The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-11
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10. 1867,
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Conspiracy OF the Democrats To secure the
Presidents Recognition al Them.
The seFenade designed for nigh, has been pos, poned
II IS said that the leading democrats refused have
anything to do with it.
In consequence of the presence OF Montgomery
Blair, Roserdy Johnson Jesse d. Bright and others
IN the city to-day rsmors we're dying about OF
an intended change In tho Cabinet There IL the best
authority for saying that any OF these sensational
reports reach New York they may be set down
premature. IL has coma 10 light through letters
from prominent New York democrats that the
democratic party has entered upon policy designed to
drive President Johnson to recognizing them party
and reforming his Cabinet solely representa-
tive men, Their plan is TO hold aloof from him alto
gether and leave him without party, in the expecta-
ton That he will in that call Seymour vallan
dgham, Wood. Voorhees, and others T. form Cabinet
for him out Of their own ranks. Tho Presi-
dent has no idea OF suffering the OLD democratic leaders
to use b N any such manner That he will his
timo make sweeping change in the Cabinet certain,
but when he does the old democracy will derive little
satisfaction from it tho radicals This may be relied
authoritative
The Radicals Dubious About a Candidate for
tue Presidency.
Judging from the opinions OF recognized leaders OF
the radical party openly expressed since tho cleo
tons the question 20 who VIII be their candidate for
Vic TFeoueuCV mas Db8n cfeCtuly SGT at rest by tho
present conservative revival Hitherto there has
little doubt entertained that Chief Justice Chase would
be the radical candidate FOR President but within the past
day or two bc have lost ground amazingly
pcciay among the leading politicians of his state
Quite number OF prominent and nanentia! radicals
now berc and they almost unanimously agree that Gen
eri Grant rs the only mar the party should nominate
for the Presidency next fall, and several republican
members OF Congress who now in the city have ca
pressed their agreement in this opinion.
Applications Of Rebels Pardon.
The application for pardon OF James A. Seldom for.
merry Secretary OF War OF tho rebel Cousederncy was
under consideration at the meeting Of The Cabinet
Tuesday last Mr. Seddcn's petit on sweli Supported by
influential endorsements but by the advice tile men,
bers of the Cabinet the President has decided to post
ponc action the for the present. An application
for pardon from ex-Commodore Barron, of the rebel
navy the hands OF President, awaiting his
consideration and is thought that the application of
BARRON as well that OF Alexander II. stephens will
be granted in few days
The Rise of Anr-Convcntion Party In
Richmond.
learn from Richmond Va, tonight that the white
people in that city are jubant the result of the
elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio There has always
been strong party in the State opposed to callins
convention, and the general impression is that the
result Of these elections will strengthen
iais party as TO defeat the call. Al officer
Of the Freedmens Bureau, who has recently visit.
ed every portion of the State an inspecting tour, was
OF the opinion week that the ani-conventon party
almost strong enough to vote 1t down then. The
radicals looking blue 1t is stated that many negroes
are descrtng them tho party has refused TO
give their race sufficient guarantees In tho Northern
states They begin that their loud professions of
friendship amount to nothing. and made for tho solo
purpose Of getting thor votes
The Reported Disturbance Among Negroes
Near Norfolk Untrue.
The report which teegraphed from Richmond
last night, that party OF armed negroes, who had
squattcd farm Of w. E. Taylor Norfolk had
refused 10 leave the farm when requested TO do by
the officer tho Freedmen's Bureau and that trouble
was anticipated with thcm has been inquired into
day by General Brown and found b. untrue He
received spalch this afternoon stating that din.
Guilty had occurred and that all was quiet there
Pardon Of n New Jersey Criminal.
The President has rardoned J. Foster Dunn, Of Now
ark N j.. who was convicted about year ago OF rob-
bling the Post ONCE, and sentenced years impris
onmoni. The President granted the pardon the
recommendation Of Judge Field. Associate Justice OF
tho United States Supreme Court, and the jury that
tried him. Governor Ward, Mr.. Halsey and the Mayor
and Postmaster OF Newark The for his pardon
we're his previous good character his YOUTH penlcnce
and good behavior during Imprisonment.
The Reduction OF the Clerical Forces in the
Government Bureaus.
In accordance with the late order from Genera,
Grant relative the reduction Of clerical force in
tho various bureaus OF the War Department. clerks
now engaged in making up the military record OF all the
clerks now on duty In the Department, which will In
future serve as . guide In making the necessary
changes.
Quarterly Reports of the National Bnnhs.
The quarterly reports OF the national banks being
received promptly the Office OF the Comptroller OF the
Currency. About one-half OF these rcporseigh hun
drcd-showing the condition Of the banks the morn
ing Of tho 1st instant have already boon received. The
reserves or banks generally fully require
mens OF the law and their statements now are being
printed in full to accompany the report or the
Comptroller to Congress in December.
Fees for Collectors of characterization Of
Secretary McCu..och.
In reply to letter from Special Agent OF the Treas.
ury J. l. Kinsea OF Chicago Ill. masking inquiries
cernng the fees to be collected in certain the
northern northeastern and northwestern frontiers OF
the United States under the act Of March B. 1885, Sec
rotary McCulloch says
Fsrss-Tnai when . vessel enters light from the same
or another district she pays fee Of twenty-five cents
for Official certificate TO tho masters oath on making
report, under tho sixteenth paragraph Of that act
Nec0rd-rhat when q vessel enters with cargo from .
port place In the same district she pays lee Of
twenty Ave cents for permit to stand or deliver goods
under the fourteenth paragraph OF tho act.
Tai,d-That when q vessel clears, with or without
cargo for port place in the district she pays
fee OF twenty-five for clearance and collectors
certificate. under the sixteenth paragraph Of the act
F,a,h-Ihat when vessol clears light TO another
district sho pays the fee that she worid II laden
under the seventh paragraph OF the act
Fftk--That vessels trading on Lake Mchi1an eyciu-
sively, laden exclusively with American products pay
the entry aud clearance on other vessels
Sirfh-That collectors authorized 70 charge fee
OF twenty-five cents FOR certifying duplicate maniies's OF
ocs transported bond from Eastern to western ports
or, rcysa, through Canada
Personal.
General Schohed is al Wizards tonight
c. A. Mclaughlin, Of Brooklyn. n. r., super nendent
OF Records in the Adiutant Generals Office leaves for
bis home tonight thirty days leave Of absence.
In letter recently written OF his friends, Gen.
era Mcclellan stated that he expected to arrive in the
UaIled States ABOUT the 25th OF tho present month