New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15

He had an inward consciousness OF DIS own hono'
and purity and he would come out oil right Inc
President very quietly suggested: but, MT. hihe,
the Legislature of your State has indicted YOU
Mr. King replied that the members OF the Leg'sr
ture were all set of scoundrels and liars &C. Win
some profane adiectives; and repeated that nc ~S1
innocent, and that he would prove it, Mr.. Jewe"
said that when Mr. King was vindIcated he tMr.
JewelD would consider the subject of allowing MI
King to control the patronage of his district
To further protestations of innocence, the fos''
master General retorted by asking MIR. King why no
went to Canada. He said that he went by ahVicc "
his counsel Mr.. Jewell did not consider this SUI
ticent excuse for such an act and told him So iho
con yersatiOn continued some time, Mr.. Jeweh To
naming as firm as q rock and Mr.. King CROWNS
more and moro excited in his protestations oi H''
innocence and his arguments that he ought 70 coh
troll the patronage of his district. At last, wheh
dozen or more people had gathered on the street "
listen Mr. Jewell said that neither the place nor tuo
time was proper one for such discussion ana Inc
| interview closed. The Minneapolis Postmaster Will
| not be removed.
THE ENGLISH MISSION STILL IN DOUBT
SOME BASIS FOR THE RUMOR THAT THE MISSION
HAS BEEN OFFERED TO THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PAINT HOPES THAT MR.. FISH MAY YET ACChri
T-PROBABIIITIEs AS TO Mr.. FIsHs sUCCEooo'
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
WASHINGTON March 4.-Therc seems TO be more
foundation for the reports regarding the transfer
Attorney General Williams to the Enghsh MIssion
than that officer has been willing to Acknowledge
He has said that he knew nothing OF the matter eA
cept what he has in the newspapers, ana NAV
It takes two persons to make bargain |;
probably meaning by that expression that the freSi-
dent could not send him to England without DIS
hot haa INV n
the report IS the fact that of the Senators nave
been approached in O semi-oficial manner. ana
sounded as to the chances of Mr. Wllliamss COLI
frmation by the Senate for the English MISSION.
As for the early return of Gen. Schenck, nothing
has occurred to change the aspect OF AFFAIRS as to
corded In THE TRIBUNE several days ago. All tna'
the President is waiting for is to nd Suitable sue
cessor Several members of the Cabinet have urgeu
Mr.. Fish to take it for the remainder OF Ten.
Grants term as o fitting close to long ana
useful public career. Some of Mr. f1sh's 1riena'
have hope that he may be induced to change Ills
mind and accept it. His remaining in the Cabinet
is not from his own preference. but on account VI
the urgent request of the President. He has accom-
plished in the settlement of tho Alabama claims
close of the Virginius affair." and other impor-
tant matters. all that he had hoped for,
and he is willing to retire at any moment. Should
he conclude to 90 to England, or should vacancy
occur in the State Department from any cause IL Is
known that Mr. Fsh's position will be rendered 10
either Judge Pierrepont of New-York or Iresideht
Andrew ID. White of Cornell University.
TIE NEW TAX AN INCENTIVE TO FRAUD.
SPECIAL VIGILANCE REQUIRED OF INTERNAL REV.
ENUE OFFICERs-CONFiDESCE OF COMMISSIONER
DOUGLASS THAT THE TAX CAN BE COLLECTED.
WASHINGTON March 1.-THE following circular
letter to Supervisors and collectors, urging an IN
crease Of vigilance, has just been issued:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF INTERNAL
REVENUE. WASHINGTON. March H. 1870
To Supervisors and Collectors or Internal Rerenue
spirits will additional incentive 10 frauds ana must
he met Dy an adequate increase Of vigilance on the part
OF Intrused with The collection OF the revenue
TO inquiries OF nclnbers OF congress "beh
the matter was under consideration the Commissioners
aated that opinion this tax could be cOiected
This opinion based the COMMISSIONERS talth III
throughout tie country He therefore cale upon you
now most earnestly dsappoint his hopes and the
OF the country that the increase OF the rev.
eniIes will correspond with the increase OF the y
Toshis end the Commissioner asks your most careful
scrutiny the character and conduct OF the ocers
paced directly charge of distileries without whose
could not long be continued II at any time you have
TO believe that the best interests OF he service
demand REMOVALS you will not hesitate to advise then
You viii u yourselves also tnat ses ," ha
serve not onv,as an eafest all your subordnates OF
what is expected and demanded ~ ihtm' ou. III ,s o a
ing to the evil disposed and gnaraltGo ~ 49, $3.50 1,h
that this branch OF the puOuc sels ms
support and will sustain you IN your endeayors TO the
very utmost OF his ability and official power.
j. W. DOUGLASS, Commissioner.