The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-01
VOLUME XVIII.
THE ORESOENT'S DISPATCHES;
FROM WASHINGTON.

Gen. Grant to Secretary sehofe d-gr.,p.
nov" me- ts-- Large Seizures In New York.
Gen Meade. kePort--sait; vs.. staatou Dis
m"sed--Colfax In Washfn atoa-Navai Poo
mouons--Cost OF Indian war--Rebeilion IN I'm
Fansma Eaded--RevolutISn IN Costa Rica-
Denth IL ON kerosene.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 0.-Headquarters armv of
the United States, Washington, Nov. "a:
Gen. J. M. sehO6sld. Secretary Of Wa:
SUI have the honor to submit the reports of
ulVision, oistrict and department commanders for
the past year. These reports give a full acconnt
OF the operations and services c the army for the
past year, and refer to them fer details wouId
earnestiy renew my recommendation of last year
mat tne control OF the Indians be transferred to
tne war department. / call special attention 10
tne Recommendation of General Sherman on
ine subject. II has my earnest approval.
unnecessary that the arguments in
favor OF the transfer should be restated. The
necessity for it becomes stronger and more eyL
dent every day while the Indian war continues
90 not deem any general legislation for the re.
oucuon OF the army advssbe. The troops on the
plans are all needed. Troops are still needed ia
the Southern States, and further reduction can be
made In the way already used and no W in opera
uon' where II Is safe, namely, by allo wing compa-
nies 10 dimioish by discharges, without benc
strengthened by recruits and >by stopping ap
pointments of second lieutenanti II it should be
deemed advisable, the veteran raserye reg,ments
might be discontinued BY absorption and retire.
. triment TO the service.
Very respectfully, your obedlent serv't.
U. S. GRANT, General.
Gen. Grant departed north wsrt to-day.
The treasury agents seized in New York. on Fri
day, 30, 600 yards of fine Lyons silks, and large
number Of French clocks. This Is the largest
seizure ever made in the United States, aggregat
ing s7e,000. ..a-f.
Gen. Meade's report gives detailed account of
his operations. he was appliedfto from all parts
OF the State TO remove occupants from office and /
appoint Others in their stead. He declined ma
king the changes, except where a neglect Of duty
was proved, or attempted obstruction TO the re-
construction acts. He refers 70 the anomalous
condition OF shsirs, and suggests that more power
be given TO the department commanders.
The suit of John Nsglee vs.. Stanton for injury
TO Nsglee's farm in Prince William county during
the war, was dismissed at NagIee's costs.
Colfax has returned. |
None Of the targets at Fortress Monroe, were |
found equal 10 the heavy ordnance used during |
the recent experiments. 'tF
Naval promotions: Captain George F. Emmons |
to be commodore; Commander X. f. Renshaw to |
be captain; Lieutenant Commander r. w. Meade |
90 be commander.
The Indian commissioners meet here this week
should Indian war continue its cost next year is /
estimated at $50, 900 900.
Revenue to-day s7Ss. 900; for the month ss,-
The Chiriqui rebels lost 50 killed, with their
rms and leaders. Government lost 3 killed and
Swounced, among the latter Gel. Pedro Gaits.
1his battle ends the civil war in Panama,
The Costa Rican revolution Ia successful. Presi-
lent Castro has been deposed and Jminez in
stalled. I-- 80
Gen. Meade's report covers 25 foolscap pages.
Kerosene lamp exploded at tie house of 3, j.
Leslie in Sing Sing on Saturday, burning to death
Mrs. Leslie and her two children.