New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-01
WASHINGTON.
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w,surSGToS Monday. Aug o. 1868
Secretary Seward VINO has been III co,'5 IN
FOR some t.ne in relation 70 matters CoiIn''' 80
lie new Reciprocity treaty with tho Do'''" ,I;
Canada has been isformed by the CahaolHu ""'noil
fies that the Hon john hoSo i ~
gn,powerca by that Government u arrange
,-aa,, On tho basis agreed upon in the cor
t.,'co subioct 10 lawful ratification and that
va IN tins city in a short time. The treaty
IL, e-,brooe many points covered by the old one.
Nth some provision TO prevent the smuggling oil
foreirn goods so common along our Northern IRON
ti,r. and will be ready for the action Of Congress
next December
A Coperhead evening paper here piteousiy APP
,eais te Democratic supporters of Blair and seymour
m the Government to contribute their mite IN ana
If the cause" 1t says that money IS short ana
that very remarkably the Democrats through
out the country axe crying for documents
BAR and SeymOur's cause does not appear TO
flourish In the District Of Columbia, club
called after these worthless threatened 10
cxpel one-third of its members few evenings ago.
uloss they paid mp 81 30 each, arrears OF dues Tor
three months. A too vigorous support of the noml-
nees of the Chicago Convention had the effect OF com
pcug the former proprietors of the journal III ques-
ton 10 sell ont give away their interest III 1t as
very losing concern Montgomery acts as treasurer
for the subscription for the family benefit
The Acting Attorney General, Mr., Ashton, is en-
gagged in preparing an opinion on the new law re-
curing tho recommendation of the Attorney Gen
rra in all cases Of compromise connected with In
tcrual Revenue suits. 1t is understood that the
opinion will take the ground that except in cases in
volyiug large amounts OF money, the recommended
ton of the United States DisTict-AttOrney for the
District in which the suits may arise is all that Is
required.
There is no truth whatever IN the report that COM
missioner Rollins has decided to recognize Chas Gil
2in az Dlstrct-AttOrney for Philadelphia. Mr.. Ro!-
Inns has referred the question 90 the Mtoney-Gen-
sra and will take no action in reference TO it until
advised by Mr. Eyarts.
The New-OrleaHs Rebels do not appear 70 be very
well satisfied with the appointment Of Carpet-Bagger
fuller as Collector OF the Port of New Orleans. Tie
Emcs says We regret that the Executive could not
sud among our own citizens person suitable and
qualified for this position-it is one whose proper
conduct is so important to the well-being Of our
commercial interests" Perry is eminently proper
man for the position. There is not the slightest
probability that be will be confirmed by the Senate
but the friends of the Administration claim that,
according to the recent opinion of Mn Evarts he
hold ms place until March 4.
The examination of Mrs. Schureman, CHARGED with
ing accessory TO the robbery Of sl2OOO from the
Treasury, was continued to-day Mr., Spinner and
NItlA OliltiN were cAdHilutu Us NlNuCeotc anu tlS
ca Zee was again adjourned TO tomorrow.
The question of the appointment of the Supervisors
has not vet been settled Secretary McCullOeh and
Nj Rollins have had one or two interviews on the
subject within the last few days and il is understood
that they viii meet again tomorrow TO take some ac
ton in reference to 1t.
Senator Morgan is still IN town He is in receipt
of letter from Gen Schenck informing him that he
O.s Schcnck will be here during the present week.
Tue advi,abity of calling Congress together in Sep
tcmber VIII then be discussed and decided.
Jue-huu acknowledgements gaugers have been
appointed for the different States and Territories
4u1ug turil the following Benedict Walter and
Augusta rJz, Twelfth District; Robert J.; lIaggard
Tenth Districts David Armstrong, Ninth District
William j. FOrIen and Daniel Mckenzie, seventh
District: James K. Ashley, Sixth District James :.
Briggs, Eighth District; james scott John H. Hoton'
and James Z. Starr. Fourth District a. v Richards,
Third District; Otto tunke. t1tth DstIlctj
James 5 Norton, First Districts and alfred
Cummings, Thirteenth District of Illinois.
Samuel NJ. Garter, XlNth Districts Edward X. Han
som, XNlIIth District, Oliver o. smith, ANllth
District; Joseph 5. kessnger, XVIII District An
dew Ingles. XIYth District; David Hall, AllIth
District: AlOnzO Rogers, Nth District w. w. Nad-
A d. Bradden. With District: Elias II. Osborne.
Nth District and }. H. Ohm. XVI District Of OHIO.
Archibald j. Sampson, Nth, and Robert Market ia
District OF Missouri Richard Gaggln AlAth DIS
trct William l. Ritter, AlNth District; Thomas H.
Walton Vth District Charles L. Demham With
District John IL. Tell. With District A. H. Seem,
Altn. and Thomas IhroP, AFillth District OF
Pennsylvania. Frederick a. hing ana David
b. Hale lst District of Connecticut John
y. fierce With District Henry NJ. Philips,
Nth District: and James ) Burbank, With DIS
tTict OF Massachusetts; John DOnahue, Delaware;
Elzur Wager XXXIst District; Michael Alaon,
AEllth District; George y. Stewart, HYIllth Dis
tlict Robert VI. Myers. AAth District stephen W.
NandeTenter and Charles lOuBge, AAEth District,
and James Wood and William II. Doty, WITH District
of New-lork.
1t Is thought that the official statement Of the
public debt will be- ready for publication on Satur-
day next. Ii will probably show slight increase
over the last statement owing to the purchase OF
Alaska.
tay of the Navy by parties anxious 10 secure appoint
ment as Cadet Engineers az the Naval Academy, but
In consequence OF the reduction Of the force ordered
by Congress that claSant Cadets will nOt~ be found
at the academy during the present year
The President has not determined when he will
leave Washington brief visit 10 Tennessee. IL
Is not known whether or not there wall be Septem-
Der session OF Congress.
reduction in tie expenses OF the various Custom
Houses has been made since the lSt of July 20 the
tent oi sOOOJ and still further retrenchment Is III
progress. 10 has been found that many employees
have been drawing salaries without rendering public
services ana that their appointment was the result
Of mere favOritism.
The acting United States Consul at Havana has
communicated TO the Department Of State the fol-
lowing order made by the CaptanyGen Of Cuba
STAT oF IHE SUPERIOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT THE EVER
In view Of the facts stated by your honor the 26th
OF May last at which time you transmitted TO dis
patch % Mr. Sewards ordering you 70 solicit Of my
thOrity the pardon Of the sailors MeybOhrn and r.
SEVERN prisoners at Nueyas, account OF the suit
stuied against them fer tight with Peter Roberts and
DOM Trip, the result Of which that the first
billed have deemed proper in accordance with the In
formation received OF the Royal Audience TO accede 10
the petition viii sh the Hon Mr. Seward makes through
your honor and your honor Is az liberty 20 order that
your honor many years FRATCIsC6 IEi:sJJspI.
To the COnsuGenera o. the United states at this
Harana. Aug. al, 1868.