The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-09
Unsuccessful Attempt to Heal Differences in
the Republican Ranks.
The Contest Over the Customs
Commissionership.
Another Chapter in the Bowen
Bigamy Case.
WASHINGTON, June g. 1871.
Investigation Of n Mississippi River Stcmm-

should be made OF the cause or the disaster To the
steamer W. r. Arthur destroyed near Memphis.
and BY which sixty five persons lost their lives The
local Board OF Inspectors have. after dligent exam
nation or all the facts that could be gathered.
ported TO Supervising Inspector Houston, or Louis
vile, that the engines or the steamer were very de-
fecttve and that there was criminal carelessness
and negligence, both the part or the owners and
officers, In allowing the boat to be in service
such circumstances. The licenses OF the engineers
have been revoked. From the decision OF the local
board an appeal has been taken to the Supervising
Inspector, who now holds the subject under advise
ment, but who will undoubtedly sustain the decision
OF the local board. In that event all parties con-
cerned will be presented 10 the Grand Jury OF the
United States District Court OF Louisville tor lndict-
ment on the charge Of murder.
The Vacant Csmmissi oncrship Of Customs
Attempt "a Heal Local Differences.
There are now ten applicants Tor the ONCE Of
Commissioner OF Customs, the principal contestants
being from New HAMPSHIRE ana Pennsylvania. It
is claimed that II the President would confer the
appointment upon resident of the former State it
would tenu to heal existing divisions In the repub
can party in New Hampshire and secure their
united effort In favor OF the administration. On
the other hand, pennsylvania considers that IL has
been unfairly dealt with by the President In the
apportioning OF government offices at Washington
and that 1t has very much less than smaller States
1t was to concillate the PENNSYLVANIA delegation
that the position was first rendered To J. w. Doug
lass, Deputy Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
who is from Erie in that STATE Mr. Douglass de-
cined the position on the ground that the salary
was $500 less per annum than that OF his present
position, and chat he was not seeking nonors at
such sacrifice The Mississippi delegation are
anxious that the President should recognize its
loyalty to the administration ana give the appoint
ment TO some one from that State. Secretary Bout
well decidedly favors the claims Of Pennsylvania.
and those who agree with him that without the
votes OF that State a republican President could not
be reelected, say that 1t Is high time President
Grant should heed their wishes. The matter will be
disposed OF on the return OF the President here
next week.
Documents and Journals Of the Joint High
Commission.
Henry 8. Northcote who sailed from New York
yesterday i'll the steamer Scotia, was the custodian
OF all the manuscripts and documents accumulated
by the British members during the session OF the
Joint High Commission that pertain to the discus
sons on the treaty. Earl de Grey, Sir stafford
Northcote, Professor Bernard, Sir Edward Thornton
and Lord Tenterden at the conclusion OF each days
session made up journal OF the days deliberations,
which were at their leisure written out In full 50 "a
TO form complete and accurate history or the pro-
pressed in the formation OF the different articles OF
the treaty, well as the construction which should
be given to each portion OF the articles. The result
OF their abors together with all books OF reference
will be flied in the British Foreign Office for fusure
reference.
A Needed Custom House Reform Inauxu-
rated.
The Register OF the Treasury to-day notified col
lectors Of customs to discontinue issuing permits
for vessels to sail without their regular papers It
appears that 1t has been the habit of some customs
officers to Issue permits to vessels in certain cases.
to sail for fifteen days without their regular papers,
practice originating during the rst term OF Jack
sons administration.
Legal Fees for Marine Documents.
In view Of the fact having come to the knowledge
OF the Secretary OF the Treasury that certain Gus
toms officers have been collecting fees incident to
the granting OF marine documents to vessels nearly
double the amount allowed by law, he has written
letter In relation to that subject In which he au-
thoriZes the collection OF the following schedule
OF fees in such cases Registered vessel
For certificate OF registry 81; registry bond, 25c-
total So 25. Enrolled and licensed vessel
over 100 tons-Certincate OF enrolment 50
cents; license, sl-total, 81 SO. Enrolled and
licensed vessel under 100 tons-Certi1cate Of enrol.
ment, so cents license, 50 cents-tota ST. Licensed
vessel under % tons-License CSC. Endorsement of
change OF master-Endorsing vessels register. 81.
Enrolled vessel-Endorsng certificate OF enrol
ment, 20 cents; endorsing license, 20 cents-total
40 cents Licensed vesseI-Endorslng vessel 20
cents. The instructions apply In ali cases arising
elsewhere than on the lakes.
End Of the Coiorcd Laborcrs' strike.
The contractors resumed work to-day In various
parts OF Washington. No interference with the Ia
borers was attempted by the strikers strong
IA, haou bnII IN
work is progressing. The coal beavers at the con-
solidatlon wharves IN Georgetown have resumed
work under the protection of the police, All is
quiet In Alexandria, and the police are in force TO
protect all who wish to work, and citizens pre-
pared to assist them Those at work are receiving
81 so per day. The strikers want two dollars for
eight hours.
Serious Accidcnt-Fnli Of a ScaHoid.
To-day three men--Willlam Saniock, William
Toir ana Henry Nan-were scaifold putting on
a cornce when the last named stepped on the end
of board causing IT to t and the three fell TO the
brick pavement below In addition to some OF their
limbs being broken they sustained Internal injuries
Their fall was about thirty feet.
Bowen, the Bignnous Congressman.
Z. G. Bowen. recently convicted or bigamy in the
Criminal Court OF this District was before Jadge
DIN to-day, VINO stated he had thought or suspend
ing sentence until after the bill OF exceptions was
acted upon by the Court In general term. The Dis
tnct Attorney now. he understood, questioned the
power OF this Court to suspend sentence, and he
would like TO hear argument that point, aud
therefore set Monday next to hear counsel tho
question.
Gold Certificates Ready for Issue.
The new one hundred dollar gold certificates Will
be issued next week. The Bnreau OF Engraving and
Printing OF the Treasury Department with be able 10
deliver portion or them to tho Treasurer on Mon
day next The notes are printed on government
paper fibre, with the wator marx ~. S.,n with
tint on which are printed the words 'xold' aud zone
hundredn The certificate Is embellished with q
portrait OF Benton aud the counter Is double disk
OF lathe work, with tue number "lO0n in open face
figures. In the right and left hand upper corners Is
the letter CO.. the character OF the notes denomina