The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-19
BY TELEGRA APH'
By the Western Union Line
WASHIN GTON.
Conysntion Of Msx1ean veterans.

Convsntion OF Mexican Veterans.
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE
Mexican veterans at IL o'clock this
morning, after meeting and receiv-
ing resolutions looking to legislation
in their behalf, formed in line, about
25O strong, headed by General Her
bert, of Louisiana, and marched to
the Executive Mansion. The Presi-
dent received them in the east room.
General Herbert addressed ihe Pres.
ident In a few words, stating that
the Convention had called to pay
their respects as brother SOL
diers In the Mexican war.
General Denver was presented as
President Of the Convention, and he
presented each member, President
Grant passing around the room for
that purpose, Many long pauses
were made during the circuit Of the
room, as numerous circumstances re-
called old times during the days OF
'46 and ,47. Among those present
were General Scott and Colonel
Cook. The reception lasted nearly
an hour. when the Convention re-
turned to their hall.
Cheap Transportation Convention.
The Cheap Transportation Con-
vention this morning received the
report of the Committee on Water
Routes, which recommends to Con-
gress the enlargement and improve
ment Of various western water
routes. It was resolved that q COM
mittee be appointed to present the
report to Congress and ask for it q
favorable consideration. The Con-
vention then adjourned sine die.
The United States Patent Associa.
tion.
Under the report on organization
made yesterday the Patent Congress
to-day organized permanently under
the name Of The United States
Patent Association, with Hon. J. s.
Perry, of Albany, President. The
Association adjourned at noon until
the next annual meeting.
The Salary Bill.
1t was rumored last night, in Con-
gressional circles, that the President
would decline to sign the Salary Re-
peal bill. 1t is not supposed that he
will veto it. but will allow 1T to be-
come q law without his signature.
The Chief Justiceship.
Parties we'll informed say that the
President will make no nomination
for Chief Justice until after the re-
turn of Mr.. Conkling from New
York.
In regard to the next nomination
for Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, the general opinion in official
circles. outside of the White House,
is that Senator Conkling's name will
be sent to the Senate on Tuesday.
The President, this afternoon, in reply
to a question as to whether the re-
port that Mr.. Conkling had been Of
fered the nomination was true, re-
plied That he preferred not to talk on
the subject until the nomination Is
sent to the Senate. He did not deny
the report. Governor Hendricks, OF
Indiana, has arrived here on brlel
visit.
Coehise's Band OF Indians and Out
laws.
The Commissioner of Indian AT
fairs to-day received the resignation
of Mr.. Jefferds, Indian Agent, in
charge of Cochise's band of despera'
does. Jefferds says he Is forced te
resign because he cannot live on the
salary provided for his office. 1t /.
reported that about n month ago the
Department instructed him to SUBJ
iect his Indians to the usual regula'
tions regarding reservations, and IN
particular to compel him to muster
his men for roll call every day: This
was done in order to prevent his men
from scattering about and raidine
into Mexico unknown to the agen,'
Those we'll acquainted with this
hand of Indians say that they VII
not subject themselves to this dis
cipline, and If any attempt Is MAD
to- enforce It they will go upon the
war path again, and probably make
their asylum in Mexico. where tner'
are manywho now complain OF tnem ;.
to receive them and share tnell
booty and depredations.