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COLUMBUS, GA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1872.
Volume XLIV.—No. 50
The Weekly Enquirer.
JOHN II. MAUXIN. ............Editor.
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TIIR niKSIllKNT'S MFSSAOK.
We have neither time, apace nor in
clination to criticise this paper. It is
principally devoted to a statement cf af
fairs of national interest; which, thongh
presenting little that was not previously
known from unofficial publications, ia in
teresting in its grouping of political
events and statistics. We regard the
Message sh purposely non-committal in
reference to the policy hereafter to bt
pursned towards the Southern States,
'l'ho remarks and recommendations in re
lation to a system of national cannls we
regard as the most interesting and siguill-
cant part of the Message. We hopo that
every one will find time to read it.
THE 1'IMI nn.KST HILLOCK BONDS.
Tlii Atlanta correspondent of the Sa
vannah JlV«w, in his letter of the 28th
nit., reports tho arrival at onr capital of
Mr. Marpkoy, tho agent of the Gurumu
bondholders ; also of the Hon. Thomas
L. Snead, of New York, Agent of the
American holders of Georgia bonds.
They will of cou^fM all that they can
to obtain the recognition by tho Georgia
Legislature of the bonds irregularly or
fraudulently issued by llullock. On this
subject the correspondent of tho Atten
writes; ‘‘It is said that neither the foreign
nor the American bond-holders are on
good terms with Mr. Henry Clews. That
famous financier, it is reported, uow holds
but few, if any, of our bunds himself,
having disposed of them to others, and
hence the *unph u. .fitness’ between Liui
and tho holders of them. The bond
holders have not yet discloaed their pro
gramme, if, indued, they have agreed
upon any ; but there is one thing they
may as well understand at once : Neither
the people of Georgia nor her constituted
authorities will ever give their assent to
any adjustment which is not entirely con
sistent with the honor, dignity ami true
interests of the State. This Mr. Snead
seems to fully understand.”
The Atlanta (’•institution, of Sunday
morning, reports the movements of Mr.
Murphey, as follows: “Judge Loch ratio
loaves the city to-night to meet Mr. Mur-
phoy, the representative of tho German
Bond-holders, amounting to over two mil
lions dollars on tho Brunswick A • Albuuy
Railroad. They go over the road for the
purpose of seeing its condition, and for
making arrangements to complete it. In
the employment of the Judge, the bond
holder* have certainty recognized the
services of one who ail the tinio has bat
tled for tho payment of those bonds. Wo
are informed that the foreigners hold tho
bonds on tho finished road."
5 or tit hforKis f'oafbrrnee.
On Friday und .Saturday a number of
candidates woro admit tod on trial, and u
number of others to full connection.—
The editor of tho Southern Christian
Ad wrote matlo a roport showing the
growing prosperity of that paper. Re
ports on Emory and Wesleyan Female
Colleges were also made by their Presi
dents. The election of a number of lo
cal preachers as deacons was announced
We copy from the report of the Atlanta
Constitution of Sunday :
Henry It. Harris tendered bis resigns
tiou us u member of the Hoard of Educa
tion, which was accepted, and Rev. J. 15.
Hnonicmt was elected in his place.
Bishop MoTyuire road a telegram from
A. H. Radford, of tho Nashville Publish
iug House, announcing that tho Memphis
Conference hud resolved to finish and
furnish tho Bishops office, and inquiring
if tho Georgia Conference would fiuirii
and famish the office of tho Sunday
School Secrotury.
Tho sum of #200 was speedily raised.
Hon. li. It. 1 Lari is lead the luovemout by
proposing to ho one of twenty t>
#10 eaeh. Bishops Marvin and Pierce
each subscribed.
The enthusiasm grew strong. Tho lit
tle boys contributed 1*12, and the congre
gation about #100.
J. Lewis, Jr., tendered his resignation
M Chairman of the Hoard of Education,
which was accepted, and llev. A. G. Hay-
good was elected.
Tho veucrable Rev. I>r. Lovick Pierce
wan in attendance yesterday.
North Leorgiu Jt. K. t mi Term re.
Besides the appointed regular pulpit
services in the various churches on bun-
day, Bishop Marviu ordained the follow
ing Deacons at the First Methodist
Church:
S. I>. Evans, J. P. Wardlaw, A. Odom,
VB. Me Furl, ml, J. hi. ltryan, D. L. An-
rson, J. M. Ilardin, W. W. Wadsworth,
Branham, jr., T. J. Edwards, J. 1>.
Malone, G. A. Gardner, D. F. Hammond,
l£ K. King, W. B. Bell, J. Meadors, C.
Dowman. if. M. Newton, W. II. LaPrade,
J. W. Hargrove, li. J. Fowler, W. B.
Stilwoil, E. Lowry, U. B. Brown, W. J.
Walton, Schcliey P. Downs, Robert bt.
C. Paden.
French politic* of to-day would bo re
garded as amusing if not ‘‘freneby."
The successive acts—all in two or throe
days—of a President demanding a vote
of confidence as a condition of his retain
ing his position, a Ministry resigning be
cause the vote excepted the act of one of
them, the President then declaring that
he must resign because tho Ministry did,
and finally the Ministry withdrawing their
resignations to prevent the President from
also resigning, form incidents for an offi
cial comedy of the most entertaining
kind. It is evident that the Republic is
not doing much to provo tho injustice of
th« ridicule of the Monarchy contained
in the famous couplet—
“The Kins of France, with forty thousand men,
Marched up tbe bill, and theu—uiurchud <lo*u
again."
The Rome Courier tells a wonderful
told of a coi kV belonging to tho foreman
of that iffi/e, which goe* to prove eithur
that the ioe in that city is powerfully tena
cious, or cows’ tails precariously brittle.
It sags that the cow in question had her
tail frozen to the ground so hard and fast
that w|ran sho rose it (the tail) broke off
at a joint as smoothly as if it had been
so inuch glass.
The Early County At*u of the 29th
nit. aays; “The survey of the Chattahoo
chee river is progressing finely. Some
days ego tbe surveying party passed Gor
don, Ale., ts wre learn from a party living
peer the river."
The Tribune famishes tbe following 1
account of the illness and last hours of !
Mr. Greeley;
So far as any of his associates knew, j
Mr. Greeley w an in almost as good health
as usual when on the day after the elec
tion be wrote the card Announcing his re-
sum plion ol the editorial charge of tbe
Tribune. Hi* sleeplessness, known to
low, become greatly worm*, but for years
ho hud Nuffeied more or less from the
i difficulty, nt*.d now it is clear that a
iunt allow nuc? had not been made
for the interne strain upon him through
out tlio summer, tspecially during tho
lost month of his wife's illness. But it
on became evident that his strength
is unequal to tho hard task to which he
t himself. He wrote only threo or four
caret ill art idee, uot one of them half a
olntnn in length ; most notable, perhaps,
r.w that entitled “Conclusions,” wherein
ho summed up his views of the canvass.
