The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-09

To be made patent and the seal OF the United states
| TO be hereunto afx ed.
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington
the S'n DAY OF August, in the year OF our Lord
1871, and or the independence of the United
states OF America the nlnety-sIyth
| by the President:
}. G. BANCROFT DAVIS. Acting Secretary OF State.
REASONS WHICH LED TO THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL
PLEAsoNTON.
The Immediate causes assigned Official quarters
for the suspension OF General Pleasonton are that
the internal revenue was not collected with
efficiency; that General Pleasonton reversed
the rulings OF his predecessors in seve-
raj important particulars and made decisions
the effect OF which was unnecessarily to lessen the
public receipts; acting independently of ana not
consulting with his superior officers TO these ana
other matters OF administration, and that change
was necessary m order that there he harmony IN
the working OF the Treasury Department.
The President and Cabinet.
There was formal meeting OF the cabinet to-
day. The members OF the Cabinet now here sevc-
rally called upon the President Secretaries Fish
ana Robson and the Postmaster General were alb
sent from Washington
Return Of the President to Long Branch.
The President, accompanied by General Porter,
left here tonight their return to Long Branch.
senator sumner Declines the Medal Presented
Him by the People OF Hayti.
The newspapers have already described the medal
offered to senator Sumner in the OF the people
OF Hayti. The medal was placed In hls hands July
IL, 1871, by General Preston, Minister OF that
republic, with communication signed by dis
unguished citizens, including the President
Mr.. Sumner at the time expressed his gratitude
ana stated to the Minister that he would address the
slgners In writing. That same evening he sent an
informal note to the Minister saying he feared ne
should feel constrained TO decline the present. This
was followed some time later, by a communication
addressed to the signers. The original letter and
| reply OF Mr.. Sumner are now given:--
| LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND FRATEHNIrY-REPuBLIo or
HAYIi.
TO the Hon. CHARLES SUMNER Senator OF MaSSa-
HONORABLE SENAroI-Tne independence of Hayti
has for Its object TO affirm the aptitude Of the black
race for civilization and self-goyernment by your
| eoquence and your high morality you nave made
free four millions OF blacks in the United States In
defending our independence on Two solemn
occasions, you nave protected and de-
Tended something more august even than
me liberty OF the blacks IN America.
II Is the dignity of black people seeking to place
ITSELF by us own efforts. at TIE banquet of the civil
lZeG world. Hayti thanks you. she will be able
to Justify your esteem and to maintain herself at the
height OF ner MISSION marching in the path OF pro-
gress In the name OF the Hayden people we pray
you to accept as feeble testimony Of gratitude,
Tn! TINS metal which VIII nerpetuate IN ages TO come
dered as a citizen of the world to black humanity.
Mr.. Summers reply was as iollows:-
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1871.
GENTLEMEN-I haye received to-day. by the hands
OF your Minister at Washington. the beautiful medal
which you have done me the nonor OF presenting TO
me IN the name OF the Hayden people, together with
the accompanying communication bearing 80 many
distinguished names among which recognize that
OF the estimabe President OF the republic. Allow
me To saw most sincerely, tIiat do not deserve
communication l am only one Oh maNy VINO
African race ana who yet stood readyro serve al ali
times the sacred cause. Nor have done anything
except in the simple discharge of duty. / could
not have done otherwise without the rebuke
OF my conscience. In TINS service have
acted always under pronptings which with
were Irresistible Like you, | ha the
assured independence OF Huyti important IN
illustrating the capacity OF the African for self
guished Hayten recognize the necessity OF cnging
to national lie, not only Tor the FAKE OF their own
vast race over which The white man has so long
tyrannzed. Your successful Independence WIN
wherein all the Isles OF the sea aid
in all the unknown expan.e Of the African
Notwithstanding great epoch III civilization.
| In cutlvatIng sentiment OF nationality you Will
naturally insist upon thai equality among nations
which Is your right Sell government Implies sell
res ect. In the presence OF international law all
nations are equal AS Wei deprive citizen
ton. You VIII also insist upon that Christian
rI:e. applicable TO nations as to individuals.
OF doing unto others as you would nave them 60
unto you. following II always in your own conduct
ana expecting others 10 follow It towards You Nor
will you ever forget THAT sentiment OF humanity by
which all men are made one. with common title 10
equal rights. j rejoice again IN the assurance you
give that Haytl is prepared TO advance in the path OF
progress. Here | Ofer my best Wishes with ardent
aspirations that the two good angels, Education and
Peace, may be her guide and support IN this happy
path. With education for the people and with
peace foreign and domestic, especially everywhere |
on the island, the independence OF tiayu Will he
placed beyond the assault OF orce or the intrgues
of designing men, besides being encouragement |
to the African race everywhere.
indulgence these frank words in response
to the communication with which you have honOrcd
me. They Will show at least ms constant sympathy
with your cause. and now. gentlemen. | throw N.Y.
self again your indulgence while expressing the
To- vour generous present n / add that consider.
ING the text of the constitution OF the United
states ana tine services ny YOU nave ~ Intended
beautiful medal into your hands. TO this am con-
strained by the spirit not by the letter OF the con-
stitutIOn, which Orbids any person III any situation
from accepting any present OF any KIND whatever !
from foreign state. Though THIS present Us not
observe that, according 10 its glItlering IN
scription, IL Is from the Hayden people and
that the communication ACCOMMODATING II II signed
by the President and eminent magistrates of state
and, still further that u IS In recognition rendered
by as Senator OF the United States, feel that
cannot receive 1t without acling IN some measure
contrary to the intention Of the constitution. which
am bound 70 snppo IN hv hat sa nS Of
duty which on the occasions To winch you ieier
made advocate, ana WHICH 10 me IL u
supreme power. While thus resigning this most
interesting token neg you to believe me none the
less grateful Tor the signal honor you nave done me-
Accept for yourselves AMI for your country Oil good
wishes. and allow me to subscribe mvsef gentle
men, your devoted friend, CHARLES SUMNER
The Geneva COnferencc-Charlcs Francis
Adams Accepts.
The report recently circulated that Charles Francis
Adams has declined the appointment as arbitrator
under the Treaty OF Washington Il incorrect. The
President to-day received telegram from that gen.
tleman informing him Of his acceptance.
Enforcing the Ku klux Act.
Oficial Information has been received that the Ku
Kux Act of Congress ~ being enforced IN the South