New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-04
WASHINGTON.
ENGLISH STEEL IMPORTERS SEEKING RELIEF
THE PROJECT FOR A WORLDS FAIR--MR.
CLAPP AND THE PRINTERs-COLORED MEN
AND PUBLIC AMUsEMENTs-THE CAPITAL OF
MONTANA.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNRI

AND PUBLIC AMUsEMENTs-THE CAPITAL or
MONTANA.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuSEI
WASHINGTON. Oct. 8, 1862
The delegation representing the English steel import
ing interest in this country which has been expected for
several days arrived here yesterday and had an inter
view with Secretary Boutwell, in reference to the CON-
plant made by the manufacturers Of steel In this coun
try, that articles had been imported for long period
past In differentiation. which resulted disasousy to
the home producters Several Of the latter gentlemen
present, and the conference long After
presenting their various statements 1t understood
heimporters toenter their steel raising herinvoices
the alleged by the Government to be the actual
market value and subject to duty at these rates, tile
IMPORTERS being permitted to pay the enhanced duty
undec protest, until such times the question Is nal
decides by the Department Mr.. Boutwell, has the sub
ect nowYnder consideration, and will soon decide tn
course to pursued by the Government in reference
claims for decentralization arising out Of former aleget
under valuation.
The project for awOrld's Fair in this city in 1871 IL
gaining strength here the most prominent citizens
of Washington are interesting themselves In its develop
nlent Gen. Sherman, Mr.. Cochran, Mr. Riggs, Mr..
Cooke Admiral Dahlgren and other leading citizens
the foremost in working the mater up President
is also said to be greatly interested the subject and
will give II his aid. The idea was, 1t true, suggested
by irresponsible parties but they have all been thrown
overheard by the gentlemen named and those who CO.
operate with them.
Atest Of the legality Of corporation ordinance OF this
city providing that distinction shall be made
count of coori places amusement Of resort
will be made here; three negroes were elected
from the dress circle of the National Theater last night
during the progress Of the play and they refused 20
TO the quarter assigned them and also 10 take the money
which the manager offered to refund. They retired
the theaer and 1t is said they intend TO bring suit for
damages.
Mr. Clapp, Government Printer, who says he has Teen
snOia
forbearance has ceased to be virtue, replies TO reslu
ton presented at meeting Of the Printers Union, re-
qurng all copyhoders to be printers which was sent to
him, as follows:
SIR can say in brief that have yielded last sub
mission TO tina behess OF combination OF men nsd
outside of this office relating TO Its administrator
holding myself responsible only 70 the Government fei
my stewardship. cannot respect any attempt outside
the Congress Of the United States to interfere with me-
The managers Of certain theaters in Baltimore ami
this city, recently united IN asking the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue certain questions re-
hting to license.tax of places of amusement. The
bureau decides that all rooms, halls &C., rcned coca
sonaly for theatrical representations liable to the
tax license Of slo0 per annum ALSO that exhibitions
given other places, rooms halls, not arranged or
rented for theatrical buildings are liable TO the license
imposed in paragraphs 1885, section TO- act June 80 1884,
In each State
The Secretary Of the Interior has authorized the entry
of the town site Of Virginia under the act OF March
1867 The city the capital Of Montana Territory, ana
the evidence taken before the local officers at Helena
show population Of $500 inhabitants, and that business
to the amount Of is annually transacted within
the corporate limits of the town. The tract claimed by
the 5o2 acres, and over 500 houses nave
been erected thereon.
THE PRESIDENT ON THE GOLD PANIC-wHAr
HE SAID TO FIsK-THE SALE OF GOLD
STAMP ACCOUNTS.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcH
As comments have been made 10 the newspapers anec
ing the Administration in connection with me recent
Washington agent of the Associated Press tonight called
upon the President TO ascertain whether there was any
Administration The President converted with the ut
frankDess on the subject, and said he had not
ments concerning himself, as he had done moth.
Ing whatever to influence the money n matse'
While in New. York he had many voluntary advisors
always held Itself in position to act as seemed best
and free TO make any change OF policy Tor pubic
the eve Of going to Newport James Fisk. Jr came on
board the steamer at NewYork, and said to the Presi
privately give them little inmaon as to what the
Administration going to do the financial question
G Hs Toas nGs p Ss and aEd E
he did not think so himself Fisk admitted 1t would not
be fair The President then informed him that when,
ever the Administration was going to change s aeSn
notice through the newspapers as usual, that every
body might at the time know what II was, thm
mornnS Of I the paSic Friday Week Secretary Boutwell,
communicated to the President the situation OF affairs ID
The Secretary replied he had come for tho par-
pose of suggesting q sale OF s3,OOo,Oo0 The
idea OF selling gold thus appearing To be In tine
mind of each at the time. few minutes thereafter
lions gold 1t be repeated that the President had
informed whomsoever of the purposes OF the Adj
mnisraton on financial subjects and the same remark
Is equally true OF the Secretary OF the Treasury.
private telegram has been received from salt Lake
stating that the Congressional excursion party consist
ing Of Messrs Perry OF Michigan Stevens OF NewHamp
SHIRE Halsey and Hin Of New,Jersey, aud other mem
bers accompanied by the sergeantatArins ordway,
arrived at Salt Lake to-day on their way to CALIFORNIA
The entire party number a. VIceProsdent Coax and
family Will join the party TOMORROW,
Amos Kendall has been III for several weeks Df. Dek
ter, his physician, says he cannot recover.
Col Frank L. Howe OF NewYork, Special supervising
Agent Of the Treasury Department, arrived here THIS
morning. He had interviews with the President ana
Secretary Boutwell, and returned NewYork tonight
1t is said in political circles the strongest candidate Oh
the regular Republicans for Senator from Virginia has
not yet been publicly mentioned. l
Boutwell, will leave Washington tomorrow
noon He speaks in Philadelphia Monday night.
Upon Investigation Of the stamp account O the ouo
Treasury in NewYork IL reported to the secretary
OF Sept 3d. s24 1862 ~ The Secretary inquired OF the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue what amount nls
books showed at the SubTreasury on that evening" anu
was answered that the amount coriespohdeu eN"cuS
with the showing on the books III the lnlerhai revenue
Office. .,..-,
Commissioner Deano to-day decided that tobacco pre-
pared by the processes generally employer IN the n
facture Of chewing tobacco, using sWeelehing, meoe
sweetened materials Is liable 10 TAX Vi % een's' n
der whatever name sold. - .,o.. .,
Major Haggerty serenaded tonight on the eve OF
his return NewloTk by the irish Republican Assoea
ton, aud responded by a short speech
BANK ROBBERY IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. Oct. 3.-Yesterday, between the
hours of and o'clock III the afternoon, some person