The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-05
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct 4, 1888.
mn tn Vote.

10 their respective States to avail themselves Oh one
OF the most important privileges Of freemen on the
lsth inst. The number Of public oicias, clerks and
/ government employees that will go to Pennsylvania,
Ohio and Indiana to vote u estimated at nearly one
! thousand, more than half Of whom are Pennsyiva-
MANS Certain politicians 1t Is said have been here
for or three weeks past ascertaining the names
OF all those men claiming residences IN the States
who have voted in the elections here. with the view
OF challenging their votes in the States.
DiscIaimers by Surratt's Counsel.
The late counsel for Surratt deny the statement
that they have assured the District Attorney he
would be forthcoming to respond to any proceeding
that might hereafter be instituted against him. The
case which they tried having been decided and their
client dismissed they have nothing further to do with
the natter and while they believe Surrat will not
attempt to evade any process that may be issued
against him, they are In no way responsible for him
or his movements.
Cretan Diplomatic Agent.
Mr.. julius Berg, formerly United States Consular
representative at Smyrna, Asia Minor. has just been
appointed diplomatic agent Of the provisional
Cretan government in this country.
Treaties with New Mexican Indians.
Ex-Governor w. +. N. Army reached here yesterday
from New Mexico. He lately had an interview with
the Utah, Picarrila and Apache Indians In the un-
explored country west Of San Juan river, and his
mission here Is to procure the ratification OF the
treaties which lac has made with the Utah and
Apache Indians.
Operations of the Pension Once.
! The wno'e number Of claims received during the
month ef September at the Pension once, original
and increase, were:Of widows, &c, 1273; invalids,
l,449-total 722. Number Of claims admitted, orig
! inal and incrcase:-Of widows &C., 1855; OF in
| valids 623-total, 1859
| Number OF claims rejected, original and in
| crease:-Of widows. &C., 10; OF invalids, 206-
| total 376.
| Number Of claims disposed Of during September,
2735; letters written, 4s4s; circulars sent 1889.
In the Bounty Land division, sixtysix warrants OF
16O each were issued, covering 10,56o acres.
Original applications received, 81; letters written,
l42; circulars sent 1874; claims suspended, 1866; du.
plicate warrants issued, 2. Number OF claims dis
posed Of, 2,735; received, 2,722
In addition to the foregoing, large number OF
claims for arrears Of pension under section six
of the act Of July ~, $685. have been adjusted. Of
| which no record has been kept.
! Indian Agriculture and Manufactures.
| Mr.. S. N Goodale who has spent much time among
the Indians for the purpose Of assisting them in be-
ing furnished with hand machinery and materials to
| enable the Indian women to fabricate q portion OF
| their own blankets is now In this CITY, He reports
that while there is little disposition among many OF
the Indian tribes to cultivate the fields, there Is
growing desire among the squaws to engage in indus
trial pursuits There is alarge increase the manu-
| facture OF sugar, sorghum syrup and gloves
| and mittens, for the production OF the ma
| terals OF which the women do all the work.
They exhibit much taste and ingenuity, both as to
design and colorng in the fabrics which they weave
by hand loom, and apt scholars, and are perse-
| vering and Industrious. Mr.. Goodale, in his repre-
| sensations to the government, says the men will
| soon appreciate the value Of the manufactured
blankets &C., articles Of sae and this will stimu-
| ulate them to grow the WOOL they being fitted for
the shepherds life. Through the efforts now being
made to encourage such industries 1t Ii believed
that New England manufacturers will, at no distant
day, receive large supplies from the Indian tribes
who now have precarious and uncertain depend
| ence on the chase.
| Indian schools.
Statistics In the ONCE OF Indian Affairs show az
increase for the last year OF twelve schools twenty
nine teachers and fourteen missionaries In the Indian
| country. The amount contributed by all religious
societies for education an increase over the pre-
vious year OF only $l1e4, while the increase by ndi
vidua Indians for the same purpose during the same
| time amounted to "a, 200.
| Minerals In New Mexico.
Mr.. Army has with him some extraordinary speci-
mems OF gold silver and copper ORE which had been
discovered in the San Juan, Santa Fe, Clmaron and
Ute Creek regions He says that the country Is filled
with the richest ores in the world, but that they
cannot be developed 30 long a. the Indian tribes
permitted to ravage the Territories as they are
doing. The Indians expressed to him their willing
| ness to dispose OF this country and 60 on q reser
walton outside Of the settlements, but positively de-
| clare they viii not allow the white men In theiI
country to mine settle till they have treaty with
the government and the country IL opened for set
Elements under the law.
Baptism Of the Heir TO tho Greek Throne.
Letters have been received here stating that the
| baptism OF the new heir to the Grecian throne, &C
cording to the rites OF the Greek orthodox faith, was
celebrated with great splendor in the Athenan
cathedral on the Sd OF last month. The child was
brought to the altar by her imperial Highness the
Grand Duchess Alexandra Josephonna OF Russia,
acting as godmother, and representing his roya
Majesty the Emperor OF Russia. Her Majesty the
Queen OF Denmark, his royal Hiqhness the Crown
Prince OF Denmark. her royal Highness the Princess
OF Wales her imperial Hghness the Grand Duchess
Cesarewitz his Highness the Duke Joseph OF Sax
luxembourg and his imperial Highness the Grand
| Duke Nichalas Constantinowitz. Admiral Parragut,
who had just arrived at the Pr9us for the occasion
was, with all his Officers, present at the ceremony.
Farragut in Athens.
Admiral Farragut was most cordially entertained
at the Court on the same evening" and the next day
the King and Queen visited the United States steam
ship Franklin, and remained there over three hour
under the American nag. Assurances OF friendship
| and sympathy were exchanged. The Athenians did
| everything In their power to show their admiration
for the naval hero and their love and gratitude to
the American people, who have always so generously
| succored them. The Admirals stay was one unn.
/ terrupted ovation. The new Prince, who has re-
ceved the name Of Constantine is also to bear the
| title of Duke Of Sparta.
4 Railroads in Greece
The construction Of three lines Of railway travers-
| ing Greece In three different directions has just
been conceded to Belgian company. The work is
to be Immediately commenced The railway to the
| Pireus II now nearly completed.
! The Postage stamp Contract.