New-York tribune., 1869-05-06

MllIEE OF TIE UNION LEAGUE NIcIlo I'VE
PRESIDENT--THE CHEROKEE BOUNTY
FEAUDs-THE CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD
SUBSIDY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNBl
WASHINGTON, Wednesday May 5, 1862
Solicitor Banfeld Of the Treasury Department has
assumed the duties of his Office. His most important
division is that Of the secret service Col Wood has
been at the head of this branch since 1863 Although
much money has been expended-saY about 100000
per annum-the cOunterfeiters, of which the officers
Of this division have especial charge, continue in
successful practice, and are daily issuing their
spurious money. Secretary Boutwell, and So
licitor Banfeld have determined to give these
eounterfeters a difficult time. The first re-
suit is the retirement of Wood, and the appoint
ment of Col Whitley Chief of the Secret Service.
The notorious Chris Hogan, Butt" Riley, and
such characters. who haYe been heretofore recog-
niaed, are turned out. They can no longer protect
themselves with commissions from the Treasury De.
parment as Government detectives. Mr.. Banfeld
believes that gentlemen and honest men can do tho
work, and hence the change There is another
important feature: Tho various Detective Depart
ments in the large cities will work in unison
with the Government This has not been done for
years past and, as Secretary Boutwell, believes, has
led TO much trouble. To-day Secretary Boutwell,
sent an official letter to Major Richards
Chief of the Metropolitan Police of this
Mr. John Claryoe. the well-knOwn expert and
detective for duty at the Treasury Department.
The request was at once complied with, and Mr..
Clarvoe will act with Mr. Whiteey his assistant,
and il is expected will render effective service Mr.
Whteley has been detective Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau for several years past Mr.. Claryoe
has been in the service for ten years past, and is
accounted one OF the best experts and most trust
worthy officers in the country. He it was who lately
got back the French Minister'S jewels, and worked
up the 100000 Whitlesses bond robbery for the
Treasury, and many other gigantic "jobs" Mr.
Whteley enters upon his new duties tomorrow.
Gov Geary of Pennsylvania, Ex-Gov Newell of
New-JerSey, VIM. V. Alexander of New-York, and
James P. McQuade of Pennsylvania, arrived here
this morning They are a committee of the Union
League of America. appointed at recent meeting
in New York to visit the President and Cabinet of
fcers to notify them of the permanent character of
the League, aud 10 assure Ithem that it would
time TO sustain the Republican party and support
the present Administration The gentlemen called
on the President to-day, and short speeches
changed The President stated that he would do all
in his power to peTpetuate the Republican party and
the League He also stated that he had notified Gen.
Candy to order an election in Virginia during the
present OF early next week. The Objectionable aTti
ces are to be submitted and voted upon separately.
fair expression of the pupular sentiment the most
practicable.
Mr.. J. W. Wright publishes card to-day. stating
that he is the Clam Agent referred TO being
nected with reported frauds the Indian soldiers in
the Cherokee and Greek Nations In this card he de-
elare that all the money for his first bounty has been
paid that $4,000 of the second IS on Its way to claim
ants and that all will be paid. The statements in
these dispatches were based on strong documentary
evidence in the hands of responsible parties and on
lfidayits from claimants on file in the Indian Bu
reau Mr.. Wright says the publication was made
through an alleged Indian Ring" some of whom
want to be ordered to investigate it, lie does not
himself request such examination. Secretary Cox
will be asked to have the new Quaker Superinten
dent look into the matter.
Upon all blanks used for writing telegraph mes
sages by the public, is agreement on the part Of
the Telegraph Company and the sender, enumerating
the conditions upon which the message is received
by the company for transmission. The attention OF
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue having been
called to the subject he referred the same TO the So
leor Of the Bureau. who has decided that thee ondi-
tons being in the nature of an agreement, must have
five cent revenue stamp affixed to each message.
This of course will have the effect Of increasing the
tariff five cents on each message, to be paid by the
public or the abolition the part of the companies
of the present form of blanks.
The Collector of Internal Revenue for the First
District Of New-York will probably be removed
within a few days. Investigations made by the
Treasury Department develop the fact that his bonds
are defective, inasmuch his bOndsmen are un-
known and irresponsible persons
Secretaries Cox and Rawlns. and Decentralization
eral Cresswel had interviews with the President TO-
day. Gen John 4. Logan also called, IN company
with Mr. Fabens who claims TO be the Commercial
Agent of the Government Of San Domingo, but were
unable to see the President
The death of Mr. Ely, United States Marshal for
the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. viii reopen
the fight made before Ely's appointment 1t will be
remembered that Ely. a compromise candidate
for the place The Pennsylvania Congress delcga-
ton were divided on the selection of man. and the
President went outside Of all local recommendations
and apponted Mr. Ety. independently of all the poll
tcians Major Jack Heistand was the most promi'
peut candidate at the time Of Elys nomination, and
the probabilities are now that ne will be appointed
to the vacancy.
The friends of the Atchison (Central Branch of
the Pacific Railroad have not yet abandoned all hope
OF getting the Government subsidy on the remaining
30 miles amounting in bonds and lands to about
eight millions of dollars. The subject was brought
up in Cabinet meeting yesterday, and while no Off
cal action was taken It informally decided that
the Secretary of the Interior had no authority TO
issue the bonds asked aud that it would be unjust to
the Government to do so. The question was also
pressed to-day before Secretary Boutwell, but from
present indications the proposition of the Boston men
will fare as badly before the President and Cabinet
as it did in Congress.
special Cabinet meeting will be held tomorrow
for the purpose OF investigation Of important