The New York herald., 1869-04-21
An Appeal to the United States from the
Jews of Palestine.


Jews of Palestine.
Rabbi Sueersohn had an Interview with the Presi-
dent to-day, in which he said the IsraelItes In Pales
tine possess no civil or political rights whatever and
deprived Of protection by the representatives OF
the civilized nations which the Christians enjoy, are
exposed 10 violence and arbitrary rule, and coll
cluded his address as follows:-
do pray, therefore, your Fxcellency to turn
your attention to the deplorabe condition Of my
brethren In the Orient that the principles OF TINS
government NAV be truey embodied IN It's repre-
sentltave abroad; and do further pray thar your
Excellency may show me that mark OF favor which
would enable my brethren In the HOLY Land In the
hour OF need to seek refuge under the stars and
Stripes that this free country and Its exalted chiefs
should be blessed on the sacred spot Of our common
ancestors.
President Grant replied briefly, but courteous'y,
promising to examine into the matter referred to
and do what he could to remedy any grievances
which existed. On taking his leave, Rabbi sneer-
sohn said
BEFORE part from you Mr.. President. allow me 10
oer my fervent PRAYER from the depths Of nv heart
10 Almighty God. whose dominion Is an everlasting
kingdom king May He besspreserve, guard and assist
King or kings grant yOu long life and inspire YOU
kind.
Senator Ross Personal Explanation.
IL Is only necessary to state, in reply 10 the re-
marks OF Senator Ross in the Senate to-day that the
very night succeeding the occurrence at the White
House he acknowledged that the account OF the
HERALD correspondent was substantially correct.
How he reeconciled his statements then and now Is
for him to explain.
Reorganization Of the Internal Revenue
Bureau.
The new organization of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau, which has been under consideration by the
Commissioner and his assistants went into effect to-
day. The various branches of the ONCE are divided
into three prominent divisions. The first division,
under the direction Of Solicitor Smith. will be known
as the law division and Will have charge Of reports
records and dockes Of suits and proceedings in
terna revenue cases; the examination OF alleged
frauds and inractIons Of laws, and the reports OF
supervisors and detectives also all questions relating
tolegacies succession incomes salary dividends and
special taxes; and the stamping Of deeds and other
instruments Of writing, and in general Of all legal
questions arising out of the administration of the
bureau not especially assigned bv law to other OFF.
This division is subdivided into three sections
embracing In detail what is given in the above gen.
eral statement In il Is also included the charge OF
tobacco not In bond. The second division relates to
books and accounts Of the office, and is under the
charge Of Second Deputy George Parnell, assisted
by Charles A. Pel. The duties are the admin
istratve examination Of all money accounts of
assessors, assistant assessors collectors, SUPER
vsors, surveyors OF distilleries, and miscellaneous
accounts arising under the general and special ap.
preparations for this branch Of the service the ex
animation and action upon estimates of funds
required by disbursiug agents, the general book
keeping OF the office and the issue OF the various
kinds Of stamps for payment Of taxes, with the pre-
paration Of statistics. This division Is supdivided
into four sections The Third division will be under
the charge OF the Third Deputy has not yet been
appointed. assisted by s. M. Wilcox and has charge
OF oil matters relative to the tax distilled spirits
and tobacco in bond, together with the care
OF the general files Of the orice. This d.
vision IL subdivided into three sections.
Deputy Commissioner Douglass, under the new
organization, is charged with all records concern
ing appointments, the otfice mails, and Is general
executive of,cer, under the immediate direction OF
the Commissioner william p. Sherman Is general
supervisor of the bureau His duties will embrace
daily inspection OF the practical operations OF the
bureau In eetall. Future operations OF the Internal
Revenue Department will be conducted under the
above organization which the chief officials OF that
Office consider placing them in excellent working
order
The Chnrge Against General Burbridge Dis
missed.
It has already been stated that General Burbridge
was arrested in Washington yesterday an alleged
indictment found by the Grand Jury OF the United
States Conrt OF the Eastern district OF Missouri
ment. On the conclusion OF the hearing to-day be-
fore Judge Wye the was dismissed II appear
ing that the paper purportlng to be an Indictment
was not signed either by the Judge by the District
Attorney, and was eyidedtly prepared to injured
General Burbridge without q sufficient Foundation
for action
National Bank Statements.
The following notice has been sent to all the Ma
tional Banks:--
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. !
OFFICE CoMPTnoLLrR OF THE CuGRrNCy,i
II ascorsnee an, with the Provisions pro Of az act Of
and rsqnrc forward i!anediaisy 10 this once on the
The eondon Of your bank as shown books a, The
close ys Of susns,, on the 18th day Gl ARr lsse
Comptroller OF the Currency
Meeting OF the Union League National Exec
utivc Committee.
The National Executive Committee OF the Union
League OF America. which has usually met in WASH
ington, VIII convene at the st. Nicholas HOTEL in the
city CT New York. on Friday, the 3oth inst, at
Light Fingered Representative OF PbiIadeI-
pbin Society.
II Is alleged here that the Philadelphia kleptoma-
nac who was nominated and confirmed for consul
ship before he stole the box OF cigars from the
grocery store in the Quaker City, Is Ferdinand
Cox. He was recommended for Consul to
Leghorn by Charles O'Neill Member OF Con-
gress from the Second district OF Pennsyl.
vania and not only received the nomination,
but was confirmed. Cox IL a director o. the aristo-
cratic Union League Club of Philadelphia and belongs
to the upper ten OF society. He wanted to 80
abroad and was desirous OF holding some Official
position under the government with q view to
giving himself status In foreign society
As soon as IT became known to the President and
the Secretary OF state that he was the person so
mysterously mentioned IN the Associated Press de-
spatch in connection with the larceny Of the box
OF cigars he was promptly removed and another
person nominated Tor the place.
Personal.
Mr.. J. G. Bancroft Davis Assistant Secretary OF
State, has far recovered from his recent Illness
that l,e intends visiting the state Department to-