, 1872-12-31
Richardson, Clews, and Nor
gan Mentioned as His
Successors,
Nothing Known About 1t at the
White House or Treasury.
Numerous Applications for the Well
Paid N!caraguan Mission.
Special Despatch 70 The Chicago Tribune.
EQCrWF1Iea RETTEE.tY,-r

spceiaz Despctea 70 The Chicago Tribune
BoCrwELLs RETIREMENT.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.-Tle retirement of
Secretary Boutwell, from the Cabinet is no longer
q question Of doubt. He has decided against
the advice Of tho President and other friends
Who were anxious to have him remain through
General Grants second Administration at the
head of the Treasury Department, to become
candidate for United States Senator from NIas-
sachusotts. Governor Boutwell, las prepared
hts letter Of resignation, to take effect on the
10th Of February, though he has not yet sent it
to the President. After that ho will proceed
to massachusetts.
Secretary Boutwells intention to withdraw
from the Cabinet was made known to the presi-
don't some time ago, and the President, il is un-
derstood, has already fixed upon Judge Richard-
son, the Assistant Secretary, Us Governor Bout
wells successor. It is understood that, in doing
so, be has followed the recommendation Of the
retiring Secretary, whoae opinion OF Judge Rich
ardson's abilities is Of the highest character.
After tho Presidential election, when it vas
stated that Governor Boutwell, would be cantti-
date for the Senate, in pleco Of Senator VII
son, the President, in view OF the possible
retirement Of Mr. Boutwell, from the Cabinet,
concluded to appoint Hon. Columbus Delano.
Further reflection and closer acquaintance
with Mr.. Delano's views on tie subject Of Na-
tlonal finance. and the organization Of the force
OF the Treasury Department, changed the Prcsi-
dents intention. 1t appears that AIr. Deano
would not agree to accept the position unlees ha
should be allowed to select Lis own subord-nates
especially the Chiefs Of some ct the Bureaus.
Bosidcs, he does not a5yeo fully with the policy
horotofore pursued By Governor Boutwell,, On
the other hand it it known that Julge Richard
son and Governor Boutwell, have been in perfect
accord in everything pertaining to the manage
ment Of tha Treasury, and both Of them
agree with the President. The conduct OF the
National finances has been one Of the chief ele-
ments OF the popularity and strength of Gen.
eral Grants Administration, fact which he
clearly recognizes, and he naturally attributes it
hs hy o Tho
He is not disposed to risk now theories, and
therefore he avoids tho humorous candidates
pressed upon him from New York. The appoint
ment of Judge Richardson is regarded
here hs 3 guarantee that there will be
no change in the financial policy Of tho
Government. Concerning his fitness for tho
place, there are various opinions, but the gen
era1 impression appears to be that the Depart
mont has been go well organized by Mr.. Bout
no great amount OF ability Ia required in it's
chief.
THE WH1sKEY TAX.
The Commissioner OF internal Revenue las
decided to change the regulation regarding iha
time for taxation of the product of noNI:-o,tuc I'll
fcrmenting tubs III distillcries. The change will
permit two days grace between the opening OF 3
new tub and the recording Of its products, instead
of as now, commencing the first day to tax the dry
grain. This regulation will take effect Jan. l,
but will not be promulgated until after the
December assessments arc completed. The
Commissioner says LIE will not in any instance
give it retroactive effect, aud tha: he will not
entertain applications for bringing it to operate
On the December list.
SENATOR SUMNER.
Senator Summers physician states that the
condition of tho former is very bad. Indeed, ho
has frequent rccurronces OF acute pain in tho
region Of the hearts, relic Of the spinal dittl-
Guilty which has afflicted him for tho
last fifteen years. These attncks are
sLort duration. The Senator suffers from tho
loss OF sleep, and on retiring each night has al
opistc introduced under tho akin of the arm,
frcm the influence Of which aome slumber is i'll
duced.
THE NICARAGUA MISSION.
Since it has boon established that the salary
Of tho Nicaragua Minrtership is 80 greatly in
exccss, tho applications for that position havo
incroascd III wonderful manner. Among tho
names mentioned applying for tho place arc two
Governors Of Territories and several Senators
whose terms expire the present session.
CREDIT MoB1L1ER.
Special Despatch to The Ch;:ugo Tribune.
NEW York, Dec. 30.-1t is well underatocd
that G. F. Train is conversant with all the mya-
terles OF the Credit Moblier frauds. and several
efforts hare been made to interview him in
prison Oh that subject. uo parties allquestions
relating to the swindle with q cunning that
proves that folly is not the only clement in his
character. Tic Union Pacific Railroad corfup-
tiou is tho one topic he cannot be drawn out OH.
(I0 the -1SsoctGtfd Press
CHANGE IN THE wu1sKEI REGULATIONS.
WAsu1SG1oS, Dec. 30.-The Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue contemplatea change in the
whiskey regulations on tho LIST OF January, un-
der which alteration au allowance OF ono fer
menting period, but in no case more than 43
hours, will be made upon tho opening Of addi-
tional tubs. before those additional tubs ara IN
cludcd i'll arriving ut the producing capacity.
Heretofore additional tubs have been included
from the moment they we're opened This now
ruling will be prospective from tho 1st Of Janu-
ary, but in no case will they DO retroactive, or,
III other words, they will roato entirely and only
to the products OF January and future periods.
STATE DINNER.
Tho President will give his first state dinner
on tho Sth Of January, the guests being tho
members CT tho Cabinet and their wives Vice
President and Mra. Colfax, General aud Mrs.
Sherman. and Admiral and Mrs. Porter. Slate
dinners will be given at the White House eyery
alternate Thursday during the season.
BASE STATEMENTS.
Tho Comptroller of tho Currency has called
for reports OF the condition of the National
Banks at the close Of business on Friday last
27th inst.
The North6eld National Bank, No1thdcld,
MIMI, Las been organized, with q capital OF
$50, ,00O.
Joel D. Harvey has been appointed Receiver
Of tho Scandinavian National Bank, Chicago,
uice I. p. Tallman, declined.
TIE NEXT FINANCE MINISTER.
New YonK, Dec. 30.-The Mail says adyices
from Washington report that Secretary Bout
we'll has prepared lis resignatiou to take effect