The New York herald., 1872-10-12
Official Reception Of the New
Colombian Minister.
A Large Indian Delegation at the
White House.
Reception by the President and
Cabinet.
AN ARMY OFFICER KILLED BY INDIANS.
Funeral Of the Late Captain Davenport, q. 9. NJ
A Vessel Saved from Total Loss by the
Revenue Cutter Dobbin-Monuments
for National Cemeteries-
Trade with Canada.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1872
The New Minister OF Colombia Presents
His Credentials-Ais Address and Prcsi-
dent Grants Reply.
To-day Don Carlos Martin was introduced to tho
President by the Secretary of State and delivered
his credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ba. He made remarks on the occasion, OF which
the following is a transation:-
Mr.. PREsIDENT-I have the honor to place In your
bands my credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and
Colombia in the United States Of America. Now
that the federal States which compose the
Colombian Union see the thousand natural
sources Of their prosperity opened by the aid OF
domestic peace which has lasted for several years,
preserved by an adherence to their own we'll un-
rulers to the happy political system which has been
adopted by them, 1t Is the chief care OF my govern
tory, to cultivate commerce with ali the nations Of
the world, IN the strict practice OF international
law, and by means OF just, liberal and benevolent
Colombia cannot fail to turn their eyes first to the
great and glorious republic which, set up
o the wo has attained s re ama
glory by the practice Of the rarest republican vir-
tues because glory-true glory-as well for ma
tions as for men, is but the pracrice OF great vr
tues. Moreover, our situation on the same cOnti-
nent-the republican Continent OF America-the
possessions which we both hold lying opposite to
each other, as 1t were with vast extent Of coast
upon the two great oceans; the similarity OF our
religion, OF our institutions, and consequently, of
our political interests; are, as YOU yourself remark
ed, on an important occasion, TO my predecessor
in the oilce which Inow come to fill Identical lhe
and the prospects % Of the FUTURE are s crcamstances
which specially impel the people and the govern
ment Of Colombia to strive to preserve the good
win OF the people and governments OF the United
States OF America. For this we rely upon the SEN
tlments OF equity and the spirit OF Justice which
can never fail to animate the American govern
satisfaction
asm the pr0dcous increase Of the power Of your
country because we consider that your strength Is
our strength, and we can fear nothing from q peO-
spect for s6e rights H0oS Of oers, and " Whose Sc
o Rs maam o social ana mainly yoss Ss
ethics. We aspire to see one Of the two nations
admirably endowed by nature side by side with
firm friendship, attain, by the same road as she has
done, greatness and happiness, as she has already
duct when have shared in the public power Of my
c0nnas nas evasnce ANA Of n political te Saa
the writings and deeds Of the founders
OF the fortunate Republic, its government and It's
can head OF the government which sends me, with
the most profound respect. consider my appoint
menu to this mission as the highest honor that
could have been conferred upon me, and shall
spare no effort to gain from you and your cstimable
co-laborers the esteem due to one who faithfully
his beloved country, and who seeks to COM
prehend and develop thoroughly the interests
which he represents in their relations to those OF
the great people among whom he comes to repre-
selt them.
The President replied as follows:-
Mr.. Martini receive you with pleasure as the
representative here OF the United States OF Co0m-
Ga Gur s0nm Is t 20 wbc Se H9 upon e
obviously indispensable to prosperity at home and
to the discharge OF those Obligations abroad which
every member OF the family OF nations has occasion
In the course OF its career to contract 1t Is graft
fng to learn that the rulers Of Colombia take
duty. Accept my thanks for the latterlng manner
in which you speak OF my country as the exemplar
OF yours. 1t is to be hoped that by our course
In the future we shall not forfeit any claim which
we have to such distinction. Colombia being
the custodian OF the gateway between the two
great oceans which wash her shores as well as
ours, we naturally have an uncommon interest In
cultivatng her good opinion. This, trust, will at
all times be our endeavor, and In aiming at that
object you do mere justice to the sentiments which
actuate our people towards yours In supposing that
we shall not knowingly deviate from those prn-
civilized nations are expected to bow in submis-
sion. l am not unacquainted with your antece-
dents, and feel peculiarly gratfed that your gov
ernment should have thought proper to entrust its
mission here to one who has served 1t SO efficiently
in high posts at home.
Largo Indian Delegation at the White
House-Recepfion and Speech by the
President.
The Indian delegation OF Kiowas, Comanches
Apachcs, Caddoes Arrapahoes, Witchitas, Wacoes
to the Executive Mansion to-day by Captain Al
word, Special Indian Commissioner. They num-
bered thirty-slx persons, and were accompanied by
ten squaws. All were dressed In fanciul costumes,
with profnsion OF paint and feathers, and going
into the East Room, were ranged in q semicIrcle.
The President soon after entered, when they filed
before him, and each having his or her name men,
toned, shook hands with the President. Among
them were Dog Eater, Ten Bears Big Mouth, Heap
OF Bears and George Washington. The spectators
were Secretaries Fish, Deano, Belknap and Bout
well and the new Colombian Minister, together
with number Of other gentlemen and ladies.
The President, through an interpreter, informed
the Indians that the efrort OF the government was
to advance them in civilization and preserve their
lives, by encouraging them to industrial pursuits
and making them comfortable homes. The white
people are now SO numerous and increasing so
rapidly as to crowd the Indians, and therefore it
was necessary the Indians should no more lead
rowing life, but have fixed places OF abode. The
sooner they understood and valued this fact the
better for themselves and their children. The
President remarked that he had nothing more to
say, except through the Secretary OF the Interior
The Indians listened attentively, but no invita-
ton was given them to respond. The President
and Secretaries then retired 10 attend the Cabinet
meeting, at which all were present except Sccre-
tary Robeson and Attorney General Williams, and
the Indians after examining the premises, LETT for
their quarters.
Lieutenant Crosby, United states Army,
OF the Stanley Expedition, Killed by
Indians.
The following telegram has been received here:-
CHICAGO, oct. 10, 1872.
To Brigadier General T.. d. TowNsESD:-
Lieutenant Crosby of the Seventeenth infantry
was killed by Indians on the 5th inst. This officer
belonged to Stanley's expedition, and was killed
short distance from the column while hunting an
telopes. r. II. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant General.
Lieutenant Crosby was attached to one OF the
companies OF the Seventeenth infantry, which
formed portion OF the escort OF the surveying
party OF the Northern Pacific Railroad from the
Missouri to the Yellowstone River. The report of
Captain Kellogg, United States Army, Is published
in this days HERALD.