New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-02
BY TELEG R APH
WASHINGTON.
Another Talk With the Indians

AuOtntF AaSh Win Gne ln01Hns.
WASHINGTON, June Another indian
conference was held to-day. Speeches were
made by Red Cloud, Spotted Tail Bad
Wound and Secretary Delano. The latter
told the Indians the government would
give them 5.0C0 for their hunting privi
leges in Nebraska, and if they did not ac-
cept that they might as we'll cease talking.
After considerable discussion among the
Indians they agreed to accept the PROPOSE
ton. though the great chiefs express doubt
about getting their inst rights, and before
signing any papers hone to have another
talk with their Great Fatherr-the Presi-
dent Spotted Tail said he wanted the
so, ,o0O this afternoon. The money will be
expended in buying presents for them.
Confederate Decoration Day at Arling-
The Memorial Association tC day deco
rated the graves of the Confederate dead
at Fort Arlington-233 in number. A large
number OF persons were present from
this city and the adjoining country.
After PRAYER by Dr.. Elliott, of the As
cension Episcopal Church, the assem-
blage proceeded to the portion of the
grounds where rest the Confederate
dead, and proceeded to decorate the
graves. DR.. Garnett stated that some
letters had been received from Richmond.
Winchester and ether places. and Mr.. G. Il.
harmon read that from the Hollywood Me
mortal Association of Richmond, regrettng
the inability OF the association to attend,
and forwarding an elegant floral anchor.
There was no speech making, and the cere-
mony was exceedingly impressive and
solemn.
Call from the Treasury.
The Secretary of the Treasury has made
a call for the redemption of $4,000, 900 cou
pom bonds tor the syndicate.
Items from the Treasury Department..
The debt statement issued to-day shows
a reduction on last month of. 81, ,lS9, ,456;
the decrease Of the debt since June 30, 1874,
is Sl2,96S, 265; the balances on currency
S4,35S, 10Y; coin SS4. 81 ,602; special deposits
held for the redemption of certificates of
deposits $55,3i5 900.
The government disbursements durin
May ggregated Sl5,36l,7S3, exclusive OF
pay ments on account of the interest or
principal of the public debt.
A j. Falls. chief clerk of the Department
OF Justice has resigned. No successor yet
appointed.
The President Will leave for Long Branch
Thursday next.
The Postal Car Question settled.
The Postmaster General having advised
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company that
the department was satisfied with the pres
ent arrangements for the postal car SERVICE
Mr.. Scott replied yesterday that, as the
Pennsylvania railroad did not desire to use
Mr.. CARROTS cars between New York and
Philadelphia, the mails would hereafter be
transferred at West Philadelphia to one of
their own cars and sent to New York on the
regular train.
The mails were accordingly so transferred
to-day, occupying about nine minutes, and
causing no delay.
Mr.. Scott has also offered, if the mails
are sent by the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad, to carry them on the limited ex-
press, and thus expedite the transportation
of through mails between Washington and
New York by over an hour, without addi-
tional compensation. In this way the mails
would go by continuous steam route on
fast trains