The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-04

Should Mr. sMythe be confirmed for the
Austrian IN <esion the vacancy thereby created in
Inc New Fork Collectorshp will be the object of
excite competition Already the strife for the big
mn has commenced and candidates by the score
are ready for the shoes of the amiable Collector,
among those who are pressed pretty heartily
is Mr. Ralph Newton, a retired merchant of
New York city. II vacancy should
really occur it seems likely Mr.. Newton
would at least get the nomination, though his
confirmation would be rather problenatical.
The New impeachment Articles.
Thad Stevens will present his new articles OF i'm
peachment on Tuesday next, and back them up with
a speech. There will be five articles, all OF them
relating TO the President and his interpostion OF
executive authority In defeating the Congressional
policy Of reconstruction. The articles win likely be
referred and that will be the end OF them.
The Senate Amendments 10 the Special Tax
Bill.
The House Whiskey Tobacco and Banking bill was
to-day reported from the Senate Committee on
Finance with numerous amendments. The sections
relating to banks and bankers are stricken out No
changes are proposed in the taxes on whiskey and
tobacco. The time for taking spirits from bonded
warehouses is extended from six to twelve
months. The House provision for the exporta-
ton Of alcohol and rum is stricken out and
ment Of the drawback at the time Of the shipment
after clearance. The bond Is TO be retained until II
shown that the alcohol orum has actually arrived is
at the place OF destination the certificate Of the con-
sui being required for that purpose The license
taxes wholesale dealers and retailers are stricken
out, thus leaving in force the provisions Of existing
laws. Tobacco cannot be removed from the place OF
manufacture until the tax Is paid. II Is also pro-
vded that it shall be removed at once from the ex
port warehouse to which 1t is first sent. Accord
ing to the House bill tobacco may be sent
from the manufacturer to an export ware
house only to be exported but the Senate amend
ment provides that II the manufacturer does not
choose to export 1t he can withdraw 1t for home
market. Another amendment changes the number
of inspectors to twenty. and the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue is to designate their territorial
districts. The House bill provides for sixty inspect
ors, one for each Judicial district. The Senate
Committee provide for fifty special agents to be en-
ployed during the pleasure of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
COnvicts from acknowledgements from
Secretary Seward.
The United States Consul at Elsinore, under date
OF May %, wrote to Secretary Seward that noto-
rious thief and vagrant had been banished to the
United States by the Danish government. He adds
The large number of the character Of this
class who annually sent to the States is
beyond calculation and becomes lquitea profit
able speculation by the commoners.
Secretary Seward June q, In writing to the
United States Minister at Copenhagen, says:-"You
will lose no time in addressing to the Minister for
Foreign Affairs Of Denmark o emonstrance upon
this subject While emgrants are welcome to the
United States we cannot consent that persons con-
victed Of crime shall be banished hher in order that
the community which they have offended shall in the
future be exempt from their crime or misdemeanor"
The President, In submitting the correspondence
TO Congress- submits the expediency OF making such
practices penal offence.
Bills Approved.
The President has approved the bills appro-
priating money to sustain the Indian Com
mission and carry out treaties made thereby;
to extend the boundaries Of the collection
district of Philadelphia, 80 as to include the
whole consolidated city Of Philadelphia, and the
Joint resolution extending the time for the compile
ton OF the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Testimonial to the DOorkeeper Of the House.
General Lippencott, doorkeeper Of the House Of
Representatives, was the recipient to-day Of gold
watch and chain valued at $500 froo The clerks and
employees under him, who selected this mode OF ees-
trying their respect for him ofllcer and gentle
man.
The New Navy Register.
An additional register of the officers Of the Navy
and Marine Corps to the 1st inst. has just been
issued. Among the prominent changes from the
register of last year are the names Of Joseph Lau-
man and Thomas Turner promoted since January
/ from CommOdores to Rear Admirals on the
active list The former is in command OF the
Portsmouth Navy Yard and the latter is now
en- route to command the South Pacific
Squadron. Four captains have been promoted
10 ha aoivr udara provn Mad
10 be captains and five lieutenant commanders to be
commanders since the 1st OF January last. The
present register also shows the promotion OF the en-
tire list OF ieutenants some on the last register, to
be lieutenant commanders. Six volunteer neuten-
ants have been placed the list OF regulars, and
twenty eight masters have been lieHenants. Thirty
seven volunteer ensgns have been made regulars,
and the entire senior class OF midshipmen appear
ensigns.
Conscience Money.
The following letter was left ut the residence Of
Secretary McCulloch last evening"
Hon. HUGH McCULLocH:-
srR-Within you will find enclosed sos restiiu.
ton made through q Catholic priest 20 the govern
ment OF the United states.
Army Gazette.
Secretary Schoheld has directed Brigadier General
J. b. Mcintosh 10 report at New York a member
OF the board TO retire disabled officers.
THE FORTIETH CONGRESS.
second Session.