The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-08

Section 90, however, requires that In no case shall
the salary fees and emoluments OF any officer ap-
pointed under the act be more than 5000 per an
uum, and any additional fees shall he paid into the
Treasury. The Treasury Department has decided
that certificates for the payment OF the annual ton
mage tax on vessels expire on the day preceding
the expiration OF the year. IT. for example, |
vessel cleared or entered from foreign port De-
ccmber q, 1872. and paid the tax, her ceruncate
would expire December 20, 1871,
The Suit for the Recovery OF the Five |
Millions from the Credit Mobilier.
The Clerk OF the House to-day sent 10 the Presi-
dent copy OF the resolution adopted yesterday re-
questing him to employ two attorneys 10 CON- |
mence and prosecute suit against the credit Mo-
bilier to recover the interest due the government,
amounting to i've million dollars. The Presl-
dent referred the matter TO the Attorney General,
who is undecided whether to recommend the APP
puintment now wait until the investigation Is
ended. He thinks the evidence obtained Will ma
terially assist the attorneys and furnish many
important facts upon which TO proceed with the
suit. When asked who would probably be selected
he laughingly replied that competitive examina-
ton might perhaps be useful. "But, with all
seriousncss,'' said Mr.. Williams, "you may rest
assured ! shall recommend to the President the
two best lawyers whose services can DC
obtained to prosecute the company" This
remark cvinccd more than ordinary determine
ton, and undoubtedly reflected the sentiment OF
the President and Cabinet as the subject was under
consideration at the session held to-day 1t will he re-
membered that Secretary Boutwell,, in the Summer
OF 1870 refused to pay to the company one-half Of
the amount due from transportation OF mails and
government supplies for the reason that the Pacific
Railroad was in arrears in its interest; and 1t was
not until the close of the Forty-rst Congress that
an act was passed requiring him to pay over one
half the amount due on this account The section,
however, was amended so as not to interfere with
any of the legal rights Of the government to pro-
tect its interest in the trust conded to the CON-
pany and it Is well understood at the Treasury De-
partment that 1t is the intention Of the Secretary
to do all in his power now to protect the govern
ment from further wrong
Bold Ben Wanted I'm the Credit Mobilicr
Business-A Queer Proposal-Alley
Wants To Be Martyr.
Butler has been kept at Lowell by the illness OF
his brother-in-law he would have spiced the de.
bates on the Credit Mobiier investigation with
some OF the facts which are known 10 be IN his
possession. lie never had any Of the stock, al
though he was once retained by the Credit Mobilier
as counsel 1t is proposed to take mp subscriptions
at the Capitol to enable those Representatives who
have had to accept loans from Cakes Ames to re-
pay him. Alley now desires to be made a martyr
assault him he will be even happier than he used
to be when, while a member Of the House. he used
to get the revenue duties raissd leather and the
tariff duties lowered on hides, thereby increasing
his own profits.
The Peaceful Condition OF Affairs i'm
Louisiana-What General Sherman
Says.
General Sherman, when asked to-day what news
he had received from New Orleans replied that
the city was quiet and peace and order relgned
supreme. While not doubling the ability OF Gem
eral Emory to enforce order he was grattfed that
there had been no conflict, which, he believed, was
mainly due to the last order OF the President to
General Emory, not to allow an interference with
the peaceful assembling of the citizens OF that CITY,
This opinion is likewise shared by the Attorney
General.
The Louisiana and Arkansas Elections.
The resolution offered by Senator Sherman yes
terday, directing the Committee on Privileges and
Elections to inquire and report whether the recent
elections in Louisiana and Arkansas had been con-
Quoted In accordance with the constitution and
laws of the United States. &C., was called up to-
day. and after desultory debate was amended SO
as to read 'in accordance with the constitution or
the United States and the laws OF said States" and
adopted.
The New York Central Railroad Scrip
Dividend Tax Case,
which started with this administration is likely to
outlive it, the lawyers are to argue 1t all over,
and the patience Of the Commissioner Is to be long
drawn out.
The Modest Request Of the Banks I'm.
heard.
Assistant Secretary Richardson to-day said, In
reference to depositing coin in repositories for the
benefit OF certain banks, that the laws had been
carefully examined and that there was no authority
for so doing.
The Health OF Charles Sumner.
Mr.. Sumner remains at his house in the hands Of
his physicians, who secure him troubled sleep by
simultaneous Injections Of morphine, the eject Of
which is felt the next day. The reports that he Is
writing speeches on variety Of topics are without
foundation.
NIorton's Alabama Claims Bill To Be
Postponed.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will not be ready
to consider the dill introduced by Mr. Norton pro-
viding for the settlement OF the Alabama claims
before the last OF this month Unless there is una
nimity in both houses on the plan proposed, claim
ants fearful that the subject will be left to the
next Congress.
Appropriations for Forts and Torped0es.
The House Fertilization Appropriation bill re-
ported to-day appropriates $2,Ooo,OoO. OF this
amount $4,000 are for New England. The New
York appropriations are Fort Schuyler, $65, 900;
willet's Point $4,000; Fort Hamilton and add
tonal batteries, New York harbor, $4,000; fort on
site of Fort Tompkins, s3o,ooO Battery Hudson,
$4,000. Fort at Fort Point, San Francisco, $685.
fort at Limestone Fort, San Francisco, $4,000;
fort at Alcatraz, San Francisco. $4,000; fort at
San Diego, California $4,000. In addition to other
appropriations and for a fort opposite Fort Del
aware 100000 are provided for torpedoes for har
Dor defences and the preservation OF the same.
Report OF the Lighthouse Board.
The Lighthouse Board has published It's report,
with illustrations. There are 179 sea and coast
and 1914 harbor and river lights; % ghtships, S54
day or unghted beacons and 2,7e2 buoys actually