The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-23

The Troops Around Washiugtes.
Much misapprehenson scoms 20 exist Throughout the
country In regard 70 the number OF troops duty
within the department OF Washington. and Il has bees
variousy stated 1t from 0tsen hundred twenty thou
sand Prominent Officers. who have been for ysan %
duty In this city. and who would therefore aturaiy b
supposed to possess correct information tho subject
have stated tho force In this department 70 b nearly
twenty thousand An extract from ohciai return,
however gives the number Of troops here be
folIows-Gsrrison Of Washington. 1000; Fort McHenry
Nd. $50; Fort Washington, 80; Fort whppis. $50;
Battery Rogers $50; Fort Foot lSo and rendezvous u
distribution, 800 Total, $3.50
Fourth Day Of tho Races.
Tho fourth the National Course took place TO-
day. The horses oontesting were Polly Ann and the
Baltimore Colt both PAGERS The for purse q
$500. ono mile and repeat. under saddle Polly Ana
was the winner. Tme-First heal, 23z; second heat
23l Tho best time made the last quass< II ~
second heat-namely. 10 thirty three seconds
Appointments By tho President.
Ths President has appoIatod Edward Uhl Of New
York. Unted Stats Consul at Guatemala
The Rights Of Celsred Soldiers 70 Bssaty.
At conference between tho Second Comptroller go
second Auditor 10 rotation bounty In Of oosrsl
troops Il decided that proof OF freedom the leu
OF April 1851. should DO longer required. but fun
effect given 10 the law OF Congress approved June lk
1885, and the soldier accorded the beoent OF the pre-
sumption the contrary did appear upon the muster
roia and the bounty allowed otherwise entitled The
Second Auditor has decided that where discharged
colorcd soldiers have applied may hereafter apply -
bis once for any arearasss Of pay not paid nnai ais
charge for any bounty provided BY the Of July
a. 1884, he will also allow in the settlement o6 such
claims tho additional bounty provided by the act Of July
20, $780, IL such bounty shall be found due.
Obsequies of Captain Walker.
Captain william Walker, OF the United States navy.
who died In Nov York, was 10 day buried from bis
residence In this city with tho usual naval honorH
A California Pioneer In Washington.
Qcncrai John A. Sutter. the California pioneer 10 nov
10 this city endoavorng 70 get claim against the gev
eminent allowed. IL will bs remembered thai it was
upon the Generals farm tina, gold was discovered
In California
Tho Arapaho and Cheyosne Indians Peace
able.
The Comm ssoner OF Indian Affairs yesterday reoevel
communication from Colonel wynkoop agent for The
Arapshoss and Cheyeunes The sttcr dated Tort
Ellsworth November H. and stated that the informssioa
tsicgraphed 70 parts or the country from Lea
venwossh and Acbson 70 the effect that deprsdsioos
were being COMMITTED and that war threatened By
the Cheyonnes and Arapshoes. is without foandAtoa
The country adjacent TO the Smoky Hi route, whiss
inhabited BY those tribcs may be travelled through
prsssni without fear Of interruption b. the indians
The Nsrsheru District Of Ohio Marshaishsp.
osnsrsi George r. Este1 denies uiss ne Is csnnass
Tor the position Of United States Marshal Tor inc Worm
'rn district Of Ohio p.r,.,,,.
General Farnsworth OF Illinois; Colonel Whsley, Of
wess Virginia and Hon. Thsddsus Stevens, Of rennsyi
wanna, have arrived In the city.
PREPARING the Capitol Tor Congress.
A host Of workmsn has been employed for aofno ivs
past Ia rsntng and preparing the Capitol for the rcceP
ton Of Congress.
sereaadc 20 Treasury Oriciai-.
A scrensde by tbs marine band given this even.
Ing 10 Asssiau, sccre tmy WIN. y Chandler and . y.
Mccsree Superintendent OF the Treasury Building bys
number cf toe employees Of the Treasury NJ chsrdx
having besn called upon. made NV remarks IN
kncwIeds emni durng which be studded % The present
condition OF snsira the county aud endorsed tss
policy Of ths President