In ail In* wrote less than three and n half
columns after his return, contributing to
only four it sues of tho psper. Two or
three times he handed his assistant short
articles, say mg : “There is nn idea worth
using, but i have not felt able to work it
out properly, you had belter put it iu
shape. At last, on Tuesday, the 12th
iiihi., ho abandoned the effort to visit the
office regularly, and sent for the family
physician of Mr. J. A. JobuNou, a friend
with whom he was n guest, and iu whoso
house his wi e had died. Every effort
wjis made to induce sleep, but he grew
steadily wor.-o fid it became evident that
his casu w an critical. Dr. Geo. C. 8. Choate
Hud others were (idled iu consultation,and
filially it was decided to take him to Dr.
Choate's iv-idciice. two or three utiles dis
tant from Greeley's own couutry house at
Cbappaqua. li* ro he received the titire-
mitting attention of Dr. Choate, and here
Dr. Brown tsequard, Dr. Brown and oth
ers were culled mi consultation. The iu-
soinuia had <b vidoperi into inflammation of
the brain, uud under this the venerated
patient tepidly sank. At times he was
delirious; at other tunes ns clear heuded
us over. He kst flesh and strength with
stariliug rupubty, and in u few days the
possibility ol his speedy doatb forced itself
into unwilling recognition. It was not,
however, till ihiiisdiiy that his associates
ami family brought themselves to admit
it, mid evou they still clung to his faith
in tho vigor «»f his constitution. On
Wednesday night he failed very rapidly.
Thursday ntteruooii and evening ho
seem oil somewhat easier. J faring the
night he slept very uneasy, muttering oc
casionally. and iioquentlv raising his
right hand. Towards morning ho was
more quiet, ant between s t* *.» o'clock
fell into a nearly luiconseie condition,
which contiMi.-d with borne intervals
through tho dry. lie mode occasional
exeinuittt ions, but many «»f thorn in con
sequence o: tjis « xtremo weakness and ap
parent inability to finish what ho begun
wore unintelligible. About noon, how
ever, he »aid quite dtriinaily, and with
Koine ioruu: “1 know that my Redeemer
livoth." During tho day lie recognized
various people, his daughter many times,
the members of bis household nt ChAppa-
qua, Mr. John R. Stewart and Mr.
Reid. Oil tho whole, ho suffered little,
uud seemed to havo no more than the or
dinary it stlessucss which accompanies tho
last Hisgo of disease. During tho day his
extremities were cold, and there was no
pulse at tho wrist ; the action of the hoart
was vmy inti rniitteut. and constantly
diminishing in force. He Imil not asked
for waior or been willing to drink it since
his stay at Dr. Choate's, but dining Friday
ho B-ked for it frequently, and up to
within half mi hour of the eml ho mani
fested iu vui ions ways his consciousness
ol what whs going on around him, and
ovoti ansaer«>d in monosyllables and intel
ligently questions addrcHsod to him. At
about huif-piiKt 3 ho said, very distinctly,
“It is done !" and, beyond the briefest
answers to questions, this was his last
utteiutico. Jlis youngor daughter, Miss
Gubriello, was with him through Thursday
evening. Throughout Friday the older
daughter, Mins Ida, was in constant at
tendance, as sho had boon during tho
whole of hi i ill ness, and Mrs. Greeley's
before him. Oilier members of his Chnp-
paqna household were present, with Mr.
and Mrs. John It. Stuart and a few other
friends. Nothing that science or affection
could suggest was wnuting to ease tho last
hours. The wintry night had fairly Hot in
when the inevitable hour came. Without,
sleighs wore running to and fro, bearing
to Ciiappnqu.i, the nearest telegraph sta
tion, the latest bulletins, which thousands
of anxiou* hearts iti the great city nenr
by kept demanding. Withiu, the daugh
ter uud u lew othoia stood hour tho dying
man, who remained conscious and seem
ingly rational and free from pain, though
now too weak to speak. In the adjoining
room sat ouo or two more friends and
pliynimtiH.
At ten minutes beforo 7 o’clock the
watchers diow hack in revereut stillness
from tho bedside. T he great editor wi
gone in peace, after so many struggles-
iu honor, after so much obloquy.
I’erlmps one cause of Mr. Greeley’s
mind giving way was the brutal monuer
iu which he was treated by tho Kepnbli-
can press.'even after his defeat. Led by
tho New York Times, these partisan jour-
na’s never tire.l of heaping the foulest
abuse upon the head of a man to whom
their party owed itR very existence. The
base ingratitude of his lute party allies
must have preyed upon the mind of Mr.
Greeley, who was far more sensitive to
abuse and caricature than most people
would have thought possible.—Atontn
II, raid.
Borneo Greeley's life was insured for
one hundred thousand dollars for the ben
efit of the J'rittsinr association.
Headquarters National Democratic)
Committee,
New York, December 2, 1872.)
Tho National Democratic Committee
do not regard it as within the scope of
the authority delegated to them to ad
vise the Electors of the several Htatea
who favored the election of the candi
dates nominated at the Baltimore Con
vention as to the eonr.se which (hey shall
pursue in view of the death of Horace
Greeley. Kuril an event was nnprovided
for by the action of tho convention.
Succeeding conventions will, without
doubt, make provision for a similar con
tingency. and ns no practical result
follow tiro (Ht iblisbruent of a precedent
by this committee, it is deemed inadvisa
ble that this committee should make any
recommendation to the Electors.
• [HignedJ Augustus Schell,
Chm'n National Dem. Committee.
A Little 3irxlr«u Her
Matamokuh, Nov. 29,—A f< ays ago
a soldier of the garrison of Mier, in au
altercation shot uud killed a citizou and
wounded u child, l rionds demanded of
the civil authorities tho arrest of the sol
dier. They declined, stating that they
should apply to the military. 'J he latter
retnsing, the cit./.-n* oig.tuiz«d uud at
tacked ib * Eiir cka. Twelve were killed
and wo.i...ltd on b>.n sides.
Tire Mexican Commission is working.
Their present plan seems to show that the
cattle stolen from Texas were returned to
the owners by town authorities, rather
than disprovo the alleged depredations.
Death From Erizooty—A Warm no.—
Lost Friday evening, while a gentleman
was driving from the city to his home in
tbe country, his mule which had the epi-
zooty, suddenly fell dead. Tbe animal
had a very mild form of the disease, and
the owner apprehended no danger in
driving it. The case will serve as a warn
ing to owners of epizootiz hones not to
use them until they have entirely recov
ered.—.4 uy usta Chronicle,
The President’s Message.
