New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-28

ton being the one now under consideration is open to
the same objection as was made TO the second, ana
therefore decline TO recommend the same TO the secre
try of the Treasury for his favorable action inc 90
lection indicated to my mind so conclusive in us ma
proposition In any other aspect am very
e C. BANIIELD, Solicitor OF INC treasury
Messrs. Wakeman Latting, New-fork CIty'
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 49, 1917
sa SIR daS to e sSPy " %
declining for the reasons stated therein 70 recommends
the acceptance OF the ofer OF Phelps Dodge pf
''-' e. c. BAxF1EID, Solicitor OF the Treasury.
Geo. Bliss, jr., esq. U. $. Attorney, New-York
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY, 7
WAsHINGToN, d. C., Feb. IT: 1877
Sed sates attorney nSOS at Se%YoTE dated the 8R
inst inclosing proposal made on Dehal1 OF MesSrs
Phelps Dodge Co. 10 compromise and settle the SUIT
pending against them TO recover damages OF penalties
for certain alleged violations OF the revenue laws OF inc
in currency without costs said sum to be received by
the Government in full compromise satisfaction ana
or any violation OF the laws of the United states by
said Phelps, Dodge Co. between the dates OF JAN J.
On the 18th inst. addressed communication TO the
attorneys of Phelps Dodge Co., advising them that
declined to recommend the acceptance of the pTopo-
sition, for the reason that IN my opoD he T.iease
properly be granted by Secretary of the Treasury
Upon further consideration, am disposed 70 recon-
standing and condition that the release to
be given to Phelps, Dodge CO.. upon
extend to and cover such alleged frauds upon the
have been called TO the notice OF the treasury
Treasury who has had charge of the investigation III
you in this recommendation will authorize the
the condition herein indicated beng accepted by Phelps
Dodge Co. nclose herewith the papers IN the case
which will thank you to return to tins Office l am
very respectfully, i. C. BANLiELD,
To Hon. George 3. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. II, 1873. )
SIR: have received your letter OF even date herewith
Co. TO compromise the suit pending against them TO
recover damages penalties for certain alleged viola
payment Of the of s27O7 49, in currency without
COSTS said to be received by tie IN in
satisfaction OF all duties penalties, and forfeures for
said or any violations Of the laws OF the United states
by said Phelps Dodge Co. between jan l. 1865 ana
In your letter it is recommended that the proposition
be accepted upon the understanding ana condon lhat
the release to be given 70 Pheps Dodge q CO.; upon
payment of said sum shall only extend to ana cover
such alleged frauds the revenue as have been called
the notice of the Treasury Department by MI jayne
the Special Agent Of the Treasury VINO has had charge OF
As the compromise is also recommended by Mt Jayne
in his letter you dated the sh iDst the settlement
additional understanding. however, that it shall en-
brace only such clauses am authorized to compro
Should Messrs Phelps Dodge Co agree to the terms
herein mentioned you are - give me proper
ment into effect am, Sir very respectfully. ,..u,,
The Hon E. c. Banded, solicitor of the Treasury.
with
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb II, 1873. }
SIR: Tbs Secretary OF the Treasury has decided to
Gently offered by them as compromise VIZ, SNOl 25
lion that the release 70 be given them payment OF
that amount shall only extend to and cover such
States have been the subject Of lnyesti.
CATION and report TO the Treasury Departinent
has had charge Of the investigation, within the limits Of
time specified in the Offer and shall also embrace only
such claims the Secretary OF the Treasury Is author
lied to compromise by the tenth section OF the act OF
March 1863 In case Mesr5 Paeps Dodge oTe So
to cause the proposed COMPROMISE TO be carried INTO
Solicitor Of the Treasury,
To George Bliss, jr. esq. u $. Attorney, New-fork
OFFICE OF TIE DnrRIcr-ATToRNEY)
OF THE UNITED STATES
|. For THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NBw-YoRK,
NEw-YoRK March 4, 1873,
Tie Hon f. BANFIELD, Solicitor OF me Treasury.
DEAR SIR: have to inform you that IN pursuance Of
the authority given ia your favor OF the lith uno
have compromised the matters IN dispute between Tue
Government and the firm Of Phelps, Dodge Co. The
compromise has been ehected Oy neans VI certain
papers of which transmit copies herewith You VII
perceive that on the receipt OF your iavoS Oh .ne lin
referred to in it, In order that by means OF MS reply
might be able TO define more clearly The matters m
cluded in the settlement; ana nave rectlNtu
a reply Of which copy is herewith lncosed there
upon, after some negotiation, received from messrs.
Phelps Dodge Co. the sum OF s2lO7 rs, ana gave 10
them a receipt, of which copy is among the papers
II appeared TO me that IN tins way the limits OF the
done by drawing OF any declaration or by any more
formal agreement Owing TO the manner IN when the
registry of the court order entered adjusting
the costs OF the clerk and OF the District Attorney ana
the balance amounting TO $2872 IA, paid over to
the Collector OF the Port and his receipt taken This
course was pursued accordance with your consent
suit has not been entered, but Will be AZ once.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. BLISS, Jr', U. s. Attorney.
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE UHITED)
STATES FOR The SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF n. 1"f
NEw-YoRk, FEB, 22 1873.
B. G. JAYNE, Special Agent
Treasury letter with reference TO proposed compro
mise Of the of the United states agt Phelps Dodge
the solicitor directs me TO include in the compromise
such violations Of the revenue laws OF the United
States have been the subject Of investigation and
port TO the Treasury Department by Mr. Jayne. the
Special agent Of the Treasury who mas had charge o.
For the purpose OF enabling me 10 define with accuracy
wst rs % ~ SET t me what yoI,
OF the laws OF the United States by the defend
s the treasury e by Please sse
the period covered by your INVESTIGATION and the gen
servant, GEoRGr Hiss, Jr u s. Attorney.
true copy. George Bliss, IT,, U. S. Attorney.
cUsrox.HousE. NEw.YoRK, Feb a. 1873.
Hon. GEO. BLISS, jr.. U. g. Attorney:
SIR In reply TO your letter Of the d making inquiry
In regard 10 what covered by my report In the
OF Phelps, Dodge Co., would say that my investiga
lions all the importatoDs Of that house for five
years next preceding Jan l. 1873 and that the matters
called 20 the attention OF the Department related TO
underyaluatiOns OF merchandise well suspected
payments of money for damage allow during that
period. VERY respectfully. your obedient servant.
h. q. JAYNE Special Agent.
true copy. Geo. Bliss, jr, Y. s. Attorney.
Whereas by lette Of the HON sanned Solicitor
NJ the Treasury dated Feb II, 1873 OF which copy Is
hereto certain authority Is given TO the under
siensd. and whereas for the purpose OF defining the
same more accurately the undersigned on Feb a. S73