The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-03-25
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WASHINGTON, March "a.

| WASHINGTON, March "a.
Retaru OF General sherman.
General Sherman arrived here last
night, having been absent several days
on visit to New York Ia reply to e
question this morning in regard to the
condition Of military affairs, the General
observed that he fe like having little
war talk, and commenced by saying
that he had just received several letters
from General Schofisld since his arri
val at the Sandwich Islands, where be
went sometime ago for the benefit o.
his health. The general writes that he
has entirely recovered his health and
expected 10 return to his duties as COM
mauder of the department of the Paci,
cific sometime during the latter part Of
this month. He states that the new
King OF the Sandwich Islands had de-
cided to pay a visit to tine United States,
and would accompany him ou his re-.
turn TO San Francisco
Iovasion OF Mex leo.
The General did not believe there was
any likelihood OF the invasion OF Mexi-
can States, ss reported; but should
such movement be contemplated by
fIibustering parties, he thought it would
be checked by the government. The
relations between Mexico and this
country were m rat cordial, aud he
though the disturbances on the R o
Graude frontier you'd be speedily and
satisfactorily settled, as soon as the
Border Commission reports were made.
Troops In the south.
The General further ssrd that there
was no truth in the statements that ali
the troops except garrisons were to be
withdrawn from the South. Twas on
" intended to gradually withdraw the
cavalry, as they were needed in the
West. This would not weaken the
available means OF the war arm of the
government in preserving order.
The Modrc Ipdiaus.
In relation to the Modoc troubles
General Sherman EXPRESSES the belie'
that further bloodshed will be avoided
by a settlement Of all questions OF griev-
auce on the part OF the Indians through
the efforts OF tn. Peace Commission as
| now reorsanized; that the entire mill
tary movements in the M"doc country
are under the control OF Gen. Canbv,
who is a wise, discreet and patient off :
Ger, and will give all possible assistance
TO the Peace Commissioners in etfecting
| a peaceful settlement OF the troubles
General Sherman does not hesitate IN
saying that in his opinion the Modocs
b ave been unjustly treated in some re-
spects, especially iu removing them to
| a reservation where it was impossible
for them 10 obtain the kind OF food TO
which they had been accustomed, such
a. fish, roots, berries, DC but, that, on
the other hand, Captain Jack and come
of his friends were unfortunately great
rascals, and At WAS necessary that they
should be placed where they could do
the least harm. The General further
said that should the efforts OF the Peace
Commissioners prove abortive General
Candy would then take steps to insure
the capture OF the entire party, ard re-
move them to such place IS the gov
ernment may determine.
Military Ielryraphs.
The General was much disappointed
at the neglect OF Congress to approprir
ate a fund Tor building military tele-
graph lines on the Texas frontier, start
ing at San Antonio, and connecting the
various military posts in that remote
section. He thought it would conduct
to greater economy in Indian operations.
The appropriation Of fifty thousand
dollars to build military line from
San Diego, California, TO Prescott. in
Arizona, he considered good move
and one from which he anticipated
great assistance. The General said thai
the army is in q most efficient state, and
all operations are going on smoothly.
Patent Extensions.
The Commissioner Of Patents, Gen.
eral Leggett, has just issued the follow
ing ir structions In regard 10 fees in pat
ent extension cases: Hereafter, unless
the final fees in extension cases are
Maid in time to admit OF the certificates
of extension being signed and attached
to the original patents. before expira-
t;on the extensions will be refused.
New Liberal Party.
Parties who have conversed with
Governor Hepdricks and other leading
Democratic politicians from Indiana
now in this city, cay that the leaders OF
the Democracy in that State have con-
cluded to abandon the ancient organ'zs'
ton and to torn new Liberal party
based on the living issues of the day
C,ay'on's Case.
Leading Republican Senators say
that Claytou's case will be postponed
till next winter, as the testimony given
by the commit is so voluminous hat
it will require long time to examine
and digest 1t.
Debate On Casey's Combination.
The debate in the Senate over the
confirmation Of Casey, the Presidents
brotner.in-lsw, as Collector OF the