The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-02

ton in relation to the present annual pr 'ductlon
OF gold and silver will be forwarded to on con-
sular and diplomatic ofhcers abroad
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFiCE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MINT
Ftrs-what is the amount approximately Of
gold produced annually from the mines OF the
country and its dependencies to which you are &C
silver produced annually from the mines OF the
country and Its dependencies to which you are ac-
Tnrd-If practicable, you are requested to trans
init copies OF any documents bearing upon the
subject. o. A. r. LINDERMAN,
Director OF the Mint.
TREALuRY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, July l, 1873.
Additional Regui atiOns for the Revenue
Marine Service.
The following additions to and alterations in the
regulations OF the revenue marine service are pub
lished for the information and government OF all
persons concerned:-
All officers OF the revenue marine service or
dered by the Department to appear before an ex-
aiming board for examination, with a view to
promotion, will be expected to promptly present
themselves and undergo an examination, accord
ing to orders, and will not be permitted to waive
or decline the examination. An officer falling TO
pass the mini 8 um standard fixed by the Examn-
ing Board will be dropped from the rolls or allowed
q second examination at a subsequent period
within one year, in the discretion OF the Depart
ment but should he fail second time he
will be peremgtorily dropped. Paragraph
102 Of the "Revised Regulations of the
Revenue Marine Service" is amended by
substituting three years for two years the usual
term Of service of an officer upon station Alot-
ments OF pay Tor the support OF the family or other
relatives OF officers OF the revenue service may be
authorized on their application therefor. in the
discretion OF the department for a sum not to ex-
aah in coua hirdc of tha nufh Nv NJ
the officers desiring il, and for such time only as
he may be stationed apart from them on public
duty. Sending money extending valuable
to officers OF the revenue marine service by
ship chambers or other persons connected with
the service as contractors is prohibited, and
officers are forbidden to borrow money or receive
favOrs from such contractors; and the depart
ment Will consider ae inraction OF this rule by the
latter named as sufficient cause for refusing to
enter into contract with them thereafter.
Retired Naval Officers Relieved from
Duty.
In accordance with a late law Of Congress for
bidding that any retired officer OF the navy be
assigned to active duty except in time OF war; the
last retired Officer has been relieved and there is
not one now ON active duty. Under decision OF
the Second Comptroller, rendered a few weeks
ago. to the effect that certain retired officers on
duty at the time af the passage OF the law might
continue to act until the law went into effect, some
few were retained, but the last one on that list
Naval Constructor John Lenthal-was yesterday
relieved. Mr.. Lenthal has been duty under
Admiral Porter, aiding him in the construction Of
torpedo boat at New York. No one will be or
dered to duty in his place, as the boat referred to
is nearly completed, and will probably be launched
In the course of two months Her engines are
ready to be put in and plans are all perfected.
Thora w ha M ty fnr deta har
constructor in his place.
PERSONAL.
Chauncey H. Snow, formerly owner OF the
National Intelli0encer, was married to-day to Miss
Mamie L. stake. The ceremony took place in
Trinity church, Georgetown, Rev. Father Stone
street oiciating and was witnessed by the elite OF
society in the district.
Commander E. p. Lull, who has had charge Of the
Nicaraguan Ship Canal Surveying Expedition, Is
expected here, by the next steamer from Aspn-
wall, with full reports as to his operations there.
The new Mexican Commissioner was expected
before now to arrive in Washington, in company
with Minister Mariscal, bringing for the exchange
OF ratification the new treaty extending the term
OF the United Strtes and Mexican Commission, but
that gentleman Is now delayed in New York by
sickness
| Ascertaining the Value OF Gold and
silver Coins.
II. R. Linderman, Director OF the Mint, with the
approval OF Secretary Richardson, has addressed a
circular to all OF our Minister'S requesting informa-
ton in relation to moneys OF account. value OF
stondard coin, &c. The object Is to ascertain the
exact value Of gold and silver coins and every
thing relating thereto, with the view OF further
| legislation at the next session of Congress.
Indian Affairs.
| The work OF the five Inspectors OF Indian agen-
Icioc hon Thar lah will no Ind N
Bureau into direct relation with the agencies, and
as no post will be visited twice in succession by
| the same Inspector it is expected better under
| standing will be had between the officials, and
| greater efficiency attained in spreading the peace
policy.
| over two thousand new post routes went into
| operation to-day. In the New England States
Main was increased 2O2; New Hampshire, se YER
mont, no; Massachusetts, Il; Rhode Island, IL,
and Connecticut S. In the State OF New York 46s
| new routes were opened These comprise one-half
OF the number Of new routes. The remainder are
| distributed in the Southern and western States
| and in the Territories.
| A Plea for the Sioux.
The Comm ssoner OF Indian Affairs has received
| the official report of the special Commission sent
out to negotiate with the Sioux for the removal OF
their agencies, &c.
Mr.. Brunot, the Chairman, writes 1.-THE
statement that the Sioux went from
the Red Cloud Agency to attack Baker
is denied by DR.. Daniels, the agent, who
asserts that they could not have done so without
his coming to the knowledge OF such an occurrence
either before after the event. Mr.. Brunot thinks
that General Sheridan must have been misinformed,
and says ''that there should have been among the
$4,000 Indians surrounding the agency some unruy
spirits evidence of hostility the part OF the
Sioux nation" He closes by saying "that the
Sioux in this vicinity are not hostile but are firmly
determined upon peace, there can, in view OF the
facts which presented themselves to the Commits
sion from all sources, be found reason to doubt
Putting stamps on Ohicial Documents.
The law abollshing the ranking privilege having
| gone into effect to-day the several Departments
have detailed men especially to attach stamps to