The New York herald., 1869-05-13

that n che Spanish authorities Kept on In this way
they would get the whole civilized world against
them. Mr. Roberts admitted that the proclamation
was rather strong. but thought It was issued more
with q view to frighten the people into submission
than any other purpose. The opinion entertained In
of1ciai circles here s that If the Cubans can hold
out for six months longer Spain will he compelled
to abandon the attempt to subdue them. 1t Is
ascertained from the best authority that
Spain has sent about all the troops to Cuba that
she can spare; besides. Spain Is almost financially
bankrupt. A short time ago she put loan upon
the market OF 0O0 ana out OF this only real
zed Slso 100000, az the run0us rate Of eleven and
haif per cent. 1t 70 thought that now Spain
would be willing to allow Cuba some such arrange
ment as Great Britain has given Canada. provided
the rebellion would cease.
keverdy johnson to be Dined and Wined
Upon His Return from England.
few men or the last century are busy making
arrangements here for big dinner to Reverdy
Johnson on his return from England. They pro-
pose to make It really great big thing-big in
price, big IN the quantity and quality OF attendance
aud big IN culinary ammunition. II is said q
big importation OF English roast beef and
plum pudding. with lots OF British beah
you know, win be made specially for this
great prandiai occasion. The ancient committee
having the matter in charge are doing their best 10
get the heaviest subscriptions from people with
heaviest purses. one gentleman who was asked to
come down handsomely to-day, remarked, "Oh
yes. III subscribe literally. seeing that Reverdy has
had few good dinners lately. and therefore Will be IN
good trim Tor digcsting one when he gets here"
General Mcclellan i'm Washing agtoa-inicrview
with President Grant.
Major General George B. Mcclellan arrived in
Washington this morning, for the first time since he
left with instructions Tor changing the base OF
operations OF his army from Arlington Heights to
Hampton Roads. IN the spring OF 1852 lie came in
company with Governor Randolph OF New Jersey,
to have interview with the President, Secretary
OF War and General sherman in regard to the
location of the Stevens noating battery of which
General Mcclellan engineer. They appeared
at the White House this morning few
minutes before noon. and sent their cards
to the President. As the President was engaged at
the time, General Mcclellan and Governor Randolph
went into the secretary's room ana conversed with
Generals Babcock and Porter who old acquaint-
ances OF the General About one O'Clock they en-
tered the Presidents room from the secretary's
office, and the meeting between President Grant and
General Mcclellan was quite cordial. The General
introduced Governor Randolph, and then opened
the business which had brought them hither. The
conversation in regard to business lasted about
quarter OF an hour, when the President
introduced cigars, and with their appearance the
conversation turned on the incidents OF the late
war The interview is said to nave been OF the
most agreeable character and continued for nearly
an hour. when the General and Governor Randolph
took their leave They afterwards visited the War
Department and called upon Admiral Porter at the
Navy Department This evening General Mcclellan
is receiving numerous calls from old friends. resi-
dents OF this city, and has been induced TO delay his
departure for New York until tomorrow.
Seizure Of the Philadelphia Steamer Juniatn
for Smuggling.
The special agent of the Treasury Department In
Philadelphia to-day reported TO Commissioner Sar-
gent OF the Customs Bureau, the seizure by him OF
the steamer Juniata OF the line from Philadelphia TO
New Orleans via Havana The Juniata was seized
for alleged carrying a large quantity of goods not
entered in the manifest, all of which were seized
contraband. Among them were about $4,000 cigars,
several cases of sugar lot OF champagne, silk
dresses and number Of other articles.
Redemption Of Observation-Disclosures Of q
sinking Fund.
The Secretary of the Treasury states that the pur-
chases OF bonds under the notice issued by the
Assistant Treasurer a. New York was made In con-
formity to the act Of 1892 and that 1t is not the
design OF the Secretary TO nut these bonds again
upon the market. is 1t his expectation that they
will IN any form be reissued. His object IL the re-
debt. Arrangements are making In the Treasury
Department to carry INTO execution the provisions
OF the act of 1862 relative to the establishment OF q
sinking fund.
Reissue Of Fractional Currency.
The following circular was issued to-day ad-
dressed to assistant treasurers and others:-
TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES May IL, 1882
SIR:--The supply OF fractional currency at this
once, OF the denomination OF ten cents and twenty
five cents IL nearly exhausted. AZ no more traction
al currency will be printed until the completion OF
the new issue which will probably not be ready for
distribution In less than SIX weeks, IL Is suggested
that in the meantime you select from the fractional
currency received by you for redemption or any
other purpose all notes OF the denomination above
mentioned which hit for ISSUE and them In
your payments TO meet any applications for notes OF
Very respectfully, +. Il. SPINNER, Treasurer.
Postn,Rsters Appointed.
The President has appointed the following Post
masters:-Samuei o. UphaIn, waltham, Mass: VIM.
Morand. Andover Mass; Henry n. Hellerman.
Hudson. N. j.: DAVID Boyd Hayerhill, Mass; John
n. Neyer, Allegnany, Pa.
hen Wade Receives nm Appointment at Inst.
The President has appointed old Ben Wade one OF
the directors OF the Pacific Railroad.
Meeting Of the House Judiciary Committee.
Representative Bingham, the chairman OF the
House Judiciary Committee. has called q meeting Of
that committee for Tuesday morning, the 18th OF
Nav in this city. and requests the members to be
puuctua IN attendance even II no other notice than
this shall reach them. t is supposed the object OF
the meeting Is In relation to the Busteed impeach
ment inquiry.
visit OF the Boston City Authorities.
Mayor Shurten and committee from Boston,
escorted by Judge Richardson. Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury this morning visited the President
and the members OF the Cabinet and General Sher-
man, and extended an invitation to them to attend
the national peace Jubilee next month. The gentle
all expressed thanks for the invitation, and the
committee are encouraged to believe that nearly all
will be present. The President, In responce to
Mayor shurtleGs invitation, stated, after expressing
his thanks for the courtesy that he would II the
public business permitted be pleased TO attend the
ceremonies at Boston.
Condition Of the Washington Banks.
The report OF the condition or the National Banks
II Washinnton nj Ihe clnzs of husiueas. Anr L..