The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-13


INIT war 70 come upon us unprspared; yet such an
event ba pending, and the responsibility and
lamitiss that would follow neglect should be warning
Tor us TO be prepared. No amount of money would re-
pair the wrong that might be inflicted from present
neglect. million or two or dollars jndiciousy en-
pended at the present time may hundreds OF mil
lions and the honor OF tho nation after hostilities shall
have commenced.
have made these suggestions in consequence Of the
near termination Of the session. without any movements
yet for establishing the works to produce
ahe heavy iron that will hereafter enter
into the construction OF naval II is doubt
1ui whether either OF present navy yards - best
adapted TO the purpose herein Indicated but, II So they
will require considerable enlargement. The subject is
one that should receive careful consideration, and
would suggest that authority be given to designate and
procure one suitable locations.
We constructing a number Of gunboats by
contract on the Western waters and would suggest
that experience and the in iron and
other capabilities Of the West, with tho radical
change naval architecture demonstrate the propriety
Of estab ishng navy yard foundry and shops at
point the valley Of the Mississippi. Such yard and
1ts attendant establishments would possess many adva
tages and Is becoming necessity. commend 1t to
your attention. with the other subjects alluded to in this
communication
have the honor to be.vsry respectfully your obedsn
servant, GIDEON WEI.LES.
ADJUTANr GENERAL THOMAS AT HIS POST.
Adjutant General Thomas was transacting business
usual to-day at the War Department This is sufficient
reply to the statement that he has been suspended from
office. II s not known his intimate friends that
. Court OF Inquiry is as reported distance engaged
In investigating any OF his official transactions.
ARRIVAL OF A DELEG ALTON OF RED MEN.
The delegation Of Indians which reached this city
Monday evening" under the conduct Of Indian Agent c.
c. Hutchinson consisting Of the following Individuals
Keokuk head chief Of the Sacs and Foxes, Of the
famous chief Of that name Shaw paw kah-kah orator.
Che kus kuk, and Alemo neequah (broken army chief
Of the sacs and Foxes with Antoine Gokey and William
Goddei Interpreters Penn wung chief Of the Of
towas John T. Jones, VIM. Hurr and James Wind, Coun-
cimcn Of the Otowas called upon and had an interview
with Commissioner Dole yesterday morning In the
Patent Office building. The tribe Of Sacs and
Foxes number about eleven hundred Individuals and
tho tribe Of Otowas only two hundred and ten Shaw
pawkahkah was the orator Of the sacs and Foxes He
ead that treaty under former admin straton did not
please the tribe. Many had been neglected. They
wanted government to take back their land and give
dollar and quarter acre for it, They wanted
mechanics and utensils, and desired that their debts
should be paid The last treaty made provision for har
breeds. They did not wish any more half breeds to
come in under It's provisions. Another mattsr-when
white men were in Office they were paid for
services rendered. They wanted the same rule to
apply to their chiefs, who heretofore served
Tor nothing James Wind spoke for the Ottowas. They
had boon years trying to get treaty, and
they wanted to make another report. They expressed
confidence in their agent He busy in attending
choir interests They did not him gambling drink
ang going where he has business therefore they
thought well Of him. Mr.. Dole made an appropriate
reply TO each Of tho addresses agreed to do what
Tor their best interests he could 70, Them
promised to hear them again.
THE NEW GUNBoATs.
This morning draft Of twenty-s six men sent
from tho marine barracks to Boston and Philadelphia,
Eor the gunboats fitting out at those places. The
new gunboat Paul Jones, Captain Steadman recently
built at Baltimore arrived Navy Yard last night
sch ID cal
sulated for six eighty Founders broadsde and two
hundred-poundsr pivot guns fore and aft
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL
The Pacific Railroad bill tho burden Of the Senate
proceedings to-day. An Intellectual effort was made to
have it recommited The friends OF the bill are conf
dent Of its passage.
ANOTHER FAILURE OF THE NEW YORK MAIL.
Tho New York mail failed again this evening, and the
people are grumblng being deprived OF tho HERALD,
their only reliance for news.
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
Tho following deaths Of soldiers hospitals are 70.
ported
J. A. Mcmillan, Co. A, 8sth Pennsylvania.
Augustus Fletcher Co. G I'd U. S. SIS
Z. Mclaughlin Co. |, 1854 Pennsylvania.
Private Atkins, Co. II, I'd District Columbia.
- C. d. Mixter. Co. ID, $50 Pennsylvania.
W Rufus Walston, Co. G. 18th North Carolina.
REvERDY JOHNsoN's MISSION TO LOUISIANA.
Hon. Rcverdy Johnson sail his mission to Iouisi.
2na On steamer ConncCtlcut from New YORK
day next.
RESUMPTION OF THE OVERLAND MAIL.
The Post Office Department has received information
Chat the Overland Mail pany In readiness and
will resume It's services suspended by the Indian at
tacks.
FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE.
The Circuit Court to-day, in the matter Of John and
William Jackson, claimed fugitive slaves by Denis
Duva Of Maryland, reiterated its former decision in
refusing to admit testimony to the loyalty Of
she claimant, but permitted tho admission Of tes.
timony q to whether the slaves had been
actually engaged 10 aid OF the rebellion The fugitives
were returned to the claimant The counsel for the
slaves claimed that the Court should return the fusvss
only at the requison Of the Of Maryland but
tho Court decided against the point.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE.
The Senate to-day confirmed A. v. s. Lindsay as Post.
master Of Nashville Capt Albion r. House the Fourth
artillery, Brgadisr General OF Volunteers. The motion
60 reconsider the by which Thomas Cloves was con
Armod Postmaster OF Troy has been disposed Of the
appointment is now Completed.
THE CITY RAILROAD.
largo number OF workmen broke ground Pennsyl.
wanna avenue to-day for the commencement OF tho City
Railway.
THIRTY-SEvENTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.