The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-04
WASHINGTON.
Enforcing the Election Laws In New
Orleans-Subscriptions to tho
New Funding LOan-virginia
Taxes Reduced.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 1870. =
Enforcing the Election LAWS In New Orleans.
similar order to that sent to the commanding
onicer OF the United States troops Mt Fort McHenry
to use tho forces under his command IL necessary TO
assist tue federal authorities in carrying out the
election laws was forwarded 10 the commanding
officer al New Orleans.
The Presidents Indian Peace Policy.
IL can be asserted upon official authority that in
stead OF the President receding In any particular
from the execution OF his avowed indian peace
policy as has been ascertained and Is believed by
some, ON the contrary he Is more convinced OF the
proprlety and wisdom Of securing the aid OF the
reiigous element OF the country In the work OF sub
DUNG ana civilizing the Indians and nc Is deter
mined to carry out his views In this matter to the
fullest extent practicable.
y Subscription TO tho New Funding Lonn.
Secretary Boutwell, this morning received another
subscription OF 900 TO the new loan from New
York bank.
TcIeGraphina Weather Reports.
weather reports are now received here by tele-
graph three times a day from twenty stations ana
are published In all the daily papers, besides being
puletined IN conspicuous places. The telegraphio
arrangements for their collection ana distribution
work so satisfactorily that they are all received in
Washington and distributed throughout the country
IN less than one hours time, although the points OF
observation range from Key West to Cheyenne. The
system promises good results. and Its development
Is watched with interest by the scientific world.
Reduction OF Taxes in Virginia.
At the request OF the Central Republican Commit
tee To report the amount OF taxes from which Con-
gress at its last session relieved the State OF vlr
gina, Supervisor Presbrey furnished statement
showing such reduction In that State 10 be $40 500
on internal revenue taxes, besides the reduction OF
duties on certain articles OF importation.
Cost of the Consular Service.
Comptroller Taylor has sent a circular to each
consul general, consul, vice consul, commercial
agent and others, directing them in accordance
with recent law, to render, In addition to their
own quarterly accounts, the return for each agency
IN the consular district showing the amount OF fees
collected and the actual expenses incurred by such
consuls or agents; also full list OF the agencies in
each district, and the names othe agents in charge.
Internal Revenue Collections.
The revenue collections from each State and
Territory for the fiscal year ending Juuo 80,
1870. were $l6s.56o.1o7. against $i43027, 9ss
for tho fiscal year ending June 80. 1869.
New York State paid tho largest amount,
$50 36l, $50; Ohio, the next largest $40, 5o3 1903;
Illinois. sls864,3oe; Pennsylvania, fourth ON the
list, $l0 Massachusetts the next $10 09o
All the other States paid less than $40 oO0 900 EACH
Clerks Going Home to Vote.
The Commissioner OF Pensions lett here tonight
for New York; also forty clerks in his bureau, who
have received eight days. leave OF absence with the
view OF voting next Tuesday. In all tho executive
departments leaves are being granted clerks hold
ing residence In the States In which elections will be
held next week.
Personal.
DR.. Heber Smith has been appointed Supernten.
dent Of the Marine Hospital at New Orleans.
Canada, In company with Mrs. Thornton, wife OF the
British Minister, visited the President and Mrs.
Grant to-day, and were received by them In the
Blue Room.