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Tlie Greorgia 'Weekly Telegraph and. Journal Messenger.
Telegraph aud Messenger.
MACO>, DECEMBER 12. '*71.
A Bad Investment.
In order not to be behind onr contemporaries
«e haTO invested a good many dollars to bring
lie President’s message from Washington to
3bcon over the wires. While that message
was being read in Congress the telegraph instru
ments were clicking it to ns—the operator was
sooting this clickery into intelligible words—
She editors of the Telegraph were dividing it
2*to paragraphs—pointing, heading, and other
wise arranging it for the printer, and the com-
jeeitors were patting it in type. But the worst
of' ali’this combined arrangement is that Con
gress gets so far ahead of us, and will leave ns
•a wind np the job in the night watches, while
JSey are carousing.
In every aspect of the case it is a bad business
operation. So far as we ourselves are person
ally concerned, we print the message as an un
welcome duty, and doubt not every reader will
wish the space filled up with something else.
Wo writs this just as wo get to the end of for
eign relations, and therefore know little cf what
it nil emount3- to. Grant writes it, we know.
Who else but Grant conld speak of the “wis-
Jem” of Providence in giving the United States
Sprosperous year ? Anybody else would call it
benevolence; but Grant is a bit of a bnlly. Like
* spoiled child, he evidently thinks it would be
rothor unsafe in Providence not to como down
handsomely.
Tlie Four Committees.
Speaker Smith having, on Saturday, appoint
ed the House members of the four investigating
committees provided for by joint resolution of
hoth Houses of the Legislature—those on the
-art of tho Senate having already been appoint-
ad—the full committees will stand as follows:
To investigate the official conduct of R. B. Bnl-
inck—Messrs. Wellborn and Nichols, of the
3ena!o, and Messrs. Hoge, McNeil and Payne,
althe House. To investigate the management
jzsd administration of the Western and Atlantic
3ailroad—Messrs. Lester and Clarke, (Radical
i( the Senate, and Messrs. Snead, Phillips and
Goldsmith, of tho House. To investigate the
fairness or unfairness of tho lease of tho Wes-
ittn and Atlantic Railroad—Messrs. Reese and
Nannally, of the Senate, and Messrs. Pierce,
Hadaon and Notherland, of the House. To in-
jestigate tho conduct of tho Commissioners ap
pointed to audit claims against tho Western and
Atlantic Railroad—Messrs. Hojle and Brown,
of the Senate, and Messrs. Wofford, Head and
Woodward of the House.
Jpiritaalism’s Last Spnrt—Kow the
Ghost Cured a Sick Man.
On the 24th of last March, in Portland, Me.,
31r. Woodman fell through the scuttle of his
3tore, wrenched his ribs out of plsce, twisted
his spine, “displaced one of his intestines.”
jb was pnt to bed and everybody was expect
ing him to expire. But he “was poulticed ac
cording to spiritual direction,” and" the ghosts
aft wo dee tors, and of a woman named Amende,
ministered nnto him, in an odd enough w'.y,
fey raising him from his bed, twirling him if. the
asi; .dressing him and walking him about the
room, lifting him into bed again, singing to him
“angelic music,” Mrs. Woodman playing a piano
accompaniment. The spirits informed those in
attendance that they were giving the patient
spiritual medicines, and applying spiritual steam
and shower-baths. The sick man was thirsty,
and down from the ceiling came a spiritual gob-
by a thread, and with spiritual
water in it. The vessel stopped at his month,
god “its contents were administered by unseen
hands,” he complaining that the water was hit
ler, and tasted of tansy. Meanwhile, all sorts
of side ahows were going on in the room. Col-
wed lights were seen. The medium, one Dr.
Hopkins,- was carried three limes round the
apartment. Tho sick man’s mother’s ghost
ahowed herself “in full costume.” And there
was a strange ghost with whom nobody was ac
quainted. One day sixteen spirits carried the
poor patient into the entry. Then they bal
anced him on tho footboard. One attendant
Who was rubbing the injured man “was seized
rod carried some distance,” probably because
ho did not rub nicely. Finally, the man with
*h«> damaged back and ribs has now as good a
rock and as well set ribs as any person in Port-
Imd.
• Grant and Tweed—A Question of Compara
tive Honestx.—The New York Sun, of last
Thursday, says that Horace Greeley was thrown
-nfo company with a distinguished Grant Sena
tor the other day, when the latter undertook to
geranade the Farmor of Chappaqua that Gen-
iral Grant was an honest man.
Dr. Greeley—What do yon call an honest
naan? Is General Grant any more honest than
Vr. Tweed? Both commenced public life a few
years ago a3 poor men, and both are now rich.
General Grant is worth a million of dollars.
Conld he have saved that much in theso few
years out of his salary ?
Grant Senator—But ho has had a great deal
given to him.
Dr. Greeley—So he has, and probably has
Mr. Tweed. But is It honost for a publio offi
cer to receive presents from individuals in re
turn for or in anticipation of the conferring of
official favors? Talk about Grant beiDg an
honest man. Why, what is Porter, Babcock &
Oo. but a Ring, and where will yon find a more
corrupt combination? Don’t yon suppose
Grant knows of the existence of this Ring about
him and shares its plunder?
Grant Senator—I know it looks bad, but
Dr. Greeley—Yon can’t but the facts away;
they are there, and they disgrace tho Republi
can party so long as the Republican party en
dorses, approves of, or apologizes for them.
Grant Senator—I am sorry yon feel so.
Here the conversation took another turn.
Our New Court House.—This beautiful edi
fice has been completed, save in a few minor
details, and stands forth a unique and almost
fanltless specimen of graceful architecture.
The tout ensemble of the building is imposing,
and challenges the admiration of every stranger
and passer-by. *
In the interior no pains or expense have been
spared to make the several offices models of
convenience and elegance.
We ptid a brief visit yesterday to the rooms
of onr gentlemanly and accommodating Ordi
nary, and also inspected the new Poet-office.
The latter is fitted np in the neatest style, with
boxes, drawers, bureaus, and a place, in short,
for everything. The apartment is also admira
bly lighted, and we congratulate onr people at
the change from the dingy and contracted
quarters formerly occupied in «the Lanier
House.
* The Court-honse of Bibb is an ornament to
nr city and county.
National Reform Tickets.—The New York
San has dropped the venerable Dr. Horace and
bow puts forward Hon. Lyman Trumbull and
Samuel J. Tilden as the National Reform Ticket
of 1872, on the platform of one term—no pres-
ant-taking or publio robbery—universal amnesty
—civil service and revenue reform, and down
with blackmailing.
