Show WASHINGTON Washington 1The Secretary of the Navy has detailed Ensign John B Bernadar to proceed to Corea for the purpose of making a report on the geological and other scientific features of that island The Secretary of State has received re-ceived from the geographical society I so-ciety of France a very handsome i gold medal intended as a testimonial testimo-nial to Lieutenant Frederick A bchwatke U S A in recognition of his services in th successful ex peditiontoKing Williams Land in 1879 and 1880 The coinage executed at the mints during October was 5284704 of which 2350000 were silver dollars The Treasury today purchased 400000 ounces of silver for the Philadelphia New Qrleans and San Francisco mints Secretary Folger has issued a circular cir-cular which proviaes that when meats cured with imported salt are shipped coastwise or inland from one district to another for exportation exporta-tion an entry for refund duties may be made at the port of original shipment |