The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-08
WASHINGTON.

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More Troops.
General Sherman has written TO the autnnr..s,ca
for more troops 70 ala IN suoouin ne indian war
nor. Ma IA said to complain bitterly :. .ue tedious
delays in sending renforcements and to state unless
he is promptly furnished with all the troops he de-
sires nothing can prevent widespread and dlsas-
trous series Of conflicts with the disc~ented tribes
The cause Of these delays is not explained here but
there Is no doubt . grave culpability rests some
where with the authors. There are plenty OF bat
talions and companies which might well be
spared from their present scenes Of idleness
and inutility and forwarded with despatch
to Sherman's assistance washington, 1t IL
certain ia filed with holiday soldiers and Officers,
and in other parts OF the country there are frag-
ments OF regiments dong absolutely nothing but
the most improbable guard duty. why these are
not gathered together and ordered on to active
vice, and why many officers tolerated mere
loungers. idlers and political stumpers, Is indeed
mystery when there Is such an urgent demand for
military reinforcements OF the seat Of Indian depre
dati0ns.
The Next Meeting Of Congress.
The subject OF another meeting on the 10th Of this
month, In accordance with the resolution adopted
in September is beginning 10 engage attention. The
general opinion seems to be that no session will be
had this month, but that quorum will be
here on the 10th prox. and general legisla-
tive business transacted. Should this prove cor
rect there every probability that Congress will
remain together until the regular time Of meeting In
December. few members OF both houses are In
the city, among them Senators Trumbull and Fow-
er and the above is their view Of the probabilities
The Pennsylvania ElectiOn-The Democrats
Sansuine of Carrying the State.
hor tO "a
about the approaching Pennsylvania election, de-
claring that the Of their ticket is fixed be-
yond q doubt. Sam Randall, one OF the democratic
congressman, telegraphed to friend here to-day
that the State was certain to 60 against the repub
cans by 5000 majority.
The Coausotis". - s;i,..
Governor English, Of Connecticut, arrived here to-
DAY and had long interview with the President.
re regards tho late elections there as insignificant
and fulshing US no test Of how the State viii vote
on the Presidency.
Incompetent Revenue Onfcers.
BY recent act of Congress customs warehouses
classes and were abolished, which resulted in
turning adrt large number Of gaugers, inspectors
and others In the Customs Department. Recently the
Secretary has had numerous applications from the
men who were thus legislated out Of office asking
for appointment As several reports have reached
the Secretary making grave charges against ofncers
now in the SERVICE he yesterday addressed to Col
lectors OF Customs throughout the country crcu-
lar directing them to inquire concerning the charac
ter and ability OF the gaugers and inspectors in their
several districts and to report to the department all
who are found to be incompetent or untrustworthy,
that measures may be Immediately taken to secure
the interests Of the government.
Application for Pardon.
An application was filed at the Attorney Generals
ONCE to-day for the pardon Of Blumgarten Of Louis
willie, KY, who was short time since convicted OF
defrauding the government Of $4,000. The petition
comes very well recommended, bat 1t is thought
that the pardon will not be granted by the President
Protracted Absence Of General Grant.
There In good reason to believe that the absence Of
General Grant will be prolonged even beyond the
present month, and late information received here
intimates that he will not return until near the mid
die OF November.
General Reynolds, Texas Election Order.
The War Department has not yet received q copy
Of the order said to have been issued by General
Reynolds, commanding the military DISTRICT Of
Texas, forbidding the people TO hold elacfinns IN
that state on tine 80 pr0ximO, nor has any telegram
been received from him announcing that such an
order had been issued.
The Brotherhood Of the Uui0n.
This afternoon the Supreme Circle OF the "Brother-
hood of the Union" now In session here, visited the
President OF the United States by appointment. The
New York, New Jersey, Delaware Pennsylvania,
Maryland District Of Columbia and Virginia dele
gates severaly introduced, when the President,
in response to the salutaton that they came to pay
their respects to him. not only as the Chief Magis-
trate but member OF the fraternity. said he felt
more than thankful for this manifestation Of friend
ship, and expressed the hope that they would all
The brotherhood Of the Union" Is patriotic, in
dustrial and beneficial organization.
Military Orders.
special order just issued from the War Depart
ment directs that General Dyer, Chief OF Ordnance
be relieved nom the charge Of the Ordnance Bureau
upon the assembling Of the Court OF Inquiry appoint
ed by special order Of September TO- to continue
til the conclusion Of Its investigation. The same
order directs Colonel 8. v. Benet, Of the Ordnance
Department to report In person to General Dyer to
assist him while before the Court Of Inquiry.
Brevet Brigadier General D. B. McKibben has
been granted six months leave to visit Europe.
Brevet Major General Crossman, retired, has been
ordered to make such inspections In the state Of
Georgia as are directed by the Quartermaster Gene
raj. Commander Austin Pendergrast has been
detached from the Nyack and placed on
waiting orders. Lieutenant Commanders By
ron WlsOn nus Deeu uetaCncu the SufduEct
@. B. White, Douglass Cassel and George T. Davis
have been detached from the Dacotah Francis
Brown and @. w. Tracy have been detached from the
late wateree and placed on waiting orders. Pay
master walmough has been detached from the on
ward and Billings from the late Wateree and
ordered to settle accounts.
Revenue Appointments.
The following Internal Revenue appointments
were made to-day
Gduoers-william A. Elliott, for Eighth district OF
New York; II. J. Newsman, Twentieth, New York;
George M. Wood, Third, New York; Thomas T..
Townsend, Twenty.third New YORK; John e. war.
rem and II. r. watson, First Missouri John Higbe
and BENJAMIN TODD, Fifth Illinois; John r. Francis
Seventh, Illinois.
Storekeepers-Charles Fanrest, First, Pennsylvania;
Joseph Butler Second, Pennsylvania; Jofeph w.
Ridgely and Robert Spencer, second, Indiana; VIII
liam Entwistle, Fifth, Illinois,
Personal.
Attorney General Evarts returned to this city last
night. To-day he had interviews with the President