The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-21
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 1872,
A PardOncd Rebels Claim,

WASHINGTON. June 20, 1872.
Pnrdoncd Rebels Claim.
The Quartermaster General transmitted TO Comp
troller Brodhead for his decision a claim from a
pard0ned rebel for military supplies furnished in
1860. II was claimed by the applicant that by
recent decisions of the Supreme Court par
don or amnesty reins,ates a rebel claimant
In his right TO recover for property forfeited
to or condscatcd by the United States government.
That such an act OF pardon is not merely prospect
i've, not only restoring man personally to future
credit but returning to him or reimbursing him
for goods, effects credits heretofore forfeited or
conascated as the property OF public enemy.
The Comptroller was OF opinion that such
was not fair deduction from the decisions of the
Supreme Court, and remarked that while deleming
always to the Judgment OF that great tribunal he
thought there were two existing grounds on which
claims OF this character must at present
be rejected by accounting and disburs-
Ing officers. The first Is the general prin-
ciple that money or credits which have
reverted to the United States Treasury by force of
law, international, martial or statute, cannot be
Withdrawn except by the action of Congress max
ing an applicable appropriation. This is a consti-
tutiona provision article 0, section o..
The second Is found In the joint resolution OF Con-
gress OF March Q, 1867 IA Stat, 57D, which mas
never been repealed or modified.
A Costly Marshal.
The reason for the suspension by the President OF
Logan II. Roots Marshal OF the western District OF
Arkansas, was, that during one year he expended
nearly $4,000 for the expenses OF the Court, or
more than the expenses attending all the United
States Courts In the State of New York. His last
requisition was for $125,o0o. The Department OF
Justice ordered $25 900 to be sent TO him. but after
wards withheld the amount.
The President has appointed william A. Brtton
Marshal, in the place OF Logan ii. Roots.
Paper for Printing.
Numerous requests have been received at the
Treasury Department for an opinion as to the con-
struction of that section of the new Tariff act which
provides for a revenue OF twenty-five per cent ad
vaorem on all sized or glued paper suitable only
for printing paper. II Is invariably the practice OF
the department not to decide hypothetical cases.
On this question 1t gives opinion that paper such
as Is ordinarily used for printing papers and books
in contradistincton to paper ordinarily used for
writing, will be admitted after August l at the
above rate.
The Cabinet Fish.
Secretary Fish leaves for home on Saturday
evening
The Supervising Inspector General OF
Steamboats,.
Joseph Nlmmo, Jr., the new Supervising Inspector
General of Steamboats,, took the necessary oath to-
day and entered upon the discharge OF his duties
Mr. NimmO will remain In charge OF the Tonnage
division of the Registers office, Treasury Depart
ment, for several months yet to complete certain
important operations in reference to the organiza-
ton of that office.
The Fees to InfOrmers.
Informers' fees are to be abolished after the 1st
OF August next, far as internal revenue Is con-
cerned The Commissioner will have q fund for
disbursement among such officers as may deserve
special reward.
The Philadelphia Post Office.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury to-day ap-
pointed the following named gentlemen on the
Commission to select the site for the new Post
once in Philadelphia Joseph Patterson J. W. For
new, T. A. Scott, s. /. Comfy, ]. Gillingham Fell,
Henry II. Bingham, George Cadwaliader, Charles
L. Borle and Stephen A. Caldwell.
Fifty Cent Counterfeit.
Counterfeit fifty cent fractional currency notes
are daily received at the Treasury Department
for redemption. Secretary Boutwell, is opposed to
changing the plate, and says that the people
should be smart enough to detect counterfeits.
The Indians.
A despatch from General Howard, dated Omaha,
June TO- discredts the reported outbreak OF the
Sierra Blanco Indians. He has the principal chiefs
OF these Indians with him, and his latest advices
from Major Dallas commanding at Sierra Blanco,
represent that all is quiet there
Railroad Collision.
The New York and Philadelphia train due here
early this morning did not arrive until two O'Clock
this afternoon, owing to a collision at or near
Gray's Ferry.
Excessive Sea Stores.
The Treasury Department has decided that when
captain OF ship brings in an excess OF sea stores
and refuses to pay duty thereon, the Collector shall
take fine equivalent to the value OF such excess
bur not seize the stores.
Postal Cards.
Assistant Postmaster General Terrell states that
the department is now examining various designs
for the postal cards authorized by the recently
enacted law, and upon the determination OF their
style, &C., proposals will be publicly invited for
their manufacture.
Presidential Recognition.
The President has recognized Frederick Hinkel
as Vice Consul OF the German empire in New York.
The Attorney General.
Attorney General Williams returned to Washing.
ton this morning.
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