary OF Treasury.
MYSTERIOUS POISONING CASE.