Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
TELEGRAPHIC,
WASHINGTON.
INDIANS BESIEGE THE PRESI-
DENT.
Peace Pipes EGectualIy Smoked,
Public Credit TO be Strength
ened.
Burning OF the Ruth.
Spanish Plea Against RecOgnl-
tlOn.
Sheridan TO Return West.
Alta VeIa q Humbug.
Spanish Plea Against RecOgnl-
tl0n.
Alta yeIa q Humbug.
WASHINGTON.


Radical Caueus Observation-Disclosures
After Grant-A Friendly Interview.
WASHINGTON, March l5.-The Senate
Republican caucus made the following
nominations:
John K. French, of North Carolina,
Sergeant at Arms; John M. Morris, Of
Connecticut, Executive Clerk; A. M.
Clapp, of the Buffalo Express, Public
: Printer. -r..s.
This afternoon, a delegation Of repre-
sentatiyes of the Cherokee, Choctaw,
Creek and Chickasaw Indians had an in
teryiew with the President. Over twen-
t. persons were present.
Gov. Wright stated in behalf Of the
ciyiliz ed tribes of Indians represented,
that they appeared before him to pay
their respects, and extend their congrat-
ulations TO him. The administration, be
said, was looked upon with confidence,
and they were highly gratifed with the
Presidents declaration in his inaugural
that he would do whatever was for the
best interest Of the Indian tribes.
The Speaker, in behalf Of the repre-
sentation, presented TO the President a
memorial stating substantially their
agreements in the treaty stipulstions not
to use their influence in behalf Of the
Plains Indians, and informed the Presi>
dent of their desire to accomplish last
ing peace between the government and
Indians, which they felt confident of &C
complishing if upheld by the government
in their efforts.
The President replied that he was glad
TO be informed that they would aid the
policy for pesce between whites and In>
dams, and would be glad Of any measure
which would accomplish that peace and
tend to their civilization, and make them
citizens Of the government.
Gov. Wright thought if the Indians
were brought to the borders Of civilized
nations and settled there, the influence
ofciyilization and christianity would effect
much good, stop the shedding OF blood,
and, as the President suggested, ultis
mately make citizens of them. The
delegates are fine, intelligent looking
msn. The interview was of a very
pleasant character.
The entire force of the Internal Revenue
Office were to-day transferred to the north
wing of the treasury building.
Commissioner Delano has sent large
number OF recommendations for the sp.
pointment of assessors and collectors to
The President for approval.
The Executive mansion was crowded as
usual this morning.
The President will receive members Of
Congress hereafter from 10 A. NJ. to II NJ,
daily, and visitors from 3 10 except on
cabinet days.
Robert Martin Douglas, Esq, son Of
The late Stephen A. Douglas, has been APP
pointed assistant private secretary to the
President.
Secretary Boutwell, has appointed Mr..
Bartlett, formerly Clerk of the Recon-
struciion Committee, his private secretary.
Secretary Borie of the Navy Depart
meni, who is nov absent from the city, has
issued an cider that there are no vacan-
Gle in his department, and it is no use al
this time 10 applicants putting in their
claims.
Mr.. Jeffries, Register of the Treasury
has not received any notification of the &C
ceptance of his resignation, though it i:
probable the name Of his successor will b.
sent TO the Senate tomorrow.
JeGries will retire as soon as notice o
the acceptance of his resignation is re
Ceived.
A committee delegated by til,
Washington City Poet of the Grand Arm,
Of the Repsblic waited on on the Presi
dent TO. day, to urgue the claims Of cripple
soldiers to appointment TO official posi-
lions. The President assured them b
felt some interest in this class Of citizen
and plainly intimated that claims woul
Eut be overlooked.