The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-01
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WASHING TON.
WASHINGTON, April 80.
The Lava Red DIsnster.

General sherman ls very much de-
pressed about the disaster at the lava
beds on Saturday.
Tue father OF Capt Evan Thomas,
who was killed, called at the War De-
psrtmeut this morning and had an
interview with General Sherman. Gen.
Thomas, who is on the retired list, is
now advanced 10 years and is deeply
affected by his bereavement. He has
telegrsphed to General Scbofeld 10
have the body OF his son for
wsrded to Washington for in-
terment. 1t is not Known what
disposition VII be made OF the bodies
OF other officers killed, but
unless otherwise ordered bv their friends
they will be buried al Yreka as the
Government does not consider itself
responsible for enterment Of officers Of
the army, but every assistance will be
rendered, the friends of those killed, in
getting their bodies from the lava beds
aud forward, according to direction.
General Sherman says hat if rem.
forcements are deemed necessary al the
lava beds, they will be Withdrawn from
The Psc 6c coast under the direction OF
General Schofeld Lieut.. Arthur Grams
ton, OF battery A An artillery, who Is
reported missing, is u brother-in>law TO
Col. Martin OF General Sbermsn's staff,
AID few years since married a Miss
Bacon Of this city. His friends in
Washington tear the worst, as the very
latest news from the battle field report
ed him still missing
the Suspended Commissioners.
A telegram mas been received from
a special commissioner at Vienna ap.
pointed by the President to examine
into the alleged corruption OF the orig
insl commissioners, to the effect that
some Of the suspended commissioners
appear to be implicated in charges OF
receiving money improperly. 1t re-
leaves tie following persons from the
charges OF say irregularities: DR..
Anthony R ppsm, Thomas McElrath,
L Leason Good, e. Bolter, g. l..
Bloodget, h Garrettsou and Eiward
q. Clayton.
It's understood that the result Of the
examination aud the grounds on which
IL recommendation is founded, are to
be Immediately forwarded.
The RevengefuI sioux.
Information has been received here
from q source generally reported relis-
BILE to the effect that some American
traders have poisoned two Sioux chiefs
Little Knife and Sitting Bull, at q
place called Cypberus Hill in British
Territory by administering strycbnine
to them 10 their rood. The Sioux fell
on the settlement and massscred all
the Americans in the vicinity. 1t is
also sla,ed that the halt breeds living
10 the neigh borhood shared the same
fste but this s contradcted by another
report. Cyuherus Hill is about tour
hundred and f y miles from Fort
Garry.
The Postm aster General has issued
an order to the effect that Postnssters
will not be allowed TO sell postal cards
on discount. He also decides that a
posts card that has been once used
may be returned by aftixing Que cent
stamp, where the only additional mat
ter upon it is the word paid, and this
must be STAN ped or printed. This ls
10 enable them to be used somewhat III
the form OF receipts, when cards are
Issued
Letter Prom Gen. Crook.
The following letter was received
here tonight:
PREsC TT, ARIZONA, April II. 1873.
Please tiud enclosed two orders which
sum up the Indian question 10 this Ter
Irtory, Cochise xcepted. Permit me
TO thank you in behslt OF myself aud the
troops under my command for
the able manner 10 which you have
presented the matter in Washington
We teel that we are In great manner
Indebted to you for the means we have
, had TO work with 10 the accomplish
ment OF the task just finished
although we may have some scattering
bstd- IN some parts of the Territory
1t is believed thst the main work is
over and that the necessary connections
can be made bv the Post Commander
| expect, however, TO be kept
busy Tor some monthe to come.
watching that the Indians on the va
rrous reservations settle down in the
right groove, but hope that by the time
another election is held | shsll be able
to give you solid vote from nv Indian
friends. Signed
Yours very sincerey,
GRoRGE CROOK, U s. A.
To Hon. r C. Mccormick, NJ. Z.