Washington*, D. C., Dec. 2,1972.
To Vie Senate and House of Representa
tives :
In transmitting to you this, my fourth
annual message, it is with thankfulness to
the Giver of all good, that, as a nation,
wo havo been blessed for the {Mist year,
with peace at home aud peace abroad,
and a general prosperity vouchsafed to
but few people.
With the exception of tho recent devas
tating fire which swept from the earth
with a breath, as it were, millions of nc-
cumulated woalth in the city of Boston,
there lias boon no overshadowing calami
ty withiu in tho year to record. It is
gratifying to note how, like their fellow-
citizens of tho city of Chicugo, under
milar circumstances a year earlier, the
citizens of Boston are rallying under
their misfortunes, and the prospeot that
their energy and perseverance will over
come all obstacles, and show tho same
prosperity soon, that they would have
had, hud no disaster befallen them. Oth
erwise wo have been free from pestilence,
’, and calamities which often overtake
nutions; und as far us human judgment
penetrate the future, no cause seems
to exist to threaten our present peace.
Tin: GENEVA TRIBUNAL.
When Congress adjourned in June Inst,
a question had been raised by Great Brit
ain, and was then pending, which for a
time seriously imperiled tho settlement
friendly arbitration, of tho grave dif
ferences between this government and
thut of Her Britunic Majesty, which, by
tho treaty of Washington, had been re
ferred to tho Tribunal of Arbitration
which had mot at Geneva, in Switzerland.
The arbitrators, however, dis|N>Ned of the
question which lmd jeopardized the whole
of tho treaty and threatened to involve
tho two nations in most unhappy relations
towards each other, iu u manner entirely
satisfactory to this government and in
►•cordouco with the views and the policy
liich it had maintained. The tribunal
which had couvoucd lit Geneva in Decem
ber, concluded its laborious session on
the .*»th of September lust, on which day,
having availed itself of the discretionary
power given to it by the treaty to award
sum iu gross, it made its decision,
whereby it awarded the sum of # 1.»,.'*»Ml,-
jold ns the indemnity to be paid
l>y Great Britain to the United States for
iitisfaction of nil tho claims referred
■» consideration. This J vision hap
pily d eposed of u long standing difference
iien the two Governments, and iu
action with another aw-*rd made by
the German Emperor, under a reference
to him by the same treaty, leaves tlu-He
venuueuts without a shadow* upon
the friendly relations, which, it is my sill-
hope, may forever remain equally
unclouded.
Tho report of the Agent of the United
States, appointed to tho amended Geneva
TTibunul, accompanied by tho protocols
of tho proceedings of the arbitrators, the
arguments of tho counsel of both govern
ments, tlie award of the tribunal, und the
opiuion given by the several arbitrators is
transmitted herewith. 1 havo caused to
bo communicated to the lioudsof the three
friendly powers who huvo complied w ith
the joint request, made of them under this
treuiv, the thunks of this government for
tho uppointiucut of arbitrators made by
them, aud ulso my thunks to the (*1111110111
person ages named by them, and my appre
ciation of tho dignity, putieiicn, impar
tiality and great ability with which they
discharged their urdiioiis and high func
tions. Her Majesty’s Government has
communicated to me the appreciation by
her Majesty, of tin* ability und indefatig
able industry displayed by Mr. Adams,
tho arbitrator uuiued on the part of this
government during the protracted inqui
ries and discussions of the tribunal. J
cordially unite with her Majesty iu this
appreciation, it is duo to the agent of
the United States before the Irihunul, to
record my high appreciation of the marked
ability, unwearied patience, and the pru
dence und discretion with which ho has
conducted the very responsible und deli-
cute duties committed to hint; us it iH
ulso due to tim iourued and eminent coun
sel who attended the tribunal on the part
of this Government, to express my sense
of the talents und wisdom which they
brought to boar iu the attainment of the
result so huppily reached, it will bo the
province of Congress to provide for tho
distribution among those w ho may bo en
titled to it, of their respective shares of
tho money to be paid, uud although the
sum awarded is not payable until a year
from the dale of the award, it is deemed
advisable thut no time lie lost iu making 11
proper examination of the several cases
111 which indemnification may lie due. 1,
consequently, recommend the creation of
11 Board of Commissioners for the pur
pose.
HAN /CAN BOUNDARY.
By the thirty-fourth article of the treaty
of Washington, tho respective elnims of
the United States and Groat Britain, in
their construction of the treaty of the 15th
of June, IHlfi, defining the boundary lino
between their respective territories, were
submitted to the arbitration and uwurd of
his Majesty, tlie Emperor of Germany, to
decide which of those claims is most in
accordance with the due interpretation of
the treaty of 184(5. His Majesty, the Em
peror of Germany, having been pleased to
undertake the arbitration, has the earnest
thanks of the Government, und of the
people of the United States, for the labor,
pains and care which ho has devoted to
the consideration of this long pending dif
ference. I havo caused an expression of
my thanks to bo communicated to his
Majesty. Mr. Bancroft, the representa
tive of this Government at Berlin, coll
ducted the case and prepared the state
ment, 011 the purl of the United Stutes,
with the Ability that his past service jus
tified the public in expecting at his bauds.
As a member of the Cabinet at the date of
the treaty, which has given rise to the
discussion between the two governments,
aud as the Minister to Great Britain when
the construction, now pronounced un
founded, was first advanced, aud as the
agent and representative of the Govern
ment, to present the caso and to receive
the award, he has been associated with
the question iu all its phases, and in
ery stage has manifested a patriotic zeal
and earnestness in maintaining the claim
of the United States. He is entitled to
much credit for the success which bus at
tended the submission. Aft. 1 a patient in
vestigation of the cakc and of the state
ments of each party, his Majesty, tho Em
peror of Germany, on the 21st day of
Octobe last, signed his award in writing,
decreeing that the claim of the Govern
ment of tho United States tim* the bound
ary line botwoen the territories of hor
Britannic Majesty and the United States
should be druwn through tho Haro Chan
nel, as most in accordance with the truo
interpretation of tho treuty concluded on
the loth of Jane, 184(J, between the gov-
ernments of her Britannic Majesty and of
the United Ktates. Copies of the
which was presented on behalf of each
government aud of the statement in reply
of each, uud a translation of the award
are transmitted here with this award, and
confirms tbe United States in the claim to
the important archipelago of islauds lying
between the continent and Vancouver's
Island, which, for more than twenty-six
yearn, end ever since the ratification of
the treaty Great Britain has contested,
aud leaves us for the first time iu tho his
tory of the United States ns a nation,
without a question of disputed boundary
between any territory and tho possessions
of Great Britain on this continent. It is
my grateful duty to acknowledge the
prompt and spontaneous action of her
Majesty’* Government in giving effect to
the award. In anticipation of any request
from this Government aud before the re
caption in the United tttatee of the award
signed by the Emperor, her Majesty had have unfortunately been cheeked by an
given instructions for the removal of her obstacle for the removal of which moas-
troops which had been statioued there,
and for tho cessation of all exorcise or
claim of jurisuiction, so as tojoave tho
United States iu the exclusive possession
of tho lute disputable territory.
