The New York herald., 1869-05-27
WHEREABOUTS OF MINISTER M'MAR0N.
His Letters Supposed to be Intercepted
by Brazilian Spies.
RETURN OF PRESIDENT GRANT.
Opinion Of the Attorney General on the Ineorpo-
ration Of National Into State Banks.


The Quaker City Case-The Steamer Bril-
tish vessel-Interferenc Of the British
Minister.
The case Of the Quaker City has already been the
subject OF q diplomatic cOnfab between Secretary
Fish and Minister Thornton. The latter, 1t seems
went to the State Department Oh learning Of the de-
tenon Of the vessel and stated Mr.. Fish that the
Quaker City was the property OF British subject;
that Its destination Jamaica and not Cuba that
| it was not fitted up for nlibustering pur-
| poses, and that, in short, her papers were
| all right and no sufficient ground for
her detention existed. Mr.. Fish informed Minister
Thornton that he would take the matter into serious
consideration and give an answer soon as practi-
| cable. After the departure OF Mr.. Thornton Mr..
| Fish communicated with Secretary Boutwell, on the
| subject, suggesting that Collector Grinnen be in
structed to remove all restraints from the vessel
that she might be at liberty to sail for her desna-
| tion; but in the meantime the Spanish Consul had
changed the aspect Of the by having the vessel
llbelled and brought under the jurisdiction OF the
District Court Of New York. This information was
! given TO Secretary Boutwell, by Collector Grinne,
and another interview was the result between the
Secretaries Of State and Treasury. After considering
the whole fully both these officials have to
the conclusion that as the matter has got into the
hands ofthe court 1t will be more judcious to let
full examination occur, and thus have established
the full facts OF the II the vessel should really
prove to be destined for fibusterng purposes then
our neutrality laws will have been enforced and on
the other hand. should the opposite TACT be estab-
shed, the Spanish government will have to pay the
costs OF the unlawful detention.
The London Times the Alabama Treaty.
The letter IN the London Times OF the 18th inst,
specting the Alabama claims treaty, and which has
exercised a soothing influence In England, was
communicated by United States Senator Grimes, OF
Iowa.
Mr.. Gpdylse Mt the Treasury Department.
Mr.. Opdyke, OF New York, ana Secretary Bout
well had an interview to-day The former did not
come hither, as some newspapers have asserted, to
demonstrate, at the instance Of the New York bank.
ers, against the secretary's financial policy.
Return Of the President.
| President Grant and wife, and others who accom-
| panied them TO Annapolis, returned to Washington
| this evening.
Spies Intercepting Onicial Correspondence.
There Is an impression here that the real cause OF
| our government not hearing from Minister Mcmahon
10 to be found In the inercepiOn OF his dispatches
| and correspondence by Brazilian spies II Is be-
| lievcd that Mcmahon Is all right with Lopez but
that the BrazIlians are doing everything In their
power to prevent our government hearing from
HIM, in the hope OF confirming the stories OF Lopezs
Economy IBaugurated in the War Dcpart.
ment.
A few days ago telegraphed You that a list
would soon be requested Of the clerks In all the
departments, with view 30 ascertanIng how many
can be dispensed with without actual detrment to
the civil service. To-day the heads OF all the bu.
reaus In the War Department received an order
from the onlce OF the Chief Clerk instrucing them to
make out full lists Of the employGs in their respec
tive bureaus. This order portends trouble and Is re-
garded by the clerks with fear and trembling. 1t Is
said that not long ago another list, pre-
pared by certain radical proscriptionists was
sent 10 Secretary Rawlins, giving the politics
OF each empoye and marking after some
names such remarks as 'Copperhead,n johnson
appointment &C. Secretary RawlIns, after read.
ing the list carefully, said be thought very
unfair method OF making grave charges against men,
aud uygested that better plan would be for parties
preferring such accusations 10 present them In the
form OF afldavits.
Iudiau Visitors at the White House.
Keokuk, the chief OF the Sac and Fox Indian
tribes, called to the President to-day, not know
Ing OF his absence from the city. He subsequently
paid hrs respects TO Secretary Boutwell, and the
Secretary OF the Interior.
Meeting Of the Indian Commission.
The Indian Commission assembled this morning
at the Indian Bureau in company with Comm;s-
sioncr Parker. IL Is expected they will remain in
session several days ana before adjournng VIII
agree upon the mode Of operations, In connection
with the plan OF the Secretary OF the Interior for
the better government and prosperity OF the various
Indian tribes. w. +. NJ. Arney, formerly acting
Governor and Indian Agent in New Mexico, viii ap
pear before the Commissioner to urge the plan here
tofore recommended by him, namely, TO place all
Indian children between the ages Of ten aud sixteen
-. .ttsl.
Government Deposit0ries.
The National Currency Bank OF New FORK city has
withdrawn It's security as q financial agent Of the
United states and depository OF public money. The
Thames National Bank, of Norwich, Conn., has been
designated aud has qualified as United states de-
pository.
The Erie Railroad Mail Service.
For some time past misunderstanding has arisen
between the Eric Railroad Company and the Post
master Generals Department with reference 10 the
contract for carrying the mails MIR. j. X. Herbert,
OF New York, Attorney for the road has succeeded
In amicaply arranging all existing difficulties, and
to-day the Postmaster General entered Into new
contract with the company, by which their interests
will be enhanced, and more frequent aud speedy
delivery Of mail matter insured.
Episcopal Council for the Diocese Of virginia.
From Fredericksburg, Va, learn this evening
that the annual Episcopal Council for virginia and
West virginia assembled to-day In that city-one
hundred and fifty clerical and lay delegates In at
tendance. The morning hour was taken up in devo'
tona exercises The Council was called to order at
hafpast one O'Clock, Bishop johns presiding. Gen.
eral Il. T.. Lee Is among the lay delegates
Opinion Of Attorney General Honr Adverse to
NTcrginE National Banks Into state Bank
Ing Associations Under the Laws Of New
York.
The following opinion has just been promulgated
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, May Is, 1850.
srp--In your letter OF April 0, 1909, transmitting
copy of a letter from the Comptroller OF the Cur
reSy OF the same date calling attention to his letter
OF October To- 1868, and referring to letter OF the
late secretary OF the Treasury 10 my predecessor OF
Octooer 10, 1868, you request my advice upon the
points presented herewith which have been care