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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
WHAT SAMOA OFFERS Us.
FREE TRADE AND HAEBOR FOR OUR SHIPS.

ley TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan 23.-Ihe treaty of friendship
and commerce between the United States and the
Government Of the Samoan Islands, recently sent TO
the Senate declares that there shall be perpetual
peace and friendship between the Government OF
the United States and the Government of the Samoan
Islands IL also provides that naval vessels OF the
United States shall have the privilege of entering
and using the port of PagOpagO, and establish Ill
and on the shores thereof station for coal and
other naval supplies for their naval and CONNER
cial mariue, and that the Samoan Government will,
hereafter, neither exercise authorize any juris-
dction within that port adverse to the rights OF the
United States or restriction thereof
II also accords to American vessels, both naval
and commercial. the privilege of entering other
ports Of the Samoan Islands, and gives to citizens of
the United States free liberty to enter the ports
with ships and cargocs Of every kind, and to sell the
same to the inhabitants. All such trade without
restriction is TO be free, except that the trade IN
firearms and munitions Of war IN the Islands SHAH
be subject to regulation by the Government. The
Samoan Government also agrees to impose neither
export nor import duties on the caIgoes OF American
vessels entering or clearing from the ports Of the
Islands, aud to charge no tonnage duty in excess OF
4 Of per cent per ton actual measurement. Pro-
vision is also made for the arrangement OF all dis
putes between citizens Of the United States residing
In tee Samoan Islands. by the United States Con
sui, at Apia and the adjustment of all disputes be-
tween citizens of the United States and the people
Of the Islands by that Consul, acting III conjunction
with the Government officers
The United States on it's part agrees in this way
10 its good offices TO settle any differences that
may arise between the Samoan Government and any
other with which the United States is at peace This
Treaty IS TO continue Tor ten years. unless one or the
other Of the contracting parties give notice of de-
sire TO terminate its provisions. i'll which case 1t
shall in six months after such notice has been
gwen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24

DEApwooD, ID. r., Jan. 23.-Ths mornings
Pioneer contains The following: "Maior D. II Conklng
has returned from his second Iip to the newly discoy
cred oil region near Jeancys stocade. He reports that
people from every section OF the HIS are ail'nS 10
secure claims There al present nftytwo claims 10
Gated a cabin having been built on eGch Mcssrs HdS
com and Randall who had mach experience III other o !
regions have taken up claims three miles distant rom
thc nj nrings They pronounce the indications Tor Oh
the best they have ever witnessed. ., -. .
About Ton miles north of the oil springs SIX SAT- springs
have bern disrOycrcd from oue gallon 81 The wafer 81
which one pound of pure salt was extracted. scN,i.i
parties are making preparations TO put up pans Ioi TIC
purpose Of salt extraction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
THE LOUTSIINi RETURNING BOARD.
NOTION TO REMOVE THE TRIAL TO A FEDERAL
COURT.
Nrw.OpIEANs Jan. 2S.-The members Of

NEw-ORLEANs, Jan. 2S.-The members Of
the Returning Board have presented petition to the
supcrior Criminal Court praying for removal OF the
case against them to the United States Circuit Court,
under section GAL of the United states Revised Statutes
on the ground that the law authorizing the drawing OF
Jurors in and for the Parish OF Orleans in criminal cases
operates injustice TO the accused nasmuch as II places
in the hands OF officers authorized by law TO draw jures
mowers which enable them to draw such jures AS they
may see proper and that in this instance out OF the
whole venue there is not coored man. For further
reason that, by virtue Of the existence OF great
public prejudice in the minds OF the white
population Of this city, the officers have, viii
inyy or unwlingly, drawn such jury as
are believed to be impressed by this prejudice. Judge
whitaker ordered the application TO De HE'D, ana hAed
The ease for aIgum,at tomorrow. Judge COLON, OF
counsel gave Assistant Attorney General Eagan notice
IN Omen Court that he would apply for commissions TO
take testimony Of absent witnesses on Dehat OF tue %
cuscd TO which Mr. Eagan Objected first, on the ground
mar The defence had right to take evidence IN that
wny and secondly because II would necessarily operate
ow ard continuance of the case which lie would not
consent to- Ex-Governor Wells was present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
CONEInMATIONS.