I am gratified to bo able to annouuco
that tho orders for tho removal of tho
troops havo beori executed, aud that mili
tary joint occupation of San Juau has
ceased. The islands aro now in the ex
clusive possession of the United States.
It now becomes necessary to coiupleto the
survey and determination of thut portion
of the boundary line through tho llaro
Channel, upon which the commission,
which determined the remaining part of
the lino, were nuable to ugree. I recom
mend the appointment of a commissioner
to net jointly with one which may bo
named by her Majesty, for that purpose.
TUB ALASKA BOUNDARIES.
Experience of the difficulties attending
the determination of our admitted line of
l>ouiulsrv, after the occupation of the ter
ritory and its settlement by those owing
allegiance to the respective governments,
points to the importance of establishing,
by natural objects or other monuments,
tho actual line between the territory ac-
piircd by purchase from Russia and tho
adjoining possessions of her Britunic Maj-
stv. The region is now so sparsely 00-
npiod that no conflicting interests of in-
Imduuls or of jurisdiction are likely to
nterfero to the delay or embarrassment
of the actual location of the line. If de
ferred until population shall enter and
•cupy the territory some trivial contest
neighbors may arise to place tho two
governments in antagonism. I therefore
recommend tho appointment of a cominis-
to act jointly with one that may bo
appointed oil the part of Great Britain,
to determine the lino of our territory of
Alaska und tho possessions of (treat
Britain.
THE FISHERIES, ETC.
In my Inst annual message,! recommend-
I the legislation necessary on the part of
tho United States, to bring into operation
the articles of the Treaty of Washington,
of May 8th, 1871, relating to fisheries, and
matters touching the relations of
the United States toward British North
American possessions, to become operative
<onoon us the proper legislation should
ho had on the part of Great Britiaii and
Hsiotis. That legislation on the
Great Britiaii aud its pos-
hud not then been had, und
Bin session of Congress, a
ins raised, which^for the time,
doubt whether any action by
in the direction indicated, would ' and
become important. This question Iiuh
since been disposed of, and I lmvo re
ed notice that the Imperial BaiTiiuiient
ami the Legislatures of the I'rovineial
nt have passed a law to carry
the provisions of the treaty of tho nmt-
referred to, into operation. I there
fore commend your early adoption of the
legislation in theaaniodirection necessary
the part of this government.
UNI>A HIES OF THE DUITISH POSSESSIONS.
The joint commission for determining
the boundary line between the United
States and tho British possessions between
the Lake of the Woods und tho Rocky
Mountains has organized and entered
upon its work. It is desirable that, the
force be increased in order that the com
pletion of the survey uud determination
f the line may be tho sooner attained.
’o this end I recommend thut u sufficient
appropriation be made.
FRANCE, RUSSIA AND GERMANY.
With France, our earnest ally—Russia,
o constant and steady friend of the Uni
ted States— Germany, with whoseGovem-
luoiit and people we have so many causes
f friendship and so many common sym
pathies, and the other powers of Europe,
relations are maintained on the most
friendly terms.
AUSTRIA, GERMANY AND SWEDEN.
Since lust message the exchange 1ms
been made of the rat iti cations of a treaty
witli Bie Austriau-liiingarian Empire, re
lating to naturalization ; also, of a treaty
with tho German Empire, respecting con
suls and trade marks; also of n treuty
with Sweden and Norway, relating to
naturalization, all of which treaties have
been duly proclaimed.
STATISTICAL CONGRESS.
Congress at its lost session, having
made an uppoiutmunt to defray the ex
pense of oomuiissioners on the part of the
United Stutes to tho International Statis
tical Congress, ut Petersburg, tho persons
appointed in that character, proceeded to
their destination and attended the session
of the Congress. Their report shall, in
due season, be laid before you. This
Congress meets ut intervals of about three
years, and has held its sessions iu several
of the countries of Europe. I Hiihmit to
your considoration the propriety of extend
ing an iuvitutioli to the Congress to hold
its next bitting in the United Stutes.
part
luring
piestion 1
ures have been taken by tho two govern
ments, which it is believed will provo
successful-
DEPREDATIONS ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER.
Tho Commissioners appointed pursuant
to the joint resolution of Congress of tho
7tli May last, to enquire into tfepredations
on the Texas frontier havo diligently mado
investigation iu that quarter. The re
sources wero necessarily incomplete, part
ly on account of tho limited appropriation
mado by Congress. Mexico, on tho part
of that government, has Appointed a
search Commissioner to investigate theso
outrages. It is not announced officially,
lmt the press of that couutry states that
a full investigation is desired and that
tho co-operation of all parties concerned
is invited to secure that end. I therefore
recommend that a special appropriation
bo made at the earliest day practicable,
to enable tho Commissioners, on the part
of the United States, to return to their
labors without delay.
CUBA.
It is with rogret that I havo again to
uunouuce a continuance of the disturbed
condition of tho Island of Cuba. No
advance towards tho pacification of the
discontented part of the i>ooplo has been
made, while the insurrection bus gained
no advance, aud exhibits 110 more of tho
elements of power or the prospects of
ultimate succors tlrnu woro exhibited a
year ago. Spain, on tho other hand, has
not Hiicecodod iu its repression, aud tho
p.irtios stun t apparently iu the same re
lation und attitude which they have occu-
t iiod for a long time past. This contest
ms lasted uow for more than five yours.
Wero it scouut a distance from our neigh
borhood we might bo indifferent to its
result, although humanity would be mov
ed by many of its incidents, wherever
they might occur. It is, however, at our
door.
I cannot doubt that the continued main-
touauco of slavery iu Culm is among the
strongest inducements for tho continuance
of this strife. A terrible wrong iH the nat
ural enuso of a terrible evil. The aboli
tion of sluvery and the introduction of
other reforms in tlio administration of tho
government in Culin could uot fail to ad
vance tho restoration of peace uud order.
It is greatly to he hoped that tho present
liberal government of Spain will volunta
rily adopt tho now law of emancipation
which was passed more than two years
since and has remained unexecuted iu tho
absence of regulations for its enforcement.
It was but a feeble step towards emanci
pation, but it was the recognition of right
11s hailed as such and exhibited
Spain in harmony with suntimuiits of lm*
inanity and of justice, aud in sympathy
with tho other powers of the Christian
and civilized world.
