The New York herald., 1868-04-01

point Mr. Merrick said that Mr. Perpoint is not Gov
ernor OF that State The further hearing OF the case
was then postponed until tomorrow. There were
present many members OF the bar, as well as other
persons, the questions involved being regarded with
much interest.
The Mormon Delegate.
Several members OF the Committee OF Elections
say II Is not true, reported that the committee
have decided. to report against Mr.. Hooper, the
Mormon delegate. No such question has been taken.
Revenue Frauds In Kentucky.
Information has been received at the ONCE OF In
terna Revenuefrom Assessor Spencer, Of the Fourth
Kentucky district, giving unfavorable accounts of
afa!rsin that vicinity. The officers OF internal re-
venue have had much difficuhy in transactng the
business OF the government. owing to the op-
position received from lawless characters. The
violations OF the law have even gone so far
as to appear IN posted notices at various
puolic places. warning internal revenue officials
taat they will be-severey dealt with II they persist
IN transacting business. The company OF infantry
stationed near the place OF these disturbances Is con-
sldered insufficient towards the thorough enforce
ment OF the law, and force OF cavalry has been
asked for. The internal revenue officers are deter
mined that every effort shall be made In vindicatng
these violations OF law and bringing the Offending
parties TO justice in all cases.
PrO9ress OF the Kansas Pacf1c Railroad.
The Secretary OF War has sent a communication to
the House enclosing letter from Lieutenant General
sherman to General Grant, in which he says
The completion Of the Kansas Pacific Railroad
during the present year to Fort Lyon would be
most Important point to the military interests Of that
frontier, and the completion of the other branch to
coal and wood would also be most important to all the
interests along the valley Of the Smoky Hill, chiefly
so TO us, who have to guard that line and to provide
Tor the want OF the necessary garrisons. It seems
10 me that we can with great propriety recommend
70 congress at It's present session to extend their
subsidy 70 TINS company at the present rate for two
nundred and ffty miles more, the aggregate being
1000 900 In bonds This road is a. military neces-
sity, and willy much stimulate the settlement Of
tLat region OF our public domain.
Business of the Pension Once.
The following is report OF the work done in the
Pension ONCE during the present month:-The whole
number OF claims received during the month of
March, original and increase-of widows, &C., 1888;
OF invads. 1907; total, 1870 Number OF claims
admitted. original and increase-of widows. &C.,
242l OF nvalids, 922 total 3343. Number of claims
rejected, original and ncrease-of widows, &C.,
272; OF nvalds, $685. total 9l0. The total number of
claims disposed of during the month was 4,253. The
number of letters written was 4e7S; circulars sent,
1891 In the Bounty Land Division 100 warrants OF
loo acres each We're issued twenty OF 100 acres eight
OF eighty acres. The total number of warrants Issued
during the month was 12s, covering 1000 acres.
Original applications received seventy seven; letters
written, 1885, circulars sent, 200; claims suspended
26S.
Our Trade with the British Provinces.
The Secretary OF the Treasury to-day In reply to
the resolution OF the House of Representatives asking
him for statement OF the trade between the lted
States and the British and North American provinces
transmitted communication which he says seems
to contain the information called for by the House.
The writer says that he is satisfied, after careful
examination OF the returns since March, 1866 and
review OF the effects which grew out Of the Reel.
procy treaty that it is undoubtedly for the interest
Of citizens that the main features OF that corven
tlon should be revived far as the legislative action
Of the government can do so
Resignation of Army Omcers.
The designations OF the following officers of the
regular army have been accepted by the PRESIDENT
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Townsend Ninth
United States infantry, Brevet Brigadier General
Captain James P.iBrown,ow, Eighth United States
cavalry.
Captain John p. Macy. Tenth United States in.
fantry.
First Lieutenant Louis II. Fine, Third United States
artillery.
First Lieutenant David ]. Scott, Tenth United States
infantry.
First Lieutenant Egbert Alcott, Twenty-ninth
United States infantry.
second Lieutenant William A. Clark, Thrtie.h
States cavalry.
Second Lieutenant Earl NJ. Rogers, Third United
Second Lieutenant John A. Arthur Second United
states cavalry.
Naval Orders.
Commander r. c. Johnson and Chief Engineer
wi!.iam c. Brooks. OF the United States navy have
been detached from the wreck of the steamer Sacra
men.o and placed on waiting orders.