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Indian Affairs at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE delegates
from fourteen tribes Of Indians OF Kan
sas. now here, have agreed with Com
missioner Bogy upon preliminary trea-
ties which will be signed this week.
The Indians have agreed to remove 10
what is known as Lees Land, in the
Indian country, formerly occupied oy
the Creeks and Seminoles. The lands
in Kansas belonging to them-valued At
from 81 to 81 per - to De
sold, and the proceeds invested for their
benefit.
The differences which existed between
the Indian Bureau and the Commander
in-Chief of the army, relative to the APP
pointment Of the military part OF the
Commission to investigate the causes OF
the massacre at Fort Phil. Kearny, have
been tremendously adjusted. General
Sulley and Colonel Parker are designa-
ted as the military officers who will be
assigned for that duty. 1t is believed
that the result of this mission will be to
counteract the bad feeling which has
shown itself among the Indians, and ar
rest the troubles with different tribes
| which are threatening.
Congregational Proooedinss-
WASHINGTON, Feb. SIN the House,
Mr.. Raymond introduced a bill to pro-
hibit the transportation Of criminals
| from foreign countries to the United
States, and prescribing the punishment
thereof.
On motion of Mr.. Spalding, the Secre-
| tary Of War was directed to report what
| railroad companies in the rebellious
States had purchased rolling stock or
| other property Of the United States Gov
| eminent, the amount thereof, with the
amount remaining unpaid and the ma
| ture of the securities therefor.
A bill was introduced to establish
offices for the assay of gold and silver at
Denver, Charlotte, North Carolina and
Dahlonega, Georgia.
The debate on Mr.. Stevens bill was
resumed.
Mr.. Shanklin opposed the bill as more
dangerous to civil rights than any mea-
sure ever presented, characterizing it as
an enormous outrage on the people.
Mr.. Thayer approved of the bill.
When in force it would be followed by
terms of reconstruction which would
recognize the perfect and equal rights
of all citizens and secure uniform iber-
ty, happiness and prosperity throughout
the country.
Mr.. Hotchkiss advocated placing the
Southern States under military control,
but thought the law sufficiently covered
that matter if the President had not by
his construction of the law defeated it.
Mr.. Garfield supported it.
The House by a vote Of IS against 80
| refused the second demand for the pre-
| vious question.
The Ways and Means Committee have
agreed to report the Internal Tax bill,
making a general reduction Of about
$40, 900, 900.
The President has signed the bill to
punish dealing in counterfeit public Sc
curities and currency; also, the bill pro-
hibiting printing professional cards on
| notes or currency; also, the bill giving
power to the United States Courts to
grant hebeas corpus in cases Of impris-
onment in violation Of the Constitution
or treaties. This law is not to apply to
persons held in custody by the military
authorities charged with military Of
lenses.
In the Senate, the Legislative Appro.
priation bill was resumed.
An amendment was reported appro-
..nc rortr thousand Ho1lars for tho
facilitation of telegraphic communica-
ton with the Pacific.
A motion that the annual pay Of the
District Judge of California be increas-
ed to $4,000, of Massachusetts, New
York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Northern
Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon and Nevada
to $4,000, and of all other District
Judges to $4,000 was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Conness, the Secre-
| tary of War was directed to have the
territory between the Rocky Mountains
and Sierra Nevadas surveyed for q new
route to the Pacific.
On motion of Mr.. CONFESS, $4,000
was appropriated for the collection Of
statistics on the subject Of mines and
mining.
silver in M~onrana-Indisn Soldiers.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. IA St. Joseph spe-
cial says late advices from Montana re-
port discoveries of silver lodes which
will Weld from three to ten thousand
dollars per ton.
The Omaha Republican says Captain
North has been authorized to raise a
battalion of Pawnee Indians for service
on the Plains, and has commenced the
work with a fine prospect of success.
Steam PiowinE Apparatus.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Tines spe-
cial dispatch says: John Fowler l. Co.,
of England, sent here a complete set of
steam blowing apparatus in charge of
an overseer. II is capable Of blowing
over an acre in an hour, to the depth Of
twelve inches, at a cost considerably
less than that of horse and hand labor.
Such an apparatus costs $4,000. 1t is
thought to be well adapted for the large
California farms. The Custom House
levied q duty on this sample of near
$4,000. Bowel, Of California, offered
a joint resolution refunding this, which
Immediately passed.
Adviees from Charleston.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 6.-Governor
Orr is hopeful Of the speedy restoration
of the State on the basis Of impartial
suffrage. It is understood that he will
defer converting the Legislature until
North Carolina acts.
stevens Reconstructiou Measure.
The Philadelphia Press says: Stevens
reconstruction bill is approved by Grant,
Thomas, Sheridan, Sickles and Ord, and
was agreed upon by the committee with
out debate.
Advices from Lsndou.
New YORK, Feb. IA London tele-
gram says great preparations are being
made for q Reform demonstration on the
18th of February. The bitterness of
popular feeling is undisguised. Even
personal regard for the Queen is eclipsed
by the Reform furore. The placards
bear the motto: "Men without votes are
serfs." The Queen has probably OPEN
ed Parliament for the last time, and il
is understood she has resolved to appear
no more in public. A series Of royal
receptions are announced.
Mexican Advicea.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7,-Mexican sd.