The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-27

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20. 1Sss.
Return Of General Grcrt.

It's probable that General Grant will return to
washington in about two weeks.
:'he Chief Justice Chase Canard.
CHIEF Justice Chase denounces as a forgery the
published letter addressed TO Alexander Long in
which, under date OF October IT, he is reported as
saying, 'Shoud my friends urge my acceptance In
the event OF seymours Withdrawal / should stand as
candidate Tor the Presidency In his stead" &c.
He expresses his surprise that any should SO
misrepresent him.
The WhisISey Question Again.
The difference OF opinion between the authorities
1.-THE Revenue Department aud the dislilers on the
question whether redistribution Is rectcation II done
within certain distance from the still in which the
whiskey was first produced is waxing quite warm.
The Revenue Department. II appears, Is willing 10
concede that the whskey after its first dstillaion
may be returned to the still from which it came
without making the manufacturer liable to be taxed
rectier, but to pass 1t into second still on the
same premises is violation Of the law. The distil-
lers call this decision distinction without differ
ence and say that the reasoning very exact that
II Is impossible for any other than the most acute
legal mind in the country to distinguish wherein the
construction OF the Commissioner OF Internal Reve-
nue. differs from that given by the whiskey men.
This nice point Is before the Attorney General,
and his opinion Is looked for before the close Of the
present week.
SOHcnOr BnckIey still ON tlnn0.
Mr.. Buckley it is understood, has taken digni
ned stand in regard TO his official position solicitor
or the Internal Revenue Bureau, and insists upon
acting in his official capacity. He cannot see any
reason why the Commissioner should not receive
him into his confidence and give him charge OF the
legal business OF the Bureau. So here, then, Is
another deadlock Mr.. Rollins persists In declaring
that he has manner of service to ask at the hands
OF Mr.. Buckley and the latter Official seems emf
nently well satisfied to wait for job, and contents
himself, i'll the meantime by drawing his salary.
From present appearances the Commissioner and
his Solicitor win MAINTAIN this attitude towards
each other until Mr.. McCulloch throws out lew
strong hints about resignation.
The New York ssopert isor-hip.
There Is nice little contest goag on about the
New York Internal Revenue Supervsorsnip. Ira
cey Lewis, Rufus Andrews and Egan are in the
field, backed by powerful friends ana supporters.
Lewis IL said to stand poor chance, because both
Morgan ana Rollins are against him. Morgan Is be-
eved TO hold the appointment, and the statement Is
given out that whomsocyer he fasors viii win The
big plum. General Egan is backed by the President,
and il is said McCUiloeh would not object 10 his ap-
pointment either
Departure OF the Supervisor for virginia.
The Internal Revenue supervisor for Virginia and
West Virginia left here to-day for Richmond under
Instructions from Commissioner Rollins, to make
thorough examination into internal revenue matters
in that district.
NOMINATION. II Supcryisors.
Commissioner Rollins viii during the present week
nominate to the Secretary OF the Treasury SUPER
vlsors for the districts OF Southern New York, So ut
Carolina Indiana and Tennessee in place Of persons
previously recommended, but rejected by the Secrc-
tary. The Commissioner has moi yet, however, de.
cided whom he vii: nominate.
Internal Revenue Appoint ment-.
The following lntcrpRl Revenue appointments
were made to day
Sorekeepers-Joseph l.. McEiel FOR the First dis
trict OF Pennsylvania; George Sarret', Second dis
trict OF pennsJ wanna; James y bradbury Ninth dis
trici of Illinois; Henry I. Grahad, second district or
Ohio
Gauoers-J. II. Miller Tenth district Of Pennsyi-
vania; j. Il. ChcnoIeth, Nuth dstrci OF Illinois;
John Reilly, Third district oi Maryland; Carlos I.
Merrin, seventh district Of Connecticut; David ".
Rue. First district Of Illinois: Robert Wallace aud W.
Il: Lyons, Third district Q! Maryland.
Timothy ". Kelly has been appointed inspector Of
tobacco, &C., for the Thlr,icli district of New
York.
The Central PnciGc Raitroad.
The commissioners, Me.sfs. Henley Denver
and BIGGER, having reported that a section
OF twenty mics or the road and telegraph
line OF the Central Pacific Railroad Company
OF California, extending TO the termination of
tie three hundred and ifticth mile, had been
completed and equipped first class railroad in
all respects ana Chat the telegraph line was also
completed the President on the recommendation of
the Secretary Of the interior accepted the same and
ordered the bonds and patents for lands due on
account thereof to be issued To The company.
Report OF the Commissioner OF Education.
Mr.. Barnard Commissioner of Education. is en-
gagged in getting up areport the art progress of
or America. The report all, he of the highest IN
ferest
The Paymaster dsenernrs Annual Repert.
The annual report or Paymastor General Brice IL
competed. and IL now in the hands OF the printer.
II is thought it will be submitted 10 the Secretary OK
War about the last OF this month. The General has
devoted considerable time and attention TO the pre-
paratiou OF tlis report it closes up the payment
Of bounties, and has made it q much longer and
more interesting document thar any which mas pre-
ceded II.
Treaty with wada as-cur.
The President of the United states las proniul-
gated treaty lately entered into between our gov
eminent and the government Of Madagascar. The
object Of the treaty Is to secure closer relations OF
commerce and friendship between the two countries:
hence II is solcnnly declared that peace and good
fellowship shall exist forever. It is provided that
the dominions Of either of the contracting parties
well the right Of donicue OF their inhabitants,
are sacred and forcible possession Of territory
shall ever take place either Of them by the other
party nor any douiciary visits or f0rcbe entries be
made TO the houses OF either party. Citizens OF the
United States shall. While In Madagascar, enjoy the
privilege OF free and unmoestcd exercise Of Chris
tian religion ana It's customs. New places
Of worship however. shall not be built
by them without the permission OF the gov
ernment. Commerce shalt be perfectly free
with all the privileges under which the most favored
nations are now may hereafter be trading
American citizens shall, however, pay o duty not TO
exceed ten per cent on both exports and imports In
Madagascar to he regulated by ,artr to be mutu-
ally agreed upon, with the following excepions:--
Munitions OF war imported by the Queen Of NADIA
gascar into her dominions or by her order. The
articles prohibited from export by the laws of NADIA.
gascar arc:-Muntions OF war, timber and cows