The Portland daily press., 1869-05-01
WASHINGTON.
proINEMENTs By THE rREsrDEs,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, April 3O-The following ap-
pointments have been made by the President
Alfred Sanford, Supervising Inspector OF
Steamboats, for the 4th district; Pension Agents
Alexander Clappton, Fort Gibson, Cherokee
nation; Harrison Adrian, Baltimore, ND,
SamI KcKeee, Louisville. Ky.,. VIM. y.
GOodloe, Lexington. KY; VIM. Vlncent re-
ceiver of public monies at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
CABINET MEETING.
All the members of the Cabinet were pres-
ent at the meeting this morning with the ex-
ception of the Postmaster General.
THE TAX ON BROKERS SUSTAINED.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
sustained the action of Assessor of the 23d dis
trict Of New York, in taxing capital of bank
ers. The decision was rendered on an appeal
appeal made by Clark, Dodge & Co.
DECISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The Attorney General has decided that col
lectors of customs are entitled since July
1856 to retain $1,000 dollars a year out of the
monies received from importers for the storage
OF goods IN private bonded warehouses. He
has disallowed the claim of naval officers and
surveyors TO this compensation unless when
a performing the duties of collectors.
REMOVALS IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING
ROOM
A. M. Clapp, Superindent of the govern
ment printing, has removed G. E. Lathrop, the
Mark Woodward, assistant forIinan, and John
G. Franconi, foreman of the executive printing
room. Last named gents had been i3 years
connected with the Office.
DISPATCHES FROM OUR MINISTER IN EExIco.
The statement that DIR. Brink, u. S. Vice
Consul at the City of Mexico yesterday
brought Important dispatches from Minister
= hosecrans, has excited public curiosity as to
their contents. They were delivered to Presi-
dent Grant to-day, and by him transferred to
the Secretary of State. Although their pre-
else terms have not yet officially trauspired, it
is stated, in usually well informed circles, that
General Resecrans, who contrary to former
rumors is on pleasant and. friendly terms with
the Mexican government, has communicated
to our government his views of the condition
of that country, showing the dangers to which
it is constantly exposed from domestic dis
turbance and the pecuniary embarrassment
which prevent the national and social improve
ment He makes various suggestions and
recommends the immediate action of the gov
ernment in affording to American citizens
such guarantees of protection as will encour-
age them to avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty to secure important materialinterests to
the United States and at the same time beue.
fit the republic Of Mexico.
FOREIGN MISSIONS
New YORK, April 3O.-The Commercials
special says, John p. Hale's resignation as Min
lister to Spain, has positively been accepted His
all charges made against him. Sickles will be
sent to take his place. Mr.. Sanfords friends
are vigorously urging his retention at Brus-
sells. The President however, is inclined to
substitute United States Marshal Jones, of Illi-
nois.
CABINET MEETING.
The President has summoned all the absent
Secretaries to attend Cabinet meeting to-
day to decide whether Minister Motley shall
be sent to the Court of st. James at once, or as
Secretary Fish desires, wait until news of
how the rejection of the proposed treaty be-
tween the TWO countries was received reaches
here.
DECLINATION.
The New York Post says: After consulta-
tion with Senator Boutwell,, who returned this
morning, Assistant Secretary Richardson has
formally declined the position of Justice of
Superior Court of Massachusetts rendered him
by Gov. Claff1in. Mr.. Richardson's letter of
deoination was forwarded to-day.