New-York tribune., 1871-08-08
WASHTNGTON.
TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TROUBLE NOT YET
SETTLED-sECRETARY BOUTWELLS ULTIMA
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WHISKY TAX.
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WASHINGTON Monday, Aug. 7, 1871.
The President again returned TO Washington unexpec
tedly tonight, the business which brought him
here last Tuesday that is the conflict of authority be-
tween Secretary Boutwell, and Commissioner Peasonton.
The immediate OF the hasty visit is said to be the
contents OF a communication which Mr. Boutwell, sent to
the President at Long Branch by the hand Of special
messenger, Saturday night and which is by many be-
lieved to have contained the secretary's umatun,-
either retire from Office himself at once, or TO effect
without further delay, change In the Commissioner
ship OF Internal Revenue. The Of difference
between Mr.. Boutwell, and Gen. Pleasonton was de-
veloped on Saturday, when application was made to
the Secretary to approve order for printing the re-
qured number OF copies Of he Commissioners decision
reviewing the action OF exCommissoner Delano taxing
borrowed capital of bankers The Secretary refused to
give the order for printing as he did not approve the
order and was opposed reversing the decision OF Mr.
Deano and therefore did not choose to assume any con-
necon with its pronunciation. Thereupon the Commits
sioner decided to have the required number OF copies
written in his office, and orders TO that effect on
Saturday to his clerks The Secretary il is understood
then dispatched message to Long Branch with state
ment OF and the visit of the President
ia the result. Gen. Peasonton not informed OF inc
Presidents arrival for sOme time, and did not
Know that he was expected. FROM all
that can be learned it seems certain that Gen.
is the positive opinion OF the prominent officials The
Commissioner stated to night very earnestly, that he
would not resign-certainy not until question OF law
between himself and the Secretary was settled. Inc
President, himself after moments hesitation SAID nc
would not authorize any statement OF the case at pres
ent He also said that there would be no Cabinet meet
ing tomorrow, as there not o quorum OF the
members in the city. He is the guest Of Secretary
Robeson and expects to return to Long Branch tomor
row evening. Mr.. Boutwell, when spoken to on the
subject evades any expression Of opinion further than
to state that change will be made In day or two -
The delay attending Gen. Pcasontons retirement from
Office has been subject Of great surprise TO everybody
but himself and his intimate friends, who still insist
that he will remain In office. Members the Cabinet
however who have been familiar with the whole con-
roversy, expected change long ago. lt does not seem
to be possible that it longer be put off,
The manufacturers of compounded liquors failing ~
bring about reduction OF of Sc per dozen quart
bottles cOmpoundng them so as to contain over
80 per cent proof spirits and consequently subject only
to the tax distilled spirits which is only 80 cents per
gallon. 1t is expected that there will be little
effort made to secure Endorsement Of Government
officials favorable reduction Of the internal revenue
taxes preparatory the action OF Congress on the ues
ton. is thought however, that uniform rate OF tax
will be placed tobacco This s the only article that Is
taxed according to quality instead OF quantity Inc
tax upon whisky of cents pergalon will probably not
be removed 1t is known that the Government fayors
the abolition OF special taxes upon disters, such as the
per diem tai upon working capacity OF stils and
other petty that annoying to the distler,
and which do contribute to the OF the Gov
ernmen the cost OF collection exceeds the revenue
obtained.
The name OF the Hon. John Watts Of Santa FG is men
toned likely receive the appointment Of Governor
of New Mexico He is of the oldest residents OF the
Territory of large wealth. Of eminence in his pro-
fession and identified both with the history and the
interests Of the country. He the first Territorial
Delegate elected by the Republicans and was for
four years a member OF the National Republican Com
intfee He is thoroughly acquainted with the people
their language and laws, and will make useful and
acceptable Governor.