The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-13
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL, 1872.
Com m ission Signed.


The President to-day signed the commission OF
Supervisor John Mcdonald CT Arkansas and the
Indian Territory.
Indian Affairs and Executive Reports
The following is an extract from the third an
nual report OF the Associated Executive Committee
OF Friends. The tribes TO which 1t refers were
few years ago among the most uncompromlslng OF
the warriors OF the Plains The Cheyennes ana
Arapahoes, numbering $780, located on the
north FORK of the Canadian River, imme-
diately west OF the ninety-eighth merldlah,
have continued 10 maintain the peaceabe anu
friendly attitude noted in our last report. Very
strovtg efforts have been made by the Kiowas 10
induce them to join in depredations the present
Summer, but hitherto without success. On the
contrary when on one occasion the KiOwas stam'
pedee 1875 mules the Cheyennes demanded OF
them Onelourth OF the plumber because the
a0t was committed on their reservation.
The Kiowas complied with the demand, and forth
with the Chcyennes voluntarily returned the AMI
ulals to the officer la command at Camp Supply, the
nearest military post. Mr.. George W. Dodge, United
States Indian Agent, writing nom Salt Lake City,
says, in letter dated the 9th instant, that the re-
ports relative to the depredatons of the Indians In
Utah Territory have been much exaggerated.
Movements of President Grant.
President Grant, accompanied by General Porter,
left here tonight on his return TO Long Branch.
He expects to return here In about ten days to re-
sumo his residence.
Secretary Delano returned to this city from his
bone in Ohio this afternoon His health Is not
fully restored, bat sufficiently SO to permit him to
attend to his official duties.
Ninistcrial Comm u nicat7On with the
Chief OF Exec Uttve.
There was no formal Cabinet meeting to day,
though nearly all the officials here represent
ing the government departments had interviews
with the President concerning business matters
in their respective Offices requiring the attention
OF the Executive. There very few callers at
the White House to-day.
supervisor Emory's Resignation.
The President has accepted the resignation OF
Supervisor Emory, heretofore in charge OF the In
terna Revenue territory, composed OF the States
OF Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Supervisor
Perry, of North and South Carolina, will take
charge OF the district vacated by Mr.. Emory, and
Supervisor Cobb will take charge OF Mr. Perry's
former district. In accepting Supervisor Emory's
resignation the President and Secretary OF the
Treasury express high sense OF his integrity and
efficiency, and regret that he leaves the public
service
Affairs at the Patent Cmcc.
The Commissioner Of Patents to-day extended
the patents Of Allen Sherwood Of Auburn, MY, for
a raking and binding apparatus for harvesters also
the patent OF William Sellers and Coleman Sellers,
of Philadelphia for q coupling for shafting, the
latter extension being authorized by an act Of
Congress.
Departing ntal Economy.
In consequence of the late act Of Congress au
thOriZing q decrease in the number of employees in
the Internal Revenue Bureau no more appoint
ments will be made in the clerical force of that
office. No vacancy will be filled and the force viii
be gradually reduced. a
Naval Orders and Movements.
The Navy Department has directed Vice Admiral
Rowan to send the remains Of the late Captain
Davenport to this city by the Tallapoosa, where
they will be buried In accordance with the wishes
OF deceased Due notice win be given OF the fune-
raj.
Ensign KOssuth Nilne {" "-a--~' t.-.re~"ry
,,~.y naval station at Mound City.
Lieutenant ]. F. Moser is detached from special
duty at Washington and placed on waiting orders.