The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-09


tary Of Legation, viii be Charge d'Anaires until the
arrival of Colonel Freyre. few days ago Senior
Medina met with serious accident by being thrown
from his horse and for some time 1t was feared ne
could not recover. This has detained Senior Garcia
longer than he expected.
Movements Of the Ways and Means COmmit-
William d. Kelley who arrived in this city sew
eral days SINCE among others interested In the ap-
pointment OF a Marshal for the Eastern district OF
pennsylvania, returned to Philadelphia this evening.
Judge Kelley is one OF the Committee Of Ways and
Means and expects to be present IN the tour OF In
vestgaton into the working of the revenue in differ
ent parts of the country. The committee viii meet
In New YORK city on the 18th inst and fix their
plans for the trip and time Of departure.
Treasury Circular-Importation Of Agricul-
turnl Implements by Immigrants.
The following circular has just been issued -
collectors OF customs and others:-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May S, 1869.
The following question has been submitted to the
Department.
Can wagons slsighs harness PloHshi and other impe
s as as
having been used by them in CANADA
three of the act OF March 2, 1851, eXempts from
duty wearing apparel in actual use and other per-
sonal effects not merchandise professional books I'M
PIGMENTS instruments and tools Of trade, occupation
sta sp provided that this Exemption shall not be
construed to include machinery or other articles I'M
ported for use in any manufacturing establishment
for SALE" am Of opinion that liberal consruc-
provision OF the law in relation to the articles above
enumerated when actually owned and used IN their
a. which e ' Sey brna with Them
to this country with the intention Of continuing
to use them here and that such articles under suoh
circumstances should be admitted duty free. In the
execution OF this ruling much is entrusted to the dis
erection Of the officers OF the CUSTOMS and they
Oil inf1rfYa
ana too unreasonable exercise Of authority. II an
Immigrant presents himself with articles which he
alleges were actually used by him in his particular
calling and produces reasonable evidence Of the
truth OF his statements to you you are hereby
or course no live stock can be admitted Free the
act OF May 16, 1855, being imperative, ana requiring
Of twenty vel per cent ad valorem It may be proper
to add that the provision In the sub
division above quoted VIII that tins pn
articles imported for use In any manufacturing es-
adjustment or for sale must be carefully observed.
GEORGE S. BOUTWELL,,
Secretary of the Treasury
A circular was issued by the Secretary Of the
Treasury August u 1865, for the purpose Of reev-
ing travellers passing from Canada into the United
States from the annoyance caused by officers OF the
customs Selling articles Of ewelry Indian goods &c,
purchased mementOs ana souvenirs. The circular
exempted from duty all such articles as may have,
been procured in good faith as mementos. &C., when
privilege granted in this circular having been SYST
tematicaly abused by persons buying such articles
for traffic in violation of the revenue laws, the Sec
rotary has instructed the Collector at Suspension
Bridge that the circular in question has been revoked
and Collectors are hereafter required to collect duties
upon all articles brought by travellers from abroad,
excepting such as are allowed by law or regulations
to be entered free
Retired With Honor.
Breyet Major General James c. Robinson, Colonf
Forty-hrd United States infantry, V. X. c., havir
at his own request been ordered before an examf
ing board is found incapacitated for active serv
on account OF wounds received at the baltic
Spottsylvania Court House. The finding OF
Board is approved, and he Is retired with the
rank OF Major General.
Liquor Dealers Taxes.
The following decision has been made b v
Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue, unt
the ACT Vi Aprh ~ ioo''-peaieis Ia H4uAs :, W
sell In quantities less thah hVe gallons anu also
| quantities OF hve gallons ana upwards, mus pa
| special tax both as wholesale aud retail deal ers
| A Delegation Of yirgimin Negroes at the WIN
| House.
| The colored delegation from Alexandria head
by r. d. Kelley, called upon the Presldentn ,aav
| had an interview concerning appointment Is az n
place, and TO tell MN something about tn' feeling
the coored people on the subject OF rec0 pstructio
The interview was satisfactory to them.
Personal.
Commissioner Deano left Washington toniobt
short visit 10 his home in Ohio.