Mr. WINDOM, from the ComIndAffrs, reported back, with amendment the bill (S.No.204) to provide for an amoai inspection of Indian affairs, and for other purposes. The bill, which was read, provides in the 1st section that there shall be established 5 inspection districts of Indian affairs, as follows: one to embrace the States of California and Nevada and the Territory of Arizona; one to embrace the State of Oregon and the Territories of Washington and laaho; one to embrace the Territories of Colorado, Utah, and NewMexico; one to embrace the State of Kansas, the Indian Territory, Nebraska, and southern Dakota; and one to embrace the State of Minnesota and that part of the Territory of Dakota north of Nebraska, and the Territory of Montana. The SecyInterior, under the direction of the President, is authorized from time to time to change the boundaries of these inspection districts. The 2nd section provides for the creation of 5 boards of inspection of Indian affairs each to consist of 3 members, one chief inspector, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, who shall hold his office for the term of 4 years; one inspector, to be an officer of the regular Army, who shall be annually detailed by the SecyWar for that purpose; and one, to be annually appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among such persons as may be recommended by the annual meetings or conventions of the religious societies or denominations of the U.S. as suitable persons to act upon said boards; or in case of their failure to make such recommendation, from such persons as he shall deem proper. Each of the inspectors appointed by the President is to receive a salary of $4,000 per annum, in full for services, mileage, and all other expenses, and the officer detailed to act as in spector is to serve without additional pay or o as such inspector, but is to be entitled to the same pay, mileage, and allowances as when employed in the military service. The 3rd section provides that it shall be the duty of said boards of inspection to visit all the Indian tribes within their respective districts at least once in each year; to examine into their condition, and into the condition of their farms and schools; to hear their complaints; to ascertain whether all the stipulations of treaties are kept; and whether all moneys, goods, and supplies are faithfully and justly applied, purchased, and distributed; to examine into the books, accounts, and manner of doing business of the superintendents and agents within their respective districts; to make diligent inquiry into the conduct of the officers and employees of the Indian dept, and into the conduct of the military forces toward the Indians, with power, to summon witnesses, and by the aid of the military, who are directed to aid them, to compel their attendance; each member of the board being authorized to administer oaths. The board is authorized to suspend for cause any officer or employee of the Indian dept in their respective districts, subject to the approval of the President. The board is to report annually, or as often as may be required, to the SecyInterior, and in all cases of suspension from office by the board of any officer or employee of the Indian dept the board is to make immediate report thereon in writing, stating the cause thereof, for the action of the President. The 4th section provides that all superin tendents of Indian affairs, all Indian agents, and the chief inspectors to be appointed under this act, in addition to the powers now conferred by law, shall also possess all the powers and perform all the duties now conferred by law upon circuit court commissioners or court commissioners in all cases or matters wherein any Indian tribe, or any member of any Indian tribe; shall be concerned or be a party. And that in all matters or proceedings wherein any Indian tribe, or member of an Indian tribe, shall be concerned or be a party, the testimony of Indian witnesses shall be received in all courts and before all officers of the U.S. The 5th section provides that the salaries of all Indian agents, who reside in the Indian country, upon reservations or among the Indians of their agency, shall hereafter be fixed at the sum of $1, 800 per annum. The 6th section provides that no member of the board of inspectors, during his continuance in office, shall, in any manner whatever, become engaged in any business connected with trade or intercourse with Indian tribes, or with any member of any Indian tribe, or become in any manner interested therein. And upon entering upon the discharge of their official duties the inspectors are to take the oath of office now Prescribed by law. The 7th section provides that any loyal citizen of the U.S. of good moral character shall be permitted to trade with any Indian tribe, provided he shall execute the bond required by law and complies with the regulations Prescribed for carrying on intercourse with the Indian tribes.