The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15

way OF the execution OF the plan which has been sug
ges,ed Of borrowing money for disbursement by the
pay department. II would not prevent officers near
the money centres from obtaining private ad-
their individual pay rolls; but OF course the
soldiers could not obtain such advances could off,
GERS at posts where Of them are serving
FORMAL LEAVE TAXING OF Ex-sEcRETARY
RoBEsoN BY THE EMPLOYS OF THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT..
Al the close OF Once hours this afternoon the chiefs
Of the several bureaus together with the clerks and
employees OF the Navy Department. proceeded 10 tho
residence Of ex.secretary Robson, on street. for
the purpose Of taking leave Of him officially They
cordially received by HIM their arrival.
When they had all assembled IN the parlors Mr. Robe
son, in response appropriate remarks by one
of the chiefs OF bureaus, said:-
GKSrLExES--I thank you all very much for this
visit, giving evidence as does, OF your kindly feeling
toward me as the late chi' OF your department.
cares and responsibilities OF a great
executive executive. department. Of The government ex-
pericnces feeling of relief but IL not possible to
entirely close anything without some iseng OF regret
The last time we arc 10 do anything IN this world,
when we know II Is the last tme no matter how much
may have desired TO do, II always brings with "
feeling OF sadness and something OF regret
possible 10 break any oil the golden links OF
without some little jar which felt upon tho
whole cnain. You have all, believe, been faithful
servants to your government. You have all boon
faithful CONDUCTORS OF In abors, and faithful
supporters believe. in my responsibilities and 1t is
u qualification 10 mo III parting from you to know
that there Is not one OF you that has received
word or an act OF unkindncss from me; that
mans family has suffered and no mans prosperity
has been injured NY any personal feeling my purt
for the purpose OF carrying out any personal ends Of
during all the trials which have surrounded tho depart
mont there was one OF you who had the will or
officially spread upon the pages OF your country's
history. The future Will develop and history will
and steadily looked the good OF the service to It's
advancement and to It's honor, and think can say
OF the service as have SAID Of tho de-
partmeEt, that no man In 1t has
ceivcd undescr<ed severity at my hands,
and has been denied his rights on account of
personal feeling my part or account oil his own
dis position or bearing. Whatever no was entitled to
under The laws and customs OF the service has always
been accorded To him. IL must DO true that In the
transaction OF great and continuous duties have made
many mistakes. 1t may be true that have not always
hold every up 10 the full OF what duo
TO him, either OF reward or punishment but
say here elsewhere that have not had the JUS
tice ana the courage accord every individual and
TO every class in the service their fullest rights am
thankful that never afraid to give to any ndivd
ua or any class whatever believed TO belong hcln.
without regard to feeling controversy. am glad
always had the to deny the rights OF any
class. Now, gentemcn can only say thank you again
your Kindness In calling here Ny real regret in
parting with you personally Is tho realization OF the
fact that shall no longer have the power OF looking
after your interests. l believe that have resigned
tho department. Of which you arc members INTO wiso
and intelligent and Just hands. believe you will
the personal qualification OF dong It for you myself
and regret that cannot continue to experience that
greatest pleasure that the world knowsthe pleasure
OF reciprocal Kindness with you all bid you
Official farewell. but hope to 1.-Two in your memories.
II upon any IN the future be OF service
to any OF you as tho old soldier SAID 10 Napoleon ~
was OF the army Of llay." you can say 10 me, ~
served with you in tie Navy Department" and If
benefit you you shall have my best wishes
deavors Goodby.
Mr. Robson was deeply touched by this manifesto
ton Of regard the part OF his late subordnates AT
the close OF his address, which very icelngy de-
livcred, each one advanced and received hearty
shake Of tho x-Secretary's hand and pleasant part
ing word from his former chief
PArTERsoNs PLAN FOR NEW ELECTION IN
SOUTH CARoLINA--oPposITIoN OF Ex-sENA-
TOR ROBERTSON.
Ex-senator Robertson, OF South Carolina, accom-
panied by ex-Congressman aliaco called the Pies-
dent to-day, protesting against Senator Patersons
proposition for new election, the ground that tho
substantial or industrial interests OF South Carolina
would DO materially damaged by such election. 1t
further stated 10 tho Presiden. that Of the
republican members OF that State had been consulted
the subject, and therefore nature an
independent proposition on the part of senator Pat
erson, stimulated perhaps, byGovcrnor Chant
Mr. Robertson stated hiatt solution VI the South Car
DINA complications could be accomplished by more
simple means-namely the withdrawal of troops from
the State CAPITOL when the people themselves would
adjust the difficulty.
The President received Messrs Robertson and
Wallace courteousy, and they are natives of the
State, said they would at all times be welcome
IL positively be stated that the democrats of
both Louisiana aud South Carolina are opposed to O
new gubernatoria ELECTION in those States, aud that
the President will not encourage such ecton unless
with the consent of both parties He will, however.
afivov ,ch hath
cratic and republican parties any suggestions
ing they have to mako upon the subject with
paciication in those States and it further as
positively SAID that the mnstration yet ma
tured any pan but will act with due deliberation, in
view OF the importance OF the subject presented.
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS ANSWER TO AP-
PLlcANTs FOR OFFICE.
Postmaster General Key finding himself nearly over
whelmcd with applications Tor Office, has caused tho
following circular to be prepared for by
his private secretary 10 each and every applicant
the only that possibly be given present
to any Of the constantly accumulating letters
Posi- OFFICE DEpARrxESr)
WASHINGTON, ID G. (
STR:-Your letter Of the - has been received, and
has been placed upon the flies Of the Depar ment Tor
consideration, under the rules OF the Civil Service
when vacancies occur. AZ present none exist.
ID. Nj. KEY, Postmaster General
Tho signature, we'll the body Of the CIRCULAR is
Autographed.
THE FRAUDS ON THE REVENUE IN THE
soUTH-A CIRCULAR FROM THE COMMITS
sIoNER.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has issued a
circular to collectors in the South in which he
The frauds against tho revenues and the determined
resistance OF the enforcement OF the laws portions
OF the States OF North Carolina, South Carolina Vir
gina, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee have become
so extensive that the ordinary means Tor the collec-
ton Of the revenue have TO very great extent, been
set ut defiance. and has become necessary
places to call upon the military OF the govern ment
TO protect tho civil officers IN the performance of
their duties The use Of military force for
tho collection OF the revenue Is not desirable
where 1t can DO avoided, and should not bc long con.