Within tho post two weeks the negotia
tions for carrying out the law of emanci
pation have been announced, giving evi
dence of tho sincerity of tho intonlion of
tlio present Administration to carry into
effect tho law of 1870.
J have not failed to urge tho considera
tion of tho wisdom of (Impolicy, and the
justice of a more effective system for the
abolition of the groat evil which oppresses
n race and continues a bloody aud de
structive contest close to our border, as
well iih tim expediency and the justice of
conceding reforms of which tho propriety
is not questioned. Deeply impressed witn
the conviction that tho continuance of
slavery is one of the most active causes
of the continuance of the unhappy condi
tion iu Cuba, 1 regret to believe thut cit
izens of the United States or tlioso claim
ing to be such, are large holders in Cuba
of whot iH there claimed as property, but
which is forbidden and denounced by the
laws of the United States. They uro thus,
in defiance of tho spirit of our own laws,
contributing to the continuance of this
distressing and sickening contest. Iu my
lust annual message, I referred to this
subject, and I ugain recommend Hitch
legislation us may ho proper to denoiiuco,
and if not prevent, at least to discourage,
American citizeiiH from holding or deal
ing iu slaves.
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
The Centennial Celebration to bo held
in 187U, would afford an appropriate oc
casion for such a meeting.
VIENNA EXPOSITION.
Preparations are making for the Inter
national Exposition to bo held during tho
next year iu Vienna, on 11 scale of very
great magnitude. The tendency of these
expositions is in the direction of advuimcd
civilization aud of the elevation of indus
try and of labor and of tho iucreuse of
human happiness, ns well as of greater
intercourse and good willhotweon nations.
As this Exposition is to be the first which
will have been held in Eustern Europe, it
is believed that American inventors and
manufacturers will lie ready to uvuil them
selves of tho opportunity for the presenta
tion of their productions, if encouraged by
proper aid and protection. At the last
session of Congress authority was given
for the appointment of 0110 more agout to
represent this Government at the Exposi
tion. The authority thus given has been
examined, but in the absence of any ap
propriation there is danger thut the im
portant benefits which tho occasion offers,
will be lost to citizens of tho United
States. I commend tho subjoct strongly
to your consideration, and recommend
that adequate Appropriation be made for
the purpose, to further aid American
hi hi tors at the Vienna Exposition. I
would recommend, in addition to an ap
propriation of money, that the Secretary
of the Navy ho authorized to fit up two
nuval vessels to transport between onr
Atlantic cities and Trieste, or the most
convenient }>ort to Vienna and hack, their
articles for exhibition.
MEXICO.
Since your last session, tho President of
the Mexican Republic, distinguished by
his high character and by his services to
his conntrv, has died. His temporary
successor nos been elected with great
unanimity by the people—a proof of con
fidence, on their part, in his patriotism
and wisdom, which, it is believed, will be
confirmed by tho results of his adminis
tration. It is patticularly desirable that
nothing should ho left undone by the
Government of this Republic to strength
en their relations as neighbors and friends.
It is much 10 be regretted that many law-
low acts coutinno to disturb the quiet of
tho settlements on tho border between our
territory and that of Mexico, and com
plain ta of wrongs to American citizens in
various parts of the country are mado.
The revolutionary condition in which the
neighboring Republic has so long been
involved, has, in some degree, contributed
to this disturbance. It is to be hoped that
with a more settled rule of order through
the Republic, which may be expected from
the present Government, the acta of
which jnst complaints are mado, will
cease.
The proccedin^R of tho commission un
der the Convention with Mexico of the
SPAIN AND THE ALLIED RF.PUUR
It is gratifying to announce that tho
ratification of the convention concluded
under tho auspices of this Government,
between Spain on one part, uud the Allied
Republics of tho Pacific on tho other, pro
viding for an armistice, lmvo boon ex
changed. A copy of But instrument is
herewith submitted. It is hoped that
this may bo followed by a permanent
peace between the same parties.
IinAZIL AND THE ARGENTINE UEPUHLIC
The differences that at one time threat
ened the maintenance of peace betw
Brazil aud the Argentine Republics, it is
hoped, are in tlio way of satisfactory ad
justment with tlioso States, as also with
Hie Republics of Central and South Amer
ica, with whom wn continue to muiutuiu
the most friendly relations.
REPUBLIC OP VENEZUELA.
It is with regret, however, 1 announce
that the Government of Venezuela bus
made no further pavmeuts, on uccount of
tho awurds under the convention of the
2uth of April, IHtitl. That republic is nm-
derstood to bo now almost, if not quite,
trauquilized. It is hoped, therefore, that
it will lose no time in providing for the
unpaid bulauco of its debt to tho United
Slates, which having originated in inju
ries to our citizens by the Venczuelian au
thorities, und having been acknowledged
pursuant to a treaty in the most solemn
form known among nations, would seem
to deserve a preference over debts of
different origin, contracted in a different
manner. This subject is again recom
mended to the attention of Congress foi
Hiich action as may bo deemed proper.
JAPAN.
Our treaty with Japau remains unchang
ed. An imposing Embassy fi*#m that inter
esting aud progressive nation visited this
country during tho year that is passing,
but being unprovided with powers for tho
signing of a convention in this country, no
conclusion in thut direction was reaehod.
It is hoped, however, that the interchange
of opinions, which took place during their
stuy in Uuh country, has led to a mutual
appreciation of the interests which may
bo promoted when the revision of the ex
isting treaty shall be undertaken.
THE CHINA AND JAPA& MISSIONS.
In this connection, I renew my recom
mendation of one year ago, that, to give
importance and to add to tho efficiency of
our diplomatic relations with Japan out!
China, and to further aid in retaining the
good opinion of those people, and to so-
ouro to the United States its share of tho
commerce destined to flow between those
nations und tho balauco of tho commercial
world, an appropriation be mado to sup
port at least four American youths in each
of those countries, to serve as a part of
the official family of our Ministers there.
Our representatives would not, even
then, be placed upon an eqnalitv with the
representatives of Great Britain and of
some other powers. As now situated onr
representatives iu Japftn and China have
to depend for interpreters and translat
ors upon natives of those countries who
know onr language imperfectly, or pro
cure for tho occasion tho Mrvicea of em
ployees in foreign business houses, or in
terpreters of other foreign Ministers.
TRANSFER OF TERBITOBIKS TO THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT.
I renew the recommendation made ou a
previous occasion, of a transfer to the De
partment of the Interior—to which tbev
seem more appropriately to belong—of all
the powers and duties in relation to the
Territories with which the Department of
State ia uow charged by law, or by custom.
BELIEF OF CITIZENS ABROAD.
Congress, from the beginning of the
government, has wisely made provision
for the relief of distressed seamen in
however, has hitherto been made for the
relief of citizens in distrosa abroad other
thun seamen. It ia understood to be cus
tomary with other governments to author
ize their consuls to extend such relief to
their citizens or subjects in certain oaaes.