Aftaxob nr Mexico.—A correspondent of the
, New Orleans Times gives a lively idea of order
and personal security In the Mexican capital.
Two persona meet in the street and one asks for
» light for his cigar, or what’s o’clock. Re
spondent first very coolly draws a revolver, cov
ers his man, and then tenders the light or gives
the time. For a universal social ouslom that
looks very personal
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
Telegraphed Specially to the Telegraph
aud Messenger.
Washington, December 4, 1871.
To the Senate and IIou*e of Representatives of
the United States :
congratulations
Iu addressing my third message to the law
making branch of the Government, it is grati
fying to be able to state that daring the past
year success ha3 generally attended the effort to
execute all laws found upon the statute books.
The policy has been not to enquire into tho
wisdom of tho laws already enacted; bnt to
learn their spirit and intent and to enforce them
accordingly.
DISASTERS OF THE TEAR.
The past year has, under a wise Providence,
been one of general prosperity to the nation.
It has, however, been attended with more than
usual chsslisementa and the loss of life and
property by storm and fire. These disasters
have served to call forth the best elements of
human nature in onr country, and to develop a*
friendship for us on the part of foreign na
tions which goes far towards alleviating the
distress occasioned by these calamities. The
benevolent who have so generously shared their
means with the victims of these misfortunes,
will reap their reward in the consciousness of
having performed a noble act, and in receiving
the grateful thanks of men, women and chil
dren whose sufferings they have relieved.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The relations of the United States with for
eign powers continue to be friendly. The year
has been an eventful one in witnessing two great
nations speakiDg one language, and having one
lineage, settling by peaceful arbitration, dis
putes of long standing, and liable at nay time
to bring those natters into bloody and costly
conflict. An example has thus been set, which
in its final issne, may be followed by other civ
ilized nations, and finally be the means of re
turning to productive industry millions of men
now maintained to settle the disputes of nations
by the bayonet and the broad side.
the joint treaty.
I transmit herewith a copy of the treaty al
laded to, which has been concluded, since the
adjournment of Congress, with Her Britanic
Majesty, and a copy of the protocols of the
conferecces of the commissioners, by whom it
was negotiated. This treaty provides methods
for adjusting the questions pending between
the two nations. Various questions are to be
adjusted by arbitration. I recommend Con
gress at an early day to make the necessary
provision for the tribunal at Geneva, and for
the several commissions on the part of the
Ui»' ed Slates called for by tho treaty. His
Majesty, the King of Italy, the President of the
Swiss Confederation and His Majesty, the Em
peror of Brazil, have each consented, on the
joint request of the two powers, to name an ar
bitrator for the tribunal at Geneva. I have
caused my thanks to be suitably expressed for
the readiness with which the joint request has
been complied with, by the appointment of
gentlemen of eminence and learning to these
important positions.
His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany has
been pleased to comply with the joint request
of the two governments, and has consented to
act as the arbitrator of the disputed water
boundary between the United States and Great
Britain. The contracting parties in the treaty
have undertaken to regard as between them
selves certain principles of public law for which
the United States have contended from the com
mencement of their history. They have also
agreed to bring these principles to tho knowledge
of the other maritime powers, and to invite
them to accede to them. Negotiations are go
ing on as to the form of the note by which the
invitation is to be extended to the other powers.
I recommend tho legislation necessary on the
part of the United States to bring into operation
the articles of the treaty relating to the fisheries
and to the other matters touching the relations
of the United States toward the British North
American Provinces to become operative so
soon as the proposed legislation shall be had on
the part of Great Britain and its possessions.
It is much to be desired that this legislation
may become operative before the fishermen of
the United States begin to make their arrange
ments for the coming season.
I have addressed a communication, of which
a copy is transmitted herewith, to the Govern
ors of New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Mich
igan, Illinois and Wisconsin, urging upon tho
Governors of these State3 respectively the nec
essary action on their part to carry into effect
the object of the article of the treaty which
contemplates the use of the canal on either side,
connected with the navigation of tho lakes and
rivers forming the boundary, on terms of equal
ity by the inhabitants of both conntries. It is
hoped that the importance of the object end
the benefiU to flow therefrom will sccnre the
speedy approval and legislative sanction of the
States concerned.
NORTHERN BOUNDARY.
I renew the recommendation for an appro
priation for determining the true position of
the forty-ninth parallel of latitude where it
forms the bonndary between the United States
and the British North American Possessions,
between the Lake of the Woods and the sum
mit of the Rocky Mountains. The early ac
tion of Congress on this recommendation
woald pnt it in the power of the War Depart
ment to place a force id the field daring the
next summer.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
The resumption of diplomatic relations be
tween France and Germany, have enabled me
to give instructions for the withdrawal of the
protection extended to Germans in France by
the diplomatic and consular representatives of
the United States in that country. It is jnst to
add that the delicate duty of this protection has
been performed by th« Minister and Consul
General at Paris and the various Consuls in
France, nnder the supervision of the latter, with
great kindness as well as with prudence and
tact. Their course has received the commenda
tion of the German Government, and has
wounded no susceptibility of the French.
The Government of the Emperor of Germany
continues to manifest a friendly feelfag towards
the United States, and a desire to harmonize
with the moderate and jnst policy which this
Government maintains in its relations- with
Asiatic powers, as well as with the Sonth Amer
ican Repnblios. I have given assurances that
the friendly feelings of that Government are
fnlly shared by the United States.*
HUNGARY AND ITALY.
The ratifications of the Consnlarand Natural
ization Conventions with the Austro-Hungarians
have been exchanged.
I have been officially informed of (he annex
ation of the States of the Church to the king
dom of Italy, and the removal of the capital of
that kingdom to Rome. In conformity with
the established policy of the United States I
have recognized this ohange. The ratification
of the new treaty of oomtnerce between the
United States and Italy have been exchanged.
The two powers have agreed in this treaty, that
private property at sea shall be exempt from
capture in case of war between the two powers.
The United States has spared no opportunity of
incorporating this role into the obligation of
nations.
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
The forty-first Congress, at Us third session,
made an appropriation for the organization of a
mixed commission for adjudicating upon the
claims of citizens of the United States against
Spain, growing oat of the insurrection In Cuba.
That commission has never been organized. I
transmit herewith the correspondence relative to
its formation and its jurisdiction. It is to be
hoped that this commission will afford the claim
ants a complete remedy for their injuries.
