The New York herald., 1869-06-22
WASHING on.
cheyalier Webb and His Diploma.
tic ENHANCEMENT.
His Course Disapproved by the
State Department. =
THE TYPOGRAPHICAL TROUBLE.

THE TYPOGRAPHICAL TROUBLE.
WASHINGTON, sune q, 1869.
Return of the President. ao.. =,
President Grant and family returned to washing
ton tins evening. ofiir1ltfrrl rIC FF
The Action of Minister Webb Not Authorized
by the State Department-An Inglorious
Diplonasic Career-FriendIy Relations with
Brazil
Thhe action OF James watson Webb Minister to
Brazil, in demanding his passports because Of some
difference between himself and the Brazilian Secre-
tsry OF War relative the settlement or the Amer-
can claim against that government for the ship
Canada was not dictated authorized by the State
Department. In this whole matter Mr.. Webb has
acted solely on his own responsibility and without
consulting the Secretary Of State. For some time
past the erratc conduct OF Mr.. Webb towards the
Oicias Of Brazil personally and oicially, has neu
tTsiized his influence as o plenipotentary. Had
me been sustained by the State Department,
he would long ago have involved our government In
hostilIties with Brazil, and that In cases wholly
trivial and insufficient On almost every occasion
he not ony lost his temper and betrayed an
ignorance Of the first principles OF diplomacy but he
has offered insults to the Brazilian ofcials to which
few governments would quietly submit. or course
Herewith OF the Brazilian government will have no
effect whatever upon the friendly relations which
exist between Brazil and the United States. The
new Minister, Henry T. Blow, OF Missouri, had not
expected to leave for his post Of duty until about the
middle Of next month"; but in view Of the retirement
OF Webb, Mr.. Blow VIII sail early In the month for
Rio Janeiro.
Gold sales by the Treasury Department.
After the close OF the present fiscal year, June 3o
and until further notice, instead OF weekly pur-
chases Of bonds and sales OF god the Secretary OF
the Treasury VIII purchase 81, 900 OF bonds on
alternate weeks, commencing Thursday, July l, and
will sell 81, o00 900 Of gold alternate weeks CON-
mencing Thursday, July s. The Assistant Treasurer
at New York has been instructed accordingly.
Trade Reciprocity with Canada.
On the 18th instant Secretary Fish addressed an
Official letter 10 the British Minister, informing him
OF the action Of the House OF Representatives at the
last session, recommending the renewal Of negotia-
uens for the arrangement OF trade with Canada
and inviting Mr.. Thornton's cooperation with q
view 70 the negotiation Of convention
covering the interchange OF products, free
navigation Of the St Lawrence, freedom
of the gulf and In shore fisheries and such other
matters as may be embraced in the general subject
OF trade relations between the United States and
Canada. The British government has given the
Canadian authorities the practical control OF these
subjects, 80 far as they concerned, and is ex-
pected that Canadian commissioners viii arrive
here Immediately TO confer with and assist the
British Minister IN the consideration Of the proposed
convention. -
General Dent Takes Care of His Friends-A
Galena Widow Provided For.
1t appears that the redoubtable General Dent is
something more than mere doorkeeper and card
receiver at the White House. Not few appoint
ments In the various Executive departments have
been procured through his all-powerful aid. Very
few OF the heads VI departments and bureau officers
have had the courage to disregard the endorsement
recommended by Brevet Brigadier General Dent-
on the back OF an applicants papers. II would not
do 10 60 back on the Presidents brothern-Iaw his
sricial keeper and head Of the doorkeepers at the
Executive mansion.
A good story is told OF one OF Dents appoint
ments in the Post once Department. which is fair
illustration OF his lack OF Judgment. A lady went
there with her papers endorsed by General Dent.
Her story. rs told to the people at the Post once
Department, was an old one. She was q widow;
she had lost ner father and her husband In the war
not TO speak Of several brothers who had shared
same horrible fate. Very soon. however, somebody
turned up who acted very much as n he were her
husband. There was announcement OF the
widows second marriage; but she began going by
the name OF the husband turned up again. Pres
entity he too, got place in one OF the departments
and rs there yet The whole family has been provided
for, but whether the 'rhusbandr was backed by the
same influence as the widow Is not known. 1t is
said they are all from Illinois, near Galena
Expected Modification OF the General Re.
movai Order I'm the War Department..
The clerks at the War Department expect that
Secretary Rawiins VIII issue hts order tomorrow,
making reduction OF force, but not TO such an
alarming extent was at nrst expected. lt.is
believed the order will embrace about one hundred
persons, mostly temporary and general service
clerks. The employees Of the department generally
are In high state Of suspense each fearing that mis-
name viii be In the black list.
Colorcd Jurymen i'm the Criminal Court.
To-day Judge Fisher, presaIng in the Criminal
Court, ordered the Marshal 10 summon a number OF
colored citizens TO NIL vacancies in the grand and
petit juries, one term OF which was commenced this
morning. list OF nine was prepared accordingly
and those selected were summoned this afternoon.
Before the close OF the week this new element viii
be represented among the white jurors.
Resolutions of the Correspondents' Club ON
the Death Of Henry J. Raymond.
The following resolutions were recently passed.
whereas We the members OF the Washington Cor
respOndents' Club, have heard with sincere and
heartfelt regretthe announcement OF the death OF Mr.
hy henry D. haymond and whereas we feel that IN his
most distinguished, able and useful leaders ana
representauNes, and the country one Of its best,
wlsest and most patriotic ca liens and statesmen
Resolved, That we, the members OF the washing.
ton correspondents Club, while bowng to the inf
mite wisdom which has removed him from among
u.s. mngle our regrets with those OF our
brethren elsewhere at what seems 20 our vision ma
untimey death, and unite with them In scknowledr.
Ing and honorng the ability which placed him In the
front rank among journalists, In applaudlng the
wisdom aud purity which won him leadership among
statesmen, and In reverlng the many great public
and private virtues winch rendered him admired
and beloved and which shall ever endear his memory
% us and 10 his country.
Resolved, That we tender 10 his bereaved family
the expression OF our Umpathy and coincidence 40
their sympathy and that copy OF these resolutions
he transmitted TO them by the officers OF the club
Internal Revenue Receipts.
The receipts from internal revenue to-day were
slos2,Ooo.