The New York herald., 1868-06-02

20 the satisfaction Of the other asprants.
The question Of adjournment was brought up and
after full comparison Of notes 1t agreed to leave
that question for the House of Representatives to
settle.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Ex-
aminins the Tax Bill.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue and his as
sistants are engaged m examining the Tax bill re-
Gently reported, and several suggestions have been
provisions Of the ball.
New Arrangements Of the Railroads Between
New York aud Washington.
The railroad companies forming the established
line between washington and New York have ar
ranged for a reorganization by consolidating under
one onicer the control Of their through travel ana
traffic. THEY have elected Vim. Prescott Smith as
their general manager, with ample powers, nis
headquarters TO be in Washington. Many desirable
reforms and improvements for the public comfort
and convenience expected to follow this change.
Election of Officers of the National Typo
graphical Convention.
The following were to-day elected officers OF the
National Typographical Convention President,
Robert McKechnie, of New York; First Vice Presi-
dent, Girard stth Of New Orleans; Second Vice
President, George w. Mcdonald, OF Chicago; Re-
cordng Secretary and Treasurer, John Collins, OF
Cincinnati; Corresponding Secretary, VIM. A. Tur-
rer OF Philadelphia.
General Grant on Increased Pay to Army
Onicers.
General Grant has written q letter to the House
Committee on military Affairs recommending re-
newa Of the increase OF thirtythree and per
cent in the pay of army officers. The law which
gives this increase expires by limitation the Both
Of June
Visit Of ur Indian Delegation to the Presi-
lnyFf
A delegation from the Nez Perces Indians called
on the President to-day. This is the first visit made
by any of this tribe to Washington. Their object 1t is
said Is to obtain redress for number of grievances
they have.aganst the agent Of the government who
has charge of their affairs. The tribe numbers about
four thousand and occupies territory in the north
western part Of Idado. The delegation is accom-
panied by the chief Of the tribe.
Bill for the Protection of Oficcrs and Agents
of the Government.
The bill introduced by Representative Butler to-
day is for the protection OF the officers and agents OF
the government and for the better defence Of the
Treasury against unlawful claims under the law pro-
viding for the collection OF abandoned property and
prevention Of frauds in revolutionary districts, ap
proved March, 1868, and other acts OF similar
character. The bill allows the officer to plead in bar
Of any action that such act was done or omitted to
be done by him as officer or agent Of the
United States in the administration Of Of the acts
Of Congress aforesaid or In virtue or under color
thereof and such plea shall be adjudged to be in law
a complete and conclusive bar TO any such suit
action.
Temporary Absence of Adjutant General
Thomas.
General Thomas will be absent from Washington
for few days, and on his return viii 1t is under
stood, resume his official duties Adjutant General
OF the United States army.
Army Orders.
Brevet Colonel Edward Wright, paymaster, is as
signed to the pay district OF Omaha. Brevet Lieu
tenant Colonel DoDa paymaster is ordered to return
to his station at san Francisco reporting to Brevet
Brigder General Leonard, Deputy Paymaster Gen.
eral.