The New York herald., 1869-05-10
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 0, 1862
The Cuban FiIibustering ExpeditiOns-Eizzls

Ihe spanish Min''''r mas repeatedly wltnin the
last TWO months reported to the Secretary OF state
that expeditions lifting out In this country for
Cuban service, but did not produce the proofs The
Secretary, however, directed inquiries TO be maze
North and South. when 1t was ascertained there
were no facts upon which to found proceedings.
The proper officers have been instructed to exercise
due vigilance to prevent the violation OF the
neutrality laws, which the government has
assured the Spanish Ministers will be enforced.
The Navy Yard Workmen. aud the Eight
Hour LAW.
The workingmen and mechanics of the Navy Yard
here held meeting on Saturday and organized an
Eight Hour League similar to those formed IN other
cities. They propose to work eight hours,
and If they do not receive the pay heretofore
given for ten hours work. they win test the matter
in the courts. Among the resolutions adopted were
the following
Resolved That we, the workingmen and me-
chanics OF the Washington Navy Yard, honestly be-
eve that the spirit Of the eight hour law passed by
Congress June %. 1858, means that the workngmen
mentioned therein shall receive full days wages
for eight hours work. belief being based the
opinions OF the Hon. Henry Wilson, Hon. N p. Banks,
Hon. A. T.. Stevens and Hon. Stevenson Archer, and
finally confirmed by the passage or the declaratOry
joint resolution by the unanimous consent OF the
of House Representatives and the favorable entertain
ment OF the resolution III the United States Senate.
Resolved That we believe there Is 100 much in
telligence and legal ability In the members Of the
House OF representatives ana Senatc Oh tHe UulteQ
States to enact law to accomplish one purpose and
mean another.
Gratitude of the President Towards the Re.
publican Jews.
The Presidents anxiety to recognize the Jews was
illustrated few days ago in the case of the appoint
ment Of the United States Marshal for the Eastern
district Of Pennsylvania. 1t appears that soon
the President heard or the death Of General Ely he
agreed to appoint, without consulting any person,
man named James Nunes to the position Nunes
had been the publisher OF some weekly news
paper in Philadelphia which defended General
Grant against the charge brought by the
democrats during the Presidential campaign Of his
prescription of the Jews In the army. The President
wanted to recognize him for his services. At the
Cabinet meeting Friday last, the President stated
his determination to appoint Nunes to the Marshall
ship. member Of the Cabinet who was anxious to
have General Gregory appointed, stated that Nunes
was not citizen Of Pennsylvania, being resident
of Tennessee. The President thereupon, much to his
regret had to disappoint his friend Nunes and ap-
point Gregory.
Trouble Over Appointments in the Revenue
Service.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue is coming
in for his share Of the general indignation which
prevails among members of Congress relative to the
distribution Of the patronage. Being subordinate
officer, the Congressman think they can afford to
say to him just what they think, and he is compelled
to listen to some very unpleasant things. Senator
Spencer, Of Alabama, entered the Commissioners
office few days ago and learned that the Commits
sioner was about to appoint o man named
Kryzanowski as Supervisor OF Internal Revenue for
the States Of Alabama, Georgia and Florida Kry-
zanowsk, 1t appears, was sort Of detective under
Colonel Wood, Of the Treasury Department, and is
not 1t said, resident Of any of the States over
which he expected to exercise the duties of supep
visor. Spencer protested against his appointment
not only on this ground but because he and his COL
league had another man for the place. After lively
alteration, the Commissioner agreed to hold the
matter under advisemeat. This IL only one case in
many wherein 1t is alleged the Commissioner has
been initiating the example OF the President in ap.
pointing officials without consulting the politicians
Duties Of the Special Agents of the Treasury.
Secretary Boutwell, has given good deal Of study
to the work Of protecting the revenues Of the gov
ernment and ascertainng the best plan for their col
lection. In several branches Of this service he has
deemed It advisable to make some changes. The
system of supervising the officers engaged in all
duties appertaining to the collection Of customs
revenue has been somewhat changed. Among
others, bureau OF special agents has been organ.
lied, with a responsible head in the depart
ment here. The special agents will here
after be assigned to districts, the limits Of
which are defined. They will be required 70
report the condition Of affairs in their several dis
tricts semi-monthly. The instructions given them
are calculated to secure careful inspection Of the
methods Of transacting the government business,
the character, efficiency and practices OF the ocers
and employees OF the government, the manner In
which frauds are perpetrated upon the revenue and
Of providing efectual remedies therefore. Thus far
but two OF the special agents have been appointed
Frank Z. Howe for the Second district, comprising
Connecticut, Southern New York and Eastern New
Jersey, and John 7. Mclean for the Eighth district
comprising California and portion of the neigh
boring Territories.
The Soldiers Vote In the District.
Now that the work Of registration has been fairly
commenced in this city, the judges ind themselves
involved in the trouble brought up by the action Of
the republican city authorities last year In rejecting
the soldiers vote and the confirmation OF such
ton by Congress- In the Sixth ward this difficulty
has presented itself In very complicated FORM
Some OF the members OF the marine band
were registered, with notes entered opposite
their Names that they were born In this country and
have been residents OF the District for upwards OF
twenty years. Others were rejected and others
again succeeded in getting themselves registered by
appearing In citizens dress, no questions having
been asked calculated to disclose the fact that they
were enlisted men.
Usury In the Government Printing Once.
Mr.. Clapp, the newly elected Congressional prin-
ter has issued an address TO whom it may concern,
stating that he has learned that practice has here
tofore prevailed to greater or less extent in the
government printing Office Of making 1t theatre OF
brokerage and usury by loanng money TO those en-
ployed therein at an interest varying from ten to
twenty per cent per month, and asserts his inten-
ton to prohibit all such practices hereafter
Personal.
Commissioner Delano. Of the Internal Revenue
Department. left the city last evening for his home
In ohio and will be absent until the latter part Of the
week. The duties OF Commissioner will be dis
charged during Mr.. Delano's absence by Mr.. Doug
lass, First Deputy Commissioner
FIRE NEAR pITTsDUaG. Pa
on saturday night 1re occurred at McKeesport