The New York herald., 1868-06-25
RNmOrs I'm Relation to Secreta.
~ McCullOch's Retirement.
Passage Of the Eight Hour
Labor Bill in the Senate.
All Government Employees to Re-
q coive the Benefit of the Act.


Progress of the Tax Bill
q in the House.
f WARRINGTON, June "a, 1S6S
nuners About Secretary GcCulloch's Resig.
nation-Probcble Nomination Of Collector
emythe for the Austrian Mission.
The question regarding the resignation Of Secre-
eAry HcCuloch has grown to be one Of the most in.
scrutable mysteries now perpexing the wise men Of
the government and the rank and nle Of small ONCE
holders and private citizens who endeavor to keep
themselves. fully informed Of all that is
ranspirtng in the select circle which regu-
lates and adjusts the affairs of the nation
confess themselves profoundly puzzled Statements
coming from what have usually been regarded as
reliable sources indicate that II Mr.. McCulloch has
not formally requested the President to accept his
resignation it is because the latter has used any
persuasive influences to prevent it. Within the past
week these statements, coming from the best au-
thOrty have informed that the Secretary had sent
in his resignation; that the President hesitating
whether to accept it or not that Mr.. McCuloch has
not resigned, although the President wishes him to
do so that the President disclams any desire get
rid Of the Secretary and lastly that the Secretary
emphatically disclaims any intention Of resgning.
Both the President and the Secretary Of the Treasury
have shown remarkable degree Of caution in speak
ing on this question: and it s evident that whatever
has transpired between them in regard to making
vacancy at the head Of the Treasury Department they
sre anxious that information Of shall get to the
public in advance Of the deed accomplished.
q careful and diigent inquiry into the status Of
the McCulloch resignation question, giving every
indication it's due weight Of consideration and
making proper allowance for all statements made
70 govern public opinion, the following version is
probably as close to the real condition Of affairs be
sween the White House and the Treasury Depart
nent az can be obtained anywhere short Of candid
Confession from the principals concerned The
President s subjected every day to strong pressure
Sf0m leading and representative men urging him to
make change of Secretaries in the Treasury. He
10 certainly not only willing, but anxious to comply
with their wishes. He prefers that Mr.. McCulloch
nhall see the necessities Of the and shape his
conduct accordingly. Mr.. McCulloch, however, al
though he does not seem to be deficient in observa
toD, u not disposed to take any hints having
many good reasons why he should remain in
control Of the 4, national finances to the
last moment Mr.. McCuloch will wait until the
President announces in plain terms that his resigna
tion, TO take efYect on given day, will confer
favor. Judging from all appearances this question
win very shortly be brought to an issue through a
written acceptation by the president OF the verbal
resignation 0ffered by Secretary McCulloch at the
time Of Mr.. Stanton's rebellion, fixing the date on
which the resignation is to take effect. The latest
Yumor the subject tonight is to the erect that
Mr. HcCuoch had an interview with the President
to-day, during which regular flare up occurred. l
an unable to ascertain what degree Of truth there is
in the report the President refuses to give any
Information on the subject.
sI may add, in connection with this subject, that
6ne of the candidates for McCulochs position seems
70 be disposed OF. mean Collector Smythe, OF New
York, who, hear from a reliable source, is to be
nominated for the Austrian mission. am informed
also that the President intends to send tothe Senate
the name Of General Rosecranz for the Mexican
mission. This win kill OF Mcmahon and the other
aspirants for that position.
Mr.. Clarke's Reported Resignation.
The statement that 8. NJ Clarke, Superintendent OF
the Currency Printing Division of the Treasury, had
rendered conditional resignation is enveloped in
good deal Of mystery, and has even been contra
dicted. From all that has been ascertaned it
appears that for some reason Mr.. Clarke few days
since handed to the Secretary Of the Treasury his
resignation, to take erect on the report Of
committee. to be appointed by the Secretary,
to examine the affairs Of his ONCE The
resignation was rendered by Mr.. Clarke, it s sal d,
cline to accept it, but contrary to expectations the
resignation accepted, to take eject as soon as
successor should be appointed. Mr.. McCulloch, IL s
understood, refused to comply with the request Of
Mr.. Clarke that q committee be appointed 10 examine
hts accounts, and informed that gentleman that
ne would have to be contented to retire in
the same manner as other Officers, and
leave the investigation Of his oficial affairs to the
Secretary Of the Treasury The successor OF Mr..
Clarke has been decided upon by the Secretary II is
said, but circumstances prevent his appointment
for short time to come.
Nsmination Of a Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue.
The President has nominated Mr.. Perry Fuller,
Of Kansas, to be Commissioner OF Internal Revenue,
in place of Mr.. Rollins resigned.
The President has also nominated Mr.. Francis X.
webb, Of Massachusetts, to be Consul at Zanzibar.
The Question Of Mr.. Evarts' Nomination
Postponed.
The Senate judiciary Committee took up the case
OF william NJ Evarts to-day, nominated for Attorney
General, and postponed It until Saturday. This was
desired by some members Of the committee, because
they had been informed that certain facts were in
possession OF General Buffers committee which
would possibly have some erect upon their action.
Passage Of the Eight Hour Bill by the senate.
The Senate has passed the House bill providing
that eight hours shall constitute days work for all
iaborers, workmen and mechanics now or who may
be hereafter employed by or In behalf OF the govern
ment Of the United states. II awaits the Presidents
signature TO become q law.
senator Henderson 90 be Married To-day.
The adjournment OF the senate until two O'Clock
tomorrow was for the purpose OF affordng members
m opportunity to attend the marriage OF Senator
Henderson, which will take place at the National
Hotel.
Circular from, the Chilean Government En-
coura gina Emigration.
A circular containing a decree Of the Chilean
government is being circulated here encouraging