New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
a decrease for The ak months, be-

low those for the same time last yr ss6,sOl,o14 90
The above actual increase OF revenue 10 the
Government of $4,000 co the SIX months mentioned
The balance Of currency the Treasury the 22d as
stated in these dispatches, being little less than OOO
and the receipts Of currency through the Internal Rev
enue for the next month not being expected 70 amount
20 more than the current expenditures 1t is thought VIII
require the continued sale OF an equal amount OF gold
with the amount Of bonds to be purchased in November
as has been the Of the Department during the
present month About the s Of November the Secretary
will pay out sg5 gold for interest the public
debt after which he will have interest to pay until
January The receipts OF gold from customs VIII average
probably $4,000 per day during November.
Should the Secretary OF the Treasury make
a sale OF, say 100000, or N5,0OOpOO OF god
during November. with the proceeds of which the bond
purchases be continued, there will remain between
500 100000 and $4,000 OF gold in the Treasury on De-
cember besides amount there deposited, and for
which certificates are issued The total amount Of
money received by the Treasury Department up to date
and credited 10 the conscience fund.- is S399l 81 Gen.
Spinner will recommend that this amount DO credited to
the General Sinking Fund.
Mr. Wells Special Commissioner of the Revenue Is In
Connecticut busy on his annual report, which will be
ready for presentation to Congress at the usual time
The new report will embrace many rev and Important
features and many valuable tables In reference to the
public debt and its payment he will take the position In
Dictated IN his letter written during his European trip,
about two months ago. TO Consul Dudley Of liverpool
He believes that from s5OOOOOOo to $1OOO00OO of the
debt can be paid annually. and that the debt can
therefore DO oxtinguished in from IA to % years He
does not believe the people will be satisfied with
smaller rate of payment
Secretary Boutwell, says that he Is opposed to the cleo
ton OF Hamilton in Texas, but at the same time, the
opposition does not control him in his selection OF
Treasury officials for that state.
The friends OF Gen. Belknap. together with a number
her ina
arrangements give him cordial reception on his arri
val IL evident from the growing feeling OF confidence
In him. developed By better knowledge OF his past his
tory and character, that he will prove to DO popular
minister
The Tennessee Republicans temporarily resident here,
held meeting last night, at which resolutions
adopted congratuatng the State and country at large
the defeat OF Andrew Johnson.
Reader W. Clarke, Third Auditor, will recommend in
his annualireport new classification Of Department
clerks.
Col A. Gardner, who is now at the point OF death in
this city, was AdjutanGene OF the Army in 1872 and
has since been Postmaster OF Washington sixth Auditor
Of tho Treasury, and SurveyorGenera Of Oregon. He
is nearly 80 years OF age.
Gen. Butler and his nephew, George Butler, arrived
here yesterday the latter seeking foreign Con-
suate. EXPresdent Johnson, according TO re
port again to visit Washington before the meeting OF
Congress.
The NewYork Republican Association OF this city held
a meeting last night There an attendance Of over
hundred members. and fifty members were elected.
The committee appointed at the last meeting, reported
that they were busy canvassng the departments and
would SEQ TO II that every citizen OF New York. residing
hero temporarily, would 90 home to vote next month.
The New,Jersey Republican Association meets to-
morrow Arrangements have been made to furnish
roundtrlp railway tickets to from that State at
greatly reduced rates, VIZ: New-York, $40 7Oi Phila
delpha, 20 CO.
At meeting las! evening, OF the citizens of Wisconsin
resident in Washington the Wisconsin Republican Asso
citation was organized. and the following permanent
officers elected President H. d. Barron Vice Presidents
Bradford Rixford end j. H. Hersey, Secretary, Capt
Perkins. Treasurer, A. I. Longcy
A meeting OF the Woman's Rights Association of this
city was held last evening, Mrs. Grlng presiding The
annual report Of the financial condition Of the Asoca
ton was read and voted very naterng IL showed
the receipts the year have been ssS SO, while the
expenditures slSI o. leaving very small balance
In the treasury. Two hours spent In u rambling
debate between hafdoZen men and women about the
rights and wrongs Of the two sexes when an ADJOURN
ment for one week was effected.
THE RATIFICATION OFi&THE CONsfift TtONAL |
AMENDMENTS by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF THE TAX on FRUIT DIsrlLLLks-iHE |
ROLL OF HONOR.
IGEYERALsPRRSs DIsPATCHl
conies NJ the Legislative ratification of tin Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments to the United states Cous
tuition by the Virginia Legislature, atesed by the officers
of both Houses and the Governor aud countcgned by
the Secretary of tho Commonwealth with the great seal
Of Virginia Affixed have been received at the State
Department.
The fruit distllng interest OF California has been
languishing account of the stringent regulations
appied TO In common with grain distllation. These
regulations inappcable account OF the variety
OF materials used and the rrcgularty Of the duratlons
OF distillg. The law gives power 20 the Commissoner
of internal Revenue To dispense with such regulations ia
favor OF fruit dstillrrs. During the pact week. the Hon.
A A. Sargent OF California and y. H. Burham. AsscrsOr [
OF Second Collection District OF California, have lad