The New York herald., 1870-09-18
WASHING ON.
Mysteries Of DiplOmacy-Mr. M0tley's Sue
cessor Determined UpOn-New Source
of Mineral Wealth In Nevada
New National Banks.

pears to exist on the subject. The newsmen only
agree on one point and that is. that the appoint
ment has been made and accepted. Who the APP
pontee Is no one seems TO know except Grant, Fish,
and possibly some few Cabinet officers. Grant won't
tell; Fish says he can't let the cat out OF the bag
and unfortunately, there is no one else from whom
to obtain the required information except the ap-
pontee himself. The cause OF this unusual secrecy
is perplexing; but am informed that there are
good reasons for 1t. resi- lent Grant Is
said to have taken the business into his
own hands, and it is supposed that he intends to
give such Instructions about our difficulties with
England as Will leave further field for doubt or
embarrassment ON The part of our future repre-
sentative. Motley is said to have complained Of
dubious instructions as of the causes OF his sud-
den recall. II that be true his Will be left
no cause to make similar complaint The instruc-
tons are to be BRIEF simple, decisive and yet COM
prehensive OF all the occasions Of Onpleasanness"
between the two countries. Mr.. Fish, on being
asked 10 disclose the name Of the appointee, de.
cned, on the ground that the President IS the only
one who can give information on the subject, and
that 1t would be unwise and improper do under
existing circumstances II lie were at liberty.
New Source OF Mineral Wealth in Nevada.
The Commissioner OF the General Land ONCE is In
receipt OF samples of potash salts from the newly
discovered and extensive deposit IN Churchill
county, Nevada. As new source of mineral wealth
connected with the development of chemical indus
try the subject is Of public interest Not only do the
salts furnish the purest potash but the ye therefrom
is available for bromine, the price for which since
1865 has fallen to one-fourth Of Its former cost.
Hitherto the sources Of bromine have been the
mother OF lyes, resulting from the evaporation
of Sea water In southern France; the kelp
or varec Ia species OF alga) of Neither
Bretagne and England and the water Of
the Dead Sea. The latter contains already, at
small depth, OF per cent OF bromIne, which is
separated by means Of bchr0mate Of potash ana
muriatic acid. Since the discovery of the potash
p0sits in Strassfurt all these have been
available The lyes Of chloride OF magnesium q pro-
duct in the manufacture Of the potash Salts contain
from 0.I5 to OPS per cent Of bromine, which
is extracted by subjectng them to distlatlon with
per oxide OF manganese and muriatic acid ana re-
fning the obtained bromine the ordinary manner.
The Strassfurt bromine is nearly chemically pure 1t
supersedes the English and French. and has pushed
them already from the market. In the manufacture.
Of aniline colors 1t mas become the substitute for
iodine, and is already in extensive use as disnfec
tant in the European hospitals, owing to the fact
that 1t af1ects the lungs less than chlorine
Allyle OF brumne Is used for the pre-.
parattOn OF artificial mustard OIL The crude
bromine salts ind application for the manufacture
OF mineral waters. In 1866 the production OF bro
mine salts In Strassfurt amounted to 1900 pounds
while at the present time 1t is increased to 90 900
pounds. The bromne has scarcely been Of any use
heretofore, but since the discovery of the potash
deposits in Strassfurt and in Nevada 1t has become
Of daily growing Importance.
Enslish Emigration to the West.
Our consul at Shenled writes here that there will
soon be several emigrants from that portion OF Eng.
land to this country with a view to settling in the
West principally In Minnesota. Among them there
viii be member Of the English Parliament, who
will be accompanied by several young men anxious
to experience life In our country.
Distillniion Of Brandy from Fruit.
1t is expected that in all the fruit growing dis
trcts OF the country there Will be very large
increase this year In the revenue derived from the
distillation Of brandy from fruit In the district
comprising North and South Carolina Supervisor p
W. Perry reports to the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue that the receipts this year from the source
described will be $3.50, 600. while last year 1t was
only S70,0O0 This wonderful increase is attributed
to the reduction Of the amount OF bond required Of
brandy dstillers-a change inaugurated by Mr..
Delano.
Treasury Balances.
Coin balance in the Treasury at the close Of busi
ness to-day, 500, ,2s1, ,0S2 OF which $21,317 900 Is
represented by coin certificates Currency balance
$32, ,274,s ,s2l.
New National Banks.
During the week ending to-day certificates have
been issued authorizing the Fir National Bank Of
Gallatin, Texas, to commence business with O
capital Of $51, ,OoO j. r. A. Tompkins president and
J. III. Tompkins cashier; and the Second National
Bank of Lebanon, Tenn, with capital OF $50. 600;
John D. owen president and Thomas J. Stratton
Tyxo r,,lin
proved:-Marengo Iowa. J. II. Branch and others;
Moulton Iowa. NJ. v. Howell and others; Lake City,
Mimi, l.. H. Garrard and others; Charlottesville
va W. II. Flanagan and others; Madison, Wis.,, b.
Stevens and others; ShelbIna, NO., J. +. Benjamin
end others; Columbia Tenn, John Baird and others.
Reports of the National Banks.
Comptroller Hulburd has addressed circular
letter to the cashiers of the national banks request.
ing them to forward to hin special report show
ing the amount Of interest paid by their banks On
deposits OF all kinds during the year ending Septem
ber 30 1870
Weekly Currency Statement.
The receipts Of fractional currency for the week
ending to-day amount to s419,5 500. The shipments
were:-Notes, 81, ,092, 1913; currency, $262, ,293.
The Treasurer holds III trust. security for crcu-
lating notes. $34l. .919 $50; and for public deposits
$16,341, 500.
Fractional currency redeemed during the week,
$ee4, 300; mutilat"i bank notes burned during the
week. $500, $780, total amount burned, $2s, ,9s3 I6s;
bank currency issued for bills destroyed during the
week, $3o5,35o; total amount issued therefor.
$2s, OTIS; balance due for mutllated notes,
$e72,443; bank. circulation now outstanding,
$299, ,53s, ,229.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, s37sal3; re-
celpts for fiscal year TO date, $8,4 $50
Personal.
Mr. Mulett, supervising archtecr OF the Treasury,
left here tonight for Boise City, Idaho Territory to
make arrangements for the completion OF the new
assay office.
Commissioner Delano will return To his Official
duties In about three weeks. His arm. which was
very badly fractured by the recent accident which
has disabled him, Is now healing rapidly.
THE HAMMER AFFRAY IN NEWARK.