The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-25
WAStAINGT on.
More aumors Of Contemplated
Changes in the Cabinet.
Attorney General Akerman
10 Resign.
Twenty Millions of Fiye-TwentieS
to he Retired.
misunderstanding Between Secretary Bout.
well and Commissioner PIeasOntOn.


One of the many Cabinet rumors here contem-
plates q change In the Attorney Generals depart
mcnt II is stated that the present incumbent will
be succeeded by either Solicitor General Brstow or
by General Harlan, which latter is republican
candidate for Governor in Kentucky. IL is well
known that Mr.. Akerman has been on the eve Of
retiring for several months and that 1t was an I'M
nerst0od fact that he TO go out some time last
spring, but he has found 1t convenient to retain his
portfolio up TO the present time, and will probably
retain 1t until the Kentucky election is heard rom.
A New Financial Departure-Twenty Mil
lions Of Five-Twenties TO be Called In.
Secretary Boutwell, contemplates calling in some
twenty millions OF the vetwenties Of the Issue of
1852 and replacing them, where the holders
desire 1t, by equivalents in the new five
per cents. The object OF this financial
departure is to create, as far as possible, market
Tor the new loan, as the majority OF the holders OF
the bonds which 10 be cancelled are Europeans,
and 1t Is expected that the foreign market VIII he
relieved TO that extent. 1t would appear from
The statement OF the Treasury agents already
absent In Europe, that the markets there are
glutted with the securities Of all kinds seeking
purchasers. The Franco-Prussian war has thoroughly
deranged the financial system of Europe and CAPT.
taists are extremely cautious about making invest
menls. The heavy balances on hand in the Treasury
warrant this step on the part Of the Secretary and
II IL succeeds 1t is proposed to follow II up in the
exact ratio that the revenue receipts will justify.
Misunderstanding Between Secretary Bout
we'll and Commissioner Plensonton.
There is considerable interest in Official circles
concerning the opposing views OF Secretary Bout
well and Commissioner Pleasonton on points
connected with the administration OF the
Internal Revenue once, particularly concerning
certain decisions made by the Commissioner,
subject to the revision approval OF the Secretary
II is known that Secretary Boutwell, entertains
contrary view, as was recently shown in the case
OF the New York Central Railroad Company, his
action on the subject amounting to revision of the
Commissioners decision. Several other cases are
mentioned showing differences OF opinion which
VIII probably be brought to the attention Of the Pre-
sdent and Cabinet for their consideration.
Dissatisfied With the New Territorial Gov.
ernment-A Magnificent Swindle Exploded.
The Territorial government here Ii not so much Of
success as it was confidently predlcted al the out
Sci. IL has been found that the rings which existed
under the old form Of government have full as
much swing now as heretofore Under this state
oil affairs. Various influential citizens Of the Dis
frict are now agttating the question as to whether
1t would not be better to petition the next session of
Congress to repeal the Territorial bill altogether It
would seem that the only new feature which
has been realized under the order OF
things was a fatal tendency to recommend
Improvement. The Board OF Public WORKS, in
recent report on the subject, recommended the
adoption Of plans for identifying the city which
would have cost In the aggregate about $l2 100000
Acting upon such suggestions the local Legislature
has had introduced several bills which would have
taken the entire valuation Of the District to have
carried them into effect. They were voted
down serfdtf,n, but only by small ma
Iority. At asst q bill was got before this body
with favorable report from a committee,
which involved an expenditure Of about nve Millions
In the discussion which followed 1t was discovered
thatno only was this report o forgery. but that 1t
contemplated the disbursing Of this large sum Of
money without any degree OF responsibility what.
ever No one was to account for the way in which
it had been expended nor to make any record OF It's
disposal whatever. Under this state OF affairs
property holders are naturally becoming alarmed,
and are fast coming TO the conclusion that it is bet
ter 10 be governed by Congressional committee
than by an ignorant, unlettered and corrupt set OF
legislators.
New Feature in the Bowen Bisamy Case.
Attorney General Alderman arrived here this
evening after an absence Of some two weeks at his
home in Georgia He returns much invigorated in
health. Owing TO the influences which have been
brought to bear, the first case which he will take
up or examination is that OF Bowen, the tried and
convicted biSamist. II is well known here that
this case, as 1t at present stands, In
wolves simply political considerations Until the SEN
tence OF the court was announced public sympathy
ran all on one side. Since then Developments nave
taken place which demonstrate that Bowen Is the
victim OF political as well as personal persecution
The President who has been approached In this
matter, both by petition and personal communica-
zion. has referred everything to the Bureau OF Jus
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be controlled by its recommendations. Among
Bowen's friends there Is strong apprehension that
by reason Of his prejudices the Attorney General
viii be Influenced TO decide against Bowen; but In
the Attorney Generals department the opinion
seems to be well founded that his recommendations
viii be entrely governed both by the law and facts
IN the case.
Instructions for Captain Halls Polar Expe.
dition.
The instructions for Captain Halls expedition To-
wards the North Pole by the Secretary OF the Navy
have Just been printed. They full and specific.
Appended Is q letter from Professor Henry in which
he says that although the objects and peculiar Or
gsnization Of this expedition not pri-
marny Of scientific character yet many phe.
nomena may be observed and specimens OF
natural history be incidentally collected and.
therefore, In order that the opportunity
OF obtaining such results might not be lost q com.
sm,ttee OF the National Academy OF Science was
ppointed TO prepare series OF instructions on the
different branches Of physics ana natural history,
tnd TO render assistance IN securing scientific out
~. The Smithsonian Institute the Coast survey,
the photographic ONCE and the Signal Corps have
contributed the necessary instruments
Dis charge OF Operators In tho Printing
Bureau.
Tnirty-6ve plate printers and thrty-6ve girls em.
ployed In the Printing Bureau OF the Treasury De-
partnent, were discharged to-day owing to IN
slae8ness OF business.
Relief for Tobacco Manufacturers.
= Commissioner Pleasonton has stated In response
TO- letter nquirng whether he would give his sane.
tor and support 10 any measure which may be pro
pcsa 10 Congress whereby certain parties in com.
mon with others. might obtain relief from the
payment OF second tax on tobacco, snun and