The New York herald., 1870-11-15
WASHING ON.
The English MissiOn-Mlnister Motley
Recalled = Mr.. Moran Appointed
Charge 'Anaires-Treasury Re.
ceipts and Expenditures.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA, 1870
The ST. James Misslon-llr. Motley Res
called.
1t Is understood that on Friday last tho
President directed Secretary Fish TO send a
despatch by cable peremptorly recalling Minis
ter Motley, The late Minister was instructed;
to turn over the papers and AFFAIRS Of
the Legation to Benjamin Moran, Secretary OF Lega<
tion. who has been appointed Charge d'Anairs.
Mr.. Moran win act In this capacity until Minister
Is appointed. The for the recall OF Minister
Motley before the appointment OF his successor Ia
that the President Is anxious to have certain matters
pending between the two countries settled at an early
day. Among these is the fishery question, t0
which alluson was made In these despstches sOm0
time ago. The President was not willing that Mr.,
Motley should undertake this business; nrst because
he could not remain long enough to complete IT, aud
second because his position such that he could
not be supposed 10 have the proper influence with
the English government. II was expected that
after the Presidents dlsapprova Of the conduct OF
Mr. Motley he would resign; failing to do this the
President had no other recourse but to recall him.
Return Of tho President.
The President returned to Washington this morn
ing Secretary Boutwell, had an interview with.
him to-day.
CORsting Vessels Subject 10 Special Tax.
The Solicitor General has given the opinion tnas
propretors OF coasting vessels and vessels running
upon the rivers and inland lakes engaged
In the carrying and delivery OF money
valuable papers any articles for pay
whose gross receipts therefrom exceed $1,000
per annum liable to special tax or ten dollars,
imposed on express carriers and agents by para
graph so OF section 10 Of the Internal
Revenue act OF June 3o 1854, amended by the act
OF July, 1860. The Attorney General, to whom the
question was submitted by the Secretary OF the
Treasury at the request Of the acting Commissioner
OF Internal Revenue, has approved the opinion.
Tho Case or the Colored Cadet.
The Secretary Of War has commenced the examt
nation OF the evidence In the case Of the colored
cadet West Point recently tried by court MARTIAL
and will probably announce his decision In day or
two.
Census Returns.
The following are corrected reports OF the various
States mentioned verified AZ the Census ofice:--
Massachusetts, 1,457,3s5 inhabitants: New Hamp.
shire, 3ls3oo; Rhode Island, 2l7,aso Come aiouf,
537, ,4os; Delaware. 123, 252; Michigan, 1851.
Pension Agents Foes.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, Nov II, 1870 !
OF Boston, Mass letter bearing date the 7th inst,
In which he appeals from your decision at TO the fec
to which he Is entitled for his services In presenting
the application or John II. Hanson for an invalid
pension, No. 14l, ,283.
have not deemed 1t necessary 10 SEND you the
letter for report upon the facts OF the case as
presume that he states them with substantial ac-
curacy. The question he submits arises under the
seventh section Of tine act approved on the Sth day
day or July last. (United states Statutes ut
Large. vol 49, p. 1881 He insists that as no PEN
sion certificate has been issued to Mr.. Hanson al
though the proof was completed before that date,
the case s still pending, and his agreement with his
client for hisifee should be recognized by your
Ofilce
am clearly OF opinion that whenever claim for
pension has been filed and the testimony completed
nri n 10
onice In the allowance OF pension cerrincate the
agent or attorneys fee should be ten dollars, and
more therefore decline to disturb your decision.
| as 1t confines Mr.. WOOdman to that am0unt-tea
maximum lee allowed UNDER the act OF 1854.
/ 9. DELANO, Secretary.
| Treasury Receipts and Expenditures.
The following are the receipts ana expenditures
| by warrants for the quarter ending September 30.