New-York tribune., 1867-10-04

MEssMORE DISMISSED BY SECRETARY NCULLOCH
STRUGGLE FOR THE SUCCESSION THE
REBEL SECRETARY HUNTER--GEN. SHERMAN
ON HIS WAY TO WASHINGTON.
BIT
WASHINGTON Thursday. Oct. 3, 1867.
This morning Secretary McCuoch received O let
ter from Deputy Commissioner Of Internal Revenue,
Messmore, in which that gentleman refuses to resign
his office as requested. The letter is brief, and
merely sets forth MessmOres reasons for not resign-
ing On the receipt of this letter Secretary McCul-
loch wrote letter dismissing MessmOre from 0lce
His letter went off in this evenings mail, and VIII
reach New York tomorrow. Mr. McCulloch assigns
his reasons for the dismissal briefly and intInates
that il Messmore thinks injustice is done him he can
call for official examination of bis proceedings as
President of the Metropolitan Board of Revenue in
New-York City. No person has yet been named as
successor to Messmore excepting Wisewell, and
he stands no chance with Messrs. McCulloch and
Rollins. They are determined to allow the Office to
remain vacant, if necessary rather than appoint
men whom they cannot trust. The office is worth
Only 5000 year legitimatey, and 1t is considered
bad sign for a candidate to have big lobby doing
their for his support. Professional lobbyists
don't work for nothing, and the Department IS shy
of candidates who are backed by such men as Coyle
aud Gov. Randall. Messmores immediate friends in
his present troubles greatly excited tonight, and
White House influence. The Wisewell men are also
gloomy over the prospect, but still are working
diligently
r. NJ. r. Hunter, who has been pardoned by the
the President says in his petition that he proposes to
direct himself to the pursuit of private life, that he
submits Loyalty to the authorities of the United
States and recognizes the power of the General Gov
eminent TO establish its policy in the South; be will
counsel conformity to that policy with as much as
peace and contentment as possible. lie recognizes
the necessity of submission, and feels the Importance
of repose to tho country. He says that President
Lincoln did not doubt that lie lHunterl would do
what he could to aid in the work of peace and recon-
sruction in Virginia. that Mr.. Lincoln expressed a
desire TO see him when in Richmond, and sent for
him.
Gen. W. r. Sherman tclegraphs to the President
tonight that he lleave ST. Louis tomorrow morn
ing and expects TO arrive in Washington ON Sunday
morning next.
II is in contemplation TO dismiss moro clerks from
the War Department. especially from the Quarter
masters Office. Gen. Grant has therefore ordered
that in the selection of those who shall remain
preference shall be given first TO the honoraby dis
charged soldiers who have been wounded. then to
the honorably discharged, and then TO those having
families.
The Rebel newspapers Of Georgia and Alabama
contain appeals to the Southern whites not TO vote at
the coming elections for convention to reorganze
the States. campaign document which has been
sent through these States consels the adherents OF
the Lost Cause in this manner I'VE wish that TINS
able document could reach and influence every voter
i'm the State 10 die reemen rather than live slaves
Better far better the poverty and black broth OF tho
free Spartan than the riches and banquets of the
Persian with the chains of slavery around
ear necks.'
Congressmen Uasey aud Hill Of Ncw-Jerscy are
here on official business connected with internal
revenue.
The matter of appointment Of Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Third District is not disposed OF.
Gen. Eagan expects 10 receive his commission To-
morrow
The contracts with Southern railroad and steam
boat companies for the transportation Of mails
throughout tho south which were entered into by
the PostmasterGcpera on the first of July last are
all being satisfactorily carried ont. The returns
ceived for the first quarter up To Sept ~, show hat
the work is being faithfully performed.
The following letter, received by Collector OF ln-
ternal Revenue at the West has been sent to the
Internal Revenue ONCE:
..FgIrSp: The nolosed so j. the difference between
the letter of the law my legal adviser nerprets H. anu
the spirit of the law interpreted by nv own ihuluai
deliberations aided by an enlightened ana tender coll
nor TO deiraud just Government as our OWL send
Won this the property OF Unclo sam, Internal Revenue
II remain yours RIGHT"
The President has recognized Simon Camacho as
Consul of Honduras at NewYork.