The New York herald., 1870-04-27
WASHINGTON.
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THE WINNIPEG WAR.
Refusal to Allow Dominion Troops to
Pass Through Federal Territory.
The Indian Tr0ubles---NO General
War Anticipated.
A New Department of Govern
ment Proposed.

Troops Through American TerrHory 10
Winnipeg.
have very high authority for the statement that
room after 1t determined by the British author
Hes TO send an expedition to the Winnipeg country
20 suppress the rebellion there, Mr. Minister Thorn
ton limited to Secretary Fish that 1t would be very
desirable to have permission to transport the domin-
ION troops over the United States territory waters
into the theatre of war. Secretary Fish very
plainly indicated that the United States could
not grant such permission. Mr.. Thornton feeling
this to be not at all encouraging or perhaps, not
having In the first place contemplated actually ask
ing permission, dropped the subject, and no refer
snce, am informed has been made to it in the
Official communication between the parties. secre-
tary Fish, however, I am reliably informed,
brought the matter before the attention OF the
President ana his Cabinet at regular Clbinet
meeting that occurred soon after The proprety Of
allowing British troops to pass soil or
through our to the Red River country Tor the
purpose OF putting down rebellion WAS fully dis
cussed, and it was unanimously agreed that such
thing could not be permitted. Every member OF the
announcement of the status Of the administration
10 important question ought to silence the grum-
bhngs and growlings OF those people WHO have been
declaring for weeks past that the President and Sec
retary Fish would cheerfully yield compliance the
wishes Of the British authorities.
Tho Wood-Howard observation-disclosures
ment funds Used for Private Purposes.
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lose its interest. owing to the tedious with
which the committee conduct it, r.. II. Manly,
formerly an agent OF the Freedmens Bureau and
the superintendent Of normal school al Richmond,
was to-day with reference 10 $40 900 OF the
bureau funds which he received from General
Howard He testified that in accordance with
Howard's recommen n lation ne devoted this money 10
the support OF the normal school, which was not a
government In titution, but private affair. This
witness could not give clear account OF what AFTER
wards became OF this money, except that il
was in some way mixed up between the normal
school, the Bureau and the Congregational church
Rev. DIR. Sunderland was examined with regard to
the fall OF tie Howard University Building. He had
been chairman OF the committee appointed to ex-
anime INTO the circumstances of that affair. The
committee did not agree upon report, but portion
Of them signed ana gave 1t out as the report OF
the committee, which 1t was not. This published
report favorable to the Howard patent brick
Dr. Sunderland said he had all the papers relating
to the matter. lie was requested to bring them and
lay them before the committee.
The Indian DifAculties-N0 General War AM
Observation-Disclosures Attitude OF the Sioux.
Different op mons prevail here concerning the re-
ported apprehens.oas of Indian troubles. 1t is well
known that for some time there have been many
complaints among the Sioux with regard 10 what
they have asserted to be the oncroachment OF the
whites upon their lands well the disregard
which the government has paid to treaty obligations
and lately these complaints have assumed the shape
of the open threats upon the part OF numerous
Sioux; OF warning upon the government employees
near their locations, particularly among those who
have congregated IN heavy force on the Upper Mis-
souri opposite Fort Sully. The latest Official advices
received here do no. mention any fears of general
war, but certain accounts OF threatened demonstra
tions, the recital OF which has been
sidered sufficient to call for the reinforce
ment Of government troops on the front
rs precautionary measure. The hostile
Sioux are said to be consulting with the peaceabe
Indians about the advance OF the whites upon their
hunting grounds and some apprehensions have
been expressed by parties having practical expert
in Indian matters that should serious Difficult
ties arise the necessities OF the relceably disposed
Indians would be such rs TO compel them TO side
with the hostile savages.
Further information is the effect that among the
Sioux, who were gathering in threatening array at
the Cheyenne agency were Red Leaf and other chiefs
who were prominent leaders at the time OF the Fort
Phil Kearny massacre. Governor Burbank Of fDacotah
Territory, who is 0Bcto Superintendent of Indian
Affairs for that locality, is still in Washington, and
his presence here is regarded as evidence that
matters in that superntendency are not
80 very serious as some here imagine.
The Indian question formed Of the topics OF the
Cabinet discussion to-day, and the session was pro-
longed later than usual. The war Department and
Indian Bureau are promptly advised Of events trans
piring it is not to be doubted that every effort
VIII lie made by the authorities Of both these oflces
TO secure thorough and continued tranqu lty in the
Indian country.
Afternoon Reception at the White House.
Mrs. Grant held an afternoon reception to-day
which was very largely attended. Heretofore the
receptions have been held wednesday afternoon.
The Darien and Tehuantepec Canal Treaties.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held
meeting this morning for the consideration OF the
Darien and the Tehuantepec interoceanic canal
treaties, and it determined to request Admiral
Porter and General Nicher to be present at the next
meeting for the purpose OF giving information in
regard 70 the character OF the iastnamed route and
its alleged advantages over the line across the
Isthmus Of Darien. Moses Taylor and Marshall o..
Roberts appeared before the Committee to-day to urge
the proprieiy Of the government making an appro-
pration for survey OF the Tehuantepec route.
Codification of the Coinage Laws.
The Secretary of the Treasury Will send to Con-
gress tomorrow bill prepared by John Jay Knox,
Deputy Comptroller Of the Currency, relating TO
coinage 1t Is "a codfcaon Of all laws on the sub.
ject, with such additions and alterations as are re-
quired by minting operations, and proposes to dis
pense with the silver dollar. The other coins are re-
tanned. The Secretary viii recommend the passage
OF the bill.
The Oneidn Disaster.
An of1cer OF our navy, just arrived from Yoko.
hama, says it was reliably ascertained there That
Captain Eyre, OF the Bombay, would have stopped
his vessel after running into the Oneida but for the
imporations of Lady Temple, the wife OF the British
Minister, who was appresensive Of shlpwreck. The