Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-02

fact, that all but one of them Or: Jones14
voted in that way yesterday. We are inclined
to think that the Prince has been very busy,
indeed, cutting and arranging matters here fora
week OF two pastor, rather, fancying that he
is doing So And we are further satisfied that
his interference in the matter of their future
course is taken in high dudgecn by all but
three or four Of the wing of 1.-The party from
New 7 ork to which the Prince is attached,
ositfon, but has not yet exhibited any peeu-
liar talents for guiding and directing party
successfully, when in a majority.
The Postmaster Of Washington City
Among the deputy postmasters recently con-
frmcd by the Senate, was james g. Berrett,
Esq, the present efficient and very popular
postmaster of this city.
The Aborigines in Warrington four
teen Indians from the far west, representa-
tives of the Omahuas and confederate bands of
0toes and Missourias, who reached Washing
ton on the night before last, to treat with the
indian Bureau relative to the sale of their
| lands, had q formal interview this morning
with the Commissioner, at the War Depart
ment, in the presence of many ladies and gen.
| tlemen, who, getting wind of this proposed
preliminary council, attended They were
marshaled by Major Gatewood, Indian Agent
| at Council Bluffs, under whose guidance they
came to Washington. Two interpreters, one
for the Omahuas and the other for the confed-
| crate bands, were present. They were not in
full savage costume. Major Lakewood intro
duced them separately to the Commissioner
who exchanged congratulations with them
| upon their safe journey SO far from their
homes 1t was determined between them not
to proceed to the transaction of business to-day
Arkekecta, Q Missouri chief, responded to
the Commissioner address, expressing their
qualification at getting here safely, and ex-
pressing hopes that they would be able to set
tie their business satisfactorily to all parties
The Buffalo chief (of the Otoesl also made,
through the interpreter, very similar ad-
dress, promising, hereafter, to adhere to the
dress of the whites, which he had on at that
time. AS before remarked, no business was
consummated. A Kickapoo chief, and the
Medicine Hawk also spoke, the latter, attrib-
uting to the President the fine state of the long
road thoy had travelled to Washington, said his
power must be like that of the Supreme Being
This last mentioned chief made very amusing
and intelligent speech.
The Big Soldier, an Otoe, also made speech,
saying that all the whites they had met on the
road had conferred fayors on them, as far as
possible.
The burden Of the speaking was upon the
subject of their proposed REIMBURSEMENT of
the habits and costume of the savage. An
chicasaqui, " the man who strikes Sac,s'' the
! last Missouri chief, aged about 50 years, also
spoke. He had been to Washington ON a
former occasion.
Our time would not permit us to await the
termination Of the interview which was in
progress when our duties called us away.
Mr. Logan Fontenell, the head chief of the
Omahaas, half breed, is evidently as civil
.zed as any half breed of any tribe heretofore
coming to Washington. Indeed, he is essen
tally white in appearance, manners, and
tuO VI ClSiuEaliOu. LII HIS spcCCu,
he complained that his tribe was being cooped
up by the white settlements.
A New United District Attorney for the
Western District of Pennsylvania.-We un-
derstand that James C. Van Dyke, Esq, at
torney at law of Philadelphia, was appointed
to thi. Office, yesterday, vice VIM. B. Ashmead,
who we hear, rendered his resignation not
long since
Mr. V. d. is ii gentleman Of fine talents and
high professional abilities, and will, doubtless,
fill the office much to the satisfaction Of the
Government and the commercial and other
business interests of Philadelphia.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department. yesterday, the LIST of March
taere were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
For the redemption of stocks..... $32,7O0 IA
Fer the payment Of other Treasury
debts ...................... 1892 &C
For the Customs. ................ 80, 119 81
| Covered into the Treasury from
Customs. ..................... 546 AZ
Covered into the Treasury from
miscellaneous sources. ........ 525 90
For the War Department.......... 27,010 20
For re-paying for the War Depart
msnt. ....................... 26.25o 81
For the Navy Department. ...... 1878 90
For tho Tntarior Danarfmant 1R Q90 81