The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-25
WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON. sept. "a. 1908.
Prs> racted Cabinet Session.


The E,sn,,1 \ ar says:--we have every re.sor
TO believe that Tire ca cf the protracted session Of
the Cabinet YESTERDAY was discussion IA 10 whether
there was a session OF Congress on the 2lsttbe
question being that II there wac session all the ap
pointments made during the recess had terminated
and the offces were now vacant. The President
held that he had not been notified OF any session
and therefore did not recognize any.
New Testimony Against Commissions Roll
Inns.
II was stated to-day by gentleman who IL Tn the
confidence OF the Buckley party that budget OF
highly important papers came into the hands Of
Messrs. Fullerton and Buckley day or two ago.
The papers alluded to were obtained in New YORK.
A certain official here, he said, who CHANGED to learn
that the inqusitors were the scent, telegraphed
to parties In New York who had possession OF the
documents to keep them carefully concealed; but
the caution came too late. Not only the papers were
Obtained by the prosecution but the telegram con-
veying the warning also fell into their possession.
Another Hitch in the Appointment Of SUPER
visOrs.
1t appears that although Colonel David s. Goodloe
OF Kentucky, was confirmed as Supervisor OF Inter-
nal Revenue yesterday his commission was not
filled up and transmitted TO him. Upon inquiry to-
day his friends were informed at the Treasury De-
partment that the issuance OF the commission would
be deferred for few days to await the result of the
fraud case now in progress in New York. II was
stated that q few days would determine whether
Commissioner Rollins would hold undisturbed pos
session OF the Internal Revenue Bureau or whether
lie and a number OF his subordnates would retire
to give place to others.
Internal Revenue Appointments.
The following appointments were made to-day
Storekeepers-W. II. Hervey, Sixth Kentucky dis
trict: John J. Briscoe, First Michigan John H. Col
win, First Illinois; Sanford c. Givan, Eighth Ken
lucky; John Il. Williams, Firth New Jersey; W. IL.
Morris Nebraska; Thomas Cooley Eighth New York:
David Haggerty and John r. Kelly First Pennsyl-
yania ". G. D. Stevenson, Fourth Indiana; John f.
Baum, Second pennsylvania; Spencer Ellsworth and
Samuel r. Baker, Fifth Illinois; Is. Fitzsimmons,
Eighth New York.
Gaugers-Francls V. Ewing Thlrty-second New
York district; J: Newton Shillite, Fifth Illinois;
James McKee, Fifth Iowa; Josiah ii. Furman Thir-
teenth Pennsylvanla; W. IL. Bussaro and John Van
Tobacco Inspector-E. II. Mckay Fourth Ken
lucky district
Expense Of the Surratt Trial.
The Marshal was busy this afternoon In paying
witnesses summoned in the Surratt trial. II il be-
lieved no further steps will be taken to prosecute
him in view of the great expense to which the gov
ernment has been put in his arrest and former
trials.
PardOned by the President.
The President has directed that the unexecuted
portion OF the sentence of the military commission
in the cases of VIM. ]. Tolar, Thomas Powers and
David Watkins, citizens of South Carolina be re-
mitted, and the prisoners be released from connne-
ment.
Programme Of the Soldiers and Sailors Ma
dOnal Convention.
The. following programme for the Soldiers and
Sailors National Convention to be held at Philadel.
pna on the LIST and I'd Of October has just been de-
termined on by the Soldiers and Sailors National
Republican Executive Committee
October l, at three O'Clock P. NJ the reception OF
delegations by the Mayor In Independence square;
seven p. NJ, mass convention in Independence
square.
p NJ, mass meeting in front OF the Union League
House and tOrchlight procession.
Marriage Of Robert T. Lincoln.
At eight O'Clock this evening Robert T. Lincoln
eldest son Of the late President Lincoln, wal
united in marriage with Mary Harlan only daughte
OF Senator Harlan, OF Iowa. The ceremony was per
formed at the residence Of the BRIDES father, Bsho
Simpson, OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, Off
| ciating The bride was tastefully and handsomel!
dressed in rich white silk trimmed with white SAITH
with pearl ornaments. Among the distinguished PEI
sons present were Secretary McCulloch, Secretar
Welles, Senator Ramsey, OF Minnesota, and repre-
sentative Loughbridge, OF Iowa, with their ladies
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, Senator Harlan and Mrs
Harlan No cards OF invitation were issued and tn,
| COusSteu Oh lew peTSOnal ITenu5 Oh tIe tWC
| families. Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln leave tomorrow fol-
| the North on q wedding tour.
The War Steamer Hudson.
The United States steamer Tuuson lately belong
ing to the South Atlantic squadron, will arrive at
washington Navy Yard in few days. TO go out OF
commission. She viii bring a large number OF
prisoners from the squadron to out their SEN
fences. This Is the first ship to go out of commits
sion under the recent system Of reduction in the
navy
Treasury Order Revoked.
The order recently issued TO discontinue the office
OF exports drawback the LIST OF October next has
been revoked by the Secretary OF the Treasury and
will be continued until the LIST OF January next for
the purpose Of disposing Of over thousand cases
which have accumulated.
A Base Ball Club Call Upon the Presidents.
The members of the Cincinnati Base Ball Club
called at the Executive Mansion this morning and
paid their respects to the President. They also
visited Secretary McCulloch and ether prominent
| officials.
Weekly Report Of Customs Receipts.
The following are the receipts Of customs from
| September IA to September 10, incusive:-
New 1Ork Zo4O,3Z.