The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-13
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.


wAsnIxGros, August II, 1877.
rHx PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN vIsIr-EFFoRrs
or SMALL BEER POLITICIANS AND HOTEL
KEEPERS.
The President TO be . little wary about going
South response to the cordial and apparently disn
terested invitations he frequently. Al first
DO inclined TO think they were, then seemed,
prompted by spirit OF friendship and respect for the
Chiet Magistrate from tho southern people at large,
but gradually IL cropped out that portion OF them
smansted from some small beer Virginia
politicians who had como to Washington and
WISHED 10 appear important q home by show
ing that they had access to the President and
Influence enough 10 get him TO accept an invitation
Dae OK consul hailng from Virginia extended OF
Ais own accord the President Invitations to visit
more than hall different springs in the State.
Again another class madc up OF hotel keepers who
are anxious advertise their places by the presence
II the President In discussing his contemplated vir
Yna trip President Hayes said that he anxious 10
70 South had thought OF going to the Grcenbrier
White sulphur Springs, but II there going 10 be
collection of Virginia politicians there he dd
TO 90 among them, 10 be mixed up in their move
ments.
tENAroR sARaENT's FIGHT-THE ATTORNEY
GENERALS VIEWS ON DOCUMENTARY EvI-
DRNCE APPROVED.
President Hayes has indorscd the views Of the AZ
tornsy General in regard to furnishing recommended
hons ed IN the departments when required for evi
dence court Of justice. The adverse decision was
forwarded TO the San Francisco Chronicle in due form
by Mr. Rogers his private secretary, by direction OF
the President The case will be remembered
uected with the be, suit OF Senator Sargent against
that paper Whom similar application made
10 Secretary Schurz he expressed will
ingness to comply with the request but
upon subsequent conversation with the President.
TO whom he aiterward had recourse in the premises.
the matter was referred to the Attorney General.
It is alleged that government officials here have i'm
portant documentary evidence in their possession,
sufficient prevent the reelection of Senator Sargent,
and 1t is said they will shortly make it public Sena-
tor Sargent has preferred charges against Charles H.
Chamberlain the present Receiver OF the Land Office
at San Francisco Tor exacting Illegal fees. The case
IL before tho Secretary the Interior, and at
least dozen applicants have filed their recommended
lions for the position No action has been yet taken.
THE INDIAN RING-INTEREsrING DISCLOSURES
TO FOLLOW ON SECRETARY scHURzs INvEs-
LEGATION.
Secretary Schurz will not accompany the President
upon his Eastern trip because is important that he
should remain in charge ut the Interior Department
pending the investigation now being had into the
Affairs and secret workings or tho Indian King, most or
the members of which have been discovered and Will
undergo severe scrutiny Facts VIII be developed that
besides having Western headquarters they have also
ono ia New York, and some leading republican poti.
- we'll wholesale liquor dealer will appear
mixed up with the nsfarous transaction.
The testimony already taken has been printed, and
is DOW being revised by the members OF the Invest-
eating Commission. The further inquiry will take,
Il is thought about three weeks more. portion
of the time will be given to those who accused,
who will be heard personally or by counsel in their
own defence An auxiliary consultation and inquiry
was had in Pittsburg concerning some OF the graver
misdeeds OF the Indian Ring, at which Mr. John
Welsh OF the Indian Peace Commission, was
present Major Bradley and Mr. McCammon,
OF the commission appointed by Secre-
tary Schurz conducted the investigation. The
worst features OF the contractors system have
boon partially developed thus far, but it is believed
that thorough efforts will have to be made out
side OF Washington before the meeting Of Congress
get at the whole truth. Secretary Schurz is giving
special attention to the whole question himself, be-
cause is stated the painful fact has been developed
that he entirely rely upon Of the officials
and employees under him, who are believed to be in
ected with tho pernicious influences OF the Indian
piro