The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-07-25
WASHINGTON.
Spotted Tails .IntsrvieW with the
PfeSident. ....... '-.


Spotted Tails .Intsrview with the
WARRINGTON, July 24.-Spotted Tail
with his delegation, had an interview
with the President this morning, accom-
panied by General Walker. the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, and others
with regard to . change in the location
of their agency, Spotted Tail saying hs
would consult with bis men who wers
present and give the result to the Secre
tary of the Interior tomorrow. The
President advised a change in the
agency, as it would benefit them to the
extent of $4,000 in the saving of trans
portation, but be left it with them en-
tirely to decide. Spotted Tail said he
had one remark to make to the Presi'
dent. 1t was this: II hear that in
few months there is to be an election
for a new President. l hope you will
be successful. as you always have been
kind to US Indians" The Presidepl
replied that whatever may be the result
be hoped there would be no change 10
the Indian policy. After the ususl
hand shaking the conferences ended.
The Indians afterwards visited the
Treasury Department.
Coiored Quarrel.
During a quarrel last night between
William Campbell and Moses johnson,
both colored, the latter was struck on
the head with a stone, which crushed
his skull, inficting probably fatal
wound. Campbell was arrested and
imprisoned.
John Potts, chief clerk of the War
Department for the past fifteen years,
died at his residence in this city this
morning.
Naval Changes.
Second Assistant Engineer, W. A.
Nutzer, has been detached from the
Naval Academy and ordered to the
Tallaposa.
General Ryan,
the Cuban filibuster, arrived here last
evening from Key West. He denies
the capturing by the Spanish of any
portion OF the expedition Of the Fannie.
He pronounces the expedition success
so far as the landing of troops and
their conveyance into the interior is
concerned. Hereports General Peralta
and his command safe ct Cuban head
quarters. He states that the loss OF
the Fannie was owing to the stupidity
of the pilot, who run her on reef, from
which she could not be released. After
the Decentralization of men and cargo
the Fannie was burned. This was on
the 23d of June. The General says he
has good reasons for asserting that the
two other expeditions were safely land
ed. He speaks in fatterlng terms OF
the prosperity of the cause and says
the Cuban negroes can free the Island
without the assistance of the whites,
and the three hundred thousand that
have been liberated by the patriots will
never consent to return to slavery.
War Department Order.
The following general order was is-
sued this afternoon
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, July "a, 1872.
It is with regret made stronger by
personal friendship that the Secretary
OF War announces the death, at an
early hour this morning, Of John H.
Potts, Esq, Chief Clerk Of the War
Department. His official life, con-
Quoted with faithfulness aud honor,
gave evidence Of pure integrity, while in
constant devotion to duty he was
model for our imitation. A long career
of labor in public service is closed
without blemish on the records. For
thirty-six years he has been in the
Department; for thirteen years he was
its Chief Clerk. He disbursed millions
without an error and leaves clear
account. Thousands who have had
official intercourse with him bear wit,
ness to the promptness Of his action
and to the marked courtesy of bis de-
meanor. During the war, in addition
to heavy disbursements, he performed
delicate and important missions, and in
mention of these services the late Secre-
tary Stanton spoke Of him to the pres
eut Secretary Of War as a perfectly
incorruptible man. There can be nc
higher eulogy. The entrance and inte-
rior OF his Office will be draped in
mourning and the various bureaus oI
this Department will be closed on the
day of his funeral. : --
[Sigued] WM. W. BELKNAP,
Secretary Of War.
Resignation Accepted.
The President has accepted the re-
signation of Captain VIM. D. Fuller, o.
the Twenty-first Infantry.
The President,
Secretary Fish and General Porter left
tonight ior New 1ork.
Secretary Boutwell,
Is expected to leave here tonight fol
his home in Massachusetts,.
- Worsied Goods. f
The Secretary of the Treasury has
decided that worsted goods should be
classed the same as woolens, and are
entitled to q reduction of ten per cent
under the new tariff.
The NeW Ffeach. Minister.
The Marquis de Noailles was to-day
introduced to the President BY the Sec
retary of State and delivered his ere
dentials as Minister Plenipotentiary O.
the French Republic. The following
is a translation Of the remarks which
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