The New York herald., 1872-04-06

| The application was not successful but at the
| same time 1t was not met with positive refusal
and he was not without hope, since other foreign
Powers. as well as the British snip owners were
united with US, that at an early day way win be
found for enectng this reform.
Presentation 0f the spanish Minister to the
President.
The secretary OF State today introduced to tho
President Admiral Jose Paio dc Bernabc who de-
hvered his credentials as Envoy extraordinary and
Minister Penlpotentary OF Spain. The Admiral
made the following remarks on the occasion -
Mr. PREsIpENr-In having the honor to deliver to
your Excellency the royal letters which accredit me
as Envoy extraordinary and Minister Penlp0ten-
uary oI Ills Majesty King Amadeus near the gov
ernment OF the United states 1t Is very pleasing TO
OF HIS Majesty the King and or the spanish gov
ernment ~ Tor Q continuance OF the friendly
the United States ana SPAN. and OF their
constant desire 10 draw THESE relations daily closer
IL shall be my task faithfully Interpret these
irleadly sentiments, and, relying upon our Excel
lency's good will and the zeal with which shall
able sa,cnry 20 aSs h ,had sna pe
tested by the King and government OF SPAIN
trust, Mr.. President, tnat nv hopes and purposes
may be fulfilled, ana beg you at the same time TO
accept the exp ession OF my profound respect for
yourself personally.
To which the President replied as follows:-
ADMIRAI.-I heartily reciprocate the wish which
you express on behalf Oh your sovereign and
0i the Spanish government that the friendly
relations which nave always existed between
The United States and Spain may not only
be maintained unbroken but may daily he strength
ened. It's 10 be hoped tnat your disposition to
promote this policy may lead to results not vet ac-
c0mplished. but which for time past have ear
nesty been sought by this government IN It's diplo
matte intercourse with yours. You may be assured
that Tor this purpose shall cooperate by AL tho
means Wnlcn may be In my power
Cabinet Meeting.
There was full Cabinet session to-day all the
members being present excepting secretary Deano,
though the Interior Department was representei by
General Cowan, Assistant Secretary. The business
was unmpOrtant, relating entirely to matters of
department. routine The Granville note was not
under consideration to-day.
Evidence Before the Southern Claims Comis-
mission.
The amendments Of the Senate Claims Committee
to the House bill. providing means for taking tesrl
Elony at the South and elsewhere Tor the use or the
Southern Claims Commission, require that In all
claims above $l0 900 In amount the witnesses shall
be produced before the commissioners at
Washington. the committee hold that the
hasy ana irregular method OF appropriate
ing property to military use III the rebel
States during the war prevented the creation
of much contemporary evidence, ana that as the
| government is to be bound now by the testimony
to be taken several years after the transactions
| occurred 1t would be unsafe In large claims to
entrust the control and examination OF witnesses
| to any other tnan the officials who are to decide
the case. Not more tnan five per cent OF the whole
number Of claims presented Will be affected by this
| rule, though it Is criticised by some departure
from the practice of all other courts and com.
missions for the lnyestigat!oa g! q Claims. % II
The Morse Memorial Association at WASH
| ingtOn.
The following resolution was passed by the Ma
tional Telegraph Morse Memorial Association THIS
| afternoon:-
Whereas the United States House of Representatives has
placed the hall at the disposal of this association the
purpose Of holding memorial meeting in honor of the late
Of both houses Of Congress- have consented
freely PLACED the disposal of this association for that
Resolved Thai the municipal authorize. Of the cities and
evening, that the meetings may be in telegnphc
sbls sisei loss ''' AA''n'' s'' ~ 'A = -'' "''''
The Anderson Obscauies at West Point.
| 1t is said at the War Department that all the
honors usually paid deceased officer of the active
list had already been shown the remains OF General
| Anderson before their arrival at West Point,
although he was on the retired list. The absence OF
further ceremony at West Point was believed to be
IN harmony with the feelings and wishes OF the mem
| bers who represented General AndersOn's family.
Book and Paper Duties.
The Ways and Means Committee this morning
| voted to insert Q section In the Tariff bill
| providing that In lieu Of the duties now
imposed by law there shall be levied and
| collected upon printing paper used Tor books,
| Magazines and newspapers exclusively, OF q size
not less than thirytw0 by forty-six inches 20 per
| cent ad valorem, ana upon drawing foolscap, I'm.
perlal letter and note paper 35 per centum ad va
| loren.
ArsenaIs and ArnOries.
The House Committee on Appropriations heard
Colonies Buret and Fagler, OF the Ordnance Bureau
on the subject Of appropriations for arsenals and
armorles
The White House Reception.
Mrs. Grant Will resume her afternoon receptions
| on Tuesday next and continue them weekly until
| the President leaves for Long Branch.
| DeserfiOns from the steamship FrOiic.
The United States steamship Fr0lic, which arrived
at the Navy Yard yesterday, has lost thirteen OF her
crew by deseron. The officers complain that the pro-
visions of the law affecting sailors are not generous
enough for the good OF the service and desertions
viii constantly occur In large numbers until the law
| Is changed.
| Revenue Appointments.
The following surveyors OF the internal revenue
| service were appointed:-Abram Losler. for the
Twenty.ifth district OF New YORK; and N. G. Traver
| for the Twelfth district OF New York.