A similar authority, and an appropriation
to carry it into effeot, are recommended
in the case of citizens of the United 8tates
destitute or Hick, under such circum
stances.
It is well known that suoh citizens ro
se rt to foreign countries in great num
bers, aud though most of them are able
to bear the expenses incident to locomo
tion, there are some who, through acci
dent or otherwise, become penniless, and
linvo no friend ut home able to succor
thorn. Persons in this situation must
either perish or east themselves upon the
charity of foreigners, or be relieved at the
privato charge of our own officers, who
usually, even with the most benevolent
dispositions, have nothing to spare for
such purposes.
Should the authority and appropriation
asked for be grant ed, care will bo taken
so as to carry the benificence of Uongresa
into effect, that it shall not be unnecessa
rily or uuworthily bestowed.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Tho monies reocived and oonvoyod into
tho Treasury during the fiscal year ending
June :;o, 1872, were :
Kmm custom* *214,370,299 77
From nuIok ol public lands 2,67ft,714 19
From Internal revenue 130,942,197 72
From lax ou National Hank cir
culation
From Pacitto Hallway Company.
From.customs, Rues, etc
From Icoa, consular, patent,
laud, etc
From midcolluneous nources
9,MR,:J99 39
749,891 H7
1,139,442 14
Total not receipts.,
souroes
Total available cash receipts. .*494,042,673 16
Tlio not cx|>endttur< s by warrants during tlio
Fiimo period were:
For civil expenses * 19,187,060 20
For Iordan intercourse 1,839,399 14
For lndluns 7,091,728 82
For pensions 28,633,402 79
For military ostai.llshments, in
cluding lortittcutions, river and
harbor improvements and arse
nals 36,372,157 20
For naval establishment, includ
ing vessels and machinery and
improvements at navy yards... 21,249,810 99
For miscellaneous civil, Ineludlug
public buildings, light-houses
mi I collecting the revenue 42,068,329 08
For interest ou the public debt.. 117,368,839 72
Tidal exclusive of principal and
premiun on the public debt—*270,669,996 91
For premium on bonds purchased 9,968,299 79
For redemption of the public debt 9,999,263 64
Total
Total *494,042,673 15
From the foregoing statement it ap
pears that tho net reduction of the princi
pal of the debt during tho fiscal year, end
ing Juno JlOth, 1872, was #90,980,2511 r»4.
Thu source of the reduction is as follows:
Net ordinary receipts during the
year *394,994,229 91
Net o dlnary expenditures, In
cluding Interest on the public
debt 270,669,996 91
Leaving surplus revenue * 94,134,634 ou
Aild nmeunt received trora premi
ums and sales of gold In excess
of tlie premium paid on bonds
purchased 2,464,370 89
Add tlie amount of the reduction
of the costs balance at the oloso
(ho year, accompanied with
• ‘he coiuuiennuuient of
337 148 96
Total * 99,990,263 64
This statement trouts solely of the prin
cipal of the public debt. By the monthly
statement, on the public debt, which adds
together the principal aud interest aocmed
to date not due, and deducts the cash in
the Treasury as ascertained on the day of
publication. The reduction was #100,-
544,401 28.
Tlie source of this reduction is as fol-
Keductlon on prlnci|sil account..* 99,990,003 64
1<eduction on unpuld interest ac
count 3,830,962 39
Grand total 104,290,959 60
Reduction in cash on hand 2,749,496 22
Grand total *100,644,491 28
On the basis of the last table the state
ments show it reduction of the public
debt from tho 1st of March, 181114, to the
present time, as follows:
From March 1, 1899, to March 1,
1870 * 87,l34,7o9 84
From March 1,187'), to March 1,
1871 117,919,930 26
From March 1, 1871, to March 1,
1872 94,895,248 04
From March 1, 1872, to Novem
ber!, 1872, (H months)
94,047,237 84
4V> July, UUi, »a th» ot sUimi, portion oountri*. No rimilu prortaioa,
Total *393,999,999 87
REDUCTION OF TAXES.
With the great reduction of taxation by
the acts of Congress at its last session,
the expenditure of the Government in col
lecting tho reveuue will be much reduced
for the next fiscal year. It ia very doubt
ful, however, whether any further reduc
tion of so vexatious a burden upon any
people, will be praotioable for the present.
At all events, as a measure of justice to
tho holders of nation’s certificates of in
debtedness, I would recommend thut no
more legislation be had on this subject,
unless it be to correct errors of omission
or commission iu the preseut laws, until
sufficient time has elapsed to prove that it
can be done mid still loave sufficient rev
enue to meet the current expenses of gov
ernment—pay interest ou the public debt,
aud provide for the sinkiug fund estab
lished by law.
THE CURRENCY.
The preservation of our National crodit
is of the highest importance. Next in im
portance to this comes a solemn duty to
provide a National currency of fixed, un
varying value, as compared with gold,
aud us soon ns praotioable, having due re-
gurd for the interests of the debtor class
and the vicissitudes of trade and oonmierce,
convertible into gold at par.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
The report of the Hecretary of War
shows the expenditures of the War De
partment for the fiscal year ending June
IKtth, 1871, to bo #35,7914,9141 82, and for
tho fiscal year ending June 30, 1872, to be
#.'15,372,157 20, showing a reduction in
favor of the last fiscal year of #427,834.-
(52. The estimates for military appro
priations for the next fisoal year ending
June 30th, 1874, are #83,801,478 78.
Tho estimates of the Chief of Engineers
are submitted separately for fortifioations,
river and harbor improvements, aud for
public buildings and grounds, aud the
Washington aqueduct.
freeumen's bureau.
The affairs of the Freedmen’s Bureau
have all been transferred to the War De
part ineut and regulations have been put
into execution for the speedy payment of
bounty, pay, etc., due colored soldiers
properly coming under that bureau.
All war accounts for money and prop
erty, prior to 1871, have been examined
amt transmitted to the Treasury for final
settlement during the fiscal year. There
has been paid for transportation on rail
roads #1,800,00(4, of which #80(4,857 was
over the Pacific Railroads. For tranapor-
tation by water #020,373 52, and bv stage
#48,075 86, and for the porcheee of trans
portation animala, wagena, hire of team
sters, etc., #924,650 54. About #870,000
have been collected from Southern rail
roads during the year—leaving about $4,
000,000 still due.
The Quartermaster hie examined and
transmittrd to tbe accounting ottoer, for
settlement, #867,172 72 of olarais by loyal
citizens for quartermaster stores taken
during the war. Subsistence supplies to
the amount of #89,048 12 have been is
sued to Indians.
TUX ARMY.
