The New York herald., 1870-06-03


many Of which are now needed at remuneratlve
prices but which are kept back for want Of regular
! and fair transportation and that enlightened un.
derstanding OF trade which dealers fan to grasp
| for want OF facilities enjoyed by those OF other
| nations.
The Indians In Washington-The President
ana Spotted Tall I'm Council.
Al noon to-day Commissioner Parker and captain
Poole the agent In charge OF the Brule-Sioux dcc'
gaton here. accompanied Spotted Tail and his three
companions to the White House. where they met the
| PRESIDENT ana Secretary Belknap In the executive
ohice, and through interpreter Gucrn "friendly
talk" Of nearly an hours duration was
engaged In. Secretary Boutwell, was present
wneh the Indians arrived. but did not remain
ionR. Inc Attorney General was also at the
Wnlte House during part OF the ceremony; but
| the presence Of these two gentlemen was not con.
nected with the Indian council that was held by the
] President Secretary Belknap and Commissioner
Parker on tho part OF the government. The red
men expressed pleasure at meeting the President
ana other officials, and greeted them In their salua
tons with q shake Of The hand and the Indian ex-
clamation, "How," when they were introduced.
They were invited TO express their views freely to
the President and to the Secretary Of War,
whose official standing was made known, ana in
response Spotted Tail and others OF the delegation
asserted substantially their desire to be at continual
peace with the white people, and their anxiety for
full settlement Of their business with the govern
ment, reasserting that they are poor and have
need or stock, cattle, &c. They were assured
by tho President that he was anxious to
have them at peace with the whites, and
the government is anxious that Spotted Tail.
whose influence Is great among his people, should
uselt to bring about lasting friendship between
the indians and the white people. The speeches
nd we OK
by the interpreters the Indians seeming very well
satisfied with what was said to them. Red
Cloud was not present. lie is still en-
gagged In The enjoyment OF resting after weary
travel. After leaving the Executive Mansion
the Indians were taken TO the Treasury Department,
where they were conducted through the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing, ana the process OF printing
the national currency was exhibited and explained
10 them. They are being treated with marked con-
sideration aud evidently appreciate highly the
attentions shown them.
During the interview ut the Executive Mansion
Spotted Tail said 10 the President that he had kept
hifh with the government, but the fidelity had not
been reciprocated, and he hoped the white man
would hereafter at all times treat the Indians his
brothers. The President explained that upon Con-
sress depended all that was requisite for the
government TO perform, and that an
appropriation bIli was already pending,
aud the money would be after Its passage properly
expended for the benefit of the Indians. This the
Indians intimated would be truly acceptable but in
addition 10 the benefits which they hope to derive
from II, they are very anxious that the white
people be restrained from invading their reserva-
ton. Before leaving the Executive Mansion Spotted
Tail was presented by the President with fine
meerschaum pipe, the bowl Of which represented
the head OF a horse, and fine silver match case.
Mrs Grant added box Of smoking tobacco--all OF
which was received with expressions of gratitude.
An incident OF the day, which prolific Of some
comment among circles interested in Indian matters
was the meeting OF the Brute Chieftain Spotted
Tail, and the Ogallalla Cheitain, Red Cloud In the
hotel where both are quartered. The two have been
unfrendy. owing TO the killing OF Big Mouth, one
OF Red Clouds warriors, last fall; but upon coming
face 10 face to-day they shook hands and talked
together for some time, seemingly burying all un
friendly feeling IN common understanding to exert
whatever influence each possessed with the white
rulers In uehaif OF their respective Indian tribes.
Federal Onices Tn New York.
The name Of General W. s. HiIIyer has been men,
toned IN connection with an appointment to one OF
| the federal onices at New York city when The pro-
phesiei new deaf takes place. General Hilyer served
On the stan OF General Grant as Provost Marshal
General In the war, and since the promotion of
the General 60 his present elevated position no
change has taken place IN the personal relations be-
tween the geatiemen. There Is no responsible
authority Tor the statements tn regari to Genera,
IIillyer. HE has no Intention 20 ask for nor any
reasonable desire 10 hold any oflce lie Is IA demo.
crai In politics, and his future movements win be IN
a very opposite direction.
The shipbaiidiag Interests-Why Foreign
Builders Monopoiize the Market.
Mr. John Roche, proprietor Of the Morgan Iron
Works, In New York, VINO has been here for several
days working In favor OF the bill for the revival OF
| American tonnage, weat home this evening. Now
| that Lgnchs bill appears 70 he out OF the
way, for this session at least, the friends
OF American tonnage are looking FOR some new plan
! which VIII accomplish the obec'. II seems proba-
| BILE that another measure besides that intro
| duccd by Senator Chandler viii be brought
| forward IN the senate, and that If time allows it
| VIII receive favorable attention IN the House
also. II appears 10 lie the unanimous opinion
OF The Iron shPbuilders OF the country that they can.
construct iron vessels out OF imported materials
for variety OF reasons. FIRST because the freight
woald have 10 be added Sc ond, because
such iToDplaie would have 20 be rolled
NJ the mills TO the exact size and
| shape Ia order 10 save waste. Third,
because OF the delay that would have % be incurred
IN consequence OF having 20 send orders for mate.
riais 10 a country O. 900 miles away from home and
fourth because to buiid such vessels OF imported ma
| terial would necessitate the employment OF about
| three times the capital
! Exportntirn Of Fish spawn TO Europe.
Oncial returns received at the Bureau Of Statistics
| show that during the month ~ April there was ex
ported from the port OF New York ish spawn TO the
value OF si5,3iO. OF this amount SASS was ex.
! ported to England. a. 900 10 scotland s5,6s2 to
France, and $40 10 Bremen. There was also ex.
ported to France during the same month silkworm
| eggs valued at $500.
| THE Evcuins session Of the senate.
! The Indian Appropriation bin wa proceeded with
Ia the cyeaiag session OF the Senate. Various amend
mcnts FROM the COMMITTEES adopted one OF the Sc
amendments appropriated tl.ooo.oo0 TO carry out
treaty sripuaions with the sonx; another prevents
the payment Cd claims for depredaiions out OF the
annailes and es0iaSr coatlnucs the pesce Com.