The New York herald., 1870-03-30

also duly release and rellnqush to the United States
properly OF the United States that NAV os thereon
during the time that the United States shall be or
remain owner thereof
An Effective Speech In the HOusc-Genorai
Logan's Reply 10 Generol sherman.
the Logan. Sherman war was inaugurated in the
House TO-DAY In dashins STYLE General Logan, to
personal explanation, sent General Sherman's letter
to Senator wilson On the Army R.ll to the Clerks
desk 10 be reaa After ire reading logan arose,
and for about an hour poured hot shot and shell
into the General OF the Army. Twas the most vehe
ment speech ever delivered by Logan In the House,
and attracted great attention. As he concluded
there was general outburst OF applause from the
floor and galleries. The Speaker raped as loudly
as he could with his gavel TO bring the House to
order, but it useless. Logans speech evidently
took with his audience. and they were determined
to send back response. From this time forth there
win be war between Sherman and Logan and as
the latter is at the head OF the Military Committee
and plucky wltha lively times may be expected.
Strenuous Opposition by the National n Banks
to the Funding Bill.
E. b. Jugson ana w. w. Teale, OF Syracuse; C.
B. Han aud G. w. Chapman, OF Boston; P. G. Calhoun
and L. Il. Chlttenden, Of New YORK; Charles II.
Clark, OF Philadelphia; Thomas Coleman. OF Troy;
j. Y. scammon ana J. Medil Of Chicago; J. s.
r..
Crokebold, OF ST. Louis, and ". S. huntington OF
this city, delegation representing the nationai
banks IN different parts Of the coun-
try. were In consultation with the Ways
and Means Committee to-day on the Funding bill.
Secretary Boutwell, was also present with the COM
mttee. The delegation argued that the faith of the
government requires that 1t VIII keep to It's original
contract with the banks; that 49, that the banks
shall not be required to exchange the bonds they
now hold for others bearing lower rate Of interest
They wanted to know why 1t IS that the banks are
compelled to exchange their bonds, while other par
ties, private Individuals can exchange their bonds
at pleasure. The seventh section Of the bill, they
complained, Is unjust togthe banks. They admit the
power OF the government. to compel them to ex-
change bonds. but they deny its right. They stated
that 1t was a great mistake to suppose that the
banks were making money 1t was not 80, ana II
they were compelled to DanK on four and nalf
per cent bond they would be losing money. Secre-
tary Boutwell, replied to the arguments OF the bank
representatives, but no action was taken.
Executive Nominations.
The following nominations were sent TO the Senate
to-day:-John W. Allen to be Postmaster at Cieve-
land, ONO; Melville Martin, to be Postmaster at
Delavan, Wis.
Nominations Confirmed.
The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations:-
Allen r. Rutherford to be Third Auditor OF the
Treasury
James W. Mason, Of Arkansas to be Minister Resi-
dent and Consul General to Liberia.
JOhn Hay, OF Illinois, TO be Secretary OF Legation
at Madrid.
Mr. J. Purman to be Assessor of Internal Revenue
Peter j. Ralph to be Supervising inspector OF
Steamboats, for the Eighth distrlct. Samuel Guthrie
First district.
General Hazcn's Report on the Condition o (
the Wild Tribes In the Indian Territory.
General Hazen, for many months Military Super
nendent OF the wild tribes of the Indian Territory.
has had conversation with the President in rcla
ton to the Camanche, Kfowa, Cheyenne. Arrapanoe
and Apache tribes Of Indians. These were the tribes
that participated in the Of last winUer General
Hazen stated that the true policy In his mind, and
he judged from his own experience among
the savages was to coerce the Indians upon
their reservations, and when there to place
over them conscientious men. He was in favor
OF the Quakers, because religious zeal strength.
ened and encouraged them in their work
that the Jesuits, in early days, did more
with the American -savnee than any who nave
ever undertaken to control his restless spirit
1t was an act of religion with them, and
they were inderatigabe in their labors. He stated
that 700 acres had been broken and planted with
corn last year. yielding good crops also eighty gar
the Quakers and their employees but the details OF
the work was performed Dy the Indians. He found
that the only way was to war upon the Indians Off
their reservations and to deal with them with Tor
bearance when on them. The reports in relation TO
the death OF Santanta he contradlcted. The Presi-
dent expressed himself gratiled with the progress
OF matters IN the Southern Indian country, and
hoped the Northern tribes might also be made
to appreciate the kind disposition OF the
government toward them when they con-
duct themselves in peaceable manner. At present
there are 5000 Indians in the vicinity OF Medicine
Blui. As general thing the 1ve tribes OF this sec.
ton are disposed to remain quiet during the sum-
mer 1t Is at present the intention to assign General
nazen TO the military command OF the western por-
tions OF the Indian Territory which Will embrace the
warke tribes. General Grierscn will have rowing
commission to scour the vast unknown regions west
OF the Witchutas and Antelope Hills, and to drive
IN any desultory bands that might have refused to
accept the reservation set apart for them by the
government. The Quakers win continue In civil
charge Of the tribes that hold firm to their promises
General Hazen will return to the Indian country
after solourn OF few days at his home in OHIO.
Soldiers Clothing Communication Money.
The Secretary OF War has transmitted to the House
OF Representatives report from the Paymaster
General, stating 1t is the province OF the Quarter
master General to purchase supplies OF clothing for
the enlisted men OF the army. To each is appor
toned given allowance for each year OF his term
OF enlistment; when he draws only part the remain
der is borne to his credit and paid TO him at cost
value in money as the final settlement on discharge
During the past few years circumstances have CON-
bined to increase three four fold the amount OF
this Communication. The demand for the first large
portion Of men being on the frontier engaged IN
rough work, the most costly portion OF the clothing
allowance remains undrawn and becomes pay.
able In money. Second, the very large accu-
mutation OF clothing at the close OF the
war has. bv authority, been sold at public
sale to prevent damage ana ruin. Purchasers
bought at mere nominal prces-perhaps one-fourtl-
and distributed the purchased clothing through
out the land into the hands OF traders and Others so
as TO find ready customers among enlisted men.
The amount OF clothing sold within three years past
exceeds the amount Of four and half millions OF
dollars During the past year 81. .59s COO were paid
to 7o24s discharged soldlers during this year the