The New York herald., 1869-03-12
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY MARCH T. lses-rR1p1E SHEET


son H. Lanin and Burt Van Horn are being pressed
for the position OF Naval Onicer. 1t is conceded
that the New York Senators win be allowed to name
their men for ali the New York city appointments,
and that the other local appointments will ne
granted 70 the New York Representatives. This ar
rangement is In accordance with an agreement like
that entered into by the Pennsylyana Senators and
Representatives, TO wit:-That the Senators shall
have the appointments in democratic districts and
the Congressman in all the other districts. All the
New York districts being democratic the Senators
came in for the lions share Of the spoils. Fenton
seems to have the upper hand in the matter.
The Overland Malls.
The Post once Department has received informa-
tion that connection between the Union Pacific and
Central Pacific railroads was resumed on Tuesday,
after four weeks suspension, and that twenty tons
OF mail matter. which had accumulated on the way
has been forwarded to the Pacific coast A telegram
from Ogden, Utah states that ten tons Of California
mail had accumulated at the end OF the track, and
the contractors had made arrangements take 1t to
the end Of the Central Pacific The route agents
were directed to continue in charge OF the mall,
going with mule trains.
The Irrepressible BincIiey ON His NYascIe-He
Wants Word with Ex-CommissIoner Roll
Iins, Who Takes 10 His Heels, Encounters
Harland. and knocks Him Down, and
Finally Retires ON His Laurcis 10 Brcak-
fast.
Those familiar with the workings Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau here have for a long time past-in-
deed since the lime OF the memorable New York
whiskey fraud investigaton-been cognizant Of the
fact that trouble was brewing between the Commits
sioner Of that bureau and the Solicitor
thereof. 1t was well known that bad feeling
existed between Mr.. Rollins and Mr.. Buckley,
although the latter continued to hold his of1cial
position, which was owing entirely to the fact that
he could not be ousted long as President Johnson
and Secretary McCuloch stayed in Office. With the
advent OF General Grant commissioner Rollins saw
there was an opportunity to get rid Of Buckley, and
the highly caustic letter to the President which has
already been given to the public, was the cause OF
Mr.. Binckey's dismissal The spirit in which this
letter written and the statements it contained
were what inceDsed Mr. Buckley rather than the dis
missal from ONCE which resulted from 1t; and
smartng under Keen realization OF his wr0na, Mr..
Buckley started from Home this morning before
breakfast with the deliberate intention OF en-
countering Mr.. Rollins on his return from
breakfast ana before he should be surrounded by
his clerks and messengers and then and there in
nictihg upon him personal chastisement Near the
corner OF Fourteenth and streets he observed the
ex-Commissioner and at once proceeded towards
him. II was evident that Mr.. Rollins had also re-
marked Bnckley's hostile advance anu had resolved
not to notice him.
'Now then, sir, word with you Mr.. Rollins II you
please" exclaimed Buckley, who threw OF his cloak
as he spoke.
Mr.. Rollins, however, instead OF stopping for the
wished for word took to his heels, it Is said, and
made excellent time for his quarters which
are In the Internal Revenue Building. Binck-
ley kept up the chase for short
distance, but suddenly realizing that he was not
ngnring before the public in very dignined man.
ner he drew up, returned, picked up his cloak and
took his way homeward In no very agreeable frame
OF mind, resolved to fortify the Inner man with
breakfast and sally forth again upon the path;
but as luck would have 1t, as the irate Binckey
strode fiercely homeward he suddenly encountered
on New York avenue the Deputy Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue, Thomas Harland. At sight OF
him Binckey's belligerent propenslties were fully
aroused. and he exclaimed, II have Just chased your
boss because he would not fight. Now sir, viii you
fghtY'
Certainly, replied Harland who at once pre-
pared for defence; but Buckley was too quick for
him, and succeeded In planting powerful blow in
Harland's face. which Knocked him do wn. After he
fell Buckley kicked hun two or three times. when
Harand gained his feel, and the two antsg onsis
clinched. Scarcely q blow was exchanged alter
VioriuG pciOiS tuC HIGH WcIC scpdIdtcu " rouc
clerks OF the Revenue Department, and policeman
arrived on the spot at the same time.
"Here Mr.. Policeman, take charge OF this man;
he is crazy" said Mr. Harland, who departed his
way, while Buckley moved in an opposite course
with the policeman.
Mr.. Buckley, unassisted by the policeman, re-
paired to the ONCE Of Justice Walter and stated that
he had assaulted two men and desired TO enter into
his own recognzance to appear in he should be
wanted. Justice Walter required him to furnish
bail in the sum OF $500, and Buckley went home
with good appetite for breakfast.
Removal of the Internal Revenue Bureau.
The removal OF the Internal Revenue Bureau from
Riggs Plants building, corner Of Fifteenth and G
Streets to the north wing Of the Treasury Depart
ment wasicommenced this afternoon. but 1t will prob
ably be week or ten days before the entire clerical
force is in the new quarters.
Visitors mt the Internal Revenue Bureau.
Commissioner Delano Is completely overrun with
visitors this morning. 1t is almost impossible to
reach him for the mass Of visitors in his ONCE.
Chief Clerk Of the Navy Department.
Mr. Holmes 4. 0iiey to-day has been formally ap-
pointed Chief Clerk OF the Navy Department.
Customs Receipts.
Customs receipts from March to 9th. Inclusive
Bo -ton $500, ,i65; New York, s3,243,s66; Philadel
phia, $4,000; Baltimore. sl4s,23l; New Orleans,
February % to 21th, $66,o5s. Total, $3, s91 $3.50.
Busy Times with Congressman.
Many senators and Representatives desire state
ment TO be made that owing to the constant require
mcnts, day aud night, Of public business they are
utterly unable to reply to the very large number OF
letters received by them within the last twelve days.
The Washington Post Onicc.
Among the applicants for Postmaster Of Washing
ton city s Mrs. Josephine =. Grining, a prominent
advocate OF female Suffrage. and petition is crcu-
ating for signatures with view to secure the ap-
pointment.
Discharge or Patent Once Clerks.
The recent Appropriation bill necesstates the dis
charge from the Patent once OF wentyone clerks OF
the second class and fourteen OF the first class
While the reduction Ia being made the business Of the
ONCE is steadily increasing, the month of February
showing larger business than any preceding month
since the ofrlce was organized.
The Supreme Court.
The United States Supreme Court to-day was en-
gagged In hearing arguments in the following