The New York herald., 1869-06-29

The following letter OF Mr.. H. IL. Van Dyck, tender
Ing his resignation OF the Ofce OF Assistant Trea-
surer at New York, and the reply OF Secretary
boutwell, Will be read with INTEREST,"
UNITED STATES TREAsURY,l
NEW YORK April 10, 1869.
Hon. GEORGE S. BOUTWELL,, Secretary OF the Trea-
SIR-Since my appointment as Assistant Treasurer
of the United states at this place In july 1865, more
than one thousand millions OF dollars IN temporary
obligations OF the government have been paid or
converted into funded debt, chiefly through the in
strumentality OF this tsflce. Irrespective OF the
ments during the three completed years from July,
1865, to july 1868, have been as foOws-
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About the interest on the entire pub.
lie debt Is also paid at this point
These facts sufficiently demonstrate the impor
% Department, While While to the financial interests which
concentrate iD this city It's operations are scarcely
imposed upon the Assistant treasurer by the amount
OF government funds here deposited and disbured
the duties required OF him are often Of delicate
and responsible character. II seems TO me- there
fore, eninenty proper that the Secretary OF the
Treasury should be LETT TO the selection OF person
cretion and financial ability he has full confidence,
froe from any embarrassment OF present occupancy.
Allow me to add that TINS ONCE was conferred
upon me without solicitation on my part, and
that twelve consecutive years spent IN the service
ton for public station am desrons, therefore, OF
adopting some employment that shall be less conn-
ing In its character and less formidable in the pecu-
mary liability which 1t imposes than pertains to my
present position. 49,.
Actuated by these considerations my resignation
of the Office OF Assistant Treasurer Of the United
States and Treasurer Of the Assay once at New
York Is herewith enclosed, to take effect as soon as
my successor shall be duly qualified TO receive the
trust. -,
Sincerely wishing raat your administration may
remain, respectfully your obedient servant
II. II. VAN DiCK, Assistant Treasurer. &
SECRETARY BOUTwELIs REPLY.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June "A, 1869.
DEAR SIR--Ihe Correspondence between us since
the 10th day OF April last. when you rendered your
resignation OF the oce OF Assistant Treasurer OF the
United STATES at New York, gives the reasons ~ lily
why your resignation has pot been accepted, BY d.
rectiOf OF the President am instructed TO say to
you that your resignation has this day been ac-
cepted, agreeably 70 your requesI to take effect at
the close Of the present nscal year Genera Daniel
Butterheld has been designated by the President as
your successor and upon copsultation with hlm you
viii take such steps are necessary to transfer the
business OF the Offlce to him at that time.
II is agreeable to me to be able to say that during
my Official relations with you the business Of your
once has been conducted promptly and with fidelity
to the government, and tender yon MY best wishes
for youf future prosperity and happiness. ] am,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. s. BOUTWELL,, secretary.
Hon. Fl. II. VAN DYcK, United states Assistant
Treasurer, New YORK.