The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-17
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Secretary Seward was before ths Judiciary Committee
respect toths assassination conspiracy and the efforts Of
ssld &sng story, at the end Of which the committee
mach enlightened that they knew about much
- shey did before he commenced.
me Committee also had under consideration the affairs
Il the Pacific Railroad, Eastern division, and heard
Judge Usher, Of Indiana, for the g. Louis
parties, and T. R Meade Of New Yolk, 10
bshaK Of New York parties. These argsmsuss
Aavs ban directed 70 The preliminary question Of the
jurisdiction Of Congress over matters IN dispute II tho
somnitss shall decide To proceed subcommittes win
doubtless b appointed 70 taks evidence q convenient
points, including New York and b. LouA The dscision
= he commisss in this respect may b looked for
nonow The disclosures thus far arc understood TO
have been Of very interesting character. and show
many prominent penonasss 70 have he'd interests in
This great public enterprise Of which they have made
mention in returns 70 the Internal Revenue Depart
General Candy was before the COMM tee Likewise 10
ny something about impeachment
The Efforts 20 save Maximilian.
II 10 stated hare to-day that Secretary Seward has
received The answer Of President Juarez 70 the request
Aaa the life Of MAMMALIAN and other prisoners Of
should be Ayed. AZ The state Department, however,
nation ON the subject have proved abortve
Alleged Robbery in tho Once or the Comp
trolleF Of the Currency.
For some time past there has been considerable
trouble in the once OF the Comptroller Of The Currency
IN consequence Of repeated losses Of national bank nos
ne loss Of which discovered ~ the time Of their
esps By me different banks calling for them, and much
aimculty was experienced in accounting for the def.
s,sucss in The packages ssnt from the Department
~ sometimes one, and ~ others tvo or
three Of the notes, the value q which
ssveray $50 and 500 Suspicion Of these robbees
iAsely rested upon coored confidential messenger in
me once Of the Comptroller Of the Currency, named
James H. s schurman, and he was to-day arrested ON
sAe charge OF forgery larceny Of $4,000 $50 and
500 notes Of the First National Bank Of Jersey City and
sshsrs besides extensive lot Of stationery which had
evidently been puroined from the Department
An examination before police msgissrass took place
to-day Dutrics Attorney Caringtsn appearing for the
prosecution.
M H. r. Hulbsrd Comptroller Of the Currency,
having been sworn testified there had recently been
600 $50 and 500 notes ths First national
Bank Of jersey city. The were genuine impress
sons, bat the signatures we're forged
rne result OF the examination the baihng Of The
prisoner In the Of $4,000 10 appear the court
scharmans position n confidential messenger gave
access 70 the vaults He had occupied the position
ger the ONCE Of the Comptroller Of Currency for
several years The loss Of notes belonging 70 the New
Jersey Bank was FIRST discovered on the Sd instant,
although for long past other losses comparatively
light have been q source Of anxiety.
The house Of the accused was searched and several
articles Of soap stationery &C. similar 70 those used At
she office were discovered, but NO money was found
there
The Paris Exhibition.
Elliott G Cowdin OF New York, has been appointed
Commissioner OF the United States for the Paris Uni
versa Exposition. He is expected to report on the
articles exhibited the fret clauses Of the products
In the fourth groups Mr. Cowdn was appointed by
Unanimous vote Of the Commission after they met IN
Paris accordance with ,he act Of March, which pro-
vidcs for the designation OF not more than twenty
additional honorary commissioners. by those originally
appointed who shan serve without compensation.
Chief Clerk Of the Agricultural Department.
The Commissioners OF Agriculture has appointed John
". stokes, Of Philadelphia. as Chief Clerk Of tho
Agricultural Department MI Stokes formerly allied ibis
position.
AAjcurpusent OF the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Of the United s,atcs to-day,
contrary 70 the announcement yesterday, and af,sr
aevenne various opinions adjourned until the 6rst
Monday IN December next
The Iwpor,asien of Peas from Canada.
The treasury Department having been advised thai
hrge quantities peas are imported from Csnads o.
nnslhy for eomcstc zee. dried peas, but which
se seeds, the collectors Of customs Of all the lake
iris have been instructed 10 hereafter regard al
pulled peas a. seeds and TO charge upon them the