Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-18
From Washington.

Washington, Il. 1t is understood that GER
tain questions in regard to McGarrahan's APP
plication for the restoration of his record in
the interior department will be referred to
the Attorney General for his decision.
Secretary Boutwell, to-day returned the
New York Central Railroad case to the In
ternal Revenue office, and will be adjusted
without taking into consideration the appeal
now before the department.
Commissioner Pleasanton will delay for a
reasonable time the ordering of collection of
of tax in order to investigate the books and
other official statements which the company
desire to offer in support of their claim
against the full payment of tax assessed
against them.
Col. Josiah Green of Ohio, is prominently
mentioned in connection with the Commits
sionship of the Internal Revenue in case of a
| vacancy in that office.
The grand jury has found indictments
against Hiram j. Ramsdell and j. White of
the New York Tribune, and Charles A. Tin
ker and Joseph A. Kirby of the Western
Union Telegraph Office. charged with will
fully and urlawfully refusing to testify on
-certain points before special committee of
the Senate Of the United States, concerning
the premature publication of the treaty Of
Washington. This refusal is declared to be
against the form of statutes in such cases
made and provided. The presenting in each
case was found on the evidence of senators
Carpenter, Conkling, Sumner, Trumbull and
Garrett Davis.
DIR. G. w. Perine, late examining surgeon
of the Pension Bureau, who was removed by
ex-commissioner of Pensions, Vanaerman,
because he was homeopathic, has been ap-
pointed by the present commissioner a men,
Der of the board of examining surgeons at
Milwaukee.
Commander William Mitchell, who was
placed on the retired list of the navy four
years ago, died in this city yesterday.
Gen. Palmer, Commissioner of Indian
fairs has resigned. The following cores
pondence on the subject was made public to-
day: Washington, June ~. To the Presi-
dent. 1.-The effect of Congressional legisla-
ton since / have had the honor to hold the
position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
has been to almost wholly to divest the Indian
Bureau of all its original important duties
and proper responsibility.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs under
the present arrangement, is merelya super,
| numerary officer of the government, his prin-
cipal duties being simply that of clerk of the
board of Indian commissioners, operating
WHOLLY OUtSlue anu llluepeHueHt VI tHS
Indian bureau. l would gladly and willingly
do anything in my power to aid in forwarding
and promoting to the successful issue of the
| Presidents wise and benefcient Indian poll
CIV, but cannot in justice to myself, longer
| continue to hold the ambiguous position of
commissioner of Indian affairs. l therefore,
most respectfully, but firmly tender my resig-
nation of said office, to take effect the LIST day
of August, 1871. Sincerely thanking you
Mr.. President, for the kindness and consider
alton you have always shown me, l have the
honor to be, and shall ever remain,
Your obedient servant,
ELY S. PALMER.
Long Branch, July II. Sir--your letter of
the goth Of June, rendering your resignation
as Commissioner of Indian Affairs to take
effect on the LIST day of August, 1871, was
duly received. Accepting it sewers the Off
cial relations which have existed between us
| for eight consecutive years, without cause of
complaint as to your entire fitness for either
of the important places which you have had
during that time. Your management of the
| Indian bureau has been in entire harmony
with my policy, which 1 hope win tend to the
civilization of the Indian rae. 1t has also
been able and discreet. In leaving the public
service to pursue more independent course
of life, you take with you my sincere wishes
for your prosperity and my hearty common
dation to all with whom accidents Of life may
bring you in business relations for integrity
and ability.
Very truly yours,