The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-08

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Johnson-Stanton lmbrogo, which ought 70 DO men,
toned, though BY means vouch for Its truth II Is
said that prominent republican Official here In the
interest of the radical element and Of opposed TO
General Grant, waited upon the President not long ago
and had an interesting conversation relative the Pres-
dental succession II is alleged that the radical poll
tcan then and there revealed plan for the destruction
Of General Grants chances for the nomination and pro-
posed TO the President TO join in tho plot The hints
thrown out that Grant will be called TO the War Once In
case of Stantons removal supposed 10 be part Of
tho plot Should Grant accept. IL Is hoped that
he will thus be committed TO the Johnsonian
policy, and that the public confidence In him
will fade away whether this story be true or not it
is certain that the wads-Phips extremists dssps-
rate seeing that the conservative strength Of the rspub
can party the better branch OF the democracy
certain according the present aspect OF Affairs be in
favor Of Grants nomination Il would not DO wonderful
therefore, should this story DO verified for the radicals
ready jump at the most desperate chance Of do
stroying Gran rs popularity.
The Surratt Trial-SpecuIatious as to the
Result.
The proceedings in the Surrat trial today attracted
than the usual interest," and the probable result is
earnestly canvassed in all circles The house
densey filed this morning to hear the charge Of Judge
Fisher to the jury, and the given to the jury
about noon. Up the present hour the jury has not
been able to agree and early this evening they applied
for permission to have bedding brought and at about
half past eight they retired to bed The crowd in the
court hangs on, and not few fast asleep in
their chairs There being gas fixtures in the court
room, it is dmly lighted up with candles. Among the
spectators remaining are half dozen females At ten
O'Clock Judge Fisher. having been absent about two
hours. again took his position upon the BENCH and
informed by of the bailias that there
no prospect OF an agreement Judge Fisher then
tad nj he 90 hOma H0 n
recess but understood that he would DO here
receive verdict until tomorrow morning Some OF
the jurors comfortably disposed upon pallets, and
others STRIVING to convert each other to their views
Various rumors aoat in relation to the deliberations
Of the jury Of which is that they stand for
quittal to two for conviction but that the minority
as firm as rock in their opinions The indications
not very promising for speedy agreement.
The Cotton Suits In the Court of Claims.
Ex-senator Cowan has written letter to Secretary
McCulloch, recommending him, in view Of the urgent
need Of funds in the Treasury to appeal all the OF
cotton claims that have been decided by the United
States Court of Claims in favor Of the claimants, to
the United States Supreme Court within the ninety days
prescribed by law This action he states, would have
the effect OF postponing the payment Of the claims
year or two at least Mr.. Cowan, Il will be remem.
bered was retained by the Secretary Of the Treasury
counsel to assist the solicitor OF the Court OF Claims In
several OF cOttOn cases tnat nave Doon
which accounts for his thus volunteering to advise the
Secretary In matter with which, 1t is to be supposed
he is familiar. It has not transpred whether or not
Mr. McCuoch has concluded to adopt the advice Of Mr.
Cowan.
The Case OF Petor b. Blow.
TIE OF Mr. Peter B. Blow, clerk in the Quarter.
masters Department who dismissed few days ago
for giving testimony before tho Special Committee in
vesigating alleged frauds the Pay Department s at
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written long statement Of his grievances to General
Grant, who is said, intends to institute an inquiry
into the matter.
Internal Revenue Receipts.
The receipts from internal revenue to-day
less than $4,000.
special Post Once Agent 20 Take Charge Of
the China and japan Mails.
Mr.. VIM. Z. Macarthur, OF Fan Francisco has been ap.
pointed special agent OF ths Post ONCE Department to
take charge Of the United States mails transported
BY the branch line Of the United States mail steamers
established under authority OF the Of Congress ap
proved February 49, 1897 between the port Kauagawa
to Yokohama In japan, and the port Of Shanghai, in
China.
Soldiers' Mileage.
The War Department has Issued an order that here.
ser mileage shall be computed BY the shortest
usually travelled, according TO the oca tables Of dis
tance to be prepared by the Quarermasssr General and
approved by the secretary Of War. Mileage will DO paid
By the Isthmus for journeys and from stations
west Of the Rocky Mountains, when either Of these
routes designated In the order for the journey Para
graph LII. Regulation Of ls6s modified in accord
with this order.
Inspection Of Steamboat Boilers and Ma.
chincry.
Secretary McCuloch has issued q circular notifying
local inspectors Of steamboats, that they required
under the Inspection laws in every year to nspec,
the hull, boiler, machinery and equipment OF each
steamer belonging to their district and to approve Of
the same before granting certificate This inspection
includes the locked safety well other equip
menta
National Agricultural Exhibition.
grand national agricultural exhibition and horse
fair Is to be held ct the National Race Course, near
Washington, commencing on the 18th Of October. Pre-
MUM lists in money and medals to the amount OF
$40 900 will be awarded The managers, who represent
Northern and Southern States making arrange
msnts to secure the attendance OF OF the celebrated
trotting and running horses on the turf and
preparing sheds for the display OF agricultural impe
menss and mechanism
Tho Indian Trust Lands.
Application having been made 70 the Department OF
the Interior TO sell the residue OF the trust lands OF the
Sac and Fox Indians Of the Mississippi the residue Of
the trust lands OF the Kansas tribes OF Indians and the
lands known a. the Absentee Shawnee Indian lands all
Of which are In the State Of Kansas the Secretary has
decided not 10 authorize such sales present. but to
await the action Of the Senate upon the treaties be-
fore that body, which were recently concluded with
these tribes and which provide for the disposition Of
these lands in different manner from that prescribed
by former treaties
The Frecdmen's Bureau Chief CIerkship.
Dr. Frederick Wooster Owen, Chief Clerk Of the
Frsedmsn's Bureau, has resigned that position the
signation to take effect the 18th inst
FROM THE EVENING TELEGRAM Or YESTERDAY.
WASHINGTON D. c., August Z, 1857.