Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-23
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May %.
NOMINATED.
The president to-day nominated Allyn c.
Lltchtied consul9eneral at Calcutta.
FINANCIAL.
One hundred thousand dollars in coin were
transferred to-day from the sub-treasury in San
Francisco to the sub-treasury in New York.
Subscriptions to the new bonds to-day, S70,-
100.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, S67S, 473.
THE RED MEN.
The Indian delegation now in this city visited
the Indian office this morning, and were adj
dressed by Commissioner Parker who reviewed
briefly the action of the government and of the
tribes since the negotiation of the treaty of 1868
with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes. He urged
them to devote more attention to farming, as
they could live by hunting only few years
longer, and stated that it would please the
president if, on the way home, they would
attend the general council of Indian nations in
the Greek country.
Little Raven, Arapaho chief, in response, ex-
pressed thanks for the kind reception, and said
he was anxious to establish dividing line be-
tween the white and Indian blood. A long time
ago, treaty of peace was made, Col. MitchelPs
treaty, in 81, and soon afterward rich ores were
discovered west of them; this bf ought the white
man in their country. Then railroads came
among them, and, later, other railroads came
and drove the Indians away from their homes.
They do not know where this is to end. The
whites are approaching them constantly, and
the Indians do not know what country is their
own. He knew the government was kind, and
he knew, also, that it had been benefited Fy the
gold in his land, and he would 90 back to his
people Without murmurng if he could know
that the same day the United States would re-
munerate them for what it has deprived them
of.
Little Raven laid great stress upon the exist
in ha of rail nd 10
military. He took the same ground concerning
the presence of the iron horse and the military
posts in the Indian country as Red Cloud did
last year. He wants the military removed, be-
cause he says peace existed before they were
stationed among them, and would when they
disappeared. He also asked, as did Red Cloud,
to be permitted to trade for ammunition, in
small quantity at time, to kill game with.
Buffalo GOad, Wichita chief, also spoke, bis
principal complaint being that nearly all the
lands given other Indians were the property of
the Wichitas. "Here am" said he, with a
white mans coat and pantaloons on, but no
greenbacks in my pocket; aud now | hope the
government will give me some to carry around,
so as to show something for the lands that have
been taken"
Secretary Delano also addressed the Indians,
stating that the government desired the Indians
to live peaceably and quietly on the reservations,
and promising to aid them literally in acquiring
the arts of civilization. The Indians will call on
the president tomorrow, and will probably visit
New York on the return home.
THE SENATE AND THE TREATY.
The senate was engaged for five hours to-day
on the treaty. Senators Davis of Kentucky and
Thurman made speeches. Though not opposing
the treaty, they severally indicated amendments
which they desired made. 1t is said that the
latter gentleman expressed doubt as to the wis
dom of Incorporating in the new rules or in the
law of nations prohibition against neutrals
building or equipping vessels for belligerents,
believing that this subject should be left to the
operation of municipal law Thus far but one
senator has mentioned how he will vote on the
treaty, and this will be in opposition to it.
ILLNESS OF MIR. coLFAx.
During the proceedings, to-day, near the
close Of the session, Vice President Colfax, feel
ing sick, requested Senator Pomeroy to occupy
his place. Directly after the latter gentleman
reached the chair, Mr.. ColfaX left the platform,
and, on his way out, suddenly became dizzy,
and would have fallen to the floor but for the
efforts of Mr.. Flagg, principal legislative clerk,
who conducted him from the chamber. Major
Mcdonald, chief clerk, and Capt. Bassett, door
keeper, Immediately repaired TO the scene, as
did senators in that vicinity. The vice presi-
dent was conveyed to his room. He lay upon
upon sofa, and Drs. Bliss and Mccoy were
promptly summoned. They Immediately APP
piled the proper remedies, when the patient
seemed much relieved. The sickness was prob
ably caused by the close atmosphere in the sem
ate chamber, as all the doors were closed during
the executive sessions. The vice president re-
mains at his room in the capital, and tonight is
conversing with his trends.
THE FINAL VOTE.
Several senators said this evening that the
senate will probably vote on ratification We'd
nesday or Thursday, while another remarked
that an effort will be made tomorrow 10 CON-
plete the business, even if night session be
necessary.
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATIONS.
The senate select committee on privileges held
long session tonight at the capitol. They ex-
amined among Others, the foreman of the gov
ernment printing office, and Z. A. Tinker, super
intendent of the Western Union telegraph com
pany's office in this city, summoning the latter
for the purpose of requiring him TO produce the
copy of the treaty telegraphed hence on the
night Of the 18th instant,