The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-02

laoorer. wnen ne finds the worst crimes
protected and pardoned. the law an engine OF per-
secution, and political power abused. in order TO
Cypress him with negro domination and to outrage
his wife and children, Will resist DE the sacrifice
what It may. He may he unedncated and plain, but
he is stil American and proud OF his race.
The we.rneld Explosion.
Supervising Inspector Low, OF New York. to-day
teegraphed Secretary Boutwell, that he had ordered
Inspector HILL OF Boston, to relieve Inspector
Matthews, OF New York. until the investigation
the cause OF the explosion on the westfeld is
finished. Letters were also received from Mr.. Low
and Supervising Inspector General Belknap that
the investigation should be carried on In the most
careful manner.
Personal.
Judge Watts, the new Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture. to-day entered upon the discharge OF his
duties.
senator Sumner.
Senator Sumner expects to leave for Boston this
week. lie has been busy for weeks past IN revising
his works, soon to be published. He will not mingle
in local politics this year. and does not intend to
lecture the coming winter.
Bad Prospect for Beer Drinkers.
The stock OF paper now on hand for printing beer
stamps cannot last more than seven eight weeks
1t viii be absolutely necessary to speedily make a
contract for furnishing the paper the interests OF
the revenue will suffer.
Coasting Sch0oners in Trouble.
The attention OF the Treasury Department has
been called to the Noncompliance OF the schooners
O. II. Toby, Henrietta Hill and Emblem, arriving
1t Newbern. North Carolina with the SEVENTEEN
section OF the act OF February %, 1871, requir-
ing all sailing vessels to show lighted torch upon
that point quarter to which steam vessel may
be seen approaching. These are the first offences
reported, and they will DC acted upon without de-
lay. The fine specified for this offence is 5000.
Lake Vessels Required To BE Looked After.
The attention Of the Treasury Department has
been called to the frequent evasion Of the law gov
erning the frontier trade. 1t appears that American
vessels have been in the habit Of carrying direct
foreign trade with Canadian por,s under papers
that were finally destined for an American port.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued instructions
to collectors of customs to rlgidly enforce the law
and in every instance to exact from the masters OF
vessels sailing In this trade true account Of the
| ports visited.
| Consul recognized.
| The President has recognized Theodore Wagner
| % Consul from the Netherlands AZ Galveston.
Love, disappointment and Suicide.
| Miss Laura Stranks native OF Maryland, ut fol
! the past year resident OF South Washington, com
| mitted SUICIDE last night by taking laudanum be.
| cause the person to whom she to be married re-
fused TO comply with his engagement.
Snuk Circulation Issued in July.
The Comptroller Of the Currency to-day notified
| the Secretary Of the Treasury that the amount of
! National Bank circulation issued during July last,
under the act Of July 12 1870 was sl,7sl, 300 Un
der that act like amount Of three per cent certf
| Gates Is required to withdrawn from the mark Ell
| and retired,