New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-06
TO THE TRIBUSE.I

INCREASED RECEIPTS FROM CUSTOMS AND
INTERNAL REvENUE-U. g. BONDS EN-
HANGED IN VALUE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5, 1869.
Secretary Rawllns, at the present writing is still alive,
but his respiration quick and feryid and the nd
cations OF speedy death upon him. His physicians
have given the opinion that his death is likely to occur at
any hour and that with the most favorable circumstances
he cannot survive the coming day He peacefully and
painessy awaiting the summons himself convinced that
1t cannot be long delayed Last night he sank fast and
IN his lowest state asked that his best friend might be
summoned with the utmost speed. The President was
therefore urged by telegraph not TO delay moment in
his coming. return dispatch announced that he
already on his way AID he viii be looked for In the
ings train. In the forenoon there little change
cept that the evidences Of speedy dissolution increased
All O'clock conscious OF his approaching end lie asked
that religious services might be held around his bed The
Rev. DR.. Butler Chaplain of the House OF Representa-
tyes, Senator Morton Of Indiana, Gen. Sherman and
Others were present at the impressive ceremonies Gen.
Sherman, since his arrival this morning has been
antly present, and asslduous at the bedside Of his
friend Other distinguished friends and companions Of
the dying Secretary have also been untrng and seepess
in their attentions. At o'clock his mind was still clear
and tranquil. He baptized In the Methodist Epis-
copal Church by the Rev. DR.. Wilson. There were
present upon this most solemn occasion Postmaster
Cresswen, QuartermasterGen. Meigs surgeonGen.
Barnes, Gen. Giles A. Smith, his faithful physician, Dr.
Bliss. Gen, James a Eskn, and l!s eoored body SER
want, Henry Davis. The secretsrys devoted wife, too
I'll to be present at his bedside is compelled to keep her
room at her residence in Connecticut and the
cent loss Of bright and affectonate child.
leading Republican from South Carolina, who arrived
here today brings rather gloomy accounts OF the cond
ton Of affairs In the western part OF that State. The
Edgceld and Abbevle Districts infested with bands
ofRegulators and KuKlux rutans, many ofwhom reside
In Georgia and escape TO that State after perpetatng
their ourages II has been found necessary to send
small force OF United States troops 70 protect the Internal
Revenue officers in the discharge Of their duties At the
present time the United States Deputy Assessor, Capt.
Richard Rea Is guarded in his residence at Graniteye
lie has been tho recipient OF many threatening notices
Gov Sc0ts endeav0Tug 10 suppress these disorders ana
has there force Of the State consabuary armed
with Winchester rides. Meetings recently held,
which addressed by Judge Hoge, Col. Chamberlain
and Mr. Rcaf for tho purpose Of inducing the leading
citizens 20 take measures conformity with the state a
thoritic punish these outlaws In Lexington County
near Columbia bands OF armed and disguised men are
engaged in driving away colorod abOrers one man was
recently whipped aud shot at. Many OF the laborers ne
elected make written contracts and it is believed that
this system OF violence Is resored 10 in order 10 dcfraud
them OF their tho crops Murders constantly
occurring. one old coored man recently beaten TO
death at Ncwbcry by q KuKuH party. Apart from
these troubles, which local and intermittent the
crsl condition Of tho state excellent, crops prom
Using largely and all the lower country is IN peaceable
condition.
The receipts from customs and internal during
the past week unusually large. From August q to
September inclusive the coin receipts from customs
were sllssg72 Os. and tho currency receipts
tLis0 90. The internal revenue receipts for the
period were s3,ss2.i70 g.
Tho price of United sates Fivo-Twenty Bonds Of 1892
London, according to Official information at tho Treas
uy Department during tho past week including coupons
averaged 81 to 9OQ96 the week before In Frankfort
for the time, the price, excluding interest was 9OG
%, against 0Oa96 the previous week In New-York In
Guiding coupons the rate for the period was 92d93
against S?dgi the previous week.
Senator Morton arrived here yesterday from Pittsburgh
He will remain until Monday, and then goes hence TO
Philadelphia, where he is TO speak early IN the week
The Hon. John Allison, Register Of the Treasury, and
the Hon. Columbus Deauo, Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue have accepted invitation extended by the
state zecutye Republican Committee, TO canvass tho
State Of Pennsylvania, and they speak in compliance
therew with during the latter part Of the campaign.