WAsnIXGTON, Jan. 23.-Ihe Senate, III ex-
ecutve session to-day, confirmed the following nomna-
tiOns:
George r. Beck be United states Attorney District Of
Kansas.
John e. Carpenter be Collector Of internal Revenue Dis
tIict % Kansas. .
Henry Waters to be Receiver Of Public Monies, Indo-
pcndriCo, Kan. 49,,
Aaron i Register Of the Land Office, shaso. CAL
g. r silica Troy; Robert Hawley. Nliauspcrt J. \.
Muller ALLEGHENY. MAs-at husets-J y. Whiting. Mhtns
VILE Deawarc-W. -. Pylc. Wilmington. sew Jrrs'y-
William Ward Newark. CunuCC ticut-D \. B@siwln New
NIfori. MnncsOia-R NJ Taylor Ahuka- arJland-A. H.
Huber, Westminster.
1rmu-B. +. Hancock. Second Lieutenant "a lnaiuy
Augustus L. .iacVmb second Lieutenant, 4tn Infantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
TIE ALARAMA NOMINATIONS.
SPENCER FIGHTING THEM ~ HE COMMITTEE
my IL. LoMLL TO TIE IEInI vi

SPENCER FIGHTING THEM Is 1IIE COMMITTEES.
10y TE:rGn,PH TO TiIE TRiBusrl
WASHSGToN. Jan. 23.-Thc Federal nominations
for the principal offices in Alabama are still tied mp
IN the commit %s of the Senate. The President,
in selecting candidates for these places, did not
consult with Senator Spencer and the lat
ter has therefore been opposing the con-
firmation of those who have been nominated.
The Post Once Committee, II is understood,
will make a favorable report on tine nomination al
Wickcrsham selected by the President Ia he Post
master II Mobile; but the appointments of Robert
T. Smith 10 b. Collector of Customs at Mobile,
Samuel G.. Reed 10 ha United states Marshal Tor the
southern and Western District OF Alabama, and eX-
Governor Lewis l.. Par,ons to be District-Att0rney,
have not been acted upon AZ all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
LiBOR TROUBLES.
VIOLENCE ny MARLBORO STRIKERS.

MARLBORO, Mass, JAM 23.-ln the melee at
the depot last night, five of the new worKmel importer
from Name became demOralized at the ADMINISTRATIONS
OF the Crispns aud disappeared Last night Two WORK
men belonging in shrewsbury, were retaining rom
Marlboro with stock; when near Gates Roma 'De! "''
stopped b. a crowd OF leo men ana Dogs VINO ihro"'-
cu,d "a lin them II they did not drive back, saying
"thcy were taking bread ont of Their mouths Tue
sheriff aftrrward escorted the men nom" "hu lUeC'c,
,h,,, fr,,n re ,uoh pubic sentiment IN Marlboro Ia.
decid,dW against the Cd-pins. force on sale lVli.o
arrived this cyeaing from Boston lhe sesec men naNc
voted Ia increase rho police The Crspns claim tha the
ecis OF violence were Unauthorized by thenl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
WASHINGTON.
BrsY IF NOT A LIVELY CONGRESS.

