The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-13

suffering for the numerous posts, and virtually
controlled the financial and political interests OF
the State. The responsibility for this state OF
affairs is held to rest chiefly with General Ekin,
whose relations with the firm named were OF the
most intimate character, az attested, In some
measure. by his alleged acceptance OF carriage
and elegant pair OF horses at nominal price, paid
In part by a promissory note. In one instance
now on record. efforts were made to compel
General Mackenzie, post commander, to receive
100000 pounds OF corn from Adams Wlckes,
when he only needed 900 pounds to last till the
time when new contract at q lowe rprice should
go into operation. Mackenzie positively declined,
IN spite OF the pressure from headquarters.
and wrote to Washington. boldly denounclng-
the whole thing as q fraud. This sed TO the inter
ference OF the Secretary Of War. but before his
action could be made effective the corn had been
forced upon the temporary commander during a
brief absence OF General Mackenzie In the field.
THIS one affair cost the government $4,000, but
much greater loss took place on q transaction
directly at the chief quartermasters ONCE. Pro-
posals were invited for supplying various kinds OF
forage and though no BIDS were invited for furnish
Ing oats, which, by prior arrangement were to be
procured ct New Orleans and shipped to Texas as
matter OF economy, Texas being poor market
for oats. Adams and Wickes were found to be I'M
invited bidders on the sealed proposals for oats
and contracts for large quantities OF oats, without
any show OF competition, were awarded them.
Meanwhile the quartermaster's departments at New
Orleans had made largo purchases for shipment to
Texas and these lattor were lett on hand with no
alternative but to resell at great loss or hold
ton In quality.
The papers in this case OF the management of the
9uartermaseeIs business IN Texas under General
at Washington during the war; are voluminOus and
contain many such exposures a. are herein given.
Fred Douglass and tho sumncr-Whito
Lettor-Acquits Grant OF Insult.
Fred Douglass is reported to have said, In com.
ment on Senator Summers letter to Mr.. White
about the alleged discourtesy of President Grant in
not inviting him dr. D0uglass) to dine with the St.
Domingo commissioners
The truth is had been nsulted while on tho mall
up s
President had entertained the Commissioners at
dinner felt that by not inviting me 70 dine with
that insult. / never believed that the neglect to
invite me to the White House was Intentional on
the part OF the President or that 1t was anything
| more than mere thoughtlessncss, and acqut him
OF the charge OF having purposely neglected 10 send
not having been invited admit; but don't be-
lieye ever said II feel II keenly, as reported by
enas there IS nothing to JUSTIFY the
paradng OF such fugitive remarks in print, az Mr..
sumner has taken the liberty Of doing. so long as
don't complain Of President Grant, and acQut
him OF any Intentional forgetfulness, don't see
why Mr.: Sumner and other persons should ind
fault with him for alleged want OF courtesy to me.
The Thanks OF the Japanese Embassy.
The Japanese Embassy while in Washington fire.
quently spoke Of the distinguished attentions paid
to them by the government and gentlemen occu-
plying prominent public positions, and gave num-
Der OF costly entertainments in acknowledgment or
the courtesies. Before their departure for Europe
they formally expressed their feelings In the fol-
| lowing letter.
| OFFICE OF THE JAPANESE EMBAssY,(
BOSTON, August 8, 1872 I
| Strive cannot leave the shores OF your most
hospitable country without again returning yon
| our sincere thanks and hearty ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| for the great kindness SHOWN us, both in your
private and official relations with this Embassy,
received the generous hospitality OF the city OF
| Philadelphia and kind attention In New York. The
sy nes 70 have be
slowed with unbounded enthusiasm and ap-
sincerity Te,t o.n,on have o also to ac
and cities OF Lowell, Lawrence, Providence, &C.
These generous expressions Of kindly feelings have
for your happy choice in appointing so genial and
pleasant gentleman as General Myers in charge
have been unremtting, and we cannot too strongly
express our entire appreciation OF his constant
for England by the steamship Olympus, and avail
ourselves OF this our last opportunity, on the eve
thanks for YOUR nations hospitality and renewed
assurances OF our most distinguished considera-
ton I xxx Teipxsotiuly' IT, ITO.
I. oK nH'o "A~0' '''''
To THE HONORABLE SECRETARY or STATE OF THE
UNITED STATES.
An Ice Cream Man Shot.
Samuel W. Chceseman, of Maine. who with his
brother James Cheeseman had purchased an ice
business in this city, was shot this afternoon by a
desperate named Barney Wood, who was formerly
employed in the ice business here. Thirteen buck
shot penetrated his groin and abdomen INJECTING
probably fatal wounds. Wood escaped, declaring
that he never would be taken alive; but lie was
subsequently arrested after nring IS. shot rom his
who made the arrest The latter shot did not
Treasury Balances.
The balances In the Treasury at the close Of bust.
ness to-day were:-
Coin. 70,0.0. 1G4
Including certificates. So,67i, 1st
The Jamaica Mail.
Tie Pacific Mall Steamship Company has notified
the Post ONCE Department that the authorities o
Jamaica having failed to renew the contract fol
carrying the mails between the United states and
that island, no mails will be taken blythe vessels
Of that line for Jamaica and adjacent islands after
the 10th inst.
The New Tariff Regulations.
Apamphlet of forty pages has just been prepared
and published by the Bureau OF Statistics under
the direction OF the acting chief Mr. Il. b. Elliott
containing the Tariff acts OF May 1 and June g.,
1872 together with an aphabe teal arrangement of
these acts and other statutes relative to duties
| imports now In force. Copies viii DC furnished to
collectors Of customs, members OF Congress, and TO
such individuals In private or business life as may
The Meteors.
The moteoric display OF Saturday and Sunday
nights was, in great measure, lost to view in this
locality, by the cloudy condition of the atmosphere.
At the Naval Observatory, on Sunday morning,
Professor Eastman noted the course OF forty me-
teors, between three and four O'Clock, and last
night, between half past night and eleven O'Clock,
he noted twenty-seven.
New National Bank.