New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-28

from Drouyn de Lhuys, or is known to be on the
way.
REPORTS ABOUT BUGABOo JACKSON.
There are minors that Sonewall Jackson is work
inc I'm thu Shenandoah If true, this would account
for the movement Of the enemy at Bankss and
limited State. Fords to prevent the crossing Of any
norton of Hookers army and also for the continued
presence of Rebel cavalry along the lines Of the de-
lenses of Washington, TO prevent scouting. lnelli-
RANCE has been received tonight Of the appearance
| Of Rebels in the vicinity Of Vienna.
BADGES FOR THE SOLDIERS.
The men of Kesrney's old division still follow the
practice which he inaugursted of wearing red
badges upon their caps to enable them to recognize
each other at all times Gen. Hooker has ordered
the adoption of similar plan throughout the entire
army. Every soldier and regimental officer is to
wear badge which will indicate 10 what corps or
division he belongs. The form of the badge--a
cross crescent star, or some other symbol-will in.
dicate the corps, and its color tho division, led
marking the first division, white the second, and
blue the third. This plan will enable staff and gen.
eral officers to learn at glance to what command
straggers belong aud also to identify those in battle
who become conspicuous either for good or bad
conduct.
ADJUSTING CONTRACTORS CLAIMS.
Boston merchants representing large contracts
with Government at present in the city, Tor the
purpose of adjusting their caims With the respective
bureaus.
ACCUMULATION OF WORK IN THE DEPARTMENT
BUREAUS, AND ITS NEGLECT.
Congress at its last session authorized 30 add
tona clerks in tho Third Auditors Office, 25 in tha.
of the Fifth Auditor, aud 80 in that Of ,hc Quarter
master-General; but no appointments have yet been
made for either Auditor, and the clerks for the
Quartermastor General have not yet been get at
work. There is much complaint in all three Of this
delay. In the First Auditors Bureau there are
1900 unsettled monthly accounts, rendered under
the act Of last July, beside piles of accounts and
taxes which have not even been entered in the chief
clerks register. The accounts Of the Bureau OF In.
terpal Revenue have been put upon tho Fifth
Auditor, but no corresponding increase Of clerical
force has been made. Consequently 1000 accounts
are atill awaiting settlement. L. he Quariermaster.
Generals Office 5000 quarterly accounts yet
examined, al Of which are Il date anterior to
July Of last year.
To the Associated Press
wAsHISGTos. Friday. March n, 1853
AN INDIAN TALK WITH THE PRESIDENT.
The Representative Chefs Of the Cheyennes,
Arapahoes, Comanches, and other Indian tribes
from the Plains accompanied By the Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs and Superintendent Of the Census,
visited the Executive mansion to-day for the pur-
pose of having talk with their "Grest Father"
the President. Thoy were Raudiy dressed for the
OCCASION and formed semi.crcle, seated on the floor
OF the East Room. AmoDglhe many spectators pres
ent were the members Of the Cabinet, several for
eign ministers and attaches Of legation, together
With the ladies Of their households. In bis opening
speech one Of The chiefs said they had come hitler in
obedience 20 the desire Of their Great Father" and
were thus far highly gra,ifed with their reception
The invitation had come for them through the air
and dropped down like bird. This was in allusion
TO the telegraphiC message 10 the Indian Superln'
tendent. The President replied, and in aspirt OF
encouragement pointed out the difference between
the Whites and the Indiana both as TO their numbers
and social condition. He said the former were
great and prosperous, becau,e they depended upon
the ars Of peace and the fruits Of the earth rather
than upon game and buffalo, Although we were en-
gagged in great and ugly war yet in the main we
were not 60 much disposed stand kill one another
az our red brethren had been 10 rlayus He remarked
that it was the desire Of the Government TO live on
terms Of peace with them. Care wonld be taken
to have them comfortably returned to their homes
The Indians were evidently pleased with their re-
ception, and parted with the President after the
usual handshaking The object in bringing them to
Washington was 10 impress them with the extent Of
our country and the numbers and power of our peo-
pe and TO conclude with them treaties of peace Of
vast importance TO emigration over the Plains.
SENATE Discussing CLERK.
David Wagner, Of York, Pa, has accepted the
position Of Disbursing Clerk Of tho United States
Senate in place of Sayles j. Bowen, resigned.
Mr.. Wagner was for msny years editor of The
Lancaster Examiner, journal Of great political in
Huence, and beside was Cashier Of the York Bank
for 90 years. He is regarded &c admirably adapted
for the responsible position to which he has been ap-
pointed
THE TRAITORS STILL IN WASHINGTON.
The Rebels who have from time to time been 50 mt
South from Washington under flag Of truce always
embark gatfed with tho attentions Of the Secs
sion friends This was the case last night when
nearly 500 Of such prisoners were taken to the
steamer State of Maine.
On leaving the wharf, the Rebels returned the
sautatons from their symPsthizcrs, principally
women, by cheers and shouts. which were met by
groans by the Union soldiers.
THE HEALTH OF MR.. LOvEJoY.
The Hon. Owen Lovejoy still continues Ill in
Washington, bat seems slowly recovering his health.