New-York tribune., 1867-07-17

Whisky dstillers, representing large interests in
Cincinnati, New-Yerk and Philadelphia, are here
seeking modification of the Internal Revenue regu-
lations on distillation, storage sales &C. They rep
resent that they will be compelled to cease opera
tiOns unless there be modification of what they
represent exceedingly rigorous regulations, whose
effect is virtually to drive honest manufacturers out
OF business and encourage the rOssest frauds upon
the revenue.
In the Cabinet session to-day Mr.. McCullOch sub
mitted the decision of the Court of Claims in the
cotton cases against the Government, amounting to
about So 0O0 and asked advice to whether the
eases should be appealed or the claims paid. 1t is
understood that the cases will be appealed
The feature in the Surratt trial to-day the evil
dence of one Stephen +. Cameron, who is witness
for the defense. His testimony for the purpose
of mpeaching the evidence of Dr. mcmillan, the sur
geon with whom RSurratt left Canada for Europe.
This man, Cameron, is said to be a notOriousy bad
character Counsel for prosecution evidently knew
something of his antecedents, and accordingly put
him through severe :cross-examnation. BY
HE evidence it will be seen that lie is
native of the State of Maryland, studied
for the ministry, and has preached several
different religions His mode of life during the past
two years, as admitted by himself on the crOss-eX
animation, has been exceedingly precarous AT
times he Taught languages in France, music IN Lon
don, Bohemian in England, Catholic in Cam
ada, an EpiscOpalian sin America, and last but not
least an unpardoned RebelRup to the commence
ment of the trial. when he was pardoned by Presi-
dent Johnson through the influence of the
prisoners counsel for the purpose of allow
ing him TO testify in the case. Ho
was also one of MOrgan's gueuillas, and was
connected with the st. Adams raiders. Attempts
were made TO introduce the register OF the spots
wood Hotel, Richmond, to prove that Surratt Was
there in the latter part of March, 1865 and that he
had legitimate business with the Rebel Secretary OF
War, but it was oveTuled. Matthews, the actor, TO
whom Booth gave statement purporting fo be the
original agreement of the conspirators, which he
afterward burned was called, and. pending a motion
to admit his recOllectOns Of the statement as evil
dehee, the Court adjourned.
Senator Wilson has addressed 20 prominent Vir-
gniaR. in answer 20 an inquiry recently made the
following;
SENATE CHWBEE, WASHINGTON D, G;
TO wM r. EARLY, esq, Charlottesville, Va:
DEAR SIR: You ask me in your note What action lis is
them so1iscatonf" am sure the generous action Of
Grant and Commanders toward the men III arms
tie liberal policy of Congress Should satisfy You and tie
wedsposed people of the Rebel States that nothing VIII
be done for revenge but everything for the enduring
peace Of the country. Nothing bring cOnfscaton
upon the people of the Rebel states but the persistent
folly madness Of the masses OF their people; and
believe that the body of their people viii by Their
suggest my dear Sir sure way for your people 10 avert
from themselves cOnfscaton, remove disabilities restore
and happiness Let them abandon at ouce and forever
the ideas principles, and policies Of their lost cause:
eendered by iher rebellion and the conflict they inaug
rated Let them accept the results of the nations victory
the unity o the States the perpetuity OF the Repubnc
the emancipation enfranehsement ana cluzensmP OF
t them do this in spirit as Wen as in form let them
absh schools for the education OF both races let them
encourage the freedmen 10 DC thrifty and temperate 10
get hOmesteads and to engage in industries IN varied
forms let them develop the mighty resources our
and cherish spirit Of fraternity and such action
will inspire affection, confidence magnanmity make
10 disappear and bring down them their states and
countrys blessings and benefits Very truly your friend
The reports received at the Department Of Agrcul
ture concerning the grain crop inst harvested gen
orally agree that the crop has turned out exceedingly
we'll The yield to the has not been quite 80
large as was expected, and state that little
damage was done by the wet weather in causing
| SprOnting and rust; but owing TO much greater
area having been planted, the supply OF grain VIII be
sufficiently large 10 meet the great want OF the peo-
pie But few reports have been received from the
| Northern, Eastern, and Western States, but those
! few are favorable.
RNIr Charles G. Harris was to-day introduced TO the
President by the Secretary of State and delivered
his eredentialsas Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary of IIIis Majesty the King OF the
Hawaiian Islands. lie made the following remarks
! on the occasion
mR President: have the honor 10 present the letter
OF His Majesty the King Of the Hawaian Islands asered
tng 10 your Exceency as his Envoy LHIaofulbafy
and Minister PenpOtentiaTy In dong so
Lad been commanded 10 express HIS MAJ,
esty's high appreciation OF me inendsnbb a,,b
people United States toward is predecessors anu
people well toward himself and 90 say that nothing
strengthen that friendship which was so sgnay Mus
Taed by the generous hospaiS Win WIN wheh ,hI & 9o
For this His Majesty has already returned MS tnabks'
and IL is great pleasure fOrme now MI president 10 re-
/ memlsr of your Government. The King and people 0f
Hawaii have always entertained and sun continue 10
entertain, the very wamest Tsgar1 ipr 'e & n scnt
country DIR President TO endeaNOr todiaW more
closely the ties which bind together the two countries
Judge therefore, how grateful thing II was 10 meet
almost upon the wharf when landing on the shores OF te
United States the evidence that similar desire was en-
erained by yOur E1eelency In meeting your accredted
Enyoy, who is received among us with the hehest con
sideratiOn. Permit me, Mr. President Wnle PIIoTIihg
the pleasing duty Of conveying to the Government OF me
United States the expressions OF the regard ana Iehdbp
OF His Majesty King Of Hawaii 10 express the sense
Of the high honor which has been accorded 10 he on
t,e capital Of that country which, am proud beyond
the power OF expression. to call my native country
To which the President replied as follows:
Mr. HARRIS: bid you welcome TO inc CapiiaI OF the
United States Before your arrival nad afeady pes h,d
hetween Yourself and representative for the Hawallan
Islands at your meeting San Francisco Inc omela
correspondence between your county anu 0 ~
cOrdialy this occasion wod perhaps NC , hn ~ %
regarded merely formal repetition accept ueh ii
NV general assurance that everything on tDe pai VI
1s9vefrIment and people which may affect the Govern
nent people OF Hawaii VIII be consldereu anu Gun
dncted ~ a spirit of hberay justice ana niendshP
NTH CONGRESS-FIRsT SESSION.