The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-25
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June "a, 1873.
The Negotiations for the Removal Of tho
Kicka uoOs.

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their conference with the head men OF the band OF
kickapoos and Pottowattomies punished by Mac
Kennels forces, and they state 1.-THE chiefs said,
with much truth and Justice. that at the time the
attack was made by General Mackenzie the Kicka-
poos and Pottowattomies were innocent OF any
depredations on citizens OF the United States.
But, II their women and children were re-
turned. they would not seek revenge and
retaliation but would be guided by our
advice concerning their removal from Mex
leo and their future safety.n The Commissioners
urge that the request for the return OF these cap
tives be compiled with, but the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs has already notified them that the
President, Secretary OF War and General Sherman
have decided against doing So and the Commits
sioner has made arrangements for the return OF
the captives TO the KicKapoo reservation in the
Indian Territory. The Postmaster General to-day
issued an order for the establishment OF the free
delivery system at Dubuque, Iowa. with three car
riers. Service to begin July l.
The New Government Building In New
York, and the Accommo ntions for the
United states judicial Officers.
Apprehensions having been expressed by United
States judicial officers in New York city that there
would not be room enough in the new government
building for judicial offices, courtrooms &C., the
supervising architect, Mr.. Mulett, having been
notified, reped-
"You may rest assured there Will be ample room
for the Judges and every officer OF the courts and
OF the judiciary, and for law library and for record
rooms There will also be in addition a consider
able amount OF vacant space that Will not be used
for many years to come"
Mr.. Mullett also says:--
LAS an additional story has been authorized by
Congress in consideration Of the increased de-
mands OF the Post ONCE Department, and as am
pie and spacious elevators will be provided for the
W " hn
the slightest anxiety on the question"
The Montana War Claims Once More.
In the matter of the misunderstanding which has
arisen relative to the Montana Indian war claims,
1t is stated by the acting second Comptroller That
after the investigation had and the explanation
made he is satisfied that Mr. Butterfeld
is entirely innocent OF any wrong intention
or wrong doing in the premises but
that it resulted from combination of
adverse circumstances, and was purely accidental.
While the Comptroller has no doubt to the cor
rectness Of his decision he exceedingly regrets
that in his interview with the parties interested
anything should have been taken for granted,
when the facts might have been ascertained by
making direct inquiry.
The Report of the Agricultural Depart
mcnt.
The following is an extract from the report of
the Agricultural Department for June:-
Twelve months ago an increase over the previous
year In the cotton area was reported ia every
reported in every State. The percentage Of In
crease IN State Is found by dividing the aggrc-
gate OF increase in counties by the number
reported and Is, as rule, too high, be-
cause almost always the largest percentage OF
increase will be from counties having COM
paratively small acreage. But reckoned In this
rough way OF estimating the increase indicated is in
Virginia % per cent; North Carolina and Georgia,
IA per cent South Carolina, per cent? Florida
Louisiana, per cent; Texas 81 per cent; Arkansas,
10 per cent; Tennessee, Is per cent. This makes
increase, reported last year was, in North Caro-
9per cent; Georgia and Tennessee, IL per cent
Florida and mississippi, 10 per cent; Alabama and
Louisiana IL per &c, cent Texas 49, and the
that in both years Texas makes the largest rela-
tive increase. Our reports indicate prevalent
increase in the relative amount OF fertilizers used
The acreage cultivated Will fall considerably be-
low that planted. A cold, backward Spring caus-
ing much seed to rot IN the ground, a very wet
May preventing work and increasing the subse-
quent demand Tor it, and the mposslbty of OBJ
breadth sown, the excessive weeds and grass con-
sequent upon the extraordinary wet season.
spire to make this result inevitable Returns con-
cur IN placing the crop from TWO to three weeks
later than usual. Florida reports an average con-
dition OF two per cent above the annual average.
per cent; North Carolina, Is; South Car
DINA, ~ Georgia and Louisiana, per
Tex AsSPe * per cee But
it will be seen from the extracts below that very
generally the weather In the last days OF May was
favorable, and there was hopeful prospect that
the condition would rapidly improve. Another
part OF this report Will show that caterpillars and
points and are causing considerable apprehension
OF destructive ravages. Virginia, from which foHr
counties reported the culture OF cotton last year,
In all except Patrick, Chesterfield and
King William, in which 1t is unchanged. The
statistical returns OF corn completed to June do
not include the area and condition, for the reason
that 10 is too early; but the foot notes of cores
pondence show that the planting OF corn in most
sections OF the country has been much retarded by
excessively wet and cold weather, and that the
pests which usually thrive In such a season. the
cut worms, nave commenced extensive operations
and threaten to greatly damage the crop
The Projected Fort Saint Philip Canal.
Senator West, OF Louisiana, called upon
General Humphreys. Chief of Engineers, to-day
and ascertaned that he is favorably impressed
with the report of Major Howell, on the projected
Fort Saint Philip Canal, which is designed to con-
meet the Mississippi River with Chandelier Bay, In
the Gulf OF Mexico. Being matter Of such magni-
tude. however, the project will be submitted, as is
customary, to board Of engineers for their
opinion.
final report from General Humphreys may be
expected upon the converting OF Congress.
The Earnings OF Gaugers.
Five hundred and ninety-eight gaugers' bills for
the month OF May, under the new schedule o! iees
show an average earning of 81 es per day, the
gaugers in the cities earning, generally, So per
day. In the rural districts travelling expenses
were paid In addition. There are usually ABOUT
seven hundred bills each month"; or that many
gaugers employed.
SVINDLE IN SAN FRANCISCO.