The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-18
UNITED sTsrEs suB.TREAsVRy.

Formal Transfer OF the OGice by Gener"
Butterdeld TO Judge Foiger, His Successor
The Going Ont and Going In Speeches
Counting the Funds.
The formal transfer OF the Office and duties OF
Assistant Treasurer OF the United states by General
Buiterield to Judge Folger his successor TOOK place
Yesterday morning at the sub-Treasury building
Though in point OF fact formal, 1t was really
an impromptu affair, and with no attempt
at anything ike imposing pomp or circum-
stance to give 1t dignity or Importance
Just before business hours the deputies clerks aud
other attaches OF the Office were convened IN the
rotunda The only other persons present were those
whom the accident OF getting there before business
hours happened TO bring them ana some "eary
birds' who, in the change Of dynasty, were promptly
Oh hand to take time by the forelock and put IN ap
plications for positions under the new regime.
General Butterfcid and Judge Folger maze tneir
appearance, coming from the Treasurers private
ONCE and taking stand in front OF the assembled
attaches. The former introduced his successor 10
them accompanying the presentation with the fol
lowing speech
GgNrLESEN--T have the pleasure to present you 70
Mr. Charles J. Foger, who has been duly qualihet
aud to-day enters upon his duties as my successor
HIS record and pubic services require no coen-
dalton from me. They are wei known ana appre-
ciated by you all. In closing my ohlelal connecuon
with Won II IL your due that should bear testimony
10 vonr ndelty and attention to duty. My admins-
r. iicm of the durles OF the once has satisfied
tnat the government Is fortunate III the POSSESSION
ol stan OF employees so capable, efficient ana wof-
tiny. return You my sincere thanks Tor the Imln
ful services rendered; also Tor the cneefiul anu
prompt compliance given to the regula-
tons and changes for better system ana
security that nave thought proper to make IRON
time TO time in the performance ana manner OF our
ddty. What that performance OF duty mas been on
my part what vigilance, care ana recttude eNer-
esed Tor the interests entrusted 10 me yon eeer
hesitate not 10 trust the record ana report thefeol
IN your hands. iii health and domestic aiillction
Will prevent my presence during the complexion OF
the transfer OF the funds and responsibilities OF the
oifiee. MIR. McCarter, cashier OF the Merchants
Bank, your former deputy has kindly consented TO
represent me. The result have no doubt VIII only
furnish another proof OF your ndellty.
regret that cannot remain 10 make known per-
soaasly IN each case the individual qualities nave
discovered and Recognized. commend you an,
Individually and collectively, TO Iny SUCCESSOR You
VIII fnd hlm most courteous aud able gentleman,
who will recognize beyond doubt your services AND
good qualities. Renewing my THANKS ana Win
earnest wishes FOR your future success anu prosper
gy, say farewell
Assistant Treasurer Folger in response spoke as
foows:--
GEYrLEMES-I meet most Of you as strangers, and
for the first tme General Buterbeld in his remarks
SPEAKS highly or each of you, and know that
he intends no compliment to you, gentle
men, when he says that you have been faithful TO
tie various posts eonflded to you. I am happy to
see you, ana all, and trust that our relations
Will he pleasant and harmonious feel That IN my
predecessor the good government that we all serve
u
who has looked after its interests and done all Ill his
power TO promote its welfare by every means.
feel that have an important WORK TO perform, OUT,
trusting in Divine Providence that my EFFORTS may
be successful, and looking to you for hearty Co
operation in tie faithful performance OF all duties
conHded 10 US. enter with uidence on the impor-
tant position 10 which have been called.
After brief interview and turning over the Official
correspondence and other papers TO his successor
General Butierded retired. He left the city last
ing Tor Utica attend the funeral Of his father wno
AZ already announced in the papers, died on Mon
day, at his late residence in the latter city, The
reference by General Butterneld in his speech
to his ill-AeaGh, calls 10 mind The fact
that last summer he informed the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury that he found he could
not retain the olce His fatigulng and II Is unne-
cessafy 10 aud, gallant services III tue late war,
undermined his health, from which he has never
fully recovered. Ills pnysican, Or. Lewis A. Sayfe,
mad positively enoned his aiscontinuance in Office
It's arduous and trying responsibilities and duties
being too severe tax on his enieepled energies.
On Tuesday evening a commission consisting OF
+. q. Calhoun, president OF the Fourth National
Bank, representing Judge Folger and Mr.. McCarter,
cashier OF the Merchants Bank, representing GEN.
eral Buttered took possession OF the funds OF the
Treasury, and aldea by corps or teleIs from the
Clearing House Association, proceeded To count The
funds and compare the results win the books and
accounts. Tie entire currency balance, coupons,
Stamps, bonds and ali tie funds, with the exception
Of the gold coin reserved In the interior vaults were
examined, counted proved and found correct TO u
penny. The gold coin remains under the seals OF
The last commissioner, but VIII be examined and
counted prior 70 The passing Of the nnal receipts
issued Is directing the closing of the Office to-day IN
observance OF Thanksgiving Day. lie Is already be-
.eged with applications Tor Office, but as vet mas
made no changes in the clerical force. IL Is likely
lie VIII make some changes before long. Meantime
the clerks are trembling in their boots, fearing the
possible changes that may take place-tne new appll-
Giants largely cultivating the ulusory ahantom Of
hope.