The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-15
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RiOtOus Demonstration by q COlorod
ZOuave Company.
APPEARANCE Of ENCKE'S COMET.
Regenae Regulations for the Collection Of
the Tobacco Tax.
WASHINGTON, August IA, 1858.
Serious Disturbance-A Colored Company Fire
on Citizens.

Abor half-past nine last night, as detachment Of
the Georgetown colored ZOuaves, eight in number
and accompanied by fife and drum, were marching
past the Circle, some one threw stone at them,
striking one Of the soldiers. The incident caused
some excitement among the Zouaves, but they made
no hostile response till they reached the corner OF
Twenty-first street and Pennsylvania avenue, when
another stone thrown at them. The stone struck
one OF the drums and the Zouayes instantly broke
ranks and fired their muskets into the crowd. 1t
was at first supposed that several persons were
wounded but 1t subsequently turned out that only
one person, a colored man, named James White, was
injured White was standing on the sidewalk ard re-
ceved ball in his Leg After the firing commenced
there large crowd gathered and indications OF O
serious ri2t were apparent, which was checked by
the prompt action Of the police and others. The
wounded man was. carried to surgeon and the ball
extracted.
gentleman who witnessed the occurrence went
up to the Zouaves and asked them why tsbroke
ranks and fired, when the leader ordered his men to
resume position and continue the march TO the
Capitol, where they were bound to relieve another
squad from guard duty over the remains Of Thad
Stevens, The squad cooly marched away with ife
and drum, taking no heed Of the gentlemans indig
nant question. Two policemen were on the ground
at the time, but made attempts to arrest the vo
lators of the law.
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street, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets,
and demanded the arrest Of the Zouaves. A certain
police sergeant BuelD said he did not know whether
any one had been injured and declined to interfere
The gentleman said the Zouaves had fired Six Of
their muskets into a crowd, which was contrary to
law, even though no one had been wounded Subse-
quently the gentleman learned Of the woundng of
the man mentioned above and called at the police
station again, but could not get satisfaction.
The sergeant on duty said he would telegraph to
headquarters for instructions but could not act him.
SELF The gentleman replied that the Zouaves were
marching through the streets with loaded muskets
and might shoot more beople before their arrival at
the Capitol.
This morning complaint was made to General
Candy and Major Richards, Superintendent Of Police
and 1t is said tie latter intends to have the eight
Zouaves arrested.
General Blair's visit TO Washington Postponed.
Judge Montgomery Blair has just received letter
from his brother, General F. P. Blair, stating that
imperative business has called him to the Far West
lie was required to discharge his duty a govern.
ment commissioner Of the Pacific Railroad and 60
10 the end Of the road to inspect section which has
been completed. At the time Of writing he at
Fort Sanders, beyond the Rocky Mountains. SO 1t
that the Washingtonans and the faithful
away down East will be Obliged to make patience a
virtue for some time longer before they will have
opportunity TO listen to the stirring appeals OF the
coming Vice President.
Commissioner Rollins.
Mr.. Rollins is expected home early during the
present week. Speculation continues as to what
VIII happen with regard to successor in his ONCE,
and 1t does not appear that there is anything OF
definite character which has transpred to confirm
either the opinion that he will resign that he VIII
continue to occupy his present Official position.
Quite large number Of his friends are inclined to
che belief that he will not retire ct present from the
office.
Appointment OF Storekecpers.
The following storekeepers have been appointed
under the new revenue law relating to distilled
spirits and tobacco:Jay Mix for the Eighth District
OF Indiana, Lafayette; Cornelius O'Donnen for the
Twenty second District Of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh
Robert w. Kerr for the Twenty-thrd District OF
Pennsylvania, and Benjamin II. Brooks and Garrett
w. Hickman for the First California district lSan
Francisco.
More whiskey Frauds Reported.
Quite large number Of reports have been re-
ceived ut the Internal Revenue office with regard to
the operations OF distileries, warehouses, &C. call
ing for the attention of supervisors. They gene
rally laid asidel to await the appointment Of super
visors for the collection district within which the
cases have arisen demanding the attention Of an
ofIicial of that character.
Regulations Concerning the Tax Manu-.
factured Tobacco.
The regulations concerning the tax on tobacco
snuY and cigars to-day issued from the ONCE Of
the Internal Revenue Department They are in pam
phlet form and comprise forty-two pages, within
which are prescribed the various books FORMS &C. for
carrying out the laws. The regulations provide that
tobacco bonded prior to July 90 1893, may be with
drawn for consumption upon the payments Of the
rates Of tax imposed by the new law, and without
being repackcd provided, In case OF smoking or fine
cut chewing snun, the withdrawal Is made before
the LIST day Of January, 1859. Tobacco In bonded
warehouses at the time OF the passage
Of the law may at any time be with
drawn removed for export to
foreign country without the payment OF tax and
without any change Of packages, upon compliance
with the rules and regulations Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury In force prior to July 90 and In accord
ance with the conditions OF the law then in force,
upon an order permit from the collector In charge
OF exports at the port Of shipment Until the special
revenue stamps for the payment Of the tax on to-
bacco snun and cigars are prepared, and prior to
the time fixed for their use, manufacturers OF to-
bacco SNUFF and cigars will be required to have all
their products and property inspected branded or
marked by tobacco inspector before the same are
used or removed for consumption or sale. in the
same manner prescribed by the former rules and
regulations; and all such tobacco and snuff,
when removed from the place OF manufac-
ture, will become liable to tax according
10 the new rates, and must be returned upon the
FIRST return day after the removal, and the tax
seseed and paid as provided In the old law The
pamphlet also contains regulations In regard TO the
establishment of export warehouses, and for the
transportation OF tobacco and snuff In bond and
bills of ladng.
Comms sioucrs for the Adjustment of Claims
Against Mexico.
numtyer OF individuals holding claims against
Mexico for tracts OF land, the ownership of which
in dispute here seeking information In reference
70 the Joint commission for the adjustment Of all
disputed claims between the United States and Mex
leo. The treaty limits the existence OF the commits
sion TO siy months and parties who Interested
SAY tfat owing TO the difhculty unavoidable In notify.