The annual mm fttrfuftfc #f
the army was 24,101 whites and 4.HH
colored soldiers. The total doatlm reported
for the year were 3(57 white uud 54 color
ed. The distribution of the medical and
surgical history of the war i'h yet to bo or
dered by Congress. There exists anal*-,
solute necessity for a Medical Corps of
the full number established by act,of Con
gress of July 28, 18(5(5, there being now
81) vacancies, und the number of success
ful candidates rarely exdcfeds 8 OT 10 ill
any one yoar.
RIVIRS AND HARBORH.
The river aud harbor improvements
have been carried on with energy and j
economy, although tnnuy are only p <r- !
tially completed. Tho results liavo saved
to commerce, by a greater dopth of chan
nel, greater security iu navigation, and
the saving of time, added uiiliious to the
wealth ol fhe country, and increased the '
resources of tho Government. I
BRIDGES ACROSS THE MIBRISKTl'l'I AND OTHER |
IMPROVEMENTS.
The bridge across the Mississppi river j
at Book island lias been completed, and 1
tho proper hite has boeu determined upon *
for the bridge ut LaCrosse. Tho able and j
exhaustive report made by the conimis- j
sion appointed to investigate the Sntvo j
Tunnel, has been transmitted to Congros-i. -
The observations and reports of the sig- 1
nal office havo boon coiitiuued--rittti<>us ,
have been maintained at each of the prin- J
cipai lake, seaport and river cities-ton -
additional stations havo boeu established j
iu tho Uuited Stales, and arrangements
have been made for an exchange of ro- I
ports with Canada, and a similar exchange j
of observatious is coutemplutud with the j
West India Islands. The favorable at
tention of Congress ia invited to tho f«»l-
lowing recommendations of tho Secretary
of War: A discontinuance of the ap
pointment of extra Lieutenants to serve
adjutants and quartermasters.
Tho adopt ion of a code providing spe- j
cific penalties fur well defined offences,
thut (ho inequality of sentences ad
judged by court-martial may bo iidjusli -1. j
The consolidation of accounts under j
which expenditures ure mado iih u meie-
ure of economy.
Au appropriation of money for the con
struction of a depot nt Snu Antonio, the
title to the site being now perfected.
A special not placing the comet ary nt
the City of Mexico ou tbe same basis as
other natioual eemelarics.
Authority to purchase silos for military
posts in Texas.
The appointment of commissaries' ser
geants from non-commissioned officers,
measure for securing the better cure
and protection of supplies.
An appropriation for tho publication of
the catalogue and tattles of tho anatomi
cal section of the army medical museum.
lteappropriulion of Ibe amount for the
manufacture of breech-loading arms
should the selection be so delayed by the
board of officers ah to leave tho former
appropriation unexpended at the close of
the fiscal year.
The sale of such arsenals oast of the
Mississippi ns can bn spared, and the pro
ceeds applied to (he establishment of otic
large arscuul of countruotiou and repair
upou the Atluntic coast, uud the piirelitiso
of a suitable site for a proving and exper
imental ground for heavy ordnance.
The abrogation of laws which deprive
inventors iu the Uuited States’ service
from deriving auy benefit from their in
ventions.
The repeal of the law prohibiting pro
moting the stall' corps.
A coutinuaucu of the work upon the
coast defenses.
The repeal of the seventh section of (he
act of Jnly 13, 18(3.*, taking from engin
eer soldiers the per diem grauted to oihor
troops.
A limitation of time for presentation of
old war claims for subsistence supplies
under act of July -Ith, 18LI, and u modifi
cation iu the mode of the selection of ca
dets for the military academy in order to
enhance the usefulness of the academy,
which is impaired by reason of tho large
amount of time necessarily expended in
giving now cadets a thorough knowledge
of the mere elementary branches of learn
ing which they should acquire before en
tering the Academy.
Also an appropriation for a philosophi
cal apparatus, uu increase iu the number
and pay of the military academy baud.
ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN CANAL.
The attention of Congress will bo culled
dnring its present session to various en
terprises for tho more certain and cheaper
transportation of the constantly increas
ing surplus of Western and Southern pro
ducts to the Atlantic seaboard. The sub
ject is ouo that will force itself upon tho
legislative branches of tho government
sooner or later, and I suggest, therefore,
that immediate steps be lukeu to gain all
available information to insure equable
and just legislation.
A route to connect the Mississippi valley
with the Aslantio at Chiuleston, South
Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, by wa
ter, by tlio way of tho Ohio aud Tennes
see rivers, and by canals and slackwater
navigation to the Savannah aud Ocmulgcc
rivers, has been surveyed uud a repoit
made by nu accomplished engineer officer
of the army.
Secoud and third new routes will bn pro
posed for tho consideration of Congress,
namely, by au extension of the Kanawha
aud James Uiver Canal to the Ohio, and
by the extension of the Cliesupcake and
Ohio Canal.
am not prepared to rncommend Gov
ernment aid to these or other enterprises,
until it is clearly shown that they ar^ not
ouly of national interest, but that when
completed they will be of u value com
mensurate with their cost.
That production iuoreuses more rapidly
than the meuns of transportation in our
country, has been demonstrated by past
experience. That tbe unprecedented
growth in population and products of
tho whole couutry will require additional
facilities aud cheaper ones, for tho more
bulky articles of commerce to reach tide
water and a market, will be demonstrated
in the near future, is equally demonstrat
ed.
I would suggest, therefore, that a com
mittee or commission be authorized to
cousider this whole question and report
to Congress at some future day, for its
better guidance in legislating on this irn- j
portant subject.
Tbe railroads of the couutry have been I
rapidly extended during tbe last few* years, |
to meet the growing demand of producers, ;
and reflects much credit ou the capitalists j
aud managers engaged iu their construe- ,
tion. |
CANAL AROUND NIAGARA FALLS.
In addition to these, is a project to fa- '
oilitate commerce by the buildiug of a
ship canal around Niagara Falls, ou tho
United States’ side, which has been agita
ted for many years, and will no doubt be
oalled to your atluutioQ this session.
CANAL FROM MAINE TO TUB GULF OF
MEXICO.
Looking to the great future growth of
our oountry, and tho increasing demands
of oommerce, it might bo well, while ou
this subject, uot ouly to Lave examined
end reported upon the various practicable
routes fur couueoting the Mississippi w ith
tide water in the Atlantic, bat the feasi
bility of an almost continuous land-locked
navigable root# from Maine to the Gulf
of Mexico* Buoh a route along our ooast
would be of great value at all times, aud
of inestimable value in oaae of a foreign
war. Natnra baa provided the greater
part of this route and the obstacles to be
ovaroome are easily within tba »kiU of
the engineer.
