The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-09-02
lAssociGted Press Dispdtches.1
Tho South Carolina Kuklux Question before
the Cabinet-Ths Corean Difficulty, sc.


the Cabinet-Ths Corean Difficulty, sc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day was attended by all the
members, excepting the PoStmaster-Gcne-
raj and the Secretary Of the Treasury, both
of whom are absent from the city. The
President early called the attention of the
members present to the letter of Senator
Scott, of Pennsylvania, alleging causes for
the declaration of martial law in certain
counties in South Carolina, which was
handed to the President yesterday.
Without any discussion of consequence,
this letter was referred to the Attorney
General, who is to take action concerning
the application OF the kuklux law upon
the statement contained therein. AS soon
as this official has made report tho pro-
clamation will be issued.
The Cabinet also considered the Corean
difficulty; but it is understood that the
question will be left for the action Of Con-
gresS.
A large amount of routine business was
accomplished.
David Maitland Armstrong has been ap-
pointed ConSul-General at Eomc, and Jas.
L. Graham, Jr., Consul ut Florence.
A dispatch received at the Post Office De-
partlncnt from the postmaster at Savannah,
Ga, says the mails and also al the ears and
passengers from Charleston are refused ad-
mittance in Savannah, in consequence of
the fear of the yellow fever epidemic. Iii
also stated that the mails from Charleston
will be sent by way of Augusta.
Change In the United States Fisca, Agency ut
London.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.--Clcws, IIOlrick &
Co., OF London, and the foreign house of
Henry Cl3ws IL Co., OF New York, have
been designated as the fiscal agents OF the
United States Government ut London-a
trust until now vested in the house Of
Barring Brothers & Co.
Thirty years ago, after the negotiation Of
the Ashburton treaty, the agency was taken
from the Bank OF England, which had held
the Office ever since the establishment OF
ing Brothers Il Co., in compliment to Lord
AShburton, who was a member Of that
firm, and who negotiated the treaty which
bears his name.
For over quarter Of century Barring
Brothers & co. have done the Government
business, and the account is now trans
Gerred to Clews & Co. rs a recognition Of
their valuable services in promoting the me-
gotiation of our several looms during and
since tue war.
All the money received in the diplomatic
service, and all the collections Of the United
States Consuls in Europe, South America,
and part of Asia and Africa, are RENTED
TO this agency in London, which is the oftl-
cial representative OF the Government in
all financial matters relating to foreign coun-
tries.
Weather Probabilities.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The barometer
will probably fall on Saturday with increas.
ing southerly winds. cloudiness, and local
storms from Lake Superior to Arkansas.
An area of cloud and rain will probably
extend from the Gulf coast northward TO
Tennessee. Partially cloudy weather with
rain on Saturday afternoon in the South
Atlantic States. Partially cloudy and clear
weather. with light winds, for the middle
and paatnrn States.