New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-29
WASHINGTON.

Observation-Disclosures ARMY Off
GERS TO BE DETAILED AS INDIAN AGENTS
BRITISH RMGRAII0N-THE BANKERS AND
BROKERS TAX-EDUCATIoN IN THE SOUTH
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBUNsl
WASHINGTON. Wednesday, April 2s 1862
Adyices have been received from CUBAN souioes,
which indicate the failure Of the last movement "a
the Standards under Lesca. This is the thlrd enort
they have made to destroy the revolution In SeVer
engagements in thescentral Departments they nave
met severe repulses and the Patriots have captured
a large number of arms, etc. There is considerable
discussion here about the report that Great Britain
designs recognizing lCuban independence, with a
view TO induce the establishment of a separate Re-
public. and thus prevent annexation. 1t is known
that there is a considerable number of leading Gu
bans especially the younger men, who favor the idea
of separate Republic, and of endeavOrng to estab-
lish federation between Cuba, Porto Rico and st.
Domingo, with an eye to the inclusion of the English
and French islands hereafter. All movements of the
Spanish troops must soon terminate, owing to the
rainy season. The hardy population of the Coblas
Mountains arel being organized to take advantage OF
this. Arms land munitions have been received by
way of Mexico, and more are expected
As soon as the President can ascertain the time
most acceptable to the people for holding elections
in the South he will issue orders for elections in
Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. 1t appears that
there's quite difference Of opinion among leading
men of the South as to the time of holding these cleo
tons. Some are in favor of holding them at once,
Others desire to postpone 1t until the middle OF the
Summer. and others again until September or Oeto-
ber The President, however, has not make up his
mind what will he the best time but as soon as no is
In possession of all the facts, the order will be
issned
The officers in the regular army who have been
thrown out of active service in the consolidation OF
regiments in recent order of the War Department.
are to be assigned to duty Indian agents in the
diererc Indian districts This course it is believed.
vii. be great saving to the Government and will
nso insure an honest administration of affairs on the
frontiers, and lessen, if not entirely prevent, any
frauds upon the Indians in future 1t has not only
the recomm endation of Gen. Sherman, the Secretary
of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, but is approved by President Grant.
BY letters received here from London, it appears
that active efforts are being made to effect a syste
matte organization of the English emigration, ex-
pected here this Summer. 1t appears that leading
trades unoniss aided by liberal capitalists and pol
iticians such as Mr. Samuel Morley, NJ. p for Bris-
toll have turned their attention to the encourage
ment of emigration here among their class. 1t is
believed that several thousand Of the spinners and
miners now on strike and locked out at Preston
and in Yorkshire will be aided to emigrate. 1t is
proposed among other things, to send commission
of three or five of the leading workingmen here to
obtain information and tt air return to establish
n Bureau in London to dissem uate 1T. Among those
active in this mOvemel are 'such men as Odger
Howells Secretary of tn. Reform League, and Pot
ter and Holyoake.
Commissioner Delano as written ont an opinion
on the argument submitted to him in the case of
Assessor Webster, relative to the tax upon brokers'
It viii probably be made public in a few days.
Rouf has he mn nf
his intention to be at his post on Friday. He will
remain in New-York tomorrow, to be present at the
opening of bids for the purchase of Government
gOld As this to be the first trial of the plan the
Secretary is anxious to witness it himself
Gen. Howard proposes to continue the educational
work at the South which was begun while be was at
the head Of the Freedmen's Bureau. 1t is stated
that recent reports from State Superntendents under
the Bureau show desire for q continuance of this
work at all points, except in Texas where prejudice
is SO strong that 1t is found impossible to do the
proper educational work, and within brief period
not less than 60 schoolhouses have been closed For
the purpose Of continuing the work, Gen. Howard
proposes to raise funds in the North and to that end
he viii leave here on Friday visit to Hartford
He viii return on Monday, and will then go to Al
bany on the same errand.
The Hon VIM. NJ. Evarts made argument be-
fore Secretary Cox to-day Attorney for the Cen
trail or AtchisOn branch of the Pacific Railroad. lie
claimed that the Company in question havethe right
under the existing law, to build to the Tooth meri-
dian and obtain the Government grant and subsidy
therefor some $50 miles further than their present line
which extends 100 miles west from Atchison. bill
was before the last Congress to give them the addi-
tional grant and subsidy, but it failed and it is
claimed that some road has right to connect at the
Tooth meridian. Senator PomerOy and Mr.. Nichols
were present No action has been taken az yet by
the Secretary.
The examination Of witnesses for the defense in
the Dyer Court Martial, was concluded yesterday
Among the witnesses examined was Brig.-Gen May
nader Lieut.. SmoOt of the Ordnance Bureau, and
Dr. ChafFee Of Springfield, Mass Mr.. Kennon for the
prosecution suggested that in consideration of the i'll
ness of Mr. Arrick the proceedings for the prosecu
ton be closed agreeing not to put in any rebutting
evidence The prosecution were allowed until Mon
day next to prepare their argument Col Benet stated
that the argument for the defense would occupy
about two days. Some documentary evidence will
be presented to-day and the witnesses will then be
discharged.
A delegation of number Of Indian tribes includ-
ing Choetaws CherOkees, Chickasaws, and Creeks,
waited on the new Commissioner, Col. Parker to-
day. by appointment. He assured them that the
business Of the tribes they represented would be at
tended to IN just manner as soon as practicable,
but there would be unavoidable delay in ascer
tanning all the facts involved.
Postmaster General Crcsswell has directed inquiries
to BE- instituted in regard to mail transportation in
the Far West. 1t Is asserted that some of the
long routes, where the pay is enormous, no equiva
lent rendered and that in some instances the con-
tractors refuse to cary public documents and other
bulky matter.
Senator sprague denies the reports that he has pur
chased. mr. for