The New York herald., 1869-06-24
Mr.. FISH AND THE CUBANS.
Extraordinary Facilities Accorded the
Spanish Minister.
The Treasury Leak in Wall
Street.
STATISTICS OF COMMERCE.

WASHINGTON, June %, 1869.
Leaky Clerks in the Treasury Department.
Will Street Heads on Secretary Bout.
well.
There was good deal of futtering and anxiety
m the Treasury department to-day concerning the
'leak" which occurred in the Department on Mon
day whereby the intention Of the Secretary to
change his policy about the sale OF gold and the pur
chase OF bonds was prematurely communicated to
certain Wall street brokers' When Mr.. Boutwell,
became Secretary Of the Treasury one Of his first
acts was to discover and stop these "leaks" which
It was known were quite numerous under his pre-
decessor. He thought he had succeeded in having
every bureau well calked. As preventive, he
issued an order forbiddng the clerks to receive
visits rom outsiders during business hours,
or even to hold unnecessary communication
with each other IN going from room
TO room. Several leaky' clerks, or persons
suspected OF that falling, holding positions which
gave them access to important financial information
were either removed transferred 10 other bureaus
All this precaution however, seems 10 have been
insufficient stop the ''leaks." While the Secre-
tary was enjoying himself at the Boston jubilee the
rats made new holes, out OF which the information
much coveted by Wall street oozed last Monday.
Mr. Boutwell, received several letters from New York
to-day from parties who failed to get in the ring,
He has instituted a strict investigation with view
OF tracing the matter to its proper source. The As
sistant Secretary, Mr.. Richardson, who was Acting
Secretary at the time. does not understand how the
news Of the intended change OF policy could
have got out. IL is out just 10 him TO state
that he had hand In 1t. The order
announcing the change OF policy was sent
by MIR. Boutwell, from Massachusetts, to Mr.. Richard
son, the Assistant Secretary, and by him commu-
nicated officially TO the Assistant Treasurer at New
York. BY some means its existence was made known
70 the representatives OF certain Wall street opera
tors here before 1t had been hour in the depart
meDt. OF course it was at once telegraphed to New
York. BY two O'Clock kilograms were sent by those
who were not in the ring further than to know that
some new move was contemplated BY the Secretary,
TO their agents here to know what the nature Of 1t
All this time the representatives OF the public
press, who were around the department in the
legitimate pursuit OF news, were kept IN profound
ignorance Of the existence OF the order, and 1t was
not until after the department closed that it was
communicated TO the agent OF the Associated Press.
The Spanish Minister Assured Of the Prompt
Enforcement of the Neutrality Laws.
II is no secret that the Spanish Minister mas
been informed that although the government
and people OF the country sympathize with
the Cuoans, the neutrality laws will be en-
aoTSeu, anu Us pIOoi VI INC uOucsty VI tuc
government In executing them the spanish Min
ister has been placed in direct communication with
United States attorneys ana marshss SO that he
furnish them information, accompanied by proof,
relative secret military expeditions, in order that
they may promptly carry out the instructions given
months ago 10 intercept the sailing OF hostile yes
sels. The recent arrests in New York were made on
information furnished 10 the federal ocers in New
YORK through spanish sources. The cause OF action
was owing 10 open boasting by Cubans OF their sue
eess IN landing men and arms on the island. The
government has been selling surplus arms TO all
parties without distinction, asking questions
TO their future use.
General sickies' Views on the Cuban Ques-
tion-Cabinet Disagreemenis the sub
ject.
General sickles left his hotel at nine O'Clock this
morning and proceeded 10 the state Department TO
have an interview with secretary Fish. The General
Will leave for spain IN the course OF two or three
weeks It Is understood that Mr.. Edward Buisse OF
New lork, Will accompany him as his secretary OF
Legation. General Sickes 10 sound on the
Cuban question. lie advocates recognition as tine
national policy but Grants Cabinet still
OF the old opinion, that 1t is necessary 10 wait.
Boutwell, and Hoar are the nercest opponents OF re-
cognton among the members OF the Cabinet Grant
himself lately has become impatient OF delay in ex
favor OF recognizing the Cuban patriots, but he Is
held back by Boutwell, H0ar aad Fish. The later
while strongly sympatbizinr with the Cubans and
wishlng them the greatest success stil thnnEs-t
would he inconsistent our part 10 accord them
begerent rights while we are making so much fuss
about England's course during the rebellion
Arrival of the Cuban Envo,.
Jose Moraies Leinus. the Cuban Envoy. arrived
here this ev enng from New York IN company with
n. Ruiz. He does not bring any credentials dnerent
nom those he had when he fret arrived here, nor
does he propose tO present any papers To the Pres
dent or tue Secretary Of state II IL his purpose
however. TO call upon President Grant. not IN the
character OF an accredited minister. Tbis evening
he made friendly call upon the Secretary vi state.
Minister Motley's Instructions.
u has been ascertained from Official source that
there IL no disagreement reported, between sena-
Tor sumner and Secretary Fish relative TO the IN
structions TO Minister Motley which the former has
seen; and besides the social relations OF these gen.
tlemeD continue friendly.
General Butterheid Appointed Assista
Treasurer for New ysrk.
To-day il was announced that General Daniel But
terfed has been appointed Assistant United states
Treasurer for New York. In place OF II. u. Van
Dyck, who recently resigned the ONCE. The ap-
pointmont gives general satisfaction 10 all who are
acquainted with the career OF General But,erneld.
His TO the country during the rebellion a.
vel a. ms nigh character ior integrity and execu-
tive ability, makes him peculiarly eligible for the
once, the duties Of which Will be a. faithfully and
energetiealy performed as they have been oy any
oi HE predecessors.
Appointnenf. by the President.
The President has appointed Augustus Putnam
Collector Of Customs for the district Of Mddleiown,
Conn: John r. Harper, Collector OF Internal Reve.
nue for the Eighth district OF Illinois, George u.
Montague Collector of Internal Revenue In Penn
sIWana; Villain r. Harlow, Assessor Of Internal
Revenue for the Eighth Massachusetts district
Tnumas Nil'cr. Of ONO, has been appointed Agent
81 ile sacs and Foxes and Martin stuobs, Of Kan
sas, Agent ol the Raw Indians. John Loring has
been appointed Postmaster at Waterloo, n. \.
Anc,her Colored Clerk Appointed.
Joseph =. LuoS coored, brother Of the recently