SPAIN AND THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
It has been made the agreeable duty of the
United States to preside over a oonferenoe at
Washington between the plenipotentiaries of
Spain and the allied Sonth American Repnblios,
which has resulted in an armistice, with reason
able assnranoe of a permanent peace.
UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
The intimate friendly relations which have
so long existed between the United States and
Russia continue undisturbed. The visit of the
third son of the Emperor, is a proof that there
is no desire on the part of his government to
disturb the oordialily of those, relations. The
hospitable reception which has been given to
the Grand Dnke is a proof that on onr side we
share the wishes of that government. The in
excusable course of the Russian Minister at
Washington rendered it necessary to ask his re
call, and to decline to receive that functionary
as a diplomatic representative. It was impossi
ble, with self respect or with a jnst regard to
the dignity of the oonntry, to permit Mr. Cata-
C3zy to continue to hold intercourse with this
Government after his personal abuse of Gov
ernment officials, and daring his persistent in
terference by various means with the relations
between the United States and other powers.
In accordance with my wishes this Government
has been relieved of future intercourse with Mr.
Catacazy, and the management of the affairs
of the imperial legation has passed into the
hands of a gentleman entirely unobjectionable.
JAPAN.
With Japan we continue to maintain intimate
relations. The Cabinet of the Mikado has,
since the close of the last session of CoDgTess,
selected citizens of the United States to serve
in affairs of importanoe in several departments
of government. I have reason to think this
selection is due to an appreciation of the dis
interestedness of the policy whioh the United
States have pursued towards Japav.
CHINA.
We desire to continne to maintain this disin
terested and jnst policy with China as well as
JapaD. The correspondence transmitted here
with Bhows that there is no disposition on the
part of this Government to swerve from its
established course.
THE COBEAN WAR.
Prompted -by a desire to pnt an end to
the barbarous treatment of onr shipwrecked
sailors on tha Corean coast, I instructed onr
minister at Pekin to endeavor to conclude a
convention with Corea for securing the safety
and humane treatment of snch manners. Ad
miral Rogers was instructed to accompany him
with a sufficient force to protect him in case of
need. A small surveying party sent out, on
reaching the coast, was treacherously attacked
at a disadvantage. Ample opportunity was
given for explanation and apology for the in
sult—neither came, and a force was then land
ed. After an arduous march over a rugged and
difficult Country, the forts from which tho out
rages had been committed were reduced by a
gallant assault.and were destroyed. Having thus
punished the criminals and having vindicated
the honor of the flag, the expedition returned,
finding it impracticable nnder the circumstances
to conclnde the desired convention. I respect
fully refer to the correspondence relating there
to herewith submitted and leave the subject for
such action as Congress may see fit to take.
MEXICO.
The Repnblie of Mexico has not yet repealed
the very objectionable laws establishing what is
known as the Free Zone on the frontier of the
United States. It is hoped that this may yet be
done, and also that more stringent measures
may be taken by that republic foi Restraining
lawless persons' on its frontier. I hope that
Mexico, by its own aotion, will soon relieve
this Government of the difficulties experienced
from theso causes.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
Our relations with tho vsriocs Republics of
Central and South America continue, with one
exception, to be cordial and friendly. I recom
mend some action by Congress regarding the
over due installments nnder the award of the
Venezuela Claims Commission of 18G6. The
internal dissentions of this government present
no jostification for tho absence of an effort to
meet their solemn treaty obligations. The rati
fication of an extradition treaty with Nicaragua
has been exchanged. It is a snbjeot of congrat
ulation that the great empire of Brazil has taken
the initiatory step towards the abolition of
slavery. Onr relations with that empire, always
cordial, will naturally be mj.de more so by this
act. It is not too much to hope that the gov
ernment of Brazil may hereafter find it for its
interests, as well as intrinsically right,"to ad
vance toward emancipation more rapidly than
the present act contemplates. The true pros
perity and greatness of a nation is to be fonnd
in the elevation and education of its laborers.
IPAIN AND WEST INDIA SLAVERY.
It is a subject for regret that the reforms in
this direction which were voluntarily promised
by the statesmen of Spain, have not been car
ried ont in its West India colonies. The laws
and regulations for the apparent abolition of slav
ery in Cuba and Porto Rico, leave most of the la
borers in bondage, with no hope of release until
their lives become a burden to their employers.
I desire to direct your attention to the fact that
citizens of tho United States, or persons claim
ing to be citizens of (be United States, are large
holders in foreign lands of this species of prop
erty, forbidden by the fundamental law of their
alleged country. I recommend to Congress to
provide, by stringent legislation, a suitable
remedy against the bolding, owning or dealing
in slaves, or being interested in slave property
in foreign lands, either as owners, hirers or
mortgagees by citizens of the United States.
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
It is to be regretted that the distnrbed condi
tion of the island of Cnba continues to bo a
source of annoyance and of anxiety. The exis
tence of a protracted straggle in snch close
proximity to onr own territory, without appar
ent prospect of an early termination, cannot be
other than an object of concern to a people
who, while abstaining from interference in the
affairs of other powers, naturally desire to see
every country in the undisturbed enjoyment of
peace, liberty and the blessings of free institu
tions. Onr naval commanders in Cuban waters
have been instructed, in case it should become
necessary, to spare no effort to protect the
live3 and'property of bona fide American citi
zens, and to maintain the dignity of the flag.
It is hoped that all pending questions with
Spain, growing out of the affairs of Cnba, may
be adjusted in tho spirit of peace and concilia
tion which has hitherto guided the two powers
in their treatment of snch questions.
THE CHINA AND JAPAN MISSIONS.
To give importance and to add to the efficien
cy ot onr diplomatic relations with Japan and
China, and to farther aid in retaining the good
opinion of those peoples and to secure to tho
United States its share of the commerco des
tined to flow between these nations and the
balance of the commercial world, I earnestly
recommend that an appropriation be made to
support at least four American youths in each
of these conntries to serve as a part of tho offi
cial family of onr ministers there. Our Rep
resentatives would not, even then, be placed
upon au equality with the representatives of
Great Britain and of some other powers. As
now situated, our representatives in Jspan and
China have to depend for interpreters and
translators upon natives of those conntries,
who know our language imperfectly, or pro
cure for the oocasion the service of employes
of foreign business houses, or the interpreters
of other foreign lines. I would also recom
mend liberal measures for the purpose of sup
porting the American lines of steamers now
plying between Ban Francisco and Japan and
China, and the Australian lice—almost our
only remaining'lines of ocean steamers—and of
increasing their services.
THE NATIONAL FINANCES.
