The New York herald., 1870-09-24
WASHINGTON.
The Essex Statesman on the Warpath-
The Tax on Drafts and Checks Tn.
changei-A Congressional For
ger-HOpeful View OF
Affairs in Georgia.
WASHINGTON. Sept. %. 1870.

WASHINGTON sept 23. 1870.
The Essex Statesman on tho Yarpath.
What scheme OF war has Ben Butler on hand now
Benwants to buy arms and munitions OF war enough
to supply an old-fashioned ilibusterng army, such
as George N. Sanders In other days, wanted to cap
tire Cuba with. The ordnance department has
referred Benjamin to Colonel Crispin, whose
place Of business Ia In New YORK. 1t ls supposed he
Is going TO arm the Cape Cod or Cape Ann fisher
men and teach them new lessons In diplomacy,
commencing with maxim In archaeological eoono-
my, that the fish In the sea belong 10 those who
catch them. His application for the purchase OF mu-
ntions OF war and his recent speech at the granite
quarries In Massachusetts make up circumstantial
evidence that Benjamin F. Butler about to declare
war against Canada on his own hook, or on tho
hooks Of others.
Return Of Attorney General Akerman-A
Hopeful View OF Georgia Affairs.
Attorney General Akerman arrived here tonight
from Georga, somewhat enfeebled by his recent III
ness and the effect OF the journey from Atlanta to
Washington AT the former place the politicians
were so numerous and their visits constant that
he was compelled to leave the place In self-defence,
for had ne remained there longer 1t Ia doubtful
whether he would have recovered strength sufficient
70 have undertaken the trip alone. Concerning po-
litca matters In the excluded State OF Georgia he
speaks hopefully OF the course pursued by the
puDucdus uuu DeleVe5 tnuC Tue prOVtuluS tIaC
an election should be held on the goth OF December
next passes the Legislature that the republicans will
carry the State elect majority Of both
branches Of the new Legislature. oil the
Congressman and place the State on
square Union basis. The bill now pending
provides for many important matters not hitherto
regarded and which are designed to secure fairness
at the polls, while at the same time they Will prevent
discord and wrangling among partsans. The de-
mocracy are somewhat. perplexed over the stand
taken by Judge Linton Stephens and 1t Is probable
that 1t Will result In diversion OF power not at all
favorable Tor the cause. Mr. stephens has become
the champion. The statement that Mr.. Akerman
drafted the bill providing for an election &C., Is not
true. He was sick at the time but approved the bill
when 1t was read to him. The statement that his
health was such that he was thinking of resgning
has no foundation IN fact. He was amused at tho
mistaken kindness or some OF his South.
ern friends, who had placed his name
at the head OF their papers in connection with that
OF General Grant for The Vice Presidency In 1872.
He has no political ambition ana when his term
OF oiilce expires as Attorney General Will cheeriuly
retire TO private life. In reference to speedy conf
plction Of the organization OF the Department Of
Justice, he says that 1t Is desirable that 1t may be
done at the earliest moment. As yet, however ne
has had no opportunity OF talking with the Presl-
uent OIL tlat SuDJeCt, Dut VIII Drll2 III 10 MS atel-
ton on his return to Washington.
The Solicitor General.
1t has been reported that the Office OF Solicitor
General Will he conferred upon Senator Williams,
OF Oregon, whose term expires on the
81 OF March next As the ofice Is to be
filed with the least possible delay. and as
Senator Williams could not enter upon the
dutes even II lie was to accept, until after the ex.
piration OF his term 1t Is hary probable the Presl-
dent has conferred the appointment IN that direc-
ton besides, If he was to resign now the consfitu.
tion prohibits an appointment to an oflice being
conferred upon any member Of Congress when that
office was created during the term OF the resigning
member The Department OF Justice having been
created during the last session, Senator Williams Is
deDar red from the appointment, until the expiration
OF his Senatorial Olce next year. IL il believed the
position Will be rendered to prominent Lawyer OF
Philadelphia.
Tho Tax ON Checks and Drafts Unchanged.
The laws and regulations concerning the purchase
and use OF internal revenue stamps, published in
pamphlet form by the Internal Revenue Bureau, are
about to be revised In accordance with the recent
act OF Congress making some changes in stamp
taxes. Letters In large numbers are received from
day to day inquring IL the stamp tax drafts and
checks Is repealed and after the 1st OF October
The only instruments exempted by the act Of July
~ loIO, arc uSSlyumeutS Oh mortgages Wncre tho
instruments secured by them have been once duly
stamped, receipts for money, for the payment OF
debt, and promissory notes. The Office rules that
memorandum such as ~. O. U.,u or "due you,n or
other similar memoranda given IN lieu OF formal
promissory note, are also exempt from the stamp
tax when for sum less than one hundred dollars,
but the stamp tax drafts, orders and checks re-
mains unchanged.
The Case OF Tennessee Butler.
1t Is stated that the Grand Jury OF the District OF
Columbia, now In session, will not be called upon
this term to take cognlzance Of the charges brought
against r. r. Butler, member OF Congress from Ten.
nessee but that the case Will be presented In De-
cember, when 1t Is Rodericks duty to report him
self as the representative Of hls constituency In the
House OF Representatives. The officials here seem
think II he indicted and officers sent to arrest
him that Judge Trgg would embarrass the hearing
and probably refuse 10 recognize the claims OF JUS
tice from such an Insignificant quarter as Washing
ton. When the accused comes to town next winter
he will be politely but forciby waited upon by the
United States Marshal and requested to answer to
the charge OF forgery preferred by the Commis.
soner OF Pensions 1t would not do for Roderick to
stay away from his official duties, because his ab-
sence would create suspicion. excite distrust and
materially detract from the brancy Of the assem-
blage OF which he Is not only member but a cand-
date for reelection.