New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-15
WASHINGTON.

MAINE ELECTION-BINCRLEY sQUELcUyn
NEW-oRLEANs ToRCHLIGHT PROCESSION"
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS = THE sFPTRNpva
oN-sURRATT-COLLECTOR sMYTuR
WASHINGTON Monday. Sept Il, isa
The excitement here during the entire dav ov..
the Maine election has been most intense. n,-;.
the evening Notwithstanding the heavy rain Will
continued until late hour an eager multituds ~,
lected about the various newspaper and teleor.S,
offices, and the deepest interest was eyerywbers a..
to obtain the returns. Owing to the heavy sto,,'
prevailing North which interfered more OF less vii,
Geographic communication. the returns cana -
slowly but the ardor of the people was not abat.a
The White House Hobbies were entirely deserted ~.
President dismissing his visitors at an early hons
and although no news was received az N.
Executive mansion, it was apparent from n.
general aspect of the building that n.
occupant had some premonition Of the defeat Tn.
Democrats made no effort to conceal their chaed,
and the Republicans even before any figures baS
been received were Joyous and enthusiastic Wage,.
were freely offered by the latter OH most ibsrs
basis but no takers were found. Bulletinboa,d,
were posted at several prominent localities around
which, all through the evening, in pelting raj,
large crowds were TO be SEEM and cheer after cha.
was given as the news Of the large gains wa.
announced Mr.. Blaine, Chairman Of the State Com
mittee, sent frequent dispatches, which, from tbe,
semi-ocial character. only served TO increase thu
enthusiasm everywhere felt. The city has not been
so lively and busy since the adjournment of Con.
gTess. But few DepOcrats are to be seen; but tbs
hotels and public places are thronged, end thu
excitement extends to all classes
District-Attorney Courtney, who intended 10 20
to New-YOr6 last night il in town. few minutes
before the train started last evening he received
note from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting
him to remain until to-day. Early this morning
Buckley called on the President and had a long
interview. Mr. Johnson told him that he was
anxious to sustain him. but that there wess
difficulties in the way. Secretary McCulloch
waited on the President in the forenoon, and
subsequently called on him in company with Mr.
Courtney. Mr.. Courtney insisted on having sole
charge of the case, but at the same time he was
willing to have other oil associated with him in
the case The President assened to this proposition.
and agreed to squech Buckley altogether. District
Attorney Courtney has beaten Buckley at every
point and there is very little prospect that he will
make his appearance in New-York again in an off,
cial capacity.
About twelve or fourteen days ago. on the occasion
of large torchlight procession in New-Orleans Bvt
Maior-Gen. Hatch, Assistant Commissioner of the
Freedmen's Bureau telegraphed to the authorities
here that there was apprehension Of an assault
on the procession. The following order was nne-
dately telegraphed to the Commanding General Of
the District. 1t goes TO show the practical working
of the recent orders promulgated by Secretary Scho
field TO Gen. Buchanan and the other Military Com.
manders Of the South
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CT1Y.l
September II, 1888.
To Commanding General Department Of Louisiana Aee
ntssion of Ia
Freedmens Bureau reports that there Is danger OF an as
sault upon a tOrchlight procession In NewOrleans 10
night You will so dispose and employ tile troops UNDER
your command TO prevent such assault aud preserve
the peace. Please acknowledge receipt OF THIS Dispatch
j. NJ SCHoFIELD, Secretary Oh war
The following customs regulations were promul-
gated to-day:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Sept. II, ises
To Collectors Of Customs and Others:
The additional Regulations In regard TO commerce
and Intercourse with foreign territory dated
October 49, 1866, and those on the same subject daed
June 10. 1865 amended la the following particulars
which Will be strictly observed and carried out by al
concerned. wiz
aud sealed by the u $. Consul ViceConsu or CONNER
cial agent foreign contiguous territory, shall be- adj
United TO privileges granted by such additional regus
Ons, II must appear to the Collector oil customs at the
first port OF arrival In the United States Of such ears etc.
that The ladng Of said superntended In person
by the Consul Vce-Consul. or commercial agent WHO
spaed the same which fact must be certified 10 BY SAID
officer the quad, upcate manifests. provided for BY
Regulations No. 25 Of June TO- 1861 above referred to-
Second: The foregoing conditions being compiled win
ana the scan on tue dpptdIlhh intact w I've
az the frontier port the Collector OF Customs thcreat
will allow the and It's contents to proceed 70 thh
destination the owner, cOnsnee agent OF e0ntrnu
making entry OF the according to the QUANTITIES. ard
values specified in the certified invoice required by law
giving bonds Ia the of warehouse aud trans
portation entries H. MCCULLOCH,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Brgadier and Brevet MajorGen. Joseph Hooker
has been ordered before the Retiring Board at New
York for examination.
John H. Surratts second trial is expected to take
place next Monday. To-day 60 subpenas for wit
nesses for the prosecution sent out, including
three new ones and 90 for the defense, and but fow
if any, of those heretofore examined.
Senator Morgan arrived here tonight. Repre-
sentative Schenck started from Columbus, Ohio, to-
day for Washington. to consult with him upon the
adjourned session of Congress
Collector Smythe of New-York has had long in.
teryiew with the President on the subject OF the
recent order, received from the Treasury Department
10 materially reduce the number of employees IN me
Custom louise in that city The Collector takes the
ground that the proposed reduction will seriously III
| teriere with the duties of the office.