The New York herald., 1869-05-19
WASHINGTON.


Note from the Grand vizier Upon the De-
cision Of the Paris Conference.
The Oficial Red Book, published by the Sublime
Porte, has just appeared. From 1t Is selected the
following document, the existence OF which has
been contested by the journals OF Europe:-
SUBLIME PORTE, Jan. "a, 1859.
iHE GRAND VIziER, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SUBLIME PORTE
AT IAkls, LONDON, VIENNA, BERLIN, ST. PETERS
BURG AND FLORENCE
reposed In the equity and dsinterestedness OF the
great Powers IN aahering without the least heslta
differences with Greece has been fully Justified
The Judgment which this diplomatic ArcOpagus
unanimously rendered Is reconsecration OF the
sound principles OF morals and law. 1t demonstrates
to the eyes OF the entire world that justice is yet
suf1ciently powerful not TO permit mere ambition TO
trouble the peace OF neighboring Stales
BY order OF his Imperial Majesty / invite you to
express tothe Cabinet Of his Majesty the most
cere thanks of the Sublime Porte for the eicacious
cooperation he has been pleased TO lend to the
pacific solution Of conflict which we have done
everything to avoid, and which Greece has sought
by all means to embitter and prolong.
The past conduct OF Greece, and the conclu-
sion OF the proclamation addressed to the Hell
as to inspire us withgreat confidence In
our future relations with Greece. vigi-
liant surveillance on the part OF the Great Powers APP
pears to US indispensable to insure the reality OF the
promises Greece has been obliged to make TO the
Conference OF Paris. In thus expressing ourselves
we intend no complaints by anticipation. We protest
against all suspicious OF an dl11ere pesee In regard
to The Kingdom OF Greece. 1t will find the imperial
government always ready to do everything COM
patlbe with its rights and dignity to maintain
amcable relations
Nothing will be done on our part 10 disturb that
good harmony which 1t only depends on Greece to
establish between the two countries. What we de-
sire is TO announce now-which the proclamation
spoken OF above necessitates-tnat IT. to speak
frankly, Greece. Notwithstanding her engagements,
begins to follow again the same line OF conduct
which almost compromised the peace Of Europe,
the responsibility for the consequences OF such
state OF things VIII rest entirely with her. We Will
not tolerate. in any case, that the Hellenic govern
ment, under the mask OF revolutionary commit
tees, shall continue an endeavOr to mislead
the minds Of our Greek populations, to
give coming ae S the the
who groan under the yoke Of the Turks" Our
convinced that the equality OF the different races
that people Turkey is henceforth the fundamental
law OF the empire-eXempi1ed every day in proofs
that notorious. Our august master has more
than once proclaimed this great principle, and
watches himself, without ceasing, the realization Of
is not necessary to insist upon the truth Of what
advance; facts sufficiently attest 1t. Receive, &C.,
AALL
The Busteed Investigation Committee.
Five members Of the House Judiciary Committee
Messrs Bingham, Butler, Eldridge, Davis and
Loughridge met here to-day in accordance with a
resolution Of the House allowing them to sit during
the recess in the case Of Judge Busteed, which was
under investigation at the close of the last Congress
W. E. Chandler Of the counsel for Busteed appeared
and madean argument on the merits Of the case
developed bv the evidence taken during the Forteth
Congress After this the question before the COM
mittee was whether they should decide the case
upon the testimony already before them or go on
and take further evidence2 The members Of
the committee especially those who were
not members of the Fortieth Congress, were
averse to any action present. because they did not
know the character OF the evidence taken, and
wanted time TO examine it. without coming TO
any conclusion the committee adjourned until to-
morrow. Should the committee determine to take
further testimony 1t is thought they Will proceed to
Montgomery, Ala, to do it,
Reissue Of Bonds Destroyed by Accident.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is constantly receiv
ing letters from persons who have lost bonds by sea-
fire or other destructive elements, asking that new
ones be issued TO take their place. To all such he
replies that the department has no authority to do
So and they must seek for relief from Congress-
Payment Of Stolen Bonds stoppea.
The directors Of the Beneficial Savings Society Of
Philadelphia, an institution which was robbed
s6s:A.,s .ime ago, having satisfied the Trea-
sury Department that they had IN their
custody certain United States bonds at
the time of the robbery which were abstracted with
the other valuabes, the Secretary has directed the
Register of the Treasury TO enter caveats so as to
prev ent the bonds from being negotiated by parties
otner than those to whom they belong II Is thought
that in this way THE bonds may be recovered.
Complicated State of Affairs in the Treasury
Department.
Affairs in the Treasury threaten to become rather
mixed There are so many new and inexperienced
hands employed that mistakes are daily occurring
and the business In consequence getting mixed up.
A few days ago the discovery was made that one
aof
81 $780, another OF 200 and another OF $1,000 per
year. though the Law expressly forbids anything Of
the kind This happened, OF course through care
lessness in auditing accounts
Reorganization Of the Patent Oacc.
Notices Of the dismissal Of some forty clerks be-
longing the Patent ONCE were prepared to-day
and will reach their victims to o-morrow. No one In
the Office knows who the unlucky clerks are except
Commissioner Fisher himself and the gentleman
who prepared the notices. and consequently there
exists the greatest anxiety among all the attaches TO
learn the names on the black list. Mr.. Fisher seems
determined to make a thorough reorganization of
his ofce and Is going TO work with immense vigor.
Appointments by the President.
The President to-day appointed Albert Sfgel OF
Missouri Recorder OF Land Titles for Missouri and
Gustave Javeck1 United States Consul at Altoona.
Treasurer Of the San francisco Mint.
IL has been concluded to appoint Cyrus A. East
man, OF san Francisco, Assistant Treasurer or the
United states and Treasurer Of the branch mint in
that city.
General Dent Becoming BcIligerent.
General Dent. Of the White House, Is becoming Ill
humored at the late amusing references TO his dis
charge OF the duties OF usher-n-chlef lie now
threatens to hur all guilty correspondents OF the
window In case OF any future offences.
Baltimore and Bremen Mails.
The Postmaster General to-day directed the mails
10 be sent by the Bremen line of steamers from Bal
timore direct TO Bremen. The service is fortnghty
each way. The steamer viii leave Baltimore to-
morrow with the mails for the first time. The mails
In other parts Of the country Will be forwarded un-
der the existing arrangement. In addition TO local
correspondence such other mail matter will be sent
as may be specially directed.
velocipede Exhibitions Taxable.
The acting Commissioner OF Internal Revenue de-
c,aa that veIocipee rnks are liable for the specia