The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-02
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPH.l J
WASHINGTON, August 2.
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WASHINGTON, August 2.
The Late Cherokee Cn1eE
John Ross died here last night, aged about
seventyfve years. 1t wac not until he signed
the recent treaty between the United States and
the Cherokee Indians that he was recognized as
the Chief, which position he held for forty
years. Hrs remains will ultimately be taken TO
the Cherokee Nation for interment.
Collection of Southern Taxes.
The Secretary of the Treasury has authority,
by recent law, to suspend the collection in any
of the States heretofore declared to nc III insur-
lect0n, of the direct tax imposed by the law
of 1861.
LighI.HOuse Re-estabIished.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, on the coast
of Florida, has been re-established.
POst.Oftices ReOPened.
large number OF postotices we're yesterday
opened, or re.estabtshed, in the South and
Southwestern States.
Tbe First District COlIectOrship.
A. B. Sloanaker has not beenappointed Col
lector of Internal Revenue. have the authority
of Commissioner Rollins for this fact.
National Cemeteries.
Over e, 600 cofflns are now in this city await
ing shipment to the different cemeteries desig
mated for the burial OF Union soldiers.
Union Pacific Railroad.
The following was received by Secretary
Harlan this morning:-
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska Territory, July 81
To the Secretary OF the Interior, Washington,
D. C.:-Government Commissioners have just
examined 35 miles more OF the Union Pacific
Railroad, and find the section in acceptable
condition. The road is now in running order
l63 miles from Omaha, aud within % miles of
Fort Kearney, to which point it will be built by
Sc ytember /. j. II. SIMPSON,
President of Board OF Commissioners
Coincidence Fund"
The conscience fund" Of the Treasury De-
partment is being largely increased by contri
buttons from small Government plunderers
1t is stated that there is in this fund over
$50, 900, all of which amount has been received
since the termination of the Rebellion, from
conscience.strcken quartermasters, commits
sarles, and shoddy contractors. To-day $40 was
received by the Treasurer of the United States
from an anonymous correspondent, VINO is uuder
the impression that it rightfully belongs TO the
Government. The largest contribution derived
from this source is $500.
National Bank Notes.
The following letter from Commissioner Rol.
Inns explains ITSELF
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF INTERNAL
REVENUE, WASHINGTON, Monday, July So 1885,
Sir:-I reply to your letter OF the 9th instant,
that if after Augustl, 1866 bank should receive
! the notes OF StaIe banks in the usual course o
business, and return them for redemption to the
| institution by which they we're issued, IL would
not be paying out OF such notes, within the
! meaning OF such act, March 3, 1865 amended
| July 49, 1866. Ii the notes in question are for
| warded to New York or Philadelphia to banker:
there for the pun pose Of causing them to be sent
| to the banks issuing them for redemption, the
| liabilities would not be incurred. The notes
| must be forwarded for the special and only pur
| pose OF beng redeemed, rs the same rule WoulC
| not apply where they are sent tor sale to make
| up balances, etc.
| E. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
William Haskell, Esq, Easton National Bank
| Easton, Pennsylvania.
| The Indian War.
The following important order has been issue'
by the Secretary of War;
| Zone thousand Indian scouts win be orga
nzed, mounted, and equipped immediately, t.
| serve with the following commands, VIZ
| Lieutensnt-Geueral w. T. Sherman, 600; Major
Generals Halleck and Sheridan, 200 each"
1t is the understanding that these scouts wi
be used in the commands of Generals Sherma
and Sheridan to protect officers in charge of th
Freedmens Bureau and Government officials I
| Southern States.