New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-25
CURRENT TOPICS At The CAPITAL.
THE GRAND JURY INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SILENT
RE.ARDlNG TIE SAVE ELE-LAkY CAsE.

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REGARDING THE SAFE BURGLARY CASE.
WASHINGTON. FRIDAY, July -, 1874.
The publicity giveL 10 the proceedings before the
Grand jury regarding the out .ageOus District saIe
burglary case has occasi0ned Jucge Humphues OF
the Criminal Court much pain He sent Tor the
Grand Jury to-day and told them II was his duty TO
instruct them that he mad noticed IN the papers
articles in relation 70 what they doing even be-
fore the court had any knowledge OF the facts They
should understand that II Is their duty not only to
keen their own counsel but not to allow any one 10
approach them on any subject which they were con-
sidering Il is wong to give any information
or even in'iInatiOn OF such cases He had
noticed t-at person had been brought
from Jail before the Grand Jury; how, he
knew not. There was no authority outside Of the
court % take person from Jail, and all the depart
rnents In the city have not that right He had
known only by newspapers what the Grand Jury
were engaged on, aud he desired TO state TO them
that what they were doing should INST De reported
10 the court lie did not mean u blame theHl' Dut
simply T. call their attention 20 their duty. Inc
foreman explained that some OF the cases mentioned
were known nlsl TO the newspapers. Mention ~
some he had noticed IN the papers our ud previous
10 being brought to the attention OF the jury
TIE CONFEDERATION OF PUBLIC BUSINESS AT
LONG BRANCH.
II seems To be easier tor the President 10 summon
his seven Cabinet officers TO Long Branch, for con-
sulaton on public business, than 10 come to Wash
sugtOn himself The condition of the public busl-
ness Is such taat 10 the mind OF Gen. Grant 1t
Is necessary TO have a session of the heads OF the
departments and he has, therefore, issued lnstruc-
lions for them 70 meet him at his Summer residence
tomorrow. The first TO report, according TO in
formation received. was Secretary Robson Last
night Secretary Brstow took his departure for the
Summer capital and this morning Attorney-General
Williams started TO obey his summons. Whether
the President viii be at Atlantic CITY, or whether
he Will be present to consult with his advisers,
seems now somewhat doubtful. One important
subject TO be considered is the bids for the balance
Of the five per cent loan. The Civil Service CUES
ton, applied 10 the lreasurers ofhce, is sun an
open one. Several foreign appointments are 10 be
tiled. notably the Russian mission. The election
troubles IN Vicksburg will probably be brought up
by the Secretary OF War and the Attorney
and there are matters connected with the Indian
Service that should receive attention. Whether all
these questions can be disposed of in the absence OF
the records and papers, which are here, may be a
question upon which persons may dlueI
DECISIONS REGARDING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE
ANTI-MOIETY LAW
The At:orney-General has decided that the
fifteenth section of the act of the last session
peainQ moieties does not repeal the fifth section of
The act of March 30 1863 relative TO the release by
Collector of Customs, of goods not exceeding $1,000
IN value. He has also decided that the eleventh and
fifteenth sections of the act Of July ls, 1866. 10
prevent smuggling, are not repealed by the new
mOety act. These sections regulate proceedings IN
cases of seizures. not exceeding In value s. co. The
powers Of Collectors TO receive money voluntarily,
rendered in payment of penalties incurred under the
customs revenue laws, IN where no criminal
oifenses condOned, are not taken away. In all
such cases Dstrict-AttOneys are instructed not 10
institute proceedings either before United States
Commissioners IN United States District Courts,
when the proper steps have been taken by Collectors
for the recovery OF penalties and fOrfeitures in
CURED ID said cases, unless special requested by the
Treasury Department.
ANOTHER PROTEST FROM vICKsBCRG.
Another telegram was received at the White
House this morning from the committee of citizens
Of Ycksburg protesting against ordering any troops
there and declaring that no necessity existed for
such action. II was referred 10 the Secretary Of
War, who has already eountermanded the order.