The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-31
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WASHINGTON, July 30. 1858.
The Internal Revenue CO.,nIs onership-Ap-
plicatiOns for Oaiee Under the New Law.
The various statements relative to the position of
Commissioner Rollins ana hts intentions are for the
most part erroneous. He has no desire to hold his
office and Is ready to vacate Che moment his successor
u legally appointed and confirmed Some time ago.
anticipating the appointment Of commissioner and
his confirmation by the Senate he had arranged to
retire with his family from the city He has literally
grown gray In the service, and 1t Is said to be his
own wish, well as the desire OF his friends that
he should retire from the ofllce. Under the
circumstances he does not feel at liberty
to do 30. Before the recess he told the
members Of the Senate Finance Committee
that If they should agree upon any candidate for the
place he was ready to vacate 1t. They informed him
In return that they wished him to remain at the head
of the bureau until they should signify their willing
ness for his retirement by confirming his successor
When the nomination Of Alexander Cummings failed
OF confirmation several members OF the Senate FL
nance Committee called upon Mr. Rollins and ex-
pressed their wish that he should mold on to the
office. even at his own personal inconvenience This
he agreed to do except the President should suspend
him during the recess. 1t will therefore be seen
that the stories about his compromising with o GER
tain conservative republican who desires the
place under an ad interim appointment are
purely fictitious. His present intention is, in the
language of Sumner to Stanton, "to stick" Should
the Attorney General however, give an opinion to
the effect that by virtue OF Rollins letter OF resgna-
ton the office is vacant II is possible the Com
missioner would feel bound to acquiesce. This
would still leave the President In an awkward pre-
dcament. because, according to the radical con-
struction Of the Tenure OF once act the President
has no right to make an al Interim appointment for
vacancy that occurs during the session of the
Senate, even after that body has adjourned. The
radicals argue that If Rollins resignation Is to be
construed according to the Presidents idea
that Is, that 1t took effect from the day
1t was tendered-then 1t created vacancy
during the session Of the Senate. Under the new
Tax law so much power is conferred on the Commits
sioner that the Office, In political point OF view,
has received additional importance and will con-
sequently play an important part In the approach
ing canvass. II the President makes an al interim
appointment it will doubtless be man who will be
more in sympathy with the democrats than Mr.. Rol-
llns and it is thought this will materially damage
the prospects OF the radicals Hence the desire Of
the latter that Rollins should remain where he Is.
Mr.. Rollins who is himself uncOncealed radical,
seems to appreciate this view of the and will
not, therefore, relinquish the place unless he is
PEELED to do 80.
The new Tax law provides that all the inspectors
appointed under the old act shall go out Of office ten
days after the former becomes a law. The limita-
ton expired to-day. large number Of applications
have been filed for the Offices created by the last
enactment
Disorganized State of Affairs In Texas and
Louisiana.
The Union Republican Congressional Committee
in receipt OF letters from the South which show
a threatening condition Of affairs in that section
In Texas especially great awlessness and disorder
are represented as prevailing. The Convention now
in session there promises to be failure 80 Ear as
securing the success of reconstruction on the Con-
gressonal basis Is concerned. This arises principally
from division In the ranks OF the radicals in the
Convention. The notorious Jack Hamilton 1t is
alleged desires to destroy the action OF the Conven
ton, because he fears 1t will interfere with certain
railroad projects in which he is interested. In the
western part Of Louisiana there Is much discomfort
with the radical State ocals and 1t is feared that
unless strong force Of troops Is sent there open
disturbance Will take place.
The Overdue Interest Governments Bonds.
The United States Treasurer has prepared, in the
form Of letter. the blanks, to be filed up In each
individual case and addressed to government credi
tors who have not yet drawn the interest on bonds,
informing them Of the amounts standing in their
names respectively and subject to their orders. A
receipt upon the book In his office Will be required
from the creditor his authorized agent before the
amount can be paid and blank power Of attorney
Is enclosed.
sensible Action Of the Senate Impeachment
Investigating Committee.
The select committee OF the Senate to inquire into
the official conduct Of Senators In connection with
the impeachment and trial OF President Johnson
took action whatever in relation to that subject.
Private Secretary Of Attorney General Evarts.
W. p. Peddrick, Of Philadelphia, who was the pr-
vate secretary OF Attorney General Stanberry, has
accepted like position under Attorney General
Evarts, by invitation Of that gentleman.
Reduction in the Naval Force.
In consequence Of the act OF Congress making q
large reduction In the force Of seamen employed In
the United States navy Secretary wees has given
directions for bringing home and putting out OF
commission number OF vessels now doing service
abroad. 1t is not yet known what vessels will come
home, as they viii be OF those which can be dis
pensed with by the commanders Of the squadrons to
which they are attached. The crews Of the vessels
thus put out Of commission will be discharged and
the officers placed on other duty.
The Late Flood In Maryland.
Passengers who arrived here this morning from
the scene OF the late food on the Patapsco report
that the authorities Of the Baltimore and OHIO Rail-
road have large force engaged In repairing the
road between the Relay House and Ecott City. The
damage is said to be greater than has been generally
supposed There Ia line Of hacks and stages running
daily rom Eilicott City to Frederick, beyond which
latter place the travel Is uninterrupted.
Receipts from Customs.
The receipts from customs from July 20 to rs, In
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BOSTON $685. $50
New York 2 10s $50
Philadelphia 247 $40
Baltimore. .............. I3Iviz
The National Life Insurance Company.
The National LILO Insurance Company Of the