Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-17

exeludon Of many Democratic candidates
who were warmly recommended to the Presi-
dents confederation Mr.. Pitcher, 50 far as
we have learned, possessing no qualities alton
which 10 net shared in at least an equal degree
by his Democratic competitors. It may be
all right that he should be preferred to all
others; but schy he should, is question tina
We have not seen nswered.-Roehsstsr DoiIv
Union, April 8.
We extract the above for the purpose Of en-
ightening the intelligent politicians who
have been "pussled" by the Rochester editor
Lieut.. Gov. Pitcher was not an Anti Masonic
Wing, but q mason and Democrat. We,
too, understand that the son inherits the poll.
tics of his father, as he was recommended for
the commission he has obtained by some of
the leading Democrats of New York. Major
Pitcher was not, however, appointed for his
political opinions. He way originally an Off.
Ger OF the Navy, resigned in time of peace, to
settle his deceased fathers estate, sought ser.
vice again whom the Mexican war commenced,
and was commissioned by Mr.. Polk on the
recommendation Of numerous prominent Dem
ocrats. He was at the seat of war during the
whole term Of his service, WAS engaged on
both lines, and faithfully performed all the
duties that devolved upon him. As the Ro.
chester paper does not claim that Major Pitch
ers qualifications are excelled by those of any
of his Democratic competitors, but admits
that it may be right that he should be pre-
ferred to them, and only asks "why no should"
We hope the above will prove satisfactory
reply to the question. ....
The Agricultural and Pastoral Indians cf
Kew Mexico.-Sone months ago We took &C.
casion to urge the propriety of dealing with
the civi,ized Indians of Now Mexico as if they
were whites-that is, on the part of the Gov.
eminent. This is a subject that should not be
overlooked. The pueblos or civilized towns of
Indians Of that Territory are as follows:
County Of Taos-Taos and Picoris, 283.
County of Rio Arriba-San Juan and Santa
Clara, 500
County Of Santa Fe-San ndefonso, Namba,
Pojos que, and Tesuque, 500
q, unity of Santa Ana-Cochite, Santa Do
mingo. San Felipe, Santa Ana, Zia, and Jer
neg, 1913.
County of Bernalillo-S andia and Glets, ss3
., ~,
Zurnia, 800.
Opposite Ell Paso-Soeoro and Islettas, 900.
Making a-total of 6,524 pueblos in the
Territory over five years Of age
The Commissioner Of Pensions has the
Franking Privilege.-Hesring that some
Postmasters refuse to forward unpaid letters
addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, we
have to say that that officer enjoys tho frank
ing privilege, SO far as letters On tho business
of his office are concerned. It is the duty of
POstmasters to forward any such letters with
out exacting prepayment Of the postage there
on.
The San Jacinto.-The Navy Department
have late advices from the U S. war steamer
san Jacinto, met recently at ia, wherein it is
stated that her repaired machinery works ad-
mirably, enabling her to make better time
than ever before
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Dspartuept.-0n yesterday, the 18th April
shcr. were of Treasury Warrants entered on
The books of the Department
For paying Treasury debts ...... 81, 426 %
For tho Customs. 10,546 SO
Fer covering into the Treasury
from scellaneous sources.... 1872 Is
For covering into the Treasury
from customs. .............:. 1885 IS
For covering into the Treasury
from Lands. .................. III, 1896 81
For the War Department. 49, 64 o."
For repaying in the War Depart 70
For the Nav n. ........... SGT 70
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