The national debt has been reduced to the
extent of $86,057,126 80 during the year, and by
the negotiations of national bonds at a lower
rate of interest, the interest on the pnbUo debt
has been so far diminished that now the sum
raised from the interest account is nearly $17,
000,000 less than on the first of March, 1869.
It was highly desirable that this rapid diminu
tion should take place, both to strengthen the
credit of the oonntry, and to oonvince its citi
zens of their entire ability to meet every dollar
of liability without bankrupting them.
But in view of the accomplishment of these
desirable ends—of the rapid development of
the resources of the country—its increasing
ability to meet large demands, and the amount
already paid, it is not desirable that the present
resources of the country should continue to be
taxed in order to continne this rapid payment
I, therefore, recommend a modification of both
the tariff and internal tax laws. I recommend
that all taxes from internal sources be abolished,
exoept those collected from spirituous, vinous
and malt liquors, tobacco in its various forms,
and from stamps.
In re-adjusting the tariff, I suggest that a
careful estimate be made of the amount of sor
pins revenue collected nnder the predent lays,
after providing for the current expenses of the
Government—the interest aooonnt and a sinking
fond, and that this surplus be rodooed in snch
a manner as to afford the greatest relief to the
greatest number. There are mi By articles not
prodaoed at home bnt whioh enter largely into
general consumption, through articles which
are manufactured at home, such as medicines
compounded, etc., eta, from which very little
revenne is derived,- but which enter into gen
eral use. All snch articles I recommend to be
plaoed on the “free list.” Should s further re
duction prove advisable I would then recom
mend that it be made upon thoee articles-which
can best bear it, without disturbing home pro
duction or reducing the wagee of American
labor. .-yiacj,y fjr j
I have not entered into figures because to do
so would be to repeat what will be laid before
you In the report of the Secretary of the 'lrea-
sury. The present laws for collecting the rev-
enne pay the collectors of customs small salaries,
but provide for moiety shares in all seizures,
which at the prinoipal ports of entry particular
ly, xaise the compensation of these officials to a
large sum. It has always seemed to me as if
this system must, at times, work perniciously.
It holds out an inducement to dishonest men,
shonld such get possession of these offices, to
be lax in their scrutiny of goods entered in or
der to enable them finally to make large seizures.
Year attention is respectfully invited to this
subject.
SPECIE PAYMENTS.
Continued fluctuations in the value of gold
as compared with the national currency has a
most damaging effect upon the increase and de
velopment of the country—in keeping up prioes
of all articles necessary in every day life. It
fosters a spirit of gambling prejudicial alike to
national morals and the national finances. If
the question can be met with how to give a
fixed value to oar currency, that value constant
ly and nniform’y approaching par with specie—
a very desirable object will be gained.
THE ARMY.
For the operations of the army in the past
year—the expense of maintaining it—the es
timates for the ensuing year and for continuing
seacoast and other improvements conducted by
the War Department, I refer yon to “the accom
panying report of the Secretary of the War. I
call your attention to the provisions of the act
of Congress approved March 33, 1869, which
discontinues promotions in the staff corps of
the army, until provided for by law. I recom
mend that the number of officers in each grade
in staff corps be fixed, and that whenever the
number in any one grade falls below the num
ber so fixed, that tho vacancy may be filled by
promotion from the grade below. I also recom
mend that when the office of chief of corps be
comes vacant, the place may be filled by selec
tion from the corps in which the vacancy exists.
THE NAVY.
The report of the Secretary of the Navy shows
an improvement ih the number and efficiency
of the naval force, without material increase in
the expense of supporting it. This is due to
the policy which has been adopted and is being
extended sb fast as onr material will admit of
using smaller vessels and cruisers on tho seve
ral stations. By this means we have been en
abled to occupy at once a larger extent of cruis
ing—to visit more frequently the posts where
the presence of onr flag is desirable, and gene
rally to discharge more efficiently the appopri-
ate dnties of the navy in time of peace, without
exceeding tho number of men or the expenditure
authorized by law.
During the past year the navy has, in addi
tion to its regular service, supplied tho men
and officers for the vessels of the" cosst survey,
and has completed tho surveys authorized by
Congress of the Isthmnses of Darien and
Tehanntepec, and, nnder like authority, has
sent ont an expedition completely famished
and equipped, to explore - tho unknown ocean
of the North. The suggestions of the report as
to tho necessity for increasing and improving
the material of the navy, and the plan recom
mended for reducing tlie personnel of the ser
vice to a peace standard, by tho gradual aboli
tion of certain grades of officers—the redaction
of others, and the employment of some in the
servico of the commercial marine, are well con
sidered and deserve the thonghtfnl attention of
Congress.
I also recommend that all promotions in the
navy above the rank of captain, be by selection
instead of by seniority. This coarse will secure
in the higher grados greater efficiency, and hold
ont an incentive to yonng officers to improve
themselves in the knowledge of their profes
sion. The present cost of maintaining the
navy—its cost compared with that of the past
year, and the estimates for the ensuing year,
are contained in the accompanying report of
the Secretary of the Navy.
THE POST-OFFICE.
The enlarged receipts of tho Post-office De
partment, as shown by the accompanying re
port of the Postmaster General, exhibit a grat
ifying increase in that branch of the publio ser
vice. It is the index of the growth of educa
tion and of the prosperity of tho people—two
elements highly conducive to the vigor and sta
bility of republics with a vast territory like
ours, much of it sparsely populated but all re
quiring the services of the mail. It is not, at
present, to bo expected that this Department
can be made self-snstainiDg—bnt a gradual ap
proach to this end, from year to yosr, is confi
dently relied on, and tho day is not far distant,
when the Post-office Department of tho.Gov-
ernment will prove a mnch greater blessing to
the whole people than it is now.
The suggestions of the Postmaster General
for improvements in the department presided
over by him, are earnestly recommended to
yonr special attention.
BUYING UP THE WESTERN UNION.
Especially do I recommend favorable consid
eration of the plan for uniting the lelegraphio
system of the United States with the postal sys
tem. It is believed that by such a course the
cost of telegraphing conld be mnoh reduced and
the service as well, if not better rendered It
would secure the further advantage of extend
ing the telegraph through points of the country
where private enterprise will not construct it.
Commerce, trade, and above all, the effort to
bring a people widely separated into a communi
ty of interest are always benefitted by a rapid
intercommnnication. Education, the ground
work of republican institutions, is encouraged
by increasing the facilities to gather speedy
news from all parts of tho country. Tho de
sire to reap tho benefit of snch improvements
will stimulate education. I refer you to the
report of the Postmaster General for full de
tails of the operations of last year, and for
comparative statements of results with former
years.
the ku-klux.
