The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-29

been The though before the disturbance there vas
unms,akasie evidences that combination had peen
formed to prisoner from the polce The rgnt
Of the Chief Engineer Of the Fro Department. 70 order
the police 10 make arrests, except case OF nre no
Was not admitted The conduct Of two negroes who
violently maltreatsd, highly eulog,zed, one
particularly having been exonerated from any attempt
inauguraie rot Two Of the fremen were held to
answer before Judge Merediths court assaung and
beating nearo and two negroes were held 70 appear
before The for bengeugaged In the disturb
anca The white were baed, but nobody APP
peared the negroes who consequently near
cerated.
Breckenridge Invited TO Return TO the United
States by Horace Greeley.
II is said that Horace Greeley has written letter
to General John c. Breckenridge, inviting him
10 return to this country and telling him not to mind
what may be said by fools This letter Mr. Greeley
sends through The medium Of a rebel lady, formerly
wealthy, but now in reduced circumstances in conse
quence OF the war II said that this lady, not being
able TO decpher readily the chirography OF Greeley
showed the letter 70 lady friend stopping at the same
hotel in this city and thus this interesting item has
leaked out
Retirement Of the CHILEAN Charge d'AGnires.
Senior Asia Buruaga, late Chilean Charge dAnaires
in the United States with his family for Chile on
the LIST proximo. Senior Buruaga relieved from MS
position months ago by Senor Alberto BEST Cana
the present Charge dAes but has remained in the city
until the present time in order transact important
matters Of business Senior Buruaga and his wife have
large circle OF friends Washington 70 regret their de-
parture Seor Cana his successor is an able and OK
pcrienced diplomat and will doubtless discharge the
duties Of his Office with great success g his prede-
cessor.
The Mayor and Councilmen OF vicksburg ITO
be Removed.
II is reported in vicksburg Mississippi, that General
Ord intends removing the Mayor and Councilman there
for alleged ncompetency under the Of the Recon-
struction act Of Congress-
The Collection Of Taxes In Mississippi.
General Ord in letter TO the Mayor Of Jackson, Mis-
nssppi authorizes that onca in the event Of military
assistance being required to secure the collection Of
taxes, TO make reqnsition on the commander Of the
post He assumes that troops there TO aid In the
execution, mot in the defeat OF the laws.
Letter from Secretary dcCulioch TO Collector
Smythe.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has addressed the fol-
lowing letter 10 Collector Smyths.
SHIN order to carry ont the provisions Of tho first
section Of the joint resolution approved March TO- 1857
on into the United states OF certain works Of art duty
Free and for other purposes the following rules and
regulations hereby adopted viz The individual or
for presentation as gift 70 the United States govern
men or to any State county any municipal govern
ment 10 required to mako application in writing 70
the Department. requesting such free entry, which shall
contain description Of the work Of art imported and
the name Of the branch OF the United States gov.
eminent, or Of the State, county or municipal
government 70 which the presentation intended 70 be
other evidence from the chief officer Of the branch OF
the United States government the State county or
sach WORK q ar - s On Hs receipt he app
cation and accompanying papers as herein prescribed,
the Department VIII duly make such order as the case
presented would be entitled TO under such provision q
HUGH McCUELOCh, Secretary Of the Treasury,
10 H. A. SxyTHA ESQ., Collector Of Customs, New York
TessanG Gsan Cnvsiases nc Fortress Monroe.
The SelIsvas6 amy sns~s have bssa appeintsd .
Bssrd sassmbss Yors0 As.zesa nA tsss gan saz-
IiAgss SOW q that fort aad Il Fon Wee', virgisia
Brsvst Bngadssr General H. 9. Burton, Colonel FinA
arsiIissy; BTsvst DnsadAsr General H. Beaverton,
Colonel % retired Bst Brsvst Major General 4. p.
Howe. Major Fourth ARTILLERY; Brevst Lieutenant Colo
mel T. J. Treadwell Brevss Colonel n G. Baylor, Major
Of the Ordnance Department and Brsvet Brigadier Con-
sral c B. Reese, Major Of Corps Of Engineers.
The oeeediags Of the House Judiciary Com
mitsee.
The witnesses before the judiciary Committee to-day
were Secretary McCuoch Hon. j. n. Scovell, Presi-
dent Of the New Jersey senats Colonel Robert Morrow,
Secretary Of President Johnson and Mr. Coye, Of this
city, The Secretary Of the Treasury examined ~ TO
the supposed appointments TO once Of persons who
refused take the test OATH and Senator Scovel 70
interviews with the President before the adoption Of the
constitutional amendment The Judiciary Committee,
understood do not place any reliance on the stores
about spoation Of Booths diary. They believe 1t
given to The public just into the hands Of the
Secretary Of War; and explain the alterations In the
letter 70 Dr. Stewart BY the theory that the family Of
the latter on the address and signature before was
given 70 the government detectives. But there are
alterations and emissions in the body Of the letter that
cannot DO accounted for in this way.
General Thomas Not supersedc General
Sheridan.
The report which Obtained circulation the rival
Of Major General George Il. Thomas in this city, and
which is stln adhered TO BY some journals that tho
General was sent by General Grant, the request Of
the President, with Wow 70 placing him In command
Of the Fifth military district 70 relieve General Shsri
dan II entirely untrue IL will be remembered that
General Thomas appointed Of the original Mill
tary GOVERNOR but preferrng 70 exercise the moro
humble command Of the Department Of the Cumbsr-
land he was relieved At his Request and General
Pope appointed In his stead THIS fact alone is SUN.
Gent to disprove the referred to bat
over been enphaticslly denied on The vsry bs& ~
shority.
The New Charge d'AHaivs ~ Vienna
Mr. John Hay. formerly private SECRETARY 70 Press-
dent Lincoln, has besn appointed Charge dAaAirs -
Vienna Austria 70 al shs vacancy sanssd by the rssig-
naaion Of Mr. Motisy.
Rssignafisn Of Assistant Secretary Chandler.
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury Chandler WILL on
Thursday nsx hand 10 Secretary McCuoch nh letter Of
rssignaton asd will then save Warrington 70 recruit
hs health It 10 nos probable that the vacancy viii BE-
Immediately nlled Secretary hcCuooh desires mat
Mr. Chandler shall, future tns resume shs dulles
Of that o1hoA
Bishsp Lynch, Of Charleston. Gsisg % Rsse.
Il stated that the Right Reverend Bishep Lynch, Of
Charleston viii b few days Sos for Rome, 70 be
present according the desire Of Ne Holy Father
the celebration Of the eighteen hupdrsdth aanivey Of
the marty rdon Of 81 Peter.
NEWS From ST. LOUIS.