New-York tribune., 1870-01-07
GOV. HOFFMAN CHARGED WITH PLAGIARISM
THE SURVEY OF THE ISTHMUS-REyENUE
OFFICERS TO BE FURNISHED WITH FIRE
ARMS-THE sICKLES LETTER.

Gov. Hoffman n his recent message TO the NewYOrk
Legislature In alluding TO the subject Of the National
finances adopts his own the ideas Of Senator Morton
in precisely the same form and classification as pro
nOunced in the aers speech in the Senate early
Winter Gov. Hoffman not only opposes the contraction
OF the currency, but objects TO the withdrawal
Of greenbacks from circulation until they be-
come OF par value, when the coin that is
Ssid ont for such portion Of the Heenbacks
as may be presented for redemption, will take the place
Of those redeemed and the volume OF the currency will
not be diminished These are precisely the views Of
Senator Morton which may be found in his speech de-
ivered in the Senate in December 1868 Upon examina-
ton the documents is found that the plagiarism
general and complete not only r ideas but in words
and all who have examined the subject declare that
Hoffman must have had MOrton's speech before him
when he prepared his message.
Capt sefridge, who is to command the naval expedi-
ton to make survey Of the practicable route to
cross the Isthmus of Daren ordered to report
Immediately to the Navy Department here, TO complete
the necessary arrangements for his expedition. The
ships ordered to be in readiness by the 18th instant
II was found on examination Of bill which passed Con-
gress two years ago. looking survey OF this route
that appropriation of $4,000 made, to be carried
out under the auspices Of the Engineers Corps army
1t not being deemed feasible for the Army Engineers to
prosecute this matter President Grant directed that
the appropriation be placed at the disposal Of the
tary Of the Navy.
The Secretary Of War has authorized officers in Texas
Florida and Georgia loan pistols and rifles revenue
officers and to sell them powder and shot at cost when
ever they may require the while hunting up the
Illicit dsteres and the viOators Of the Internal Rev
laws. Troops also at the command OF the rev.
enue collectors whenever desired.
To-day Gen. Sherman ordered 200 recruits to be sent
from ST. Louis to Little Rock Ark also 200 recruits from
Cincinnati to Atlanta, Ga TO fill up the 18th Infantry
Secretary Fish positively declines to give the press
copy Of the Sicles letter. and expects the Senate Com
mee TO return the copy which he gave them
they have digested its contents.
POstmasterGeneral Creswe to-day stated that he had
not received any proposals from the French Govern
ment for postal treaty Tho statement therefore that
the French Government had transmitted through the
State Department, communication to that effect mani
Testing liberal spirit in that direction s errone.
There change, therefore In the the
question Of new postal treaty between the Govern.
ments.
BY the fourth section ofhe Of March g. 1862 re-
laon to additional bOuntes soldiers and their heirs
all such claims declared void unless presented prior
to Dec. !, 1862 1t believed by the Department that
most Of the cases Of that class have already been dis.
posed Of but such claims have been received since the
first Of December, and it probable special act will be
passed covering the remaining claims.
The Government depository in Cincinnati having tee-
graphed Treasurer Spinner that there gold on
been forwarded by the Department for that purpose
delegation Of Brooklyn merchants visited the Presi
dent, Secretary Boutwell,, and Commissioner Deano to-
day. for the purpose Of urging thorough collection
Of Government taxes in that District.
had long c86HHgsttKsAOa6 cGdffg6m
the postal routelto Europe.
The placing Of Admiral Craven on the retired list
necessitates the following promotions IN the navy Com
modore John Rogers TO be Rear Admiral; Capt J. J.
- glx.n. rn,,r ap1or n
be Captain and Lieut. Commander Thos O. sefridge to
be Commander.
letter from Indiana says that Congressman Julian is
seriously Ill with sofening of the bran and his friends
despair Of bis recovery.
The ball Of the mdshipmen at the Naval Academy in
Annapolis comes off tomorrow evening The President
and Cabinet have been invited. special train for An
napolis will leave here tomorrow afternoon, with num-
Der Of prominent gentlemen and ladies, who will attend
the ball.
The diplomatic corps will dine with the President on
Wednesday evening next Senators Sumner and Norton
and Secretary Fish will be among the guests.
The manager Of the EWesternlUnon Telegraph office
here says he thus been able to keep up with the
commercial and press business, Notwithstanding the
strike and he believes that he has already sufficient force
10 continue 10 sO and that the force s constantly IN
creasing He states that arrangements have been
made by which the increased business incident to Con.
gress will be promptly dispatched heretofore. All the
branch offices in the city, however lhave been closed
The striking operators here still firm in the belief
that they will bring the Company TO terms when Con-
gress meets They their ability to hold out for
aImOnth at least, without assistance.
An immense throng from the fashionable society OF
Washington gathered at the Church Of the Epiphany TO-
day. 80 witness the marriage OF Mr.. Moorefed Story,
late Private Secretary TO Senator Sumner and Miss Ger
trude Cults. Washington belle and daughter OF Col
CUTS OF the United States Army. AttorBey-General
Hoar Senators Sumner and Wilson, and Gen. Sherman
were among the nOtables present The doors OF the
church in charge Of ushers employed for the occa
son bGt apparently knew nothing OF their duties
and the consequence great deal OF confusion and
iostling and the admission Of miscellaneous crowd
many of whom were rude enough to stand on the seats
wearing their hats &C. There were eight bridesmaids
and eight grOOmsmen on the occasion.
Some IS or 20 Of the Mdshpmen at the Naval Academy
have been getting drunk and acting in disordery man
ner and the Secretary Of the Navy has organized a
courtmartal which will in Annapolis next week
to try the derelict youngsters.
Senator Stewart has prepared bill to secure TO the
Chinese in this country full protection under the Civil
Rights bill.
It's now asserted that Thomas ]. Durant Will be nom
mated TO the Supreme bench Of the United States for the
Southern Circuit.
MIA J. Kane OF Harvard University had an interview
with Admiral Porter yesterday and obtained permission
for the Annapolis Naval Academy Boat Club to row race
with the crew Of the Junior Class OF Harvard University
In which there only Of the boats crew that roWed
in England Admiral Porter expressed desire that the
race should take place at Annapolis or West Point and
between sx.oared boats Mr. Kane goes TO Annapolis to
day to perfect the matter
IMPORTANT REVENUE DECIsION-oUTRAGEs By
THE SIOUX INDIANS.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH1
Application having been made TO Commissioner Deano
nv dealers In leaf tobacco 20 be allowed TO purchase the
scraps waste. and sweepings OF cigar ~
milk without payment OF tax thereon, IN the same
manner manufacturers OF cigars are allowed 10 sen ~
buk such cppngs and waste TO tobacco manufacturers
10 be used as material the Commissioner has decided
and this class OF to-