The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-23

portion 10 the nmber or bodies they are 10 receive Be
tween these sections gravelled walks viii radate from
the centre OF tie cemetery the outside drive In the
cenIe circular space is laid out which the monu-
hcn win 30 erected Near the entrance TO the cemetery
stands 'ne rock which II IL said General r. T. Lee
stooS during the battle Of Antisam and from which he
surveyed the movements of the contondna hosts
Violations Of Agreement by the White People
with Freedmen.
The Assistant Commissioner OF freedmen's affairs In
louisiana in his report the Commissioner, states that
many complaints come to him from Louisiana and Texa
OF violations Of agreements made by the white people
with the freedmen These casee no finds where the
freedmen had made agreements that not sanctioned
by the Bureau Tho General says II Ia yet difficult
matter 70 control these The manner OF proceed
ing present in the OF Justice for the negro
bring his suit which ia generally supported by negro
evidence. The decision is then made, in most cases,
against the freedmen, without regard TO the negro et
mony; but this evil the General hopes soon find
remedy
Transfcrrai Of the Department Of Tennessee,
by War Department General Order No. ~ the bcat-
quarters OF the Department Of Tennessee Transferred
from Nashville, Tenn to Louisville KY
Appointments.
James r. Hood, Of Tennessee, well known IN the po-
htical circles Of that State to-day commissioned as
Secretary of the Territory OF Colorado.
Tho President has appointed Andrew T. McReynolds
United States District Attorney for the Western District
of Michigan and Jacob r Lsese United States Marshal
for the District Of California.
Tho following appointments have recently been
made;-George W. Dent, Superintendent OF Indian
Affairs for the Territory OF Arizona; William Byers,
Superintendent OF Indian Affairs for tho Southern su-
perntendency E W. wynkor has been appointed
Agent for the cheycnncs IArapahoes and Apaches
Seth Knman as Special Agont Of tho Indian Bureau in
Idaho.
John L. Pratt has been appointed Unltod States Die
trct Attorney for the District OF Delaware
Pioneer of Califargia Appointed Marshal.
Colonel Leose, who has been appointed United States
Marshal for the state OF California settled at Los Angeles
California in 1888 lie erected the first house In Yerba
Bnena nov San rranciscol, and raised tho ars Ameri
can nag that was displayed in that city. Ho received
from the Mexican government grant Of thirty Ave
million acres Of land in Lover California, sad TO contain
great mineral wealth and conveyed tho samo TO
pany OF capitalists, who have incorporated under tho
laws Of the State of New York with tho object OF settling
the territory with miners and agriculturists
The Schutzcnfcsi.
The schutzcnfcst, which in progress fonr days,
has ended TWAS the first ever held in Washngton, and
has proved eminent success in every way. Although
thousands Of Germans and Americans constantly
In attendance, sharing in tho varied festivities thero
proceedings whatever Of unpleasant character,
the police at any time required interfere for
the preservation or order. Tho first prize i've dcor,
was awarded % Mr.. Longhcim, OF Philadelphia, and
the second massive silver iadle, TO Mr. KeIn
Of New York. for superiority or shooting with an unsup-
ported rife The former received the FIRST prize medal,
aud the latter the second prize moial for frequent hit
tlug Of the bulls eye
Intelligence for Once Seekers.
II is understood tie President has decided that
in consequence Of the prossurs Of public business
ho will hereafter be o0liged 20 decline receiving
any committees delegations whose principal object
is 70 present programmes FOR removals and
appointments o oice An such business must neceesa-
ry be referred to the appropriate departments OF tho
government for attention.
Sctiicmcnt Under the Homestead Law.
Tho lay rcqllrlnv HON soai sattlor TO occupy and
cultivate the Land for Owe goars before he can acquire
title, the question has boon raised whether the improve
nonis made by tho settler within that trio CON bs
taxed before lie tito has boon passed 70 Linn Tho Tom.
missioner OF tho General Iand ofec has delivered an
opinion on the subject in which he ,ay7,-
" qualified settler gocs upon The land resides there
and c,vaes he raci for tho fil term of avo years,
the 70 eminent s'ipuiates that 10 shall, paying
small FEC ge complete tile Tho CONFEDERATION is
ma y HbQf Consideration, spCatod not only for tho
Interest q hs claimant ba, for the benefit q tho state
The statute In virtue Of ae sixth article of the cons
tion is the supreme Law OF the land II cannot there
fore be rendered noperptive abridged by such
sTx " IL6 lsSi1- asT - Hqulf asioat lho privilege
efnierred upon the settler TIE spi and purpose Of
Congress in this rospact Il clearly manifested In tho
fourth section u said ast Of Nay 90 lsC2 which declares
that lands acquired under tie provision OF this at
elaID any even become liabl, 10 tho satisfaction Of
ssy dob o. debts contracted prior 10 the issuing OF the
patent befeo i s tho generous plrposn then, or tha
United Satc through The National Legislature =, rfJ
tect settlers in their homes under the law cril their
tltlcs reach maturity.
Gales Of r.sTs LANDS.
Returns received BY th1 Commissioner OF the General
I and Office from th0 branch once a. ffavos City,
Michigan, SHOW tho following dsposals of public lands
durng the month OF August With bounty land war
rnuts III 40 acres with agricultural college scrip