There has been a painfnl duty imposed upon
the Execntive branch of tho government in the
execution of tho act cf Congress, approved
April 20,1871, and commonly known as tho Ku-
klux law, iu a portion of the State of South Ca
rolina. The necessity of the course pursued will
bo demonstrated by tho report of the committee
to investigate Southern outrages. Under the
provisions of the above act, I issued a procla
mation calling the attention of the people of the
United States to the same and declaring my re-
lnctanoe to exercise any of the extraordinary
powers thereby conferred upon me, except iii
case of imperative dnty; bnt making known my
purpose to exercise snoh powers whenever it
bhould become necessary to do so, for the pur
pose of seenting to all citizens of the United
States the peaceful enjoyment of their rights,
guaranteed to them by the constitution and the
laws.
After the passage of this law, information
was received from time to time that combina
tions of the character reforred to in this law ex
isted, and were powerful in many parts of
the Southern States, particularly in certain
counties in the State of Sonth Carolina. Care
ful investigation was made, and it wa3 ascer
tained that in nine conntieB of that State snoh
combinations were active and powerful—em
bracing a large portion of tho citizens—to
control the local anthorities and having among
other things the object of depriving the eman
cipated class of the substantial benefits of free
dom and of preventing the free politioal action
of those citizens who did not sympathise with
their own views. Among their operations were
freqiient soonrgings and occasional assassina
tions, generally perpetrated at night by dis
guised persons—the victims in almost all caseH
being citizens of different politioal sentiments
from their own, or freed persons who had
shown a disposition to claim equal rights with
other oitizens. Thousands of inoffensive and
well-dfepoeed citizens -were the sufferers by this
lawless violence.
Thereupon on the 12th of October, 1871, a
proclamation was issued in terms of the law,
calling upon the members of those combinations
to disperse within fire days, and to deliver to
the marshal or military offioers of the United
States all arms, ammunitions, uniforms, dis
guises and other means and implements used
by them for carrying ont their unlawful pur
poses.
This warning not having been heeded, on the
17th of October another proclamation’was-is
sued, suspending the privileges of the writ of
habeas corpus in nine counties in that State.
Direction was given that within the counties so
designated persons supposed, upon credible
information, to be members of such unlawful
combinations shonld be arrested by the military
forces of the United States and delivered to the
Marshal to be dealt with aoeording to law. In
two of said counties (York and Spartanburg)
many arrests have been made. At the last ao
oonnt the number of persons so arrested was
one hundred and sixty-eight. Several hundred
whose criminality was ascertained to be of an
inferior degree were released for the present.
These have generally made confessions of their
guilt
Great caution has been exercised in making
these arrests, and notwithstanding the large
nnmbor, it is believed that no innooent person
is now in custody. The prisoners will be held
for regular trial in the judicial tribunals of the
United States.
As soon as It appeared that the anthorities of
the United States were about to take vigorous j
measures to enforce the law, many persons ab
sconded, and there is good ground for 6np-
posiDg that all of such - persons have violated
the law. A fail report of what has been done
nnder this law will be submitted to Congress by
the Attorney General.
THE MORMONS.
In Utah there still remains a remnant of bar
barism repugnant to civilization, to decency and
to the laws of the United States. Efficient of
ficers, however, have been fonnd who are will
ing to perform their dnty in a spirit of equity
and with adue sense of sustaining the majesty of
the law. Neither polygamy nor any other vio
lation of existing statate8 will be permitted
within the territory of the United States. It is
not with the religion of self-styled saints that
we Are now dealing, bnt with their practices.
They will be protected in the worship of God
according to the diotates of their conscience;
bnt they will not be permitted to violate the
laws under the cloak of religion. It may be ad
visable for Congress to consider what, in the
execution of the laws against polygamy, is to
be the status of plnral wives and their offspring.
The propriety of Congress passing an enabling
act authorizing the territorial legislature of
Utah to legitimate all children born prior to a
time fixed in the act might be justified by its hu
manity to these innocent children. This is a
suggestion only, and not a recommendation.
THE INDIANS.
_ The polioy pursued towards the Indians has
resulted favorably so far as can be judged from
the limited time daring which it has been in
operation. Through the exertions of the vari
ous secretaries of Christian societies, to whom
has been entrusted the execution of the polioy
of the Board of Commissioners, authorized by
the laws of April 10th, 1869, many tribes of In
dians have been induced to settle on Reserva
tions,to cultivate the soiljto perform productive
labor of various kinds, and to partially accept
civilization. They are being cared for in such
a way, it is hoped, as to induce those still pur
suing their old habits of strife, to embrace the
only opportunity whioh is left them to avoid ex
termination.
I recommended liberal appropriations to
carry out the Indian peace polioy, not only be
cause it is humane, Christian-like aid econom
ical, bnt because it is right. I reoommend to
yonr favorable consideration, also, the polioy of
granting a territorial government to the In
dians in the Indian Territory west of Arkansas
and Missouri, and sonth of Kansas. In doing
so, every right guaranteed- to the Indians by
treaty shonld be secured. S ich a course might,
in time, be tho means of collecting most of the
Indians noW between the Missouri and the Pa
cifio and south of the British Possessions, into
one territory, or one State. The Secretary of
the Interior lias treated npon this subject at
length, and I recommend to yon bis sugges
tions.
THE PUBLIO LANDS.
I renew my recommendation that the public
lands be regarded as a heritage to onr children
to be disposed of only as required for occupa
tion, and to actnal settlers. Those already
granted have been, in great part, disposed of in
such a way as to secure access to the balance
by the hardy settler who may wish to avail him
self of them ; bnt caution should be exercised
even in obtaining so desirable an end. Educa
tional interests may well be served by these
grants of the proceeds of the sale of pnblio lands
to settlers. I do not wish to be understood as
recommending, in the least degree, the curtail
ment of what is being done by the general gov
ernment for the eribonragement of education.
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
The report of tho Secretary of the Interior
submitted with this, will give yon all the infor
mation collected and prepared for publication
in regard to the census taken during the year
1870—the operation of the Bureau of Educa
tion for tho year—the patent office—the pen
sion office—the land office aud Indian burean.
The report of the Commissioner of Agriculture
gives the operations of his department for the
year.
