The New York herald., 1869-05-05


British government; but he will seek the most Ia
vOrabe occasions upon which to act.
The Operations Of the Eight HOur Law.
The subject Of the eight hour law in connection
with the circular OF the Secretary OF the Navy to the
commandants OF navy yards and naval stations, was
brought up IN Cabinet meeting recently by the Presi-
dent. IL appears that Senator Wilson not only sent
The President copy OF his letter on the ques-
tion addressed TO Secretary OF War Rawlins,
but had called upon him personally about the
matter. The President 1t is stated. expressed de-
sire to have the law construed favorably to the
workingmen, If possible. When he mentioned the
matter az the cabinet meeting both the Secretary OF
the Navy and the Attorney General called his at
tentoE to the fact that Congress, IN passing the
Eigh: Hour law, had failed TO repeal previous act
providing that the pay of government employees IN
navy yards and workshops should not exceed that
paid by private establishments of the same charac-
ter. The President did not seem to nave been aware
OF the existence OF the Old law, and when it was
pointed out to MIN he conceded with the action of
Secretary Borne. IL is not thought that any action
looking TO resembling Of the order now In force
relative 10 the Fight Hour law will he taken until
The meeting OF Congress.
The Woman Suffrage Question.
The strong minded women OF Washington not
TO be deferred from making efforts to have their
right TO recognized Twice already, small
groups OF them went TO registration officers and
asked TO have their names put down as voters, and
twice were they refused. To-day another party,
consisting OF MISS Lydia $. Hail. Miss Eliza II. STAN
ron and Mrs. c. NJ. Christian, went to the Fourth
ward registration Office and put in written applica-
ton. The chairman OF the Board OF Registration,
Colonel Cooke. received the document, and told the
ladies he would send each OF them written answer
whereupon they left, accompanied by Professor VIII
nd Il r. T.
dale. The ladies thus persistently endeavoring
TO get registered have no idea that they will accom-
plish speedy success but hope by this means to en-
courage other females all over the country to go and
do likewise and thus show the public that there
thousands OF women who want TO be granted the
right TO vote.
Statement of Indian Agent Wright.
John W. Wright has replied to the statements re-
Gently published relative alleged frauds practsei
by him as agent upon the Cherokee and other In
dams in The matter OF bounty payments. He says,
among other things drafts were issued by the gov
| ernment in the name of the soldiers and he could
| not dollar without their endorsement; that
| those who have been allowed bounty did not COM
plain, and that all the present rumors about frauds
are the work of agents or members Of the 'lndian
ring" H. ID. Reese, chairman OF the Cherokee del
egat0n VINO aided in making out the claims OF the
Indian soldiers endorses the truth oil Wrght's state
ment.
The May Dancing Festival.
The Marin May Festival Dance came or at the
National theatre last evening and proved great
success. This May festival is quite an event
every year in Washington, being participated
in by the children OF the highest families, and
patronHed by the creme de la creme OF the capital
Among those who attended last night were Mrs.
Grant, her sprightly little daughter Nellie Mrs. Paul
! OF Philadelphia; General and Mrs. Dent Gen.
| erals Porter and BabcOck, Chevalier Cerrutti.
| the Italian Minister; Ad Interim Thomas,
| exSecretary McCulloch and General Nichler. The
| crowning OF the May Queen formed the most inter-
esting part of the entertainment. This took place
about nine O'Clock, opening with a grand Illusion
scene. behind which were ranged over one hundred
and fifty beautiful little girls, arrayed in the pret-
| tiest costumes. Miss Katie Burrows chosen as
the May Queen, Miss Annie Eastman crown
bearer andNss Lille Kendall coronator. In plac-
| ing the crown upon the youthful queen Miss Kendall
| sald:-
with this ray thronr Of ti9onns YOUTH
| Nhio eyes and smiles Hume the sceuc.
| We come in JOY and crown queen
And now dear sovereign, may you
| III, wreath of flowers, rich, bcauteogs rare;
| Bat perfume DER thy realms will spread
| TO his queen Burrows rep,ied:-
| Thanks, friends, for this your q: love;
Unworthy OF the coronet
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| Now lei us with one tenderness
| And watchful care, and let our law
/ Be that which hearts together draw.
| Afier this ceremony several fashionable dances
| were executed, and the entertainment was kept up
| TIL late hour.
| The DyersCourt Martial.
The Dyer Court of Inquiry IL still in secret session,
making up their finding which il Is expected win be
| reached and sent TO the Secretary OF War. Major
| General George II. Thomas, president Of the court
will leave here for California on Thursday. accom-
panied by Colonel Willard and other members OF hi
| stan.
Internal Revenue Supervisor for Illinois.
| Ira A. Bloomfield has been appointed supervisor
OF Internal Revenue for the district OF Illinois. vice
John Olney.
| Changes i'm the Patent Ofsicc.
| The new Commissioner OF Patents has made
several changes of examiners, and retains James =
| Grinne as chief clerk. There being tweny-one
different rooms each with It's snb-ehef, the Commits
sioner Is maturing plan TO secure more uniformity
OF working and to dispense with some OF the present
useless forms n order, TO facilitate the procuring OF
| patents.
| Secretary Of Idaho Territory.
The President has appointed Il. J. Curtis secretary
OF Idaho Territory, vice j. X. Hewlett. superseded.
| Changes in the Internal Revenue Bureau.
All the prominent officials OF the Internal Revenue
| Bureau who were Immediately connected with the
| Commissioners once during the administration OF
| Mr. Rollins with the exception OF Deputy Commits
sioner Parnell. nave been removed. Several ap
poinimens OF and collectors viii probably
| be made In the course OF few days.
| Personal.
| Governor Wells, OF Virginia, was among the callers
at the Executive Mansion to-day, before the meeting
OF the Cabinet, and had brief interview with the
President political subjects appertaining to that
State. lie returned to Richmond tonight.
| Colonel J. A. Martin, Assistant Adjutant General
| formerly at army headquarters, ana more recently
aid TO Secretary Rawlins left Washington to-day fol
| the West where he Is assigned to duty.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
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