The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26
WASHINGTON.

Printing Observation-Disclosures Of His Sue
cessor.
IL is said tonight that the long contest about a
change in the head OF the Printing Bureau has been
decided by the resignation OF the famous Spencer NJ
Clarke. Some weeks ago. 1t will be remembered 1t
was stated In several papers that Clarke had been
granted leave OF absence and Mr. George McCartee
had been appointed tOcu ,enens during the formers
absence. 1t was supposed at the time that this was
only a ruse to cover the lnglorous retreat OF
Mr.. Clarke, and it turns out that the suppO-
son was pretty nearly correct. Clarke had had
regular muss with McCulloch, 1t seems, and in the
excitement OF his mind rendered his resignation as
Superintendent to take effect as his accounts
should be examined and declared satisfactory.
Secretary McCullOch took three days to consider,
and at the expiration Of that time notified Mr..
Clarke that his resignation would be accepted, to
take effect after full examination of accounts.
This examination was promptly instituted and at
its conclusion Mr.. McCartee was offered the posi-
ton OF superintendent OF the Printing Bureau.
After two days. deberatlon Mr. McCartee concluded
to accept was installed in Office and Mr.. Clarke re-
tired under a supposed leave Of absence but really
forever from the Office. Mr.. McCaree has since con-
Quoted the Bureau very satisfactory manner and
It is believed will prove equal to its arduous duties
He Is quite young man, but possesses rare busi-
ness and all the qualifications fitting him for the
position Of head Of the Printing Bureau. For some
time he had filled the Office of Superintendent of the
Treasury Building with the greatest credit and
success.
RumOred DefnlcatOn by a Southern Collector.
There Is a rumOr that a large defalcatOn, amount
ing to many thousands, has been discovered in the
accounts OF Collector of a Southern port who has
recently been superseded. The discovery was made
by the officer who succeeded him. The amount is
6yan a hutf hic 10 avid pflv IA
gerated.
Order by the President Constituting the Port
Of SitIka.
The following Executive order issued to-
day.
Under and In pursuance Of the authority vested in
the President OF the United States by the provisions
of the second section OF the act OF Congress approved
on the 9th day of july 1861 entitled "An act to
tend the laws of the United States relating to GUS
toms. commerce and NAVIGATION over the territory
ceded to the United States by Russia, to establish
collection district therein, and for other purposes"
the port OF Sltka in said territory, is hereby consti
tuted and established as port OF entry for the col!
lection district OF Alaska, provided for by said act:
and under and in pursuance of the authority vested
in him by the fourth section OF said act the importa
ton and use OF firearms, ammunition and distilled
spirits into and within the said territory or any por
ton thereof, except as hereinafter provided is on
tlrely prohibited under the pains and penalties spec
fed In said last named section: provided,
however, that under such regulations as
In accordance with law such articles may in limited
quantities be shipped cOastwise from the United
States ports the Pacific coast TO said port OF Sitka
and to that port only, in said territory the ship
pers giving to the Collector OF Customs at the port
OF shipment bonds In which 1t shall be conditional
that such articles WILL on their arrival at StKa. be
delivered to the Collector OF Customs the person
there acting as snch TO remain In his possession and
under his control until sold or disposed Of 10 such
persons az the military or Chief authority in said ter
ritOry may specially designate In permits for that
purpose, signed by himself or subordinate duly
authorized by him.
Done at the city OF Washington this 22d day OF
August in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sXty-eight, and Of the indie
pendence of the United States the nnety-thirl.
ANDREW JOHNSON, President.
Appointment Of Internal Revenue Officers.
The following storeSecpers OF the internal revenue
office were appointed to-day for Cincinnati, Obio:--
G. f. Lake Francis Leisck, James A. IIerne and
william Duffey. John b. Jones was appointed for
Sciota county, Ohio. The following gaugers
also apponted:-James Jackson, Jacksonville, Fla. !;
]. r. Bloom, Twelfth Pennsylvania district; Thco c.
Williams, Eighth New York district Howard Dun
levy, Third Ohio district: Harry Rocker. Fourth
Maryland district: VIM. $. McColm, Eleventh Ohio
district; VIM n. Dauks, First Illinois district; Ely s.
Prime, Third Maryland district.
The President has appointed John Il. Smith Coec-
tor OF Customs mt Wiscasset Me-. also Henry j. Goss
Collector OF Customs at st. Augustine, Fla, vice f.
X. Foster, resigned.
The University Of Bonn, Prussia.
nowned University of Bonn, in Prussia, which was
hOnored by the presence of the King, a con rratula-
tory telegram was received from Baron Won Gerot.
the Minister of Prussia to this country, who gradu-
ated at Bonn in 1915. The sons of the King of
Prussia obtain their education al this institution.
The Constina Trade Of Venezuela.
Information has been received at the Department
OF State announcing officially the opening OF the
coastng trade Of Venezuela to all foreign Tags for
six months from the 10th OF July.
Washington COmmandcry of knights Tcmpinr.
committee on behalf OF the Washington Com
mandery, No. l, Knights Tempar, OF the District Of
Columbia have addressed a letter to the President
respectfully requesting that he will cause order
to be issued granting leave Of absence for nine days.
commencing on the 10Th September, to such
Knights Tempar in the Executive Departments as
may desire to be present at the trennial cave OF
the Grand Encampment OF the United States TO be
held In st. Louis on the 18th proyimO. The Presi-
dent has referred the request 10 the different heads
OF the departments and recommended II to their
favorable consideration rs far rs may be consistent
with law and the public interests.
Navy Orders.
Chief Engineer wm J. Lamden has been detached
from the United States ship Powhatan and placed on
waiting orders
II. q. Whetmore have been honorably discharged
from the United States naval service.
General ROsecrnns at White sulphur Springs.
Washington August 24) correspondence Boston Adj
vertser.I
All OF General Rosecrans' personal and military
friends here unite in discrediting the statement
widely teegraphed that his visit to virginia Springs
politicians gathered there have made use of the
fact Of the Generals visit to manufacture capital for
campaign purposes.
TENNESSEE.