n
THE PRINCIPAL WORK NOW GOING on IN COM
MITrEE-sUBJECrs NEW AND OLD.
Visitors are in Washington from many
places to see about the tariff They talk
great deal with individual Congressman
but are not admitted to conferences with 'ne
WAYS and Means Committee. Colonel lnselsoii
made speech in committee, yesterday
against taxing savings banks. Senator Spencer
is opposing the Alabama appointments. Senator
Plumb has given the President his views on
Civil Service reform. Charges against
Minister Seward have been referred to the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr.
Cbittenden offers to advance money to pay
NAVY Yard workmen. General sherman
writes to ]. Q. Smith in approval Of
his services as Indian Commissioner. An in
correct rumor as to Cabinet designations pre-
vailed Yesterday. The New-York delegation
will meet in conference in regard to the inter
ests of their State. All the committees are
very busy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
WORKTNGMAN'S BANKER.
MR. CuJTTEXDEN PROPOSING TO ADVANCE $i1,oOo
TO PAY CONVENIENT LABORERs.

Mr.. CuJTTENDEN PROPOSING TO ADVANCE Tt1'VOo
TO PAY GOVERNMENT LAB0RERs.
tBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
WAsuINGroN. Jan. 23-The Government is in
debted to the laborers at the Kttery League Island
and Brooklyn Navy Yards, for work done on vessels
during the months of February and March OF last
wear to the amount of about $25,500. This ought
to have been paid out of funds Of the Navy Depart
ment for the year ending June 80, 1877, but the
money appropriated for this specific purpose was
used by ex-Secretary Robson in other ways.
Secretary Thompson cannot legally Apply any OF
the funds of the department for the current hscaI
year TO this purpose, and the laborers " no nave
been obliged to wait 50 long for their pay must now
come TO Congress and ask that special appropria-
ton be made for their relief.
Several days ago representative ;. Il. Chitienden
introduced bill authorizing the immediate settle
ment of the claims in question: and 1t was referred
to the Committee on Claims subsequently that
committee agreed TO report the bill back with a
recommendation that il 90 to the Committee on APP
propriations. While urging member of the latter
committee to-day to secure immediate action on the
bill. Mr.. CMttenden was informed that there was
no probability of its being considered until near the
end of the session. This delay, NJ. Chittenden
thinks is unnecessary and will cause great hardship
TO a large number of deserving people. lie there
fore Informed Mr.. Cymer, a member OF the Appro-
pratiOn Committee. to-day, that if an arrangement
could be made by which he codld be moderately GER
tain of being reimbursed he lMT. ChIttcnden would
borrow the money himself, and pay the workmen,
taking the risk of being repaid when Congress makes
an appropriation. ,
performed on the Trenton III February ana MaTel
last is $190 900. The Secretary OF The Navy Is now
causing duplicate pay-rolls 10 be made up, ana IL
can be legally done Mr.. Chitenden VIII advance the
money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24

THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY PERFOHMED AsbD
GREAT sPLENDOR-GRAND FESTIVITIES BEGUN.
MADRID, Wednesday, Jan. %, 1873
The marriage of King Alfonso, of Spain. to his
cousin, the Princess Mercedes, third daughter CT
the Duke de Montpensicr, was celebrated at the
Church of tie Atocha to-day. with great splendor.
His Majesty left the Royal Palace at 1890 a. NJ,
attended by numerous and brilliant suite. he
went i'm state to the church To await the
coming of the Princess, who, with the Duke
and Duchess de Montpensier, arrived nj IL
o'clock. The marriage ceremony. with hIgh
mass and the TIE Dcum, lasted until nearly O'Clock.
Among those present were Queen Christina anu
King Francisco the Kings grandmother and iatherl'
the Special Ambassadors from France, Austria, Rus-
sia and England the Apostolic Ablegate, the Count
and Countess Of Paris the Grandees oil Spain, ocha
tors and Deputies, Foreign Ministers and other Dig
nItafes Crowds throngod the streets, aud enthusI-
aslicaly cheered The King and the Princess on their
way to the church.
After the ceremony the King and Queen returned
to the Royal Palace. The procession was splendid
and imposing. The cOrtege included all the foreign
Ministers, the special ENJOYS sent from foreign
courts TO be present at the marriage, ana many OF
the Grandces of Spain. Bells are ringing and saiutes
Of artillery are being fired III honor OF the event.
The whole city presents very gay and animated
''''
morning when the bands of all the regiments
of the garrison paraded the city. thousands
of foreigners and visitors from the provinces
are in Madrid to witness the festivities,
winch are to last five days, and will consist VI lllu-
limitations, races, lu-igits, fireworks, SPECIAL
theatrical performances. and other features. sea-
son of Italian opera viii also begin. Inns are to be
distributed 10 the poor and new foundations cstab-
lishcd foI poor scholars. The Pope who is the King
godfather sent. by the apostolic Abiegate. we'd
ding ring blessed by his Holiness and rose OF
diamonds for tie Queen. The Duke dc Montpen-
sicr gives III, daughter -. 000, 600 francs III addition
TO gI. At quantity OF diamonds and an extremely
valuable trous~cau. King Alfonso gives his Queen
several sets Of jewellery and his portrait set in bril-
liants The Queen has also received from her sister,
the Countess of Paris, magnificent Sc: of jewels.
M.iRiD BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED.
Madrid, Jan 23Midnight
The entire city is spendidly illuminated Tonight.
Among the decorations Is an immense trumphal
arch IN cry,;al cmbazoncd with the arms Of the
King anI Queen of SPAN, I'll Illuminated with gas
lets There was q magnificent display of fireworks
during the evening Tie streets are thronged with
gall dressed crowds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
urAnorAnrrns OF M UNrrp sIArns AENY.


The Hon J. Q. /. SMITH, Washington, d. C.:
Ny DEAR SIR: have tie IouOr 10 acknowledge re-
cept letter OF January %. and take great ea.
IRE In assuring You that y0ur administration OF the al
IA Is oi uian Bureau mort satisfactory 10 me-
To General sheridan. and TO tie army officers generally
The moment yOu were installed III ONCE You ui your
self in friendly relations TO IN! SELF ana through he 10
the army officers serving OF he frontier near me man!
Indian Agencies whereby you secured their hearty co
Op. ration in the execution OF yOur most dimcut
cfiicc | believe your administration OF the IT,
Bureau was The most sal-f"'tory 0f an!
in the past years, ana know from personal Cb-crya
ton tLat you were always most az I've, zedIous ana
had supposed successful III tie discharge Of It's duties
am certain That your administration was efieien ana
thought economical though unable 10 form an opinion
on this head. AN NJ.
As | have often explained to You, the great difficulty
of adnins tration the Indian Bureau arose from me
fact that each tribe needed special treatment ACCORDING
To IL past history and existing p'tJudccs, ana ihe a
souic npCssibhts OF controlling them from Washington
The COmInssl OnCr. also restricted by spccihc appOI
alOls not make issuses OF prov SioS ana stores
the clamor OF the day, ana the consequence WIS
that disorder resulted from starvation ana distress Wc
tie Commissioner could not relieve. am sure your
feelings al ways prompted yOu 10 he just ana LIBERAL hu'
you could not exceed or Change cAls:lrG appropriations
without violating law. But L. your Wasilns lubnc
money on property, DO not believe sucA inns pos
slbc.
assure yOu OF my great personal and official respect
and feel sure that the your acts are examined INC
more reason and friends VIII nave 10 De Balls
fed. With res vect, your TREND and servant,
W. T. SHEAIAN, General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
EXPLOSION IN A THEATRE.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-Shortly before the
openiug OF the matinee performance at the Holiday
street Theatre this afternoon, cylinder of calcium
light placed in the flies exploded, and danger
ously wounded James Knapp and severely IN
iured Charles Rudder. both employees OF the thea
ire Two or three others were slightly cut ana
bruised As far AS can be ascetaued one in the au
djcur. was hurt The explosion caused great eXclte-
ucnt and many hurd from the theatre but as soon as
n was Kuown there was danger they returned. aud
fine performance took place usual. The explosion
shook Nh. entire building, doing damage, however
except breaking few panes OF glass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
RUSSIAN CONspIRATORs TRIED.

