The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-25

compatible with the resources at its command
The demand now made In the name OF the
railroad companies Ii doubtless OF piece with
that OF 1865 which Postmaster General Randall
forbore to take any part In presenting to Con-
press. The cost Of railroad mail service
has since then increas to SO, 502 I'll per annum.
A proporrionate advance on this sum would in
vove an annual expenditure OF S37 O2s, GIT for the
single item OF railroad mail transportation, an
excess OF sSO,625,S46 over its present csst and
S6 1926, $50 more than the whole estimated expendi-
lures OF the d apartment for the year ending June
80, 1874. II demand OF this nature the railroad
companies would seem, as the communication
alluded to alleges, to court the judgment OF the
public, their wish in this respect will probably be
more than gratifed.
Assessors Appointed Collectors Of Internal
The President has appointed the following Asses
sors to be Collectors Of Internal Revenues b..
EggestOn, Second district Of Mississippi; Henry M.
Taylor Third district Of Texas; Frank White,
Seventh district OF Indiana; James r. Hayden,
Washington Territory; Benjamin F. Wall, Ninth
district Of Massachusetts,.
The ONCE of Collector In the Ninth Massachusetts
district Is vacated by Luke Lyman, under the pro-
visions of the Executive order OF January II. and
the Assessor, Norcross, declined the appointment.
The Fate Of the Brigantine Mary Celeste.
The following circular relative to the brigantine
Mary Celeste, found derelct at sea, has been
issued rom the Treasury Department, directed
to collectors Of customs and others:-
You are requested to furnish this department
with any information You may be able to obtain
aff0rding clew which may lead to discovery OF
all the iacts concerning the desertion OF vessel
found on the 18th OF December last In latitude
% 20 north and longitude II 81 west, dereict
at sea, and which was towed into the
Gratia and there " libelled by the sal.
vessel she is supposed to be the American brigan-
tine Mary Celeste, bound from New York to Genoa,
and it Is supposed that she hailed from New York
and that her masters name was Briggs. The cir
cumstances OF the case tend to arouse grave sus,
perhaps the chief mate were murdered in the fury
OF drunkenness by the crew, who had evidently
gained access to the alcohol with which the vessel
was IN part laden. 1t is thought that the vessel
was abandoned by the crew between the 25th day
they either pelished at sea, or more likely escaped
on some vessel bound for some north or
South American port or the West India Islands.
When discovered the derelict vessel was
thoroughly sound with the exception OF the bows
which had been impaired by some sharp instru-
ment. She was well found and prOvisioned, and no
reason for her desertion was apparent. sword
with the appearance OF blood thereon was on
board, and marks OF blood were found upon the
Sails The vessels documents and chrOnOmeter
have not been found, but almost the whole OF
the personal effects Of the master ana
Ns ws 90 the
books, trinkets, gold l0ckets and female wearing
apparel OF superior quality were lett untouched in
24th Of November Many other details concerning
the matter in the possession Of the Department
and will be furnished on application If necessary.
Our New Minister to the south American
Republics.
The commissions of the present Ministers to the
Central American States Will expire the LIST OF July,
solidated and only one Minister assigned to all
those States It is said tonight that probably Col
onel Williamson, Of Shreveport, La win receive
the appointment
Senatorial Solons to Visit West Point.
Vice President Wilson this morning appointed
Senators Sherman and Stevenson members of the
Board OF Visitors to West Point in acceptance with
the law requiring two Senators to be on the Board
Lamberton's Charred Notes.
Treasurer Spinner received to-day two large
boxes from Franklin, Pa, containing the charred
remains OF 100000 in United States notes and
bonds, national notes, Pacific Railroad bonds &c.
which Thomas J. Anderson, the cashier OF Lam
berton's Bank at Franklin, attempted to destroy
by burning short time ago. after which he blew
out his brains with pistol. The notes are sent
here for Identification.
Woo for Vaterland.
The lager beer brewery Of Herman Richmer was
seized here to-day for alleged violation OF the reve-
nue. laws regulating the monthly returns and
stamps on fermented liquors.
Collector Casey Again.
The Senate to-day, at the instance Of Senator
West, reconsidered the vote confirming Colonel
Casey as Collector of New Orleans, but after de-
bate the nomination was again. confirmed.
Sad Delegation at the White House.
Tho vuid md otc of
were at the Executive Mansion to-day, intending
it is said, to protest against the Communication Of
O'Brien's sentence. They did not however. have
an audience with the President.
Nominations.
The President to-day sent the following nomina-
lions to the Senate: E. D. Nccols, to be Receiver
Of Public Moneys at independence, Kansas; and A.
H. Barnes, Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
of Dakota Territory.
Combinations.
The Senate In executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations
A. H. Barnett, to be Associate Justice Of the Su-
preme Court OF Dakota Territory; Robert Kellen.
Of the District OF Columbia, Consul at st. Martins
West Indies; lsad0re Estnger Appraiser Of Mer
chandise at Evansville Ind. Joseph Jorinson, Col
O. a. Of
y. B. H. Fessenden, Collector Of Internal Revenue
Tor the First district OF Massachusetts,; Edwin A.
nOWdIu, lueioA ABcht iOI JIG WhetSJOue agency,
sDaksta; Jesse W. Crest Of Pennsylvania, Agent
for the Indians of the Otoe Agency, Nebraska;
Jason B. Brown, OF Indiana. Secretary of wyo-
ming vice Glateke, removed.
Treasury Balances.
The balances In the Treasury to-day are as fol.
lows
Forredemption Of certificates OF deposit. 2e,3soooo
Coin. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 67,549,0l4
Including coin certificates. ........... 244S0,0OO