The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-11
WASHING I Or.
SpeculatiOns Concerning the Successor
Ship Of the War Office.
Decreased Expenses of the
Government.
settlement of the Huds0n's Bay
COmpany's Claim.


FIatterins Exhibit Of Government Expenses.
the warrant books of the Treasury Department
snow that the expenditures Of the government for
the fiscal year just ended less than $685. 900
as against Sl,O70, 900 for the year before, and
nearly as low as in 1862 the second year of the war.
the actual expenses Of the military branch OF the
War Department during the fiscal year previous to
the one ending June 30, last were $12e 900, 000:
while for that year there were not quite
SSO6OO.OoO. The Navy Department expenses for
the year ending June, 1868. was over $50, 900;
while for the last fiscal year they reached only
about S2s. 900. The expenses OF the Treasury
Department, proper. were increased $s,Oooooo
while those Of the Interior Department
have gone up from $2S OOo 900 to $4,000, 900. The
above exhibit will be made in the forthcoming
Official report of the Treasurer Of the United States
Secretary of War, pro tenn.
General Sherman was yesterday commissioned
Secretary OF War. pro ten,pore.
General Rawlins' Successor In the War ONCE.
There is great deal Of speculation as to General
Rawlins successor in the War Cfice. 1t ia stated
here now that President Grant Is not in favor Of
Dodge, Of Iowa. and that Governor Fairchild, OF
Wisconsin. VIII be the man. There is some
talk Of Pennsylvania getting q man in to
make up for the loss of old Borie. 1t
is said that part OF object OF the Presidents
proposed visit to Pennsylvania next week is to Sc
lect Q man for the War OGice Among the names
mentioned from the Keystone State are Don Came
ron, son of Senator Cameron; Galusha A. Grow, Mr..
McKenna, George H. Stuart, George II. Boxer tho
poet and John Covode. OF these gentlemen 1t Is
probable that Stuart would be the choice OF the
President II he would take the office, but it will be
remembered he refused similar offer when the Cab
met was first organized Next to him Don Cameron
is perhaps the strongest. There arc those who say
West and that he Will be military man. Nothing
positive however, Is known with regard to the
Intentions Of the President ON this question.
Revenue OEicers Dcfraudng the Government.
Supervisor Bloomfield writes to the Internal Rev.
enQe Bureau that tho gaugers of the First district of
Illinois have been detected In dishonest combina-
ton. It seems they were ~ q habit Of carrying
from two to four cans under their buggy seats hold.
ing from two to three gallons each. and when called
upon to inspect fifty to hundred barrels of high
wines they would draw them or from the ciskrn,
roll them into the warehouse in rows, draw the
bungs, find the wine gallons OF each, and then take
.thief" or proof glass, about pint, from each
package. which they emptied into large can or
bucket. They then would take proof Of the wine
in each bucket and make every package In the lot
the same. The wines they called proof" which they
empted into their cans aud are delivered to the
receive the money at tho market price. wen tho
assessors of the district learned the facts they as
sessed the gaugers liquor dealers and an order
issued to suppress the entire business Of proofs
There have been number OF designations growing
out Of the exposure.
Tho Army Of the Tennessee.
Information Is given by Colonel T. NJ. Day
ton. secretary OF the Society of the Army
of the Tennessee. that General Edward r.
Noyes, of Cincinnati, has accepted an in
vitaton to deliver the address 10 the Society at
its next annual meeting on November H. at Louis
vile. The selection Of General Noyes was made by
the late General John A. Rawlins President Of the
Society. General Noyes was distinguished officer
Of the army and lost q leg in the service.
Settlement Of tho Hudson BAY Compnny's
Claims.
The commissioners under tho treaty between the
United States and Great Britain of July 1s8s for the
settlement Of the claims arising out OF the oregon
treaty. have been IN session some time In this city,
celebrating on the claims presented to them, which
claims, it is to be noted, amounted to the sum of
"a, 30S 7O2 IN gold for the Hudson Bay Company and
81, 1913 900 in gold for the Puget Sound Company.
They have pronounced awards in favor Of the Hud-
son Bay Company Of s4SO and Of the Puget Sound
Company Of $500 09S. A. s. johnson, commissioner
on the part OF the United States read elabora to
opinion In support OF his views, and the Hon. John
Rose, commissioner on the part of Great Britain did
the same In the presence of Caleb Cushing and
G. d. Day, counsel for the two governments re-
spectvely 1t is probable the judgment OF the COM
mlssioners will be published at full length. They
appear to have differed somewhat IN their appreca
ton Of the testimony as to value and to have
modified their respective views as to the amount to
be awarded rather than incur the hazard Of further
reference. BY this decision very long controversy,
vvh on n
the amicable relations OF the two countries, Is
brought to close. The evidence and arguments
are very voluminous-upward OF 10 witnesses,
resident In all rts Of this country and OF Europe,
having been examined-and the proceedings en-
brace $500 pages OF printed matter 1t Is considered
satisfactory to find that in complicated and in so
long continued national dispute the Commissioners
OF the two governments have been able to accord In
opinion. The Hudson Bay Company and the Puget
Sound Company are required by the award to re-
lease to the United States all the possessory rights
belonging to them in oregon and washington Terri
tory which the subject matter Of their respect
I've claims against the United States.
Judicial Appointment.
The President has appointed James M. Clark to be
Judge of the District Court of Rhode Island.
French Vice Consul mt Baltimore.
The President has recognized Julian dc Court as
Vice Consul OF France at Baltimore.
Departure of Mrs. Rawlius.
Mrs. General Rawllns and her children left here
this evening for Danbury, Conn.,. accompanied by
General Hilyer and Mrs. Hiyer. During the day
she visited the residence Of General Giles A. Smith,
ana was shown the room In which her husband died.
Her health is very good, considering the fatigue she
has undergone In her delicate condition. Nothing
has been decided yet as to what VIII be done with
the remains Of General Rawlins Mrs. Rawlins is
anxious to have them taken to Danbury and buried
there. 10 is probable, however, that they will be
taken to Illinois, II the Governor Of that State insists
upon their removal there General Rawilns' old
comrades OF the Army OF the Tennessee
are anxious to have them inferred at