BEEIINf WtunC sUhy, JaI % INIT'
The great trial Of Russian NIhilsts, winch
began at st Petersburg the 30ih of last Octo"r has
ended or the 100 persons accused, actual guilt was
proved only IN the case OF twenty The remaining
c,eiy-nne have been liberated ON bail. The prisoners
included both men and women ana were from SEVERN
narls OF the Eu,piyc Some Of item belonged to the
INABILITY 4 great many witnesses were examined, ana
The leading counsel OF Moscow and -. Petersburg al-
nnAIcl Tor The do .rncr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
SHERMAN COMPLIMENTS J. @. SMITH.

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL IN REGARD To TIE
LATTER's OFFICIAL SERVICES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TKIBUNrI
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The correspondence be-
tween OK. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jno g.
Smith and General Sherman, III which the latter
gives the result of his observation of MIR. Smiths
administration of the Indian Bureau, will be read
with great interest in connection with The severe
criticisms contained in the report of the late Board
OF Inquiry INTO the working of the Bureau:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
FAILURE OF THE cIl-PINs' STRIKE.

BosToN, Jan. 23.-The controversy between
the Cspn Society and the shoe manufacturers OF Lynn,
Is SIN mainai but the former are showing signs OF
weakness ant II Is believed the strike VIII soon Dc
ended The manufacturers were strengthened TO-DAY ~
the action Of another large firm. who joined them In
signino tho resolution The Crispns are greatly dis
courazel ~ their attempts To keep outsiders from nng
TIE places made vacant by the strike nave proven lu
c some OF the manufacturers running their SHOPS
as usual with new The Crspns have Issued IN
appc. 10 the brotherhood for financial ASSISTANCE anu
,ieir cause Is looked upon as hopeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
RUSSIA DEFIANT.
TURKEY STILL IN SUSPENSE.

PEACE PARLEYING BEGUN WITHOUT ANY sUBsTAN-
TIAL REsULTJ-RUssIANs SAID TO BE NEARING
GALIIPOII.
Peace parleying has begun at Kezanlik, but the
Russians are in no hurry to state their conditions
and have POSTPONED doing until Tuesday. The
Grand Duke Nicholas intends to be in Adrian
ople next Sunday. Russians are reported to have
arrived at Keshan, twenty-six miles OF GalIipoli.
The tone of the Russian press is hostile to England
The Italian fleet has been ordered to the Levant.
Austria and Germany give unmistakablc signs that
they are in accord with Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
TIE SUPPOSED REMAINS OF COLUMBUS.

SANTO DOMNGO, Jan. The Spanish
steamer AlcaDtara arrived here on the 26th ut bring
iug commissioners appointed by the Spanish Govern
mcnt Ia examine box supposed 10 contain the remains
of CLIi.touler CoumhuS The examination was per
ui'ted after many formalties had been gone through
with. The box was removed from the place OF Its he
uo the seals broken and the inst riptiOn closely
anIncd. Tic bones we're scrupuously Inspected ana
photographs taken OF the remains Several physicians
NArrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
ARREST OF BANK OFFICERS.

TRENTON, Jan. 23.-Jacob r. Frecse, Harry
c. Frcese and LOUIS X Freese were arrested thS a'c
noon on the complaint Of the examiner into the oohu-
,or NJ tbe State Savings Bank and were taken before
Justice Mills on the charge OF conspiracy In taking ana
usng the funds OF the SAID bank, aud OF the depos"s
,hereof They gave bail In the of $1,000 each To
appear before the Court Of Oyer and Termner toor-
rod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
COLUMBIA NOT CHALLENGED BY OXFORD.