I have not alluded to this subject with
the view of having any further expendi
ture of publio money, at this time, than
may be neoeasary to prooora and place all
tba naessaary information before Con-
gross in an authentic form, to snabla it
bsrsaftsr, if desmed prestivebls and wot*
thy, to logirinto on the subject without
delay.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Tho report of the Secretary of tho
Navy herewith accompanying, explains
fully tho condition of thut brunch of tho
public service. Its wunta and defioien-
ciqs, expense* incurred during the past
year, and Appropriations for the same,
ft. also gives a complete history of tho
service of tho Navy for tho p;ist year, in
addition to its regular soi vice, it is evi
dent that unless early steps aro taken to
preserve onr Navy, i;. r. vory few yearn
tho United States will bo Him weakest na
tion upon tho ocean of nil the groat pow-
Ct'H. With nu energ'-tio, progressive,
business people liko n*irs, penetrating
and forming business rnMious with every
part of the known world, a Navy strong
enough to command tin* respect of our
il>ig abroad is uoce.ssary for tho full pro
tection of their rights. 1 recommend a
careful consideration by (.'ongres* of the
recommendations by the Secretary of tha
Navy.
The accompanying n port of the Post
master General furui-.hca a full aud satis
factory exhibit, of the operations of the
Post office D partmont it ring tho year.
The ordinary revenues of the Department
for tho tinea yi ir mlii : <June 20, it*"-',
amounted to • 21,HI*!. I2f. :!7, and the c\-
pcaditmvs to -*215,5D7 31. Compared
with tho pro
•u.x;
tenl.. and (bo inure
#2,2(58,4486 23, or 2
to theloxdiuui.s revel
and th« an-ountA ]»*-ii
steamship h.j»-«. Don
priaUoU!-, the ucliciu.
-.moral treu-.niy, w
excess of ■ >7 -
for tbe yoar liril.
Other interest iug
tiou relating i > onr i
t il service is I'min-
Tho total length *-i
on the 30th June, is
- 8,077 additional m
having been put i:uo
year. Eij 1
routes liuvo been < st
p egnto length < t LV
onr, or u 3< per
of expenditures
r cent. Adding
the annual op-
for free matter,
subsidized moil
o apodal appro-
paid out by tho
17,7*::. t44—an
•r tho detioioaoy
tistical informs-
h extending pos-
” in this report,
. o el mail routes
, li milos
Si.i
i Oc<
•iug tho
ltd post
\ an ag
ed to #1,871,-
ii ; i e xchanged
cxonoJed 820
i nit ad State:)
service was
v of United
■i«», including
sidized lino of
the amounts paid to
mail st©aim hips, wo 1,027,420 97.
Tho following are the only stoamahip
lines How receivin'* srd- idle ior mail ser
vice, under speri d a**ta <>i U.ingreno : The
1'acilie Mail Ktoamriiip (' unpuiiy, ifloeivo
monthly mud UdT.Mi '
J.q,m i.i.d China, whnu w
to #1,(100,0150 for a -•.in:
anil after 1872 tho United
zil Mail St earn hip Com
#1514,000 per uutnim, to
monthly mail between N-
Janeiro and Brazil, and .
Oregon and Mexico Stem
receive >. .i,')00
a monthly mui!
and Honolulu, I
tl o total amount
sniics, at pr
Our j>osl
parts ol Hi
p’ ice d upon
ut.
utiug
cuts
•d postal
inventions aud
•ntdod with the
rics of Europe
riitil'ying state-
ii conclusion of
dli France,tho
Ic uling corumm cii
and America, und
UK'iil is made that
a satisfactory convi
details of which have been definitely
agreed to by the head of Bn French Pos
tal Department, subject to the approval
ol tlio Minister of Finance, little remains
to bo accomplished by treuty for sonro
tin
duotion of rati
postal intercom m
Your favorable
fully invited to
nuuio by the l’o
ith
lithe
•d fuciliti.
;respect-
udulion*
ul for an
eren
of so
tlV to
monthly trips on the mail steamship route
to Brazil; lor subsidies in and to the es
tablishment of hu American Inn of mail
h‘earners between Ban Frauci«co, Now
Zealand and Australia : lor the establish
ment of a l’< ml office Savings Bank; for
the increase of tbe salaries <u tho head* of
bureaus.
THE FRANKING I’RIVILKGE.
L have, lioiotoforo, recommended tho
abolition of tho franking privilege, aud
see no reason now for changing my views
ou that subject, l! not having been fa
vorably regarded by Congress, however, I
now suggest modification of that privilege
to correct its glaring and costly abuses.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
I would roconmiend, also, tho appoint
ment of a committee or commission to
take into consideration the best method
equitably to protect privato corporations
who lmvo invested their lime and capital
in tho establishment of telegraph lines, of
requiring tho title to all telegraph bno*
now in operation connecting this servieo
(f tho nation. It is not probablo this’
subject could receive the ] i .per consid
eration duving the limits of u short seR-
8'on of Congress, but it may bo initialed
Si that future action may bo fair to tho
Government und to privato parties oon-
coruud,
Thors are but threo linos of ocean
si earners—namely, tho I'ucitio Mail Steam-
ship Company, between S.m Francisco,
China and Japan, with provision mado tor
semi-monthly service after October 1st,
18751: the United State* and Brazil Line,.
uoulhly; and the California, Now Zea
land and Anstruilian
ing between tho U
oign ports, and own
dor onr flag. I earn
sunb liberal routine
bo authorized with i
, monthly, ply.
States aud for-
d operated un-
ecommend that;
■ cariyinft mails
linos ua will iu-
If the expodieucy of extending tho aid
of Government to linen ot steamers which
hitherto have uot n reived it. should bo
drc uiod worthy of tho consideration of
Congress, politicalandeonunorciulobjeoU .
make it advisable to bestow nuoh aid on a *
lino under our own flag, between
tna aud the western South American ri
ports. By this moans much trade uow
diverted to other countries might be
brought to tho United States, to tho mu- 6
tual advantage of tho country aud those
lying in that quuvter of the Continent
of America.
FILLING OFF IN THE CARRYING 3BADE. *
The roport of tho Secretary of the ., s
Treasury will show uu alarming falling off
iu our carrying trade in tho last ton yeung *
and then fon-paat year. I do not believa r-
that tho public treasure can bo boiler ex- *
pouded iu tho interest of the whole pep. ^
pie thau in tryiug to recover this uade.^fl
Au expenditure of #500,000 per auuuoa ^ 75
for tho next five years, if it would restart ^
to us our proportion of the caryiug trade
of the world, should be profilubly expend- ^
ad.
Tbe price of labor in Europe has so
much enhanced within the la»i few >*ara
that the cost of bniiJiug and operating
ocean steamers in the Uuited Stutes is
not bo much greater than iu Earojie, so
that I believo the proper time has ar
rived for Congress to take this subject Tn-
to serious consideration.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Detailed ststements of the
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