The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-02
WASHING TON.
Radical War Upon Secretary Cox-Secre-
tary boutwell, Declines to Stump
Pennsyiyania--Or Organization u
New National Banks.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 1879.
The War Upon Secretary Cox.

WASHINGTON, oct. L, 1879.
The War Upon Secretary Cox.
me PENNSYLVANIA Republican Association con
inues 20 wage on the Secretary OF the Interior
clerk IN the General Land once applied TO tne Com-
missioner for = leave OF absence mat ne might
attend The Pennsylvania election. Having ascer,
tanned that the clerk had had hts rnn months leave
this the Commissioner referred the matter 10 tne
Acting Secretary OF the Interior, Judge otto, who
decided that the clerk should have the leave and
amount OF tune lost deducted fron his salSry. sna
ne would not pertntt the clerk 10 withdraw hts ap-
rheatoa for leave or absence This mas sgam reused
the Ire Of the campaign committee o: the Pennsyl.
wanna Republican Association. aud a committee has
been appointed 20 wan upon the President soon
~ he retnrns and ask him 70 the orders OF the
Interior Department the subject Of the elections
90 be meiined 10 grant the same privileges
allowed by other departments
Loprirg On the Dead Hesds.
Secretary Boutwell, to-day issued general order
coneerning mileage and expense accounts requir
ins al presented by officers clerks or other
employees OF the Treasury Department for mileage
etner expenses, Incurred while engaged ON on
clal business, 20 have appended a certificate that
free passes not used ana that the expense
Incurred for actual necessary expenses.
Iseuized statements OF the distances actually and
necessarily travelled and expense accounts must
be supported In detail by vouchers where such are
prscticanle. II has come 10 the knowledge OF the
Secretary that there has been a waste OF public
funds by the Treasury officials when sent away on
oficia business, and In one instance where
special appropriation was made for certain nvesti
CATION, the party designated In support OF his ex-
pense account uxuries, the cost.of which nearly
n third OF the apart TO carry the object
Of his mission.
Grand Indian Powwow in Contemplation.
AT the annual council shortly TO be held between
the government and tribes OF the Indian Territory
the Cnerokees, Greeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws and
Semnoles will be represented. The council would
have been held on the 26th OF September, but the
head chiefs were ont buffalo hunting and without
their ratification treaties or effect The gov
eminent desires to bring the Indians TO a proper
and immediate understanding OF what is required
Of them by existing treaties, particularly where
there II any agreement TO settle fixed reserYa-
ton, as faithful compliance with this stipulation on
the part OF the Indians enables supernrendents and
agents TO jealousy watch their interests
and maintain oraer. There seems to be al
present some misunderstanding among the Choctaws
and Chickasaws the precise limits OF their re-
servaton, and numerous complaints have reached
superintendent Hoag from neighborDg tribes of en-
croachments upon their territory by them. The
matter VIII be fully discussed at the approaching
council, and all complaints definitely settled at
The same time the annulties will be distributed.
Boutwell, Declines Stump Pennsylvania.
Secretary Boutwell, has been urgently requested
by the Republican State Central Committee Of Penn
sylyania TO visit Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and
or two OF the interior cities during next week. and
address the people on the financial policy OF the adj
mrnistration. Mr.. Boutwell, is OF the opinion that
ne could make, and unless he prevailed upon win
not take part In the political campaign this year.
Appointment of Custom House Boasmen.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has issned IL crcu-
lar letter Collectors OF Customs, directing that
hereafter the appointments Of boatmcn and BARGE
men shall be submitted TO the Treasury DEPARTING nj
for It's approval In the same manner as prescribed
for other employees
The Newly Discovered Seal Fisheries.
The Collector AZ San Francisco telegraphcd to Sec
rotary Boutwell, TINS afternoon that 226 casks OF seal
Jsr SKINS the cargo OF the Hawaiian bark Manaloa,
which recently arrived at that port had shipped
10 New York in bond overland. The Treasury off,
cials yet in doubt as TO the locality OF jones'
Island, where II Is alleged the seals captured,
and whether they are subject import duty or not.
New National Banks.
During the week ending to-day certificates have
been issued authorizing the following national
banks TO commence business:-First National Bank,
Of Columbia, Tenn; certificate issued September u,
capital 100000; john Person, president James b.
Childrus cashier. National Bank OF Menastla, Wis;
certificate issued September so, capital $4,000;
Robert Sheib, president Henry Hewitt, Jr., cashier.
Salem National Bank Illinois; certificate issued Sep
TENDER 80. capital $50, 000 j. j. Bennett president
Benjamin r. Marshall cashier.
The following applications are approved:-Holden
Smith, Cheney and others, san Antonio, Texas; w.
A. Bennett and others, Eufanla, Ala; o. r. Wheeler
and others, Osceoa, Iowa; H. G. Sigler and Others,
ST Clair, Mich; w. Is. Barren and others, Charlotte,
Mich; f. Q. Laroy and others, Evansville, Wis;
NJ Bennett and others, Mason, Mich. H. L. Hen
derson and Others South Bend. Ind. John Brown
held and others, Lewiston, H.; G. z. King and
Others, Tuscola III.
Uj-ir ibut IONS OF New Bunk NOTES and Cur
The United States Treasurer issued to-day an i'm.
pOrtant circular respecting the distribution Of United
States notes Of the series OF 1869 aud new fractional
currency TO replace the legal tender notes OF former
issncs remaining in circulation
The holders OF former issues are permitted to for
ward them by express to the Treasurer for rede ap
ton under a contract with Adams Express, III sans
OF $500 ana not exceeding IL 900. null
nple thereof by less than $500. Returns viii be
promptly made in new notes, new fractional cur
rcncy or IN checks OnBoston, Philadelphia, or New
Orleans. The Assistant Treasurers, and design ated
repositories other than the national banks Will for
ward nj the same manner Tor exchange or Tor credit
account. In case this would be likely 10 reduce
the Treasurer balance too greatly, remittance OF
new notes Will lie forwarded from the Treasureris
Office on requisiiion therefor IN advance OF the
celpt Of Old noies Assistant Treasurers and desIg
mated repositories IN reporting statements of iaD
ties and assets. United states notes OF the
series OF 1868, and bank notes on hand. ia
making acquisitions for new notes VIII observe the
following classiicai on:-S50O and 81 go notes win
he ciessided a. large" notes. 500 and 500 notes
az ..mo,,um;'' S. $40 and go notes small" and
ST. and 50 notes az 'ones' aud "twos.n The aggre-
gate OF United States notes Of former issues
hand win be reported separately one item, as
Omitted states notes OF old lssues.n Assistant
Treasurers and designated repositories, and national
banks designated repositories, VIII redeem in
notes OF 1863, whenever they have sufficient supply
ON hand all United States notes 81 former ISSUES not
so mutilated 10 he subject 70 discount, presented
for that purpose National banks. designated az
depostories requested 10 forward 10 the
srrnaa IN rnnp m "a.