Mr. T. c. Edwsrds-MOss, president of the
the oxford Boat CuJ. says there foundation what
eyet Tor the -taemcu,J contained ina special Dispatch
printed IA EcHTork the 10th inst, that the OXford
Unyclsl.y Grow has decided u challenge the Columbia
College Fur expected at Henley, TO row race from
Putney to Murakc .or the college championship OF the
world OXFORD Is not taking any action To Olng about
mn mteriaiin university contest. II the Columbia
College Four AZ the Henley Regatta they VIII meet
there any college that oxford or Cambridge may
chance % send.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
pALLoTIyG FOR A FRENCH SENATOR.


The Senate to-day baloted, without result,
for Life Senator fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of General IL Amree de Paladnes. No candidate
had the requisite majority which IS 1877 The Duke De-
cazes late Minister Of Foreign Affairs, who was pomna
ted 10y the Eight. received 12s votes, and NJ Leiranc
H.,,,t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
MR.. WOOD GIVES Up A PET IDEA.
HE RECEDEs FROM THE PLAN OF TAXING TEA AND

COFFEE.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIDUNE.l
WASHINGTON JAN 23.-The announcement that
the proposed tariff bill now being prepared by Mr..
Woods subcommittee, would impose duty of 10
cents pound on tea and cents pound OH coffee
caused considerable stir among members of the
committee and has developed SO much opposition
that Mr.. Wood has row about concluded TO omit
these provisions from his bill. The relmpostion of
this tax wCuldbe so unpopular, and would arouse so
much antagonisln, that this change of policy has
been considered to be a wise one. The two subjects
of tariff and internal revenue will be treated by the
Committee on Ways and Means in two separate
bills each of which is expected TO stand on It's own
merits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
4 BUBBLE or EXCITING GOSSIP.
SEVERAL OF THE CABINET INCORRECTLY SAID TO
HAVE RESIGNED
fGEyERAL PRESS DESPATCH.

fGESERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-A rumOr prevailed to-day
that in consequence of circumstances growing ont
Of the recent correspondence between Representa-
tive Glover and President Hayes, in relation TO the
examination Of the several departments Of the Gov
crnnent several of the members of the Cabinet pro-
posed to rcsign But inquiry, il was ascertalned
that nothing had occurred to disturb the existing
harmony. The ruth of the ruInor was au;horita-
tiyplN i,ujel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 23.-Ihe House of
REPRESENTATIVES. to-day passed resolutions in opposition
TO the Bland silver Bill and III favor of the resumption
of spec,e payments resolution also passed, in
slructug the Insurance Commissioner 10 POSTPONE or
thiy DAYS legal proceedings against the Charter Oak
Life Insurance Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24

the country are organized, makes the burden an
unequal one. His argument was very able one,
and If the subcommittee had not previously been
abolition of this tax, Mr.. Ingersolls speech would
undoubtedly have had considerable influence with
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
NOMINATIONS.

WAsuINGToN, Jan. 23.-I'hc President sent
tbe following nominations to the Senate to-day
Benjamin PciAolc Of California to be United states con
sui az Lyons. .. o.-.- a.. t .. ~.
Western District Of Texas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
No. 1920 6. ST, y. W.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., Jan. -, l51s.)

DEAR SIR: Having had frequent occasion TO consult
you during my recent administration OF he affairs OF Tie
Indian Bureau in regard the duties called upon
10 PERFORM and knowing that you have he'd for many
years past peculiar facilities for obtaining thorough
acquaintance with the cunduc; Of lndiap business
respectfully request 10 he informed whether III your
Judgment my management of that branch Of The pubic
service Jealous intelligent, economical and oilccnt
aud bow il compares IN these respects win previous al
ministratoIs will Thank you also To state II you can
what opinion Is entertained on the same subject 10y Gen
eral Sheridan, and other officers OF h army familiar
with Indian affairs. in judgment you place conf
denCc. Very Ie>peCtully, D. W SMlIh