As agriculture is the ground-work of our pros
perity, too much importance cannot be at
tached to the labors of this department. It is
in the hands of an able head—with able assis
tance—all zealously devoted to introducing to
the agricultural productions of this nation, all
useful products adapted to any of the various
climates and soils of onr vast territory, and to
giving all useful information as to the method
of cultivation of the plants, cereals and other
products adapted to particular localities. Quiet
ly, but surely, the Agricultural Bureau is work
ing a great good, and if liberally supported,
the more widely its influence will be extended
and the less dependent we shall bo upon the
products of foreign conntries. The subject of
compensation to the heads of Bureaus and offi
cials holding positions of responsibility, requir
ing ability and character to fill properly, is one
to which your attention is invited. Bnt few of
the ' officials receive a compensation equal to
the responsible support of a family, while their
duties are snoh as to involve millions of inter
est. In private life services demand compen
sation equal to services rendered. A wise econ
omy would dictate tho same rule iu the Govern
ment service.
THE CIVIL LIST.
I have not given the estimates for the sup
port of tho Government for tho ensuing year,
nor the comparative statement between the ex
penditures for the year jnst past and the one
just preceding, because all these figures are
contained in tho accompanying reports, or in
those presented directly to Congress. These es
timates have my approval.
REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES.
More than six years having elapsed since the
last hostile gun was fired between the armies
then arrayed against eaoh other—one for the
perpetuation and the other for the destruction
the Union, it may bo well considered whether
it*is not now time ^ imposed
by the fourteenth amendment shonld be re
leased. That amendment does not inolnde
that I suggest Congressional action for their
protection. It seepis to me a fair subject of
legislation by Congress. I cannot now state as
fully as I desire the nature of the complaints
made by immigrants of the treatment they re
ceive, but will endeavor to do so daring the
session of Congress, particularly, if the sub
ject Bhould receive^our attention.
CIVIL 8ZBVI0B REFORM.
It has been the aim of the Administration to
enforce honesty and efficiency in all publio offi
cers. Every publio servant who has violated
the trust placed in him has been proceeded
against with all the vigor of the law. If bad
men have secured places, it has been the fault
of the system established bylaw and oustom for
making appointments, or the fault of thbse who
reoommend for Government positions persons
not sufficiently well known to them personally,
or who give letters endorsing the characters of
offioe-seekers without a proper sense of the
grave responsibility which such a coarse de
volves upon them. A civil service reform which
can correct this abuse is much desired.
In mercantile pursuits the business man who
gives a letter of recommendation'to a friend to
enable him to obtain credit from a stranger, is
regarded as morally responsible for the integ
rity of his friend and his ability to meet his ob
ligations. A reformatory law which would en
force this principle against all endorsers of
persons for publio plaoes would ensure great
oaution in making recommendations. A salu
tary lesson has been taught the careless and
dishonest publio servant in the great number
of prosecutions and oonviotions of the IaBt two
years. It is gratifying to notice the favorable
change which is taking plm.0 throughout the
country in bringing to punishment those who
have proven recreant to the trusts confided to
them, and elevating to pnblio office none bnt
those who possess the confidence of the honest
and virtuous, who, it will always be found,
comprise the majority of the community in
which they live.
In my message to Congress one year ago,
urgently recommended a reform in the civil
service of the country. In conformity with
that recommendation Congress, in the ninth
section of the act making appropriations for
sundry civil expenses of the Government, and
for other purposes, approved March 3, 1871,
gave the necessary authority to the Executive
to inaugurate a civil service reform, and placed
npon him the responsibility of doing so.
Under the authority of said act, I convened
a board of gentlemen eminently qualified for
the work, to devise rnles and regulations to ef
fect the needed reform. Their labors are not
yet complete, but it is believed that they will
succeed in devising a plan which can be adopted
to the great relief of the Execntive, the heads
of departments and members of Congress, and
whioh will redound to the true interest of pub
lic services. At all events the experiment Bhall
have a fair trial.
I have thnshastily summgd up the operations
of the Government during the last year, and
made snoh suggestions as oecnr to me to be
proper for yonr consideration. I submit them
with confidence that yonr combined action will
be wise, statesman-like and in the best interest
of the whole country.
[Signed] * ,U. S. Grant.
Executive Mansion, December 4, 1871.
The motion to reconsider the lo g 0(
repeal the usury law which went
ished business. * ’ *l i
Mr. W. D. Anderson made the noi„,
that the failure to sustain the m?! 0
was equivalent to laying the bill o a V
and that it would take a majontv T *
the bill before the House. 7 Vote to k
This point was ruled as well taken
Mr. McMillan moved to f ' '
said that a substitute had been preZS 1
he would support. e e are ai
Mr. McMillan’s motion prevailed
Mr. W. D. Anderson moved to lav tv-
bo reconsider on the table.
vailed.
motion.
General Assembly of Georgia.
PROCEEDINGS OF MONDAY.
the ballot, but only imposes the inability to
hold offices npon certain classes- When the pu
rity of the ballot is roenre majorities are sure
to elect officers reflecting the views of the ma
jority. I don’t see the advantage or propriety
of excluding men from office merely bccanse
they were, before the rebellion, of standing and
character sufficient to be eleoted to positions re
quiring them to take an oath to support the
Constitution, and admitting to eligibility those
entertaining precisely the same views, bnt of
less standing in their communities. It may be
said that the former violated an oath, while the
latter did not. The latter did not have it in his
power to do so. If they had taken that oath, it
cannot be doubted they would have broken it,
as did the former class. If there are any great
criminals distinguished above all others for the
part they took in opposition to the Government,
they might, in the judgment of Congress, be
excluded from snch an amnesty. . This snbjeot
is submitted for yonr careful consideration.
THE SOUTH IN A BAD FIX.
The oondition of the Southern States is un
happily not snch as all true patriotio citizens
would like to see. Local ostracism for opin
ion’s sake—personal violence, or threats to
wards persons entertaining political views op
posed to those entertained by the majority of
the old citizens, prevents emigration and the
flow of much needed capital into the States
lately in rebelion. It will be a happy condition
of the country when the old oitizens of these
States will take an interest in pnblio affairs—
promulgate ideas honestly entertained—vote
for men representing these views, and tolerate
the same freedom of expression and ballot in
those entertaining different politioal oonviotions
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Under the provisions of the aot of Congress,
approved February 21st, 1871, a territorial gov
ernment was organized in the Distriotof Co
lombia. Its results thus far have fnlly realized
the expectations of its adrooates. Under the
direction of the Territorial officers, a Bystem cf
improvements has been inaugurated by means
of whioh Washington is rapidly becoming a city
worthy ot the nation’s capital. The citizens of
the District, having voluntarily taxed themselves
to a large amount for the purpose of contribut
ing to i he advancement of the seat of govern
ment, I recommend liberal appropriations on
the part of Congress, in order that the Govern
ment bear its just share of expenses of carrying
out a judicious Bjstem of improvements.
CHICAGO FIRE.
By the great Are in Chicago, the most im
portant of the' Government buildings in that
city were consumed. Those horned had al
ready became inadequate to the wants of the
Government in that growing city, and looking
to the near future were totally inadequate. I
recommend, therefore, that an appropriation be
made immediately to purohase the remainder of
the square on whioh the burned buildings
stood, provided it can be purehased at a fair
valuation, or provided the Legislature of Illi
nois will pass a law authorizing its condemna
tion for Government purposes; and,- also, an
appropriation of as muoh money as can proper
ly be expended, towards the erection of new
buildings daring this fiscal year.
PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANTS.
The number of immigrants ignorant of onr
laws, habits, etc , coming to onr oonntry an
nually has become so great and the impositions
practised npon them so numerous and flagrant
Reported for tho Telegraph and Messenger.]
Senate.—Tho Senate was called to order by
President Trammel, and prayed for by Rev. Mr.
Ketehuin.
Roll call was dispensed with.
The jonrnal was read and approved.
The unfinished business of Saturday was taken
np. It is a bill to equalize taxation *in this
State.
This bill provides for the appointment by the
Ordinary of each county, of throe Tax Assessors
who shall assess a'l lands in the county.
Mr. Smith favored the bill on the ground that
it would tend to increase the amount of taxes
by restraining the practice of making false re
turns, and would place honest men on an eqnal
footing with those making snch returns.
Mr. £urn3 opposed the bill as an unnecessary
innovation on a time-honored system. It mul
tiplies offices. The tax laws are already com
plete, and he thonght the oath of tho owner
onght to be conclusive as to the value of pro
perty, ho being the best judge thereof.
Mr. Hinton favored the bill. The present
system puts a premium on dishonesty. He said
two-thirds of the property owners gave in their
lands below their real value. It is no greater hard-
shipto refuse the tax payer the privilege of valuo-
ing of his own property than to excuse a judge
from preaidb-g ia a case involving his own in
terest. The bill was passed by ayes 19; nays 18.
Oa motion of Mr. Brown the bill providing
for the pay of officers was taken np on its pas
sage.
This bill provides that the pay of officers
shonld be $10 per day, and of members $7 per
day, with $5 for every twenty miles traveled
in going and returning.
The Judiciary Committee reported in favor
of its passage.
Mr. Nnnnally offered a substitute fixing the
per diem of officers hereafter at $10 for Presi
dent and Speaker, $9 for Secretary and princi
pal assistant,' and $7 for all other offioers and
members—intended to take effect after this
session. He considered the original bill retro
active and unconstitutional in divesting vested
rights. The substitute wa3 lost by ayes—13,
nays—25.
The original bill was passed by ayes—Messrs,
Anderson, Brock, Brown, Bruton, Boms, Cam
eron, Campbell, Clark, Colman, Cone, Deveaux,
Estes, Erwin, Griffin, Hillyer, Hinton Hoyle,
•Tcrria, Jones, Jordan, Klrk’iSEd. KiW>ee, Les
ter, Matthews, Nichols, Peddy, Reese, Richard
A resolution by Mr. Hudson, reqn^-,,
members of this House to wear the
of mourning thirty days in respect to«T.
oryof Wright Brady, deceased, was adoluM
On motion of Mr. Jackson, the
suspended to take up a bill to amend!,?
-tablish a system of public instruct^
asijl
On motion otsMr. Russell, the bill
on by sections. **• *
The only important ohange in the old u
siats in abolishing District Trustees and *
ing for county Boards of Education to i»?
by the grand jury. 058
Messrs. Griffin, of Houston, Hillr» r
ney opposed this change, arguing that
lection of the trustees or board should b«
to the people.
Mr. Russell said that the old lav 0 t,
suited in the selection of ignorant nZ , I
Bnerallo
the grand jury is most generally ~— ^
the best men in the county, selections tb»
would be good.
The bill as amended was passed.
The bill to secure to the Educatioml r
partment the fund set apart for educiZ *
poses.
Mr. Jackson moved to fill the blank
$1,213,000, iin.l stated that this amoantcft^l
would be better than to Bppropnato Srcoivyj
the amount which the State otvua the
tional fund. S59 l
Mr. Simmons, of Gwinnett, said
opposed to the issue of the bonds or t "
Go then
son, Simmons, Smith. Steadman, Wallace,
Wellborn, and Welch—34.
Nays—Messrs. B'ack and Hicks—2.
Mr. Nichols offered a resolution that the
General Assembly shall adjourn sine die on
Saturday, 9 th instant, unless it shall be necessa
ry to remain longer in order that important
bills may be passed bpon by the Execntive.
The Senate refused to take np the resolution.
BILLS ON THIRD BEADING,
A bill to extend the 11th seotion of an act
passed in'1850, in relation to tax collectors of
Chatham county, and to tax collectors of Falton
oonnty. Passed.
A bill to amend an act incorporating the
Gate City Insurance Company of Atlanta.
Passed.
A bill to allow the town of Forsyth to issne
bonds to purchase stock in the Hillyer Male
InBtitnte and the Monroe Female Institute.
Passed.
A bill for the relief of J. A. Crowell. Lost
A hill to relieve from taxation, in this State,
widows, disabled and maimed persons, npon
property to the value of $500. The Judiciary
Committee reported adversely.
Mr. Smith moved to disagree to the report,
npon the ground that all these olasses of per
sons needed and deserved the protection af
forded by the bill. The motion was lost and
the bill was lost
A bill to ohange the time of holding the Su
perior Courts of the Brunswick Circuit
Passed.
A bill to exempt firemen from jaxy dnty. The
bill exempts sixty members-of engine compa
nies; fifty of hook and ladder oompanies, and
forty members of hose companies.
Mr. LeBter moved to amend by striking from
the bill all that related to exempting of mem
bers of companies hereafter to be organized.
Adopted.
Mr. Simmons moved to amend, that when
the population Is between ten and fifteen thou
sand, three hundred alone shall be exempted.
Adopted, and the bill was passed.
A bill to repeal an aet requiring justices of
the peace to aot aa road commissioners of Pu
laski county. Passed.
A bill to provide for taking testimony by
written depositions in a manner not now al
lowed by law.
A bill to amend an aet incorporating the Oo-
mulgee River Railroad Company, and for other
purposes. Passed.
A bill to incorporate the Wayman & Frank*
tin Manufacturing Company of Upson. Passed.
A bill to incorporate the Flint River liana*
faoturieg Company of Upson. Passed.
A bill to create a new jodioial circuit, to be
called the Oconee Circnit, out of the Southern,
Maoon and Middle eironits. Passed.
The 8enate then adjourned to meet at 3
o’olock, P. M.
House—House met at 10 a. k , end was
tolled to order by Speaker Smith.
.Prayer by Rev. W. H. Strickland.
The Jonrnal was read snd approved.
Mr. Griffin, of Houston, moved to reeoneider
so mnoh of Saturday’s proceedings as relate to
the passage of a bill to protect the people of
this State in the illegal arnffrandulent issue of
bonds.
Mr. Hudson called the previous question.
The call was sustained.
The motion was pot and ton.
propriation, because it would be imnractiajl
and impossible in the present impore-jl 1
condition of our State. He is in faver ch
eating the people but did not think that tit*
of 1870 would do muob, if anything, i n [W
rection, but would, in most cases, be a Z"
waste of money. ”
Mr. Griffin, of Houston, favored l_
bonds or an appropriation, urging thfiTit >1
due to the orphans of Confederate soliisr J
well as ail the children in the State, that a
for their education shonld be raised.
Mr. Baoon wanted to give the system i
trial, and was in favor of inserting some m3
approximating the sum recommended CJ"
committee through Mr. JacksoD.
Mr. Scott said that he opposed the Echoin
tern as adopted in 1870, but that it passed,^
honest people have acted under it, acd ;
faith ought to be kept with them,
favor of making some provision foi
the Educational Department such sum!oh
been specially set apart for it by the (
tion.'
Mr. W. D. Anderson was opposed to in,
such an additional burden upon the tin
overburdened people ot this State. H:i
wilting to see the money which the Coni
tion sets apart, devoted to school purpose* j
urged hi3 views earnestly and eloquently
Mr. McMillan said that the last Genera! 1
sembly appropriated a part of the edaei
fund to ‘other purposes, and as the I
been administered the children do not i
benefit of the money set apart for
poses. He discussed the circuities co:
with the money for this purpose; he \
vor of educating children, but was cot infi
of so doing through the present channek
Mr. Jackson said that the only additioralis
of bonds required will be about
ernor Bullock has partially placed back ?
worth of bonds, instead of those which 1
been used for other purposes. He said Uut j
State is only asked to pay the interest oak
indebtedness to the educational fund.
Mr. Fattillo called the previous question. 1
call was sustained.
A motion by Mr, Riley to indefinitely rf
pone the whole matter was lost. f
Mr. Jackson’s, to insert $101,300 wasR I
Mr. Jackson moved to insert $432,283,21
amount owed to the educational fund tj:|
State since 1868, when tho new Consiitutixul
adopted. j
Mr. Camming said that the idea tilth I
amount is a debt of the State is erroneca:.;!
the State cannot owe Herself, but a fncdr.il
should have been used for the purposll
which it was set apart. Ho was opposed'.::T
setting any amount in tho blank. S
Mr. Dell moved to lay tho whole matte :|
the table. Lost.
Mr. Pon favored Mr. Jackson’s last mot
and said that the Constitution requires £
money raised from certain sources shos'-kj
devoted to educational purposes, and that :■
quirement should be carried ont Eveniffi
money has been stolen, it ought to be to
good, and teachers who have labored in I
cause should be paid.
Mr. Jackson’s motion to insert $432,283*
lost.
Mr. Scott moved to lay the bill oa I
for the purpose of an amendment. This c
prevailed.
Mr. Kelly moved to adopt a resolcliarj
questing the Governor to pardon John Bir"
a conviot in the penitentiary. He nr,
motion in a short bnt pathetic address.
Mr. McMillan, as chairman of the code
to which a memorial asking for the adopt!:
snch a resolution was referred, stated the-
cnmstances, moving tho committee to r«?'
favorably on tho memorial,
Messrs Snead and Cummirg stated t
cnmstances connected With the murder by >|
non in Richmond county.
The resolution was not adopted.
A message from the Governor was rets 511
saying that an act to repeal tho election In*
proved October 3d, 1870, had been appro"
and signed.
The House adjourned until 3 p. n.
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT SESSIONS.
In the Senate this afternoon several I
bills were read the first and second times.
Mr. Brown submitted a resolution reqoeS?!
the Governor to give a statement of the s®*>l
of debt due by this State for printing.
gent expenses, etc., which was adopted. I
A message was reoeived from the Go*®* I
approving an act to ohange the time of
ing-of the Legislature, snd an act abo.u--l
the Allapaba Circuit. (rll \
In the House this afternoon the foUo»i»|
bills passed: _ -
To protect the credit of the Slate ia6 ^1
aid to railroads. To create a circuit fm® I
Southern, Maoon and Middle. To
charter of the Neuman and Americas
Also several local bills. ^ I
Tha Senate amendments to the bill « I
ing the firemen from jury duty, *er I
curred in. -.jI
The bill requiring the owners of w» a ^1
to pay taxes thereon in the county whe
land lies, was lost ,
The Committee on Privileges ana
reported recommending the unseating™-“".I
Glynn. Muoh discussion followed, and I
port was disagreed to.
The House will hold night sessions f«® ■
7th to 9th, beginning to-night.
The House, in night session, passed
lowing bills: Bill to incorporate the
and Lookout Railroad Company. But
porate the Atlantic, Fort Valley snd -
Railroad Comdanv.
BQl to consolidate the Chattanooga |
Iron and Train railroad.
Bill to extend the right of
nishmente to others than defendants.
Bill to exempt practising physio 435 I
jury duty.faU W**- us I
Bill to require Justices of the
dockets and exhibit the same to the ■
Juries bf their counties. . -^1
Bill to prevent parties from anung I
from their ranges.
A large number of local bill were r
lost ana bills read a second time. , . tel
Mr. Johnson, of Spalding, introdaeeo ^1
to protect the people from the fraudai* 11 |
of railroad bond*.
The House ia working vigorously.
s.&!
Cotton Fiouaas.—The total receipt
3d, 890,741 balea against 1,058,887 to**
showing a deficit of 168,086 bales,
status is as follows;
1871.
Stock at the porta. 308,049
Stocks interior 68,092
Stock in Liverpool. 486,000
American afloat............. 142,000
Indian afloat *02,198
1,806,839
E coses in 1871 21,219 balee.
