The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-01
WASHING ON.
Another Ku Klux Organization
in the South.
Order for the Use Of Seal Locks on Bonded
Warehouses Modified.
The New York Central Railroad Scrip
Dividend Case Still Unsettled.

uummoned to appear before the Southern outrage
Committee, and evidence OF the most startling
character will be given concerning an armed Or
ganization In several OF the Gulf states, different
from the Ku Klux in Its formation. but having the
same object in view. Several Northern democrats
who were IN the Union army, and who for nearly
two years past have been residents Of Georgia. are
among those who are ready 10 give In their evi-
dence OF the existence OF the organization referred
Co. This Information directly contradicts the state
ments made by Jen Davis III his recent speech to
the people OF Atlanta
Order for the Use Of Seal Locks Nodded.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has so far modified
the order for the use OF seal locks on bonded ware
houses as 10 substitute them only as fast as locks
now in use become worthless or out OF repair, and
that they shall be furnished without expense to
owners OF bonded warehouses Mr. Upper, repre-
sentative OF the New York Central Railroad Com.
pany, to-day called upon the Secretary and protested
against the OF the seal lock, Tor the that
the company had already been at considerable ex-
pense for the shackle and bar lock in use. Sec
rotary Boutwell, promised to fully consider the sub
ject
Commodore Vanderbilt Dissatisfied with
Commissioner Plensonton's Decision.
Augustus Schell, OF New York, arrived here to-
day for the purpose OF having an interview with the
Secretary OF the Treasury concerning the recent de-
cision OF the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
about the scrip dividend OF the New York Central
Railroad Company. Mr. Schel is acting as the imme-
diate representative OF Commodore Vanderbilt ana
other owners OF the road He expresses surprise at
the decision OF Commissioner Pleasonton against the
railroad company. He had hoped it would be dne-
rent. 1t is the intention OF Mr.. Schell to appeal
from the decision OF the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue TO the Secretary OF the Treasury. He is TO
have an interview with the Secretary to- morrow.
when he proposes to state his side OF the case II
Is not likely that the Secretary will reverse the deci
sion OF commissioner Pleasonton.
Cabinet Meeting.
A Cabinet meeting was held to-day TO close up the
routine business previous 10 the Presidents de.
parture tomorrow morning for Long Branch. Some
Of his household proceeded thither to-day TO make
the preparations for the family.
Departure of the Vice Pre- sidenl for the West.
Vice President ColfaX was conveyed IN a carriage
this evening to the railroad depot where he took
passage in a special car for his home in Indiana,
He was accompanied by Dr.. Bliss, Mr. Todd, his
private secretary, and several Others
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
J. F. Hartley, Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury,
has been commissioned Acting Secretary OF the
Treasury, and in the absence OF Secretary Boutwell,
Will discharge the duties OF that office.
Bowen, the Bigamous Congressman.
The Bowen bigamy case continued, but not
concluded, In the Criminal Court to-day Some CON-
motion was occasioned by counsel for the prosecu-
non producing telegram from Noah Davis, United
States District Attorney the Southern district OF
New York, with reference to the alleged decree OF
the Supreme Court OF that State divorcng Bowen
from Frances Bowen in 1855. in which he says, Il
think the whole thing fraud and forgery, Wit
nesses and proof VIII come on tonight Judge on
Increased Bowen's bail from $1,000 TO $500 ana
the present Mrs. Bowen became his surety.
The IsGian Massacre IN New Mexico.
Ofncial reports to the Indian Bureau confirm the
various newspaper publications OF recent outrages
in Arizona. New Mexico, and along the Texan from
tier. Commissioner Parker is anxious that one or
more members OF the Board OF Indian Commission
ers leave Immediately In rhe interest OF peace. The
points necessary to be reached VIII probably require
q journey OF SIX weeks.
Personal.
Secretary Fish, with Mrs. Fish. Will leave wash
ington on Friday for New York 10 take farewell OF
their daughter, who is about TO leave Tor Europe.
The Secretary VIII return here next week.
Judge Sargcnt's sue lessor Appointed.
The President TO-DAY appointed Il. A. Lockwood,
Chief Clerk OF the Bureau OF Customs, Acting Com
missioner OF Customs. Judge Sargent retired from
the ONCE to- lay
Railrond Dividend Tax Gases.
The Bureau OF Internal Revenue has under con-
sideraion the case Of the Cleveland ana Toledo and
the Michigan Southern Railroads. involving the pay
ment OF tax to the amount OF s5e. 600. This and
other similar cases Will be considered severaly on
their merits, irrespective OF the questions de-
cided IN the New York Central Railroad case, al
though some Of the points may be analogous.
Large Decrease Of Internal Revenue.
The following comparative statement of receipts
has been prepared 10y the Internal Revenue Office
Collections from lst July, 1861 TO slst May 1870,
$l5s, 6Ol 0o7 Gil; from July 1870, TO May 81, 1871,
4ls1. 745 500 A-decrease, SO s55Sll II: collec.
tons for May, 1870. $2 1914 e9e o.; for May, 1871,
$1l oo3, GAG SI-de.fease. sl0,lol049 26
Dimcnity of Collecting Revenue Taxes in Ala
bama.
Mr. Latham, Collector OF Internal Revenue for the
Third District Of Alabama, writes from Huntsville
40 Commissioner Pleasonton, stating that there is
large amount OF internal revenue tax due in the
terror and mountainous country OF his district which
he cannot collect in the ordinary way, and conse.
quentiy several OF his deputies have resigned, and
no responsible man can he found VINO Will
undertake collection by distraint ana SALE because
they could not do so ana live safely in tne country.
The Collector, therefore, asks whether or not lie
may be permitted 90 10 the county assessors tax
books and ascertain what the delinquents have In
The way OF property, disrain ana sell property
al the County court House IN each county
where the distrain is MADE, instead OF within
i've miles OF the property dstrained, required
by the law governing sucn cases. Mr.. Latham
adds that depredatlODs against the dignity OF the
laws too frequent, ana The above facts TOO well
known, TO require from MIN any elaborate state
nent The Commiss Ioner says
reply that your request II declined. To grant
n for the reasons you state would be TO
C0ncede that the laws Ol the United States
q m.
tend 10 collect the revenue 81 the United
states I'm Alabama ar 1 do ia Massachusetts Az
point new deputies In place OF those who have
resigned and proceed WIN the execution OF your
duties Ifyou are resisted call upon the local au-
rbortles for aid. ana n this Is not sufficient tele-
gram 10 me al once aud VIII AJAX Tor troops 10
your authority and insure the execution
VI the laws
Kentuclsy,s War Claim Paid.
warrant Tor $50, 500 for The state OF Kentucky
was to-day drawn NJ the Treasury Department