New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-11
WASHINGTON.

auhef ~ winch Tom Florence selected Delegates 10 n,
Philadelphia Convention. assembled At tbe Hal
today by coll from Mayor Wallace. and cast their votes
IL oh men as the local politicians lad named There were two
tieA es one headed Philadelphia National Correptio-Tte
John on PocyMaiuienaroe Of the Constitution and Reora
ton be Cnon" the Other. Andrew johnson and Re.
stored n ion Three Of the candidates were the choice OF
10Th Tou were already chosen by the Toeaee faction AL
tho pare, la been War Democrats and fair representa-
tive, Of this n The polls wera opened in tho Cit, Couu.
eli Room at q m and closed az ?. N. One thousand
one hundred aud hyeight wye cast bn tho result
will mol be known IN line to telegraph
PERSONAL
Gen. Daniel l.. Sickies, retaining command Of the
Department of the Caroina is ne only volunteer general
officer let with command
Gen. Hardee to start upoE military inspection
through the United State.
Rebel Gen. Haris Harrsons Brigad, Judtc Potter
uc out OF his State since Is3 and Judge w 5 Yerscr al
ofMssspp and delegates the PHILADELPHIA CouyeEionare
in town.
Attorney Gen sanbrry appointed dscharge,sLe duios
OF Secretary Of State during the absence Of Mr. Seward
INDIAN TREATIES
Secretary Harlan received to-day from Gen l.. H.
Carts letter dated Fort Union Montona Territory jay 80
lst IN which II is stated that i treaties have been
made with tribes in the upper country Tie Government has
been oeded lands by the Assispbones between the Missouri
and Yellow Stone Rivers up 20 tie mouth Of Power River
the right to highway and cedng stations ten miles
square the Government paying $4,000 year for twenty
years The Crows the Yellow Stone Valley make the same
terms This opens the beat to Virginia City and Mon
tlna settlement being established at tie mouth OF the
yellow Stone and at the fort The letter further states
We ee now arranging fo~ stage ronte from ST. Paul TO
The Missouri Valley bottom lands are the richest
soil The uplands beautiful praTes Ihor grass 81.
ng summer and Winter trust the treaty Of last November
with the Blackcel has not been ratified Ny reason WI
Uf,od lfv AT az "A
quarrel among the Sioux a. TO who should buy Of trader
the row WHISKY had its iaaence with The disturbance. Ihe
Sous who were hunting hG,e' have had sao ' Sn
cs stationed here. In lev days We shall conclude e our
THE LAND OFFICE
The President to-day appointed JOS. :. Wilson to
tie charge Of the General Land Office date from Sept l.
MI Wilson was not confirmed by the Senate when bis name
was sent in on the ul Immediately Judge Edmonds
learning the Presidents objection him, lie In his re-
sgnation this afternoon Mr.. johnson accepted it,
aud signed the Commission Of Nj Wilson TLo has been here
tofore Chief Clerk 10 the Department.
COLORADO.
The SurvevOr-General Of Colorado forward, the fol-
lowing 10 tue Department
stock Of Wheat having 100 perfect fall leads Tie product
grain a specimen Of the Weld there The stalks
. feet long.
SALARY oP OFFICERS.
Mr. Mcpherson, Clerk Of The House OF Representa-
yes having addressed tie Controller Of the Treasury in
laon to the application construction Of the Appropriation
Act July - increasing the compensation Of officers and
congressman per cent Mr.. Taylor replies r that the
lh section Of the Appropriation Act superseded and took
q place the several resolutions referred TO- SeoHd That
every person described the section and serving Tor
ton Of the period named L. entitled for The time
during which he served and whether he was in sa'
ice tho hsd previously lo' Third that
the increase relates back to and March 1866 and
you 81 take the compensation stood regulated or ceog
nzcd ~ the Of the session sud add to ~ per
cent
Tst Controller TAYLOR decided that the 500 dlsriba.
clerks and others In the Treasury hsyng than
g. 800 q veaf voted = bounty served 10
the Treasury year ntoAded for hoo ony who served
during year ending June - $40 ons hundred
and sixty thousand dollar, the smoun 'hu distributed 'nd
the payment began this afternoon
soLDIKRs CLAIMS
second Controller Brodhead has decided that State
Agents, Who are paid by eir State, grsgoaa in the
collection % elaine exempted from much Of the Act OF
Jay Co. s distributing bounics to col'fed solder A. re-
qufo. agent attorney 20 he vi each claim bis oath or
affirmation Lo has interest Ia tie bouniy beyond the
ec To- collection Of tie state Agents are TO be
recommended 10 soldiers for collecting their claims not only
for their granity eKpedtousness bat reslmental
seosd, he the State capitol, fre3neniy necessary TO
be consulted The Governors extend tie privilege Of their In
,pecon OF Is TO oeiss which twohrds Of the csss has
~ be done 10 determine dates disputed.
REVENUE
The receipts of customs in the principal cities from
July 81 70 August were follows Boston tiss 700 "
Baltimore ssO9s7 ~; Philadelphia. 81 a5s g.
The Tuernol receipts to-day were s933 COZ 10.
sALARIE5 OF DEPARTMENT CLERKS.
In CONSEQUENCE OF the doubts to the increase Of
30 nr cent TO the salaries Of Department Clerks Secretary
MoCuoch los tho res gnaon3 Of - OF the most efficient
and essential clerks tho Treasury among the number upon
his desk the Secretary present absent their accept
ance is Withheld ss upon the dubious increase may
be meted uuder legal opinion TO the validity Of the dis
pued clause
COLORED CAVALRY.
Two regiments Of colored cavalry to be retained
ia the service one commanded by Gen. Hatch and Regular
UaIceis the other BY Volunteers.
CLAIMS oS THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
The following important order has been issued
WAE DIrAETMESr, ADuTaST.GEsERAL's oFrcr
WssHNGroS. Aug, 1850.
y,.r~oD oa i,c.,,on Of CleIm. in ne Esr D,parl@sn
me. IN the examination and speedy decision Of claims
zel ~ consist Canby Hunter and judge Advocate
Gen Holt Colonel and Judge Advocate Dewitt Glnton, TO
Ia jurisdiction OF any Bureau which nry be referred by
he secretary Of War viii be examined and decided BY this
ssy rs. q III soss s sa r5:ssa
20 me Sciear o. war o. appel OF e,ew ~ "' '' Ne
II AZ claims referred 10 the Commission shn! he registered
grounds thereof and fansmii them with papers ia each
~ proper giving notice tocsmanl The decision
m hoard shall be held hnal by the decision Of this Depart
msuf.
III TLe Commission may call upon heads Of bureaus and
military commanders for Information, reports explanations
or papers relating amy claims. who when so called upon
shall make pr0B ~ answer thereto.
" The Commission prescribe rules Tor Their proceed
ngt n with W and regulation. Claims viii be
dren, examined disposed OF In the order OF their Cling
before the brief statement OF claims fled each
mo T. action thereon will be publ she'd by the Recorder
Of w,.hnFon saiho, or ed By law 10 psn
~ ssi1aier Department Of Washington The provisions