The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-23
RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT.
Denial Of the RumOred SubServiensy
to Spain.
The Cuban Question to be Discussed
in the Cabinet.

Minister Sickies' Note TO the Regency Sus-
tained-No Backing Down tho Cuban
Question.
The dispatches published IN two OF the New York
papers to-day representing our government as being
dissatisfied with the action Of Minister Stokes IN
regard to Cuba, seem to have no foundation whak-
ever IN fact 30 far as known the administration u
satisfied with the course pursued ny General Slckes,
and therefore the statement that his quasi belll-
gerent attitude would be repudiated By the Prest-
dent Is purely sensational. The fact ~, that my
despatch sent from here last Sunday contained In
condensed form true statement OF the status of the
Sickles Cuban negotiation, and nothing has since
TRANSFERRED that changes materially the condition OF
AFFAIRS Inquiries tonight in the highest quarters
justify me In making this announcement. Minister
sicklea was some time ago instructed to oner tue
United States government as mediator between
Spain and Cuba, representations having been made
to 1t by respectable parties who had visited Spain
and obtained interviews with prominent personages
that ltd friendly ofices would meet with favor suoh
offers not being uncommon In our own history and
that Of other nations. Minister Sckles approached
the Spanish government upon the subject and had
the desired interview. Contrary to European tele-
grams there Is no reason for supposing that the
Spanish government took offence or has sought 70
involve other governments In IT. action. ss. y
Cuban Affairs to Receive the Personal Alton.
u,, tion Of the President.
One OF the frst subjects which will receive the a.
tention of the government viii be the Cuban ques-
tion This matter having been taken up by inter.
meddling governments Is not likely 70 add much to
the case IN favor Of Spain The President will per-
sonaly examine the question throughout, and will
doubtless be much governed by the spirit OF the
communications. No extra Cabinet meeting WILL b
held on the subject though It is probable the Qaes
ton Will come up on Friday next
The War Department.
No regular appointment will be made as successor
to the late General Rawlins Secretary Of War until
after the annual report Of the Department has been
made up. General Sherman's familiarity with the
intricate details Of the administration Of that branch
Of the executive is the reason for this delay in tho
selection Of Q successor.
Tho Late Minister to China Snubbed.
II Is understood that Ross Browne, late Minister
to China, telegraphed few days since that he would
visit Washington and make some explanations. He
was politely informed that he could visit Washing.
ton II he pleased, but not oficlally. At the same
time he was advised that he was no longer recog-
nized as an official Of the government.
Return Of the President.
The President and family accompanied By Gene
raj Porter, arrived here at ten minutes past ten
O'Clock this morning. The President was accompa-
MED a short distance on his journey by Mayor
Mcclellan, Of wheeling; A. W. Campbell, and several
other gentlemen OF prominence. At Grafton the
President and family took tea after which they re-
manned some time seated In the open space In the
Of the special car, admiring by moonlight the
sublime mountain scenery along that portion Of the
road. At the Relay House the Presidential car was
attached to the Washington train from Baltimore.
large number Of persons were at the depot in this
city, and as the President, with Mrs. Grant on hla
arm, walked along the platform, each person re-
spectfully raised his hat The President. with his
family, took his carriage and drove Immediately to
the Executive mansion. Secretary Cox and Attor-
ney General Hoar called upon him soon after his
return. He subsequently visited the Department OF
State
Checks against Fraud In the Printing Bureau.
Secretary Boutwell, Is now adding another check
to those already suggested BY him and In USE which
makes the system perfect In guarding against fraud
and dishonesty in printing government securities.
&C., in his department This last and very important
check Is register attached to the roller of the print
ing press, which indicates the exact number OF
impressions printed 1t Is also arranged so that an
attempt should be made to get u lead impression, by
using small pieoel Of lead 1t would at once be
detected, and the printer would have to account for
1t. With this arrangement no impression can be
taken without being accounted for. This seems to
make perfect the admirable system inaugurated by
Secretary Boutwell, in regard to the business Of
printing. BY this arrangement the superintendent
Of Printing makes requisiton on the custodian for
what plates he shall want the next day. stating the
number of the different kinds that he shall want.
MI. p. Hammond, the custodian, who has perfecs
system of keeping the account Of plates delivered
and received, enters them upon his book,
giving the description, number Of subjects on
each plate number of each plate and the
whole number OF plates called for by the
requsition This book Is also receipt for the Gus
todian, the superintendent Of Printing being re-
quired to sign 1t on receiving the plates. At the
close OF business each day the plates returned to
the custodian, who gives the superintendent re.
ceipt for the same. These plates are, Immediately
after being counted and examined by the custodian,
placed in vault upon which are three locks. The
custodian takes the key TO one Of them the supern.
tendent Of Engraving and Printing takes one and Q
representative Of the Treasurer's ONCE takes the
other The vault Is opened and locked In the pres
enee of all three OF these parties so that s impos.
sble for any plate to be taken BY any evil disposed
person. With the additional check OF the Register
and other safeguards thrown around the printing, 10
would seem almost impossible for anything wrong
to grow out Of that business. The paper, which IL
manufactured expressly for the government, to DO
used for legal tender notes. fractional currency &C.,
has In 1t water marks, &C., which Will be prevene.
alive against counterfeiting.
Internal Revenue Decision.
Commissioner Delano decides that the serial num-
bers OF packages must not change with the change
Of proprietors OF distilleries.
Payment Of November Coupons Anticipated,
The Secretary OF the Treasury has authorized the
payment Of coupons falling due on the LIST Of No.
vember upon rebate Of interest OF the rate OF sir
per cent per annunn.
A Sensation Story Refnted.
An article recently appeared in Northern paper
entitled irrespective Description of the Cabinet;
Another House Wanted" No such letter addressed
to Secretary Fish, as alleged, has been received BY
him, or by any member Of the Cabinets nor 10 thers
the least justification for connecting the name Of
secretary Cox with any such idle proposal